Friday, January 13, 2017

Why it takes years to save for a down payment

What I Love: A Broadway Director on Restaging His Home

After 25 years in the same apartment, Lonny Price finally decided the space needed to grow up.

What I Love | Lonny Price

After 25 years in the same Upper West Side apartment, the actor turned writer and director finally decided the space needed to grow up.

Calculator: Cities Where Less Than $1,000 a Month Buys a Home

Major metropolitan areas where less than $1,000 a month buys you a median-priced home.

Shopping Guide: Shopping for Side Tables

Side tables are small, but they can have a big impact — if you take a risk and choose something sculptural.

On the Market: Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan

This week’s properties are in Greenwich Village, the Upper West Side and Ditmas Park, Brooklyn.

On the Market in New York City

This week’s properties are in Greenwich Village, Upper West Side and Ditmas Park, Brooklyn.

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

This week’s properties include a five-bedroom in Bogota, N.J., and a three-bedroom in Fairfield, Conn.

On the Market in the New York Region

This week’s properties include a five-bedroom in Bogota, N.J., and a three-bedroom in Fairfield, Conn.

Becoming a landlord is just a click away

Smaller investors are getting a boost from firms using extensive data to help them become landlords in cities across the country.

The Right Time to Sell Is Anytime

Spring has been considered the best time to try to sell a home, but with digital marketing, traditional rules seem to matter less to some consumers.

When the Downstairs Neighbor Is a Bar

Living above a bar in New York City can be a blessing or a curse.

Thursday, January 12, 2017

Shadow Utility Company Accused of Installing Illegal Gas Meters in Brooklyn

Among the defendants are National Grid employees, landlords and property managers who prosecutors say skirted safety rules in gentrifying areas.

HUD nominee Dr. Ben Carson refuses to promise that HUD money won't go to Trump empire

Trump HUD nominee Ben Carson did promise to "not play favorites for anyone."

A Lake District Estate Where Peter Rabbit Roamed

A rural four-story property where Beatrix Potter regularly vacationed is on the market for £1.25 million.

The Hunt: Moving Three Generations to Morningside Heights

A couple in Yonkers decide to downsize and wind up consolidating three households in Manhattan.

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

De Blasio Makes Affordable Housing Gains, but Critics Fear It’s Not Enough

The de Blasio administration built or preserved about 22,000 housing units in New York City in 2016, but advocates say the need is still great.

Home Renovation for the Golden Years

Home improvements should include designs that help owners age in place.

Living in Weehawken, N.J.

The recent development on the waterfront , with its striking views and appealing prices, is attracting those who work in New York City.

International Real Estate: House Hunting in . . . Auckland, New Zealand

With a recent influx of foreigners, as well as New Zealanders moving to the city for work, the real estate market in Auckland is booming.

A Villa in an Upscale Suburb of Auckland, New Zealand

A four-bedroom home with harbor and island views is on the market for $2.74 million.

What You Get: $700,000 Homes in Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Florida

An 18th-century farmhouse in Glen Mills, Pa., and midcentury moderns in Chapel Hill, N.C., and Sarasota, Fla.

What You Get for ... About $700,000

An 18th-century farmhouse in Glen Mills, Pa., and midcentury moderns in Chapel Hill, N.C., and on Siesta Key, off Sarasota, Fla.

Mortgage applications rebound 5.8%, as interest rates ease off recent highs

Caution in the new year among investors was enough to put a little juice back into the mortgage market. Here's how.

Living In: Weehawken, N.J.: A Cliffside Town With an Easy Commute

Recent development on the waterfront — with striking views and appealing prices — is attracting those who work in New York City.

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions

Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York City.

Square Feet: A Ski Resort Grows Under an Expansive Montana Sky

Big Sky, one of the country’s largest ski areas, is relatively undiscovered. But $1 billion in development set for the next decade seems sure to change that.

Higher prices give homeowners billions more in equity, but mood is soured by rising mortgage rates

Millions of borrowers are being lifted from underwater on their mortgages, but higher rates are having negative effects.

