Pending home sales in October up 0.1% pre-election, before rate spike

Signed contracts to buy existing homes rose just 0.1 percent month-to-month in October.

International Real Estate: House Hunting in ... Milan

Milan’s housing market is undergoing a slow recovery in the aftermath of Italy’s prolonged recession, with sales climbing since 2014.

A Four-Bedroom Loft Near Corso Sempione

The loft, with about 3,600 square feet in a former industrial building, is on the market for $2.44 million.

What You Get: $2,500,000 Homes in Wyoming, Virginia and California

A cabin in Freedom, Wyo., a Queen Anne in Hague, Va., and a contemporary in Malibu, Calif.

What You Get for … $2,500,000

A cabin in Wyoming, a Queen Anne in Virginia and a contemporary in California.

Higher interest rates crush mortgage application volume, down 9.4%

Mortgage application volume in the Thanksgiving week dropped to the lowest level since early January.

Living In: West Chelsea: From Industrial to Chic

Projects from architects like Frank Gehry and Zaha Hadid, along with the High Line, have helped transform this former industrial area.

Living in West Chelsea

The High Line and buildings by renowned architects have helped transform a formerly industrial area into a sought-after residential neighborhood.

Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions

Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York City.

US home prices hit new peak in September, up 5.5%

Home prices were 5.5 percent higher than September of 2015, up from the 5.1 percent annual gain in August.

A Resort Development Saga in Mexico

An English businessman who saw the low-key city of La Paz as an international second home destination says the going has not been easy.

A Fresh and Festive Home for Guests

Concentrate on the places where people gather, and keep decorations simple, the experts say.

Potential Conflicts Around the Globe for Trump, the Businessman President

In many of the president-elect’s international development ventures, his business partners have close ties to foreign governments.

Ask Real Estate: Vagrants in the Building Lobby

How do you permanently remove vagrants from a rental building lobby?

Living in Takoma Park, Md.

Founded in 1981, the Takoma Park-Silver Spring Food Co-op captures the community spirit of Takoma Park, Md.

What's Selling Now: Homes That Sold for Around $750,000

Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.

Living In: Takoma Park, Md.: A Diverse Washington, D.C., Suburb

The Washington suburb of Takoma Park, Md., offers convenient transportation, good schools and comparatively low housing prices.

The Fix: Getting Your Home Holiday-Ready

If you act now, there is still time to make your home feel fresh and festive — without a major overhaul.

360 View: An Uncertain Future for East Village Rowhouses

In this era of rapid development, countless properties have succumbed to the wrecking ball, taking their pasts with them.

Calculator: Low-Income Housing: Why Not in My Neighborhood?

Is there any basis for fears that property values may suffer when low-income housing is built nearby?

On the Market: Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey

This week’s properties include a three-bedroom in Titusville, N.J., and a six-bedroom in New Rochelle, N.Y.

On the Market in the New York Region

This week’s properties include a three-bedroom in Titusville, N.J., and a six-bedroom in New Rochelle, N.Y.

On the Market: Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan

This week’s properties are in Chelsea, the East Village and Clinton Hill, Brooklyn.

On the Market in New York City

This week’s properties are in Chelsea, the East Village and Clinton Hill, Brooklyn.

The Hunt: From a House to a One-Bedroom, for Family’s Sake

Lien and Tam Nguyen wanted to be closer to their family. So their son bought them an apartment.

Perils of Climate Change Could Swamp Coastal Real Estate

Homeowners are slowly growing wary of buying property in the areas most at risk, setting up a potential economic time bomb in an industry that is struggling to adapt.

New York Buys Last Tract for Williamsburg Waterfront Park for $160 Million

The city said this week it had acquired the outstanding portion of Bushwick Inlet Park, a green space meant to transform an industrial stretch along the East River in Brooklyn.

At Home With the Macabre

With the New York real estate market so competitive, people are now less fazed by apartments with ghoulish histories.

Renters: A Tiny Home That Floats

About 30 people live year-round on their boats at the 79th Street Boat Basin.

International Real Estate: House Hunting in ... Morocco

Sales are improving in Morocco’s housing market, which has been affected by unrest in the Middle East and ongoing turmoil in parts of North Africa.

