Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens
Brown Harris Stevens lists a $1.895 million two‑bedroom, two‑bath condo at 140 West 124th Street in South Harlem. The 1,959‑square‑foot pre‑war unit features 13‑foot ceilings, a balcony, and views extending from Central Park to Billionaire’s Row. Monthly common charges are $1,770 and taxes $1,335, while the seller provides a $12,000 closing‑cost credit. Recent upgrades include central HVAC, motorized shades, and new lighting.
Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York
The article spotlights 313 Umpawaug Road, a circa‑1730 Georgian saltbox in Redding, Connecticut, listed at $1.45 million. The 2,944‑sq‑ft home retains original wide‑plank flooring, twin stone chimneys, five fireplaces, and sits on two gated acres with a saltwater pool and curated gardens....
How to Mulch: 7 Dos and Don’ts
Mulching remains a top spring purchase, with garden centers reporting record April‑May sales of organic wood chips and bark. While mulch improves moisture retention, soil insulation, and weed suppression, many gardeners apply it incorrectly, creating a “mulch volcano” that can...
California Seeks ‘Historic’ Fine Against State Farm: Just $2 Million
California’s Department of Insurance announced it will seek a record $2 million penalty against State Farm, the state’s largest homeowner insurer, for mishandling wildfire claims from the 2025 Los Angeles fires. A market‑conduct exam of 220 claims uncovered 398 statutory violations across...
The ‘Scarface’ Mansion Is Listed for $237 Million in Florida
A waterfront estate on Key Biscayne, famously featured as the home of a drug lord in the 1983 film *Scarface*, has been listed for $237 million. The 2.38‑acre property boasts a 13,000‑square‑foot mansion with five bedrooms, seven full baths, a gym, and...
Maggie Q Restored Her Arizona House to Its 1970s Glory
Maggie Q purchased a 2,700‑square‑foot Arizona home for $2.2 million in December 2024 after her Los Angeles house was destroyed by a mudslide. She teamed with interior designer Harrison Soll to overhaul the 1970s‑era structure, adding a conversation pit that doubles as a screening...
$1.8 Million Homes in Budapest
A three‑bedroom duplex penthouse on Budapest’s iconic Andrássy Avenue has been listed for $1.85 million, roughly $1,010 per square foot. The 1,830‑sq‑ft residence, renovated in 2024, offers a modern aesthetic, Miele kitchen appliances, Hansgrohe fixtures, and extensive smart‑home integrations. It includes...
She Gave Her Second Tiny Home a Wee Upgrade
Stephanie Arado, a violinist and university instructor, is upgrading her second Alchemy Architects weeHouse with full plumbing, a step up from her 2003 off‑grid 336‑sq‑ft cabin built on a $130,000, 38‑acre Wisconsin parcel. The original home cost $50,000 and lacked...
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
A contemporary six‑bedroom, four‑bath beachfront home at 923 Oceanfront in Long Beach, New York, is listed for $2.75 million. Built in 1986 and renovated three years ago, the 0.07‑acre property features upscale appliances, radiant‑heated floors, multiple decks with ocean views, and...
Homes for Sale in the Bronx and Manhattan
A two‑bedroom, 1,981‑sq‑ft loft at 305 East 140th Street in Mott Haven is listed for $1.35 million. The top‑floor unit sits in a 1901 former factory converted to condos, featuring 12‑foot ceilings, original hardwood floors, bamboo and granite countertops, and a den/home office....
Is It Too Expensive to Sell a House?
A new analysis by Flock Homes finds roughly 7.2 million single‑family homes are sitting vacant, creating a pronounced "zombie" inventory that deepens the national housing shortage. The phenomenon is concentrated among owners aged 65 and older, many of whom have fully...
Extended War Dents Hopes for Housing Market Rebound
The ongoing war in Iran is dampening the tentative rebound of the U.S. housing market. Higher inflation and an inflation premium have pushed mortgage rates up, prompting buyers to pause and sellers to linger longer on listings. National Association of...
