A three-story contemporary house in Santa Monica, a four-bedroom home in Mill Valley, and a floating house on a slip in the Santa Barbara Harbor.
New Real Estate Rules Sow Confusion, at Least in Short Term
Changes in how real estate commissions are advertised and paid went into effect this weekend. Buyers and even some agents aren’t sure what they mean.
When Can You Alter a Landmark Building (and When Can’t You)?
Special features, such as windows with curved glass, may be difficult to replace. Repair or retrofitting might be the better option.
Realtors Resist Changes in Commissions
Real estate industry insiders say it’s time for agents to face a new reality of discussing fees with buyers and sellers.
$2 Million Homes in Costa Rica
A hilltop estate perched 427 feet above sea level, a self-powered 11-bedroom compound, and a modern three-bedroom house on 0.63 acres.
Buying or Selling a Home? The Rules Are Changing.
On Aug. 17, real estate agents across the country must begin following new practices on how commissions are paid. It will change the way buyers and sellers approach real estate transactions.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are in Yorkville, Hell’s Kitchen and Dumbo.
A Three-Bedroom House in the Bay Area for Under $1 Million? Here Were Their Options.
After six years in the desert of Palm Springs, a retired couple headed north in search of new construction in Sonoma County.
The Federal Child Tax Credit Allowed Some Parents to Go It Alone
A new study shows that the temporary increase in the credit in 2021 empowered some mothers to move on from unwanted partners.
Homes for Sale in New Jersey and New York
This week’s properties are a six-bedroom in Saddle River, N.J., and a four-bedroom in New Rochelle, N.Y.
$280,000 Homes in Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Maryland
A three-bedroom bungalow in Minneapolis, a two-bedroom Craftsman home in Pittsburgh and a three-bedroom Cape Cod-style cottage in Hagerstown.
Learn How to Garden: Tips for Beginners
“If somebody comes in and just does it for you, you miss out”: A beginner shares what his first garden taught him.
How to Hang Art to Create a Gallery Wall
Framing artwork is just the first step. Figuring out how (and where) to hang it takes some doing.
The Search for Her Biological Family Brought This Florida Woman to New York
A Florida woman was determined to find the birth family she never knew she had. The trail led to the New York area, where she and her girlfriend now live.
How Hard Is It to Frame Your Own Artwork? Harder Than It Looks.
We asked the experts for some shortcuts — because “budgets don’t always allow for a professional framer.”
A Look Into the Design of This Pink Building in Brooklyn
A new building in Fort Greene was designed to encourage a more intimate living space, according to the builders.
$2.6 Million Homes in California
A renovated 1951 house in Los Angeles, a home with San Francisco Bay views in Greenbrae and a shingled house near the water in Manhattan Beach.
Can I Let My Niece Live in My Rent-Stabilized Apartment?
To live in a rent-stabilized apartment in New York, it must be your primary residence. But how far can you bend the rules?
The Pleasures of a One-Bedroom Cabin in the Mountains of Washington
“It’s probably the best place I’ve ever lived,” said the owner of a little house in the mountainous Methow Valley of Washington.
$750,000 Homes in Belize
On Ambergris Caye, the Belize island known for its water sports and pristine beaches, buyers can find resort condos and single-family homes.