An Eight-Bedroom Villa Near the Moroccan Coast

The house, on a hiltop about nine milles from the center of Essaouira, is on the market for $1.06 million.

What You Get: $750,000 Homes in New Hampshire, Tennessee and New Mexico

A 1792 farmhouse in Marlborough, N.H., a cottage in Nashville and an adobe in Albuquerque.

What You Get: What You Get for … $750,000

A 1792 farmhouse in New Hampshire, a cottage in Nashville and an adobe in Albuquerque

Mortgage applications up 5.5%, as fear of rising rates triggers homebuying surge

A postelection spike in mortgage rates may have scared potential homebuyers into a contract before rates move even higher.

Living In: Downtown Brooklyn: Commercial Center to Neighborhood

Building has surged in Downtown Brooklyn, with new 6,758 apartments in the last decade alone; about 6,000 more are under construction.

Living in Downtown Brooklyn

Building has surged in Downtown Brooklyn, with 6,758 new apartments in the last decade alone; about 6,000 more are under construction.

Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions

Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York City.

Square Feet: Having Turned a Corner, Washington’s NoMa Is Coming Alive

The recession derailed progress in this neighborhood, north of Massachusetts Avenue NW, but the arrival of a huge REI store, among other efforts, signals a hopeful future for the area.

Higher mortgage rates scuttle some sales

For those with more of a financial cushion, the increase in monthly payments is just frustrating.

What’s Selling Now: Homes That Sold for Around $1 Million

Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.

Max Weinberg Is Selling a House in Italy

Eight years after buying their classic Tuscan getaway, Mr. Weinberg, the drummer for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, and his wife are ready to part with it.

Ask Real Estate: Will Removing a Bathtub Affect the Value of My Apartment?

You might not like the idea of keeping the tub, but if you lose it, you will probably be in the minority.

Living In: Capitol Hill Historic District, Washington, D.C.: Surprisingly Homey

Neighboring Congress and the Supreme Court, the historic district is where monumental, white-stone Washington intersects with a quirky, lush village.

Living in the Capitol Hill Historic District, Washington, D.C.

The neighborhood is where monumental, white-stone Washington intersects with a quirky village.

Voyeur: Voyeur | Sconces

They are often overlooked and for good reason: You have to watch where you are going. But many are surprisingly handsome.

Voyeur | Sconces

The sconces of the city are often overlooked and for good reason: You have to watch where you are going. But many are surprisingly handsome.

What I Love: At Home With a Star of the New Courtroom Drama ‘Bull’

The actress Geneva Carr lives in an art-filled apartment in Harlem.

What I Love: What I Love | Geneva Carr

The actress, a star of the new CBS drama “Bull,” lives in a co-op in Harlem.

Shopping Guide: Shopping for Ottomans

Tips on selecting an ottoman

Calculator: Sales Boom in New York City’s Suburbs

Does a dramatic increase in the number of suburban homes sold indicate a New York City exodus? Not exactly.

On the Market: Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan

This week’s properties are in Greenwich Village, the Gramercy area and Gowanus, Brooklyn.

On the Market in New York City

This week’s properties are in Greenwich Village, the Gramercy area and Gowanus, Brooklyn.

On the Market: Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut

This week’s properties include a four-bedroom in Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y., and a five-bedroom in New Canaan, Conn.

On the Market in the New York Region

This week’s properties include a four-bedroom in Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y., and a five-bedroom in New Canaan, Conn.

360 View: What Will a Trump Presidency Mean for New York Real Estate?

Real estate executives are hopeful that Mr. Trump’s tax plans could help New York’s flagging luxury housing market.

The New Old Age: They’re Growing Older. Their Mortgage Debt Is Growing Deeper.

After pulling cash from their homes during the boom years, many older people are saddled with rising debt, making retirement more difficult.

Where to Be Single in New York

Even in this age of dating apps and websites, neighborhood continues to play a huge role in how, and who, people choose to date.

Mortgage rates jump post-election

The Hunt: A Gowanus Rental Charms With Amenities

Alexandra Hirsch and Brady Donnelly did not go looking for bells and whistles. But having seen them, they were all in.