A Guide to Colorful Flower Gardens
Former Better Homes & Gardens editor Stephen Orr, now a Cape Cod gardener, released his latest book “The Gardener’s Mindset: Connecting With Nature Through Plants.” The book focuses on color‑scheming, urging gardeners to use neighboring hues on the color wheel—like...
$1.5 Million Homes in Panama
A three‑bedroom, three‑and‑a‑half‑bath house in El Valle de Antón is listed for $1.4 million, offering 3,165 sq ft of living space at $442 per square foot. The hillside property sits on 3.6 acres, includes a heated pool, solar panels, a generator, and a caretaker’s...
The Hexagonal Lights Taking Over Man Caves and Barber Shops
Hexagonal LED light fixtures, dubbed “Hex” lights, have surged in popularity over the past 18 months, becoming a signature element in male‑oriented leisure spaces such as home gyms, barbershops, luxury garages and tool sheds. The fixtures are typically mounted on...
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s Manhattan and Brooklyn listings showcase a price spectrum from a $649,000 Yorkville duplex to a $2.375 million Dumbo condo. The Yorkville unit is a pre‑war co‑op with modest maintenance fees but limited storage, while the Murray Hill condo commands...
How Many Homes Do Corporate Landlords Really Own?
A new congressional bill, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, would restrict investors who own 350 or more single‑family homes. Parcl Labs data shows only about 140 institutional investors meet that threshold, representing just 0.59% of the nation’s single‑family...
A Modern Living Room With Reminders of the Past
Sarah Zames, founder of interior‑design firm General Assembly, renovated a 1,080‑square‑foot Brooklyn apartment to blend contemporary aesthetics with family heirlooms. The project, undertaken after outgrowing an 816‑square‑foot unit, leveraged her own design sensibilities and the custom furniture line Assembly Line....
$900,000 Homes in West Virginia, Illinois and Arizona
A c. 1792 Federal‑style residence in Shepherdstown, West Virginia is on the market for $899,000. The 4,540‑square‑foot home offers three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and two separate guest apartments each with private entrances, kitchens and baths. Located within walking distance of...
In Detroit, a Family Builds a Home ‘Extension’ — a 7-Minute Drive Away
Bryan Boyer and Laura Lewis added a 1,800‑square‑foot experimental house to Detroit’s Core City neighborhood, designed by their own firm Dash Marshall. The box‑shaped structure, clad in steam‑treated pine and corrugated tin, wraps around a central courtyard and omits traditional bedrooms....
Daniel Craig and Lily Allen Sell Their Brooklyn Brownstones
Actors Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz sold their Cobble Hill brownstone for $11.8 million, a sizable gain from the $6.75 million purchase in 2017. The four‑story, 6,600‑sq‑ft property changed hands via an all‑cash deal to an anonymous buyer. The couple also sold a...
$2 Million Homes in Vienna
A four‑bedroom, 2,761‑sq‑ft hillside residence in Hof am Leithaberge, just 28 miles south of Vienna, is listed for $2.3 million (≈€1.97 million). Built by a local construction owner, the concrete‑glass home blends earth‑sheltered design with geothermal heating and a ceiling‑cooling system for high...
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
Heather Senison reports a Chelsea walk‑up studio listed for $725,000. The second‑floor unit features a fireplace, 10‑foot ceilings, a walk‑in closet, and through‑the‑wall air‑conditioning. Monthly maintenance is $1,283 and the building offers a roof deck, bike room, and a waiting...
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
Sotheby’s International Realty listed a renovated four‑bedroom, three‑bath home at 85 Cove Road in Oyster Bay Cove, New York for $1.695 million. The property sits on 2.77 flat acres and features vaulted ceilings, a wood‑burning fireplace, a built‑in bar, and radiant‑heated tiles...
We’re Building More Affordable Housing These Days. It’s Still Not Enough.
In 2024 the United States completed more than 91,000 affordable rental units, the highest annual total in the past decade. From 2010 to 2024, construction of income‑restricted housing grew 73%, outpacing market‑rate development. Affordable units now represent nearly 14% of...
