Ross Gay Offers a Joyful Approach to Gardening in His New Book

In ‘The Book of (More) Delights,’ Ross Gay offers a joyful approach to gardening, with gratitude even for the dandelions.

$400,000 Homes in Indiana, Virginia and New York

A Cape Cod-style house in Indianapolis, a Colonial Revival home in Richmond and a Craftsman bungalow in Saugerties.

One Architect Shows Sustainable Home Renovation Is Possible in Brooklyn

Using a technique called mass timber construction, a Brooklyn architect created a sustainable home for his family — with a tree growing at the center.

$3.5 Million Homes in California

A minimalist retreat in San Diego County, a modern farmhouse in Sonoma and a renovated 1947 house in Santa Monica.

Mice Have Invaded My Apartment and the Building Can’t Fix It. What Now?

Sometimes landlords must be reminded that they are accountable to the city, not just to their tenants.

What Happens When Wall Street Buys Most of the Homes on Your Block?

As Wall Street investors pluck up starter homes and convert them to rentals, first-time buyers are being squeezed out and residents are being forced to grapple with what the changes mean for their lives and their communities.

The Latest Cool Amenity? A Name Brand. How About Porsche?

The market for branded luxury condos is growing, and now includes fashion houses and luxury carmakers, especially in Miami. In some buildings, a car elevator will lift you to your own parking spot.

Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn

This week’s properties are in Murray Hill, Lenox Hill and Downtown Brooklyn.

Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut

This week’s properties are a three-bedroom in Westport, Conn., and a five-bedroom in Nissequogue, N.Y.

A New York Firefighter Left the City for the Long Island Suburbs. Which House Did He Choose?

Years of living in cheap city rentals set up a single dad to buy the three-bedroom home of his dreams. Here’s what he found for $500,000.

How Much Value Is Your Home Accruing? It Depends on What It Cost.

Since 2000, the most expensive U.S. homes have quadrupled in value. At the low end, things are very different.

How Much Value Is Your Home Accruing? It Depends on What It Cost.

Since 2000, the most expensive U.S. homes have quadrupled in value. At the low end, things are very different.

Tiny Homes Are a Social Media Hit. But Do We Want to Live in Them?

Social media platforms are awash with videos of microapartments and tiny homes, amassing tens of millions of views. But do clicks translate into new occupants?

A Viable Alternative to Conventional Lawn? Cornell May Have Found It.

Cornell Botanic Gardens is testing sustainable options for replacing your backyard grass. The bonus: They don’t need to be cut more than twice a year.

Saratoga Springs, N.Y.: An Urban Oasis at the Foot of the Adirondacks

The Saratoga Race Course has long been a big draw, but it’s not the only one in this small, walkable city with a ‘phenomenal quality of life.’

Living In ... Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

The Saratoga Race Course has long been a big draw, but it’s not the only one in this small, walkable city with a ‘phenomenal quality of life.’

$2.8 Million Homes in Rhode Island, California and Colorado

A 1750 house in Newport, a Craftsman bungalow in Carmel and a Tudor Revival home in Denver.

How to Maximize Storage Space in a Small Bedroom

There are ways to make room for storage in even the smallest bedrooms — and those without any closets at all. Here’s how.

What to do in Denver in September 2023

 

September events to check out!

 

 

 

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Denver Real Estate News – September 2023

 

Buyers Rates Increasing

Potential Sellers with Rates Under 5% Holding Strong

The Metro Denver real estate market remained slower in July, with an 18.5% decrease in sales. The number of Active Listings for sale also saw a notable decline of 14% as compared to last July. This decrease in activity can be attributed to the reduced attractiveness of moving for homeowners who locked in mortgage rates around 3% in 2020-2022. A recent Zillow® survey showed that homeowners with mortgages over 5% are twice as likely to consider selling within the next three years as those with rates under 5%.

Average prices demonstrated a modest

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