Homebuilder sentiment holds steady, could change post-election

Homebuilders continue to have a positive outlook on their market, but no more positive than last month.

International Real Estate: House Hunting in ... Northern Ireland

The June referendum in which a majority of Britons voted to leave the European Union has not affected the housing market in Northern Ireland.

A Victorian Home Near Belfast

The seven-bedroom house, built in 1855, is on five acres southwest of the city.

What You Get: $850,000 Homes in Colorado, Florida and Illinois

A house in Colorado, a condo in Miami and a midcentury modern in Illinois

What You Get: What You Get for … $850,000

A house in Colorado, a condo in Miami and a midcentury modern in Illinois

Mortgage applications tank 9% as post-election rates soar

After Trump's victory, total mortgage application volume fell 9.2 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis last week.

Living In: Glen Ridge, N.J.: Neighborly and Close to Midtown

This cozy, residential borough 20 miles from Midtown Manhattan has gas lamps, historic homes and great schools, but property taxes run high.

Living in Glen Ridge, N.J.

This cozy, residential borough 20 miles from Midtown Manhattan has gas lamps, vintage homes and great schools, but property taxes run high.

U.S. Foreign Investor Program Funding More Luxury Projects

The EB-5 program was intended to reward people for putting money into depressed areas of the United States, in exchange for residency.

Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions

Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York City.

Square Feet: Hartford Kicks Open Its Doors to Innovators

A new state grant program is aimed at creating urban settings to support entrepreneurs and attract younger workers.

Panic in housing market as Trump effect pushes mortgage rates up to 4%

Mortgage rates have now moved nearly a half a percentage point higher since Donald Trump was elected president.

Southeast of Amsterdam, a Noted Family Compound Comes on Market

The Philips estate in Eindhoven, long the seat of the electronics and health care company, is for sale for well over 25 million euros.

Tiny home living is having a moment

A Luxury Condo in a So-So Setting

A luxury developer hopes sensational views will overcome a so-so location at One Manhattan Square, a new project that nearly abuts the F.D.R. Drive.

Financial Relief Eludes Connecticut Homeowners With Crumbling Foundations

Homeowners in the northeast part of the state with failing foundations are anxious and frustrated amid stalled efforts by the state to find sources of financial assistance.

What's Selling Now: Homes That Sold for $1.5 Million and Up

Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.

Wealth Special Section: As Markets Waver, the Rich Park Money in Luxury Homes

Upscale properties in exclusive locales are selling more briskly as the wealthiest look to invest in tangible assets.

Ask Real Estate: Pet Allergies in a Pet-Friendly Building

Can those allergic to cats and dogs expect accommodations in buildings where pets are welcome?

Living In: Petworth, Washington, D.C.: A Place of Porches

Petworth, a neighborhood in the District of Columbia, is popular with young families — and flippers.

Living in Petworth, Washington, D.C.

Petworth, a neighborhood in the District of Columbia, is popular with young families — and flippers.

On the Market: Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan

This week’s properties are in Murray Hill, on the Upper West Side and in Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn.

On the Market in New York City

This week’s properties are in Murray Hill, on the Upper West Side and in Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn.

On the Market: Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey

This week’s properties include a five-bedroom in Cream Ridge, N.J., and a six-bedroom in Garden City, N.Y.

On the Market in the New York Region

This weeks properties include a five-bedroom in Cream Ridge, N.J., and a six-bedroom in Garden City, N.Y.

Renters: Home Sweet Warehouse

Vinicius Vieira de Vieira, 33, and Carolina Monteiro Vieira, 20, run a business out of their bedroom in Brooklyn.

The Fix: Getting Organized in a Tiny Apartment

Tips on making optimum use of small spaces.

The Fix | Small Spaces

How some have made the most of their tiny apartments.

Calculator: Where to Find Two-Bedrooms in New York City

These are the five neighborhoods in the city with the most two-bedrooms.

A Guide to Exploring Four Dynamic New York Neighborhoods

Get out of your usual shopping habits and follow our tips on where to shop and what to eat in Greenpoint, NoLIta, the Lower East Side and Clinton Hill.