A Design Editor Applies Color and Restraint in His Madrid Apartment
Enric Pastor, co‑founder and editor of the Spanish design quarterly *Manera*, showcases his 900‑square‑foot Madrid apartment as a study in disciplined eclecticism. The two‑bedroom home blends austere pale walls with bursts of primary color and curated objects such as Murano...
$500,000 Homes in Alabama, Maine and Oregon
A 1900‑era bungalow in Midtown Mobile, Alabama, is listed for $499,900. The three‑bedroom, 2,190‑sq‑ft home sits on 0.2 acres and features an in‑ground pool, a wood‑paneled sauna, and a custom kitchen with quartz countertops. It is within walking distance of...
It’s Time to Plant, but First Take a Crash Course on Cultivars
Spring garden center traffic is surging as homeowners seek native plants, but the proliferation of cultivars adds complexity. The article explains the distinction between straight species, selections, and cultivars, noting that flashy labels don’t guarantee pollinator value. It highlights the...
Fees, Fees Fees! Do I Have to Pay All These Extras for Utilities?
A tenant in Chattanooga discovered that a third‑party billing service added a $25 connection fee, a $9 recurring service fee, and a $5 online‑payment convenience fee to her water bill, inflating the cost by roughly 50 percent. The article explains...
$3 Million Luxury Homes in Venice
A penthouse duplex near Venice’s iconic Piazza San Marco is listed for $2.97 million, offering 4,628 sq ft of historic space across two floors with a rooftop terrace and a $641 per‑square‑foot price tag. The property includes four bedrooms, six bathrooms, and a...
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens
A one‑bedroom, one‑bath co‑op at 23 East 10th Street, No. 3H in Greenwich Village is listed for $895,000. The 600‑sq ft unit features 11‑foot ceilings, a galley kitchen, in‑unit washer/dryer, and a live‑in super building with bike storage. Monthly maintenance is $1,806, and the...
What’s Really the Best Time to Buy a Home?
StreetEasy’s 2023‑2025 market report shows New York City inventory hovering between 15,000 and 19,000 listings each month, with clear peaks in May and again in October at roughly 18,000 units. The analysis links higher inventory periods to more frequent price...
Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York
A contemporary four‑bedroom home at 20 Laura Drive in Danbury, Connecticut, is listed for $1.049 million. The 3,668‑sq‑ft property, built in 1993, sits on 0.92 acre and includes a pool, deck, and recent interior upgrades. Annual taxes are $12,002 and the HOA...
$2 Million Homes in Georgia, Pennsylvania and Florida
An International Style residence in Savannah’s Ardsley Park sold for $1.975 million, just shy of $2 million. The 4,188‑sq‑ft home features four bedrooms, three‑and‑a‑half baths, and a blend of original mid‑century elements with contemporary updates, priced at $483 per square foot. Owned...
Young New Yorkers Are Lining Up for Construction Apprenticeships
Young New Yorkers are lining up for union‑run construction apprenticeships as a response to a weak job market, soaring college costs, and fears that artificial intelligence will displace many entry‑level roles. Applicants gather hours before distribution, only to find 100...
Trina Turk Lists Her Midcentury-Modern Palm Springs Flip
Fashion designer Trina Turk purchased a dilapidated 1963 mid‑century modern home in Palm Springs for $1.251 million in late 2024, then oversaw a comprehensive renovation that restored original architectural elements and added her signature retro flair. The 2,286‑sq‑ft property, renamed Soleil...
What’s in a Can of Paint, and Why Does Some Paint Cost So Much?
Interior latex paint prices have surged 43% from 2020 to 2026, pushing a typical $35 gallon to over $50. Brands range from $15 entry‑level cans to $165 designer options, but labels hide the exact ingredient mix. Paint composition follows the...