Ask Real Estate: Getting Rid of Miserable Roommates

Can I ask my roommates to move out if I’ve been here longer?

Saturday, January 7, 2017

Jared Kushner, a Trump In-Law and Adviser, Chases a Chinese Deal

As Donald J. Trump’s son-in-law prepares for a White House role, his undisclosed talks with a secretive Chinese company highlight potential conflicts of interest.

Friday, January 6, 2017

Voyeur: Voyeur: Front Yards

Statues figure prominently in the front yards of homes in Astoria, Queens.

Voyeur | Front Yards

Statues figure prominently in the front yards of homes in Astoria, Queens.

On the Market: Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan

This week’s properties are in Central Harlem, the West Village and Brooklyn Heights.

On the Market in New York City

This week’s properties are in Central Harlem, the West Village and Brooklyn Heights.

On the Market: Homes for Sale in New York State

This week’s properties include a five-bedroom in Larchmont, N.Y., and a four-bedroom in Manhasset, N.Y.

On the Market in the New York Region

This week’s properties include a five-bedroom in Larchmont, N.Y., and a four-bedroom in Manhasset, N.Y.

Calculator: December’s Most-Viewed Properties

Last month’s most-viewed apartments were all in Manhattan — and, all but one, relatively affordable.

Renters: Working and Living in a Bushwick Gallery

A gallery owner used an old horse stable to host art shows and performances — all while living in a back room.

The Fix: A High-End Kitchen on the Cheap

Sites like Craigslist may be the best way to score expensive appliances at rock-bottom prices. All you need is a little patience.

360 View: 2017: Year of the Renter

Incentives abound as New York City landlords cope with a softening market.

Thursday, January 5, 2017

Mortgage rates kick off new year with a drop

The Hunt: Finding a Rental with No Job and No Guarantor

Suburban Maryland and its reliance on cars made her hungry to return to urban life.

4 Things You Need to Expect When Selling With an Agent

Are you working with a local agent to sell your house? Or maybe you’re thinking about it? If so, we’ve collected the top 4 things you need to expect when selling with an agent — to help you navigate this process easily! There are many ways to sell your house and many people choose to […]

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Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Why 2017 will finally be the year of the smart home: Consumers figure it out

This will be the year of the smart home because the tech companies will be smarter about educating their consumers.

International Real Estate: House Hunting in . . . Montevideo, Uruguay

After a surge in sales from 2003 to 2011, the number of transactions in the Uruguayan capital has declined.

A Neo-Classical Style Apartment in Central Montevideo

The 3,660-square-foot apartment has 10 balconies that overlook the surrounding neighborhoods, including Plaza de Cagancha, one of the city’s best-known public squares.

What You Get: $2,195,000 Homes in Texas, Florida and Michigan

A contemporary in Miami, a lodge in Spicewood, Tex., and a converted factory in Traverse City, Mich.

What You Get: What You Get for ... $2,195,000

A contemporary in Miami, a lodge in Texas and a converted factory in Michigan

Mortgage applications tank 12% to end 2016

Mortgage interest rates came down slightly to end the year, but not enough to end the bleeding in the home-loan market.

Living In: Gowanus: An Industrial Feel, With Restaurants and Bars

Developments are banking on the cleanup of the heavily polluted canal.

Living in Gowanus, Brooklyn

Developers and those buying in the neighborhood are banking on the cleanup of the heavily polluted Gowanus Canal.

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Square Feet: Historic Designation Sets Stage for a Washington Market District’s Future

The Union Market is growing ever more chic. At the same time, preservationists are trying to protect the complex’s authentic character and broad appeal.

Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions

Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York City.

Sunday, January 1, 2017

Subway Briefing: Second Avenue Subway Opening: What to Know

The most ambitious expansion of the New York City subway system in a half-century opens to the public on Sunday. Some key points about the new line.

What's Selling Now: Homes That Sold for $450,000 and Under

Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.