360 View: Going Down the Pinterest Rabbit Hole

Embark on a home improvement project — or binge-watch HGTV — and you can easily get a little overwhelmed.

The Closet as Workspace, Bedroom or Bar

Creative New Yorkers are discovering space they did not know they had in their closets.

Cuomo Strikes Deal to Revive Affordable Housing Program

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, developers and unions hope to renew the 421-a program to give tax breaks to builders who include subsidized units in luxury projects in New York City.

A Trump market reaction just made housing more expensive

Donald Trump promised a better standard of living, but the stock market's response to his victory is making it harder to buy a home.

What’s behind a sudden foreclosure spike

The number of properties with a foreclosure filing jumped 27 percent in October compared with September, fueled by FHA loans.

The Hunt: A Quiet Condo in the Financial District

Harris Melmed and Eric Hannah wished to sleep in peace in an amenity-loaded building.

International Real Estate: House Hunting in ... Antigua

Antigua’s market is still recovering from the global housing crisis. Prices are significantly off from the peak, but buyer interest has increased.

A Waterfront Villa on Antigua With a Pool

The house, on two acres, has beach access and is on the market for $2.3 million.

What You Get: $2,800,000 Homes in California, Massachusetts and Washington, D.C.

This week’s properties include a converted warehouse in San Francisco, a townhouse in Washington, D.C., and an 1895 house in Cambridge, Mass.

what You Get for ... What You Get for… $2,800,000

A converted warehouse in San Francisco, a townhouse in Washington, D.C., and an 1895 house in Massachusetts

Living In: Carnegie Hill: A Quiet Enclave Bordering the Park

This enclave of brownstones, museums and upscale boutiques bordering Central Park is prized by some residents for its tranquillity.

Living in Carnegie Hill

The elegant neighborhood east of Central Park, with its museums, townhouses and boutiques, is described by some residents as an oasis.

Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions

Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York City.

Square Feet: At the Former Home to Borders Books, a Tech Hub Now Sprouts

In Ann Arbor, Mich., where the flagship store and headquarters of the former Borders chain once stood, restaurants cater to students and tech workers.

Where Did My Supermarket Go?

Corner markets and grocery stores are closing across the city, changing the tenor of a neighborhood and forcing some to rethink their daily routines.

What voters are saying in this Florida city crushed by foreclosures

Voters going to the polls in Port St. Lucie, Florida, where 1 in 5 mortgages are still underwater, have their pocketbooks top of mind.

What’s Selling Now: Homes that Sold for $450,000 and Under

Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.

What You Get: $750,000 Homes in Tennessee, Colorado and Oregon

A contemporary in Memphis, a Queen Anne in Denver and a stucco cottage in Portland, Ore.

Ask Real Estate: A Roommate Dies; Must His Estate Pay the Rent?

A landlord can sue any or all those named on the lease, so it’s best to keep paying the rent.

Living In: Georgetown, Washington, D.C.: Postcard-Pretty

Georgetown is a picturesque area with cobbled streets, historic homes and a lively shopping and dining district.

Living In: Living in Georgetown, Washington, D.C

Georgetown is a picturesque area with cobbled streets, historic homes and a lively shopping and dining district.

Gentrification Protesters in Los Angeles Target Art Galleries

Spray paint and hurled bottles draw the notice of the police as a neighborhood’s Mexican-American residents fear being displaced.

Silicon Valley Voters Face Several Anti-Growth Initiatives

As the region has become more congested and expensive, there are growing demands to rein in the physical space that many technologists call home.

On the Market in the New York Region

This week’s properties include a six-bedroom in Briarcliff Manor, N.Y., and a three-bedroom in Ridgefield, Conn.

On the Market: Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut

This week’s properties include a six-bedroom in Briarcliff Manor, N.Y., and a three-bedroom in Ridgefield, Conn.

On the Market: Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan

This week’s properties are on the Upper East Side, in Carnegie Hill and in Brooklyn Heights.

On the Market in the New York Region

This week’s properties are on the Upper East Side, in Carnegie Hill and in Brooklyn Heights.

The High End: A Richard Meier Building. In Black.

