A Gregory Ain-designed house in Altadena, a mountain retreat in Tahoma and a midcentury-modern escape in Palm Springs.
Her Choice: Love, or the Lease on a Beloved Studio. It Took Some Thought.
Taking guidance from a favorite childhood novel, “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn,” a woman says she had to decide what kind of a person she wanted to be.
My Windows Are Filthy and the Landlord Won’t Clean Them
It’s not just dirt that dims city views. Windows are often caked in air pollutants that pose a health hazard.
After Her Husband Died, Downsizing Became a Way to Process Grief
When the former defense secretary Ashton Carter died, his wife knew she couldn’t stay in their old home. Downsizing became a way of processing grief.
How Black Nurses Were Recruited to Staten Island to Fight a Deadly Disease
Many old buildings at a New York City hospital are in ruins, but it played a key role in the battle against tuberculosis, which killed 5.6 million people in the U.S. in the first half of the 20th century.
How Black Nurses Were Recruited to Staten Island to Fight a Deadly Disease
Many old buildings at a New York City hospital are in ruins, but it played a key role in the battle against tuberculosis, which killed 5.6 million people in the U.S. in the first half of the 20th century.
Two New Yorkers Hiked Up to the Hudson Valley With $700,000. Which House Was the Right Fit?
Knowing they would be competing against others from the city, a couple searched Ulster and Dutchess Counties for a house they could afford near the natural wonders they love.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens
This week’s properties are in South Harlem, Washington Heights and Middle Village.
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
This week’s properties are a five-bedroom in Centerport, N.Y., and a three-bedroom in Medford, N.J.
Buying Is Just the Beginning. What Does It Really Cost to Own a Home?
A new study adds it all up over the typical length of homeownership. The result? Utilities will cost more than your down payment.
Two New Yorkers Hiked Up to the Hudson Valley With $700,000. Which House Was the Right Fit?
Knowing they would be competing against others from the city, a couple searched Ulster and Dutchess Counties for a house they could afford near the natural wonders they love.
$850,000 Homes in Texas, Michigan and Pennsylvania
A Tudor Revival house in Houston, an 1897 mansion in Cadillac and a three-bedroom rowhouse in Pittsburgh.
For Fresh Flowers This Winter, Try Forcing Bulbs
Previous generations of gardeners knew that coaxing bulbs to bloom early was the easiest way to have fresh flowers in winter. Here’s how they did it.
He Wanted His Texas Home to Resemble a ‘Groovy’ Opium Den
His designer was taken aback. But then she set about creating “Lenny Kravitz meets Italian ’60s meets ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.’”
$2.2 Million Homes in California
A midcentury-modern house in Los Angeles, a Craftsman bungalow in Sacramento and a three-bedroom townhouse in Mountain View.
In Detroit, a Tiny Home Generates a Big Controversy
A program that rents homes to low-income residents, and helps them build equity as homeowners, was rocked when one of the initial participants was evicted.
How to Get Your Landlord to Keep Common Areas Clean
Garbage left in basement common areas can attract rats and create fire hazards. But getting landlords to respond isn’t always easy.
How to Choose Paint Colors
How Brigette Romanek, a celebrity designer in Los Angeles, chose a new wall color for her bedroom.
How to Choose a Paint Color Like a Pro
We tagged along to see how Brigette Romanek, a celebrity designer in Los Angeles, chose a new color for her bedroom.
A Duplex at 220 Central Park South Closes at $80 Million
The apartment sold at 220 Central Park South, a.k.a. the city’s most expensive building. The Woolworth Building also sold a penthouse, for $30 million, well below the asking price.