A Seattle House Where the Work Never Stops
Richard Hartlage, founder of landscape architecture firm Land Morphology, bought a 1920s Craftsman house in Seattle for $600,000 in 2009 and transformed it into a vivid, whimsical residence. The home now features a sunny‑yellow foyer, aqua living‑room, salmon‑pink kitchen, and...
Designs for New York’s A.D.U.s Are Here. These Are Our Favorites.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled a new initiative to accelerate accessory dwelling unit construction by releasing 11 pre‑approved architectural designs. The city also launched the ADU for You website, which provides a property lookup tool and step‑by‑step guide...
$650,000 Homes in Portugal
A two‑bedroom, 1,420‑sq‑ft duplex in Almada, Portugal, is listed for $655,000 (≈ $615,850). The property, renovated in 2021, features a modern kitchen, balcony, terrace and off‑site parking, with annual taxes around $230 and no condominium fee. Its location offers quick ferry...
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
The New York Times highlighted a modern ranch‑style home in East Hampton, New York, listed at $2.295 million. The four‑bedroom, three‑bath property sits on 0.40 acre and features engineered white‑oak flooring, a renovated kitchen, high ceilings, and an outdoor deck with a...
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
The New York Times highlighted a newly updated studio in Murray Hill, Manhattan, listed for $359,000. The 14th‑floor co‑op includes a Murphy bed, dishwasher, central HVAC, and casement windows, with a live‑in super and shared amenities such as a gym...
Home of Beloved New York Art Collector Hits the Market
The Manhattan townhouse at 167 East 74th Street, long‑time home of famed art collector Barbara Jakobson, is now on the market for $9.8 million. Listed by Christie’s International Real Estate, the property is famed as the “squirrel house” and features a double‑height atrium, mezzanine...
Taking a Birder’s Approach to the Botanical World
The newly released book Let’s Botanize urges readers to observe plants with the same deliberate attention birdwatchers give to avian species. Co‑authors Ben Goulet‑Scott and Jacob Suissa, Harvard‑trained botanists, built an Instagram community of over 175,000 followers before launching the title...
Bill Lawrence and Christa Miller List Their NoMad Condo for $7.85 Million
Bill Lawrence and Christa Miller have listed their Manhattan pied‑à‑terre at 212 Fifth Avenue for $7.85 million, a modest increase over the $7.55 million they paid in 2018. The three‑bedroom, 14th‑floor condo boasts high ceilings, oversized windows, and a modern open kitchen...
Five Homes With Conversation Pits for Sale
A massive mid‑century modern home in Little Rock, Arkansas, listed for $1.175 million, showcases a conversation pit, double‑sided fireplace, private sauna, and a half‑acre lot with a renovated pool. The 6,000‑sq‑ft residence retains original 1966 architectural details and includes upscale amenities...
In Arkansas, a House That Compels Passers-By to Stop and Look
Marlon Blackwell Architects crafted a striking modern residence for Rod and Stacy Bigelow in a Bentonville‑adjacent community after the couple purchased a one‑third‑acre lot for $165,000 in 2014. The home features an angular front porch, a cantilevered rear that shelters...
What Is Zillow Preview, and What Does It Mean for Home Buyers?
Zillow has launched "Zillow Preview," allowing select brokerages to showcase homes before they hit the MLS. The feature reverses the company’s 2025 ban on private listings, giving agents early‑market exposure while expanding pre‑market inventory for buyers. Leveraging Zillow’s massive traffic,...
$1 Million Homes in the Greek Isles
Alison Gregor reports a four‑bedroom, five‑bath stone villa on Syros listed for $1.1 million (≈€950,000). The 3,175‑sq‑ft property includes a private pool, guesthouse, and 0.6‑acre landscaped lot with sea‑view terraces. Located two minutes from Finikas and fifteen minutes from Ermoupoli and...
In San Francisco, a Space for Working, Painting and Nesting
Lauren Geremia, a San Francisco interior designer, lives in a meticulously preserved 1930s Art Deco house. While she respects the building’s historic details, she has transformed the former dining room into a hybrid home office and art studio, featuring hand‑painted walls and...