The developer Sheldon H. Solow has finally begun construction on the last large undeveloped site on the Far East Side.

Character Study: Selling Property and Punch Lines

Sarah Fearon, a comedian and real estate agent in Manhattan, says the two careers are not so different.

Shopping Guide: Shopping for Credenzas

Tips on shopping for credenzas, also known as sideboards or buffets.

Big Ticket: Recent Sales and Boldface Names

Among October’s notable real estate transactions: The $4.6 million estate sale of the home of the actor Eli Wallach.

Big Ticket: Big Ticket | Boldface Names

Barbara Corcoran, a reality TV star and real estate consultant, recently sold her home at 1192 Park Avenue.

Album: A 300-Foot Wealth Gap in Yonkers

Photographs by Melissa Bunni Elian show the stark contrast between two families in the city, one living on top of a cliff and the other at the bottom.

Voyeur: Voyeur | 7 Train

Riding the subway in Queens puts you outdoors and gives you a passing glimpse at some local real estate.

Voyeur | 7 Train

Riding the 7 train in Queens puts you outdoors and gives you a passing glimpse at some local real estate. Here, the 61st Street — Woodside station.

Why a lot of people are moving out of California

What I Love: Kristen Anderson-Lopez, ‘Frozen’ Songwriter, at Home

The Grammy award winner lives with her husband and frequent collaborator, Robert Lopez, and their children in Brooklyn.

What I Love: What I Love | Kristen Anderson-Lopez

Kristen Anderson-Lopez, 43, lives with her husband and frequent collaborator, Robert Lopez, and their two children in a townhouse in Brooklyn.

Why adults are embracing communal living

In Downtown Brooklyn, Old World Charm for Rent

The landmarked Offerman House will soon house 121 rental apartments, with retail on the ground floor.

Using Airbnb to Sample Someone Else’s Style

For design-obsessed travelers, Airbnb offers the chance to try something different for a night, from a Frank Lloyd Wright house to a tepee.

Where Did My Supermarket Go?

Corner markets and grocery stores are closing across the city, changing the tenor of a neighborhood and forcing some to rethink their daily routines.

The Hunt: Worth the Wait: A Westchester One-Bedroom

Salvatore Di Vittorio and Santa Maria Pecoraro Di Vittorio in Larchmont

International Real Estate: House Hunting in ... the United States Virgin Islands

Residential sales on St. John are up from last year, though the higher end of the market has been slower.

A Four-Bedroom House With Ocean Views on St. John

The hillside home, overlooking Cinnamon Bay from the island’s north shore, is on the market for $3.299 million.

How housing would fare under Clinton, Trump

For an election supposedly based on the economy, housing policy has been egregiously absent from the rhetoric. Here's what we do know.

What You Get: $750,000 Homes in Tennessee, Colorado and Oregon.

A contemporary in Memphis, a Queen Anne in Denver and a stucco cottage in Portland, Ore.

What You Get: What You Get for … $750,000

A contemporary in Memphis, a Queen Anne in Denver and a stucco cottage in Oregon

Mortgage applications drop 1.2% on highest rates since June

The story is all too familiar in housing: Mortgage interest rates rise, and homebuyers and refinancers retreat.

Living In: Bethel, Conn.: Bucolic and Affordable

Bethel is a mix of young families attracted by the relatively low-priced homes and strong schools, and retirees living in amenity-rich condos.

Living in Bethel, Conn.

Bethel’s relatively low home prices and well-regarded schools draw young families, and retirees are attracted to amenity-rich condos.

Donald Trump’s Math Takes His Towers to Greater Heights

When Mr. Trump wants his buildings to seem bigger than they actually are, he enlarges them the same way he has thwarted long odds and defied reality throughout the election season: with sheer bluster.

To win Ohio, Clinton courts Millennials in America's hottest city

Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions

Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York City.

Old Highway Paves Road for Recovery in Rochester

Rochester is filling in part of a mid-20th-century sunken highway to create an avenue for residential, office and retail development.

Homeowners twice as house rich as five years ago

The amount of equity homeowners now have has doubled in the last five years, according to CoreLogic.