Thursday, June 23, 2011

Real Estate

Albany Reaches Deal on Tax Cap and Rent Rules

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and legislative leaders struck a tentative deal paving the way for a vote on rent stabilization, property taxes and tuition but reached no agreement on gay marriage.

Square Feet

Blocks From the President, Developers Plan Big

With 2.5 million square feet of office, residential and retail space, the vast plans for CityCenterDC reflect Washington’s changing downtown.

Square Feet

Hamptons Hope for an End to the Seasonal Store

During the recession, retailers increased in East Hampton, testing the waters with a summer lease. But with the recovery, landlords are holding out for longer terms.

Politically Tied Lawyers Win Jobs Handling Foreclosures in the City

The foreclosure crisis has caused a surge in the number of court-appointed receivers for distressed properties in New York, and politically connected lawyers are benefiting.

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The Appraisal

Battle Waged Over Real Estate Gossip on the Web

Anonymous misstatements about real estate listings and personal attacks on agents, posted on the Internet, leave little recourse for the accused.

Bad Credit, but Good Vibes

Joan Baker performs “psychic credit checks” for landlords, and says she has a near-flawless record.

Living In | Berkeley Heights, N.J.

Suburbia, but Not the Cookie-Cutter Kind

The housing stock in Berkeley Heights runs the gamut from older frame houses, to 1960s-era split-levels, to recently built brick colonials; most have roomy front yards.

Backlog of Cases Gives a Reprieve on Foreclosures

With lenders wary of repossessed houses and a foreclosure system that is bogged down, homeowners in distress are getting breathing room.

2 Big Banks Exit Reverse Mortgage Business

Wells Fargo and Bank of America have left the business, as falling home prices have made it more unpredictable.

Shortcuts

Avoiding the Misery of Remodeling by Choosing the Right Contractor

People often shop for cars more carefully than they do contractors, but it is important to know how to avoid a miserable construction experience.

City Room

Big Deal | All Units Are Unique, Some Uniquely So

A three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom co-op with 4,235 square feet of space and "quite a unique history," according to the broker who is handling the $21.4 million listing.

City Room

Big Ticket | Sold for $8,500,000

A five-bedroom, six-bathroom house had been on the market since January, with an initial asking price of $10.95 million.

U2 Guitarist’s House Plan Rejected by California Board

David Evans, better known as the U2 guitarist the Edge, had planned to develop a five-mansion complex for his new home.

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Homes for $400,000

A 1720 stone house in upstate New York; a pair of cabins in Sedona, Ariz.; and a duplex condo in Chicago.

On the Market in New York City

A Gramercy area loft, a Williamsburg condo and an Upper West Side co-op.

On the Market in the Region

A three-bedroom Victorian in Sea Cliff, N.Y. and a three-bedroom in Ridgefield, Conn.

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Manhattan Market Data

Data provided by Miller Samuel, Inc. Real Estate Appraisers & Consultants
1st Quarter, 2011 by Zip

Parse the market by price and size.

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John Fry’s back garden had to compete with sweeping front-yard views of a reservoir.
Randy Harris for The New York Times

John Fry’s back garden had to compete with sweeping front-yard views of a reservoir.

Sowing Enchantment

A sculptor populates the grounds at her father’s Westchester home with chimerical creatures.

Lighting

Pop! Goes the Chandelier

In her latest creation, the lighting designer Lindsey Adelman adds blown-glass spikes and cast-brass stamens to her signature hand-blown glass bubbles.

Furniture

Jean Prouvé’s Designs Reinterpreted

The clothing company G-Star Raw has brought new fabrics and materials to some of the designer’s classic furnishings.

Goods

Take an Old Master to Your Next Picnic

The British company Whitbread Wilkinson has created a line of melamine plates with portraits from the National Gallery in London.

Deals

Sales at Frette, ABC Carpet & Home, Canvas and Safavieh

Discounts on bedding, furniture, textiles and more.

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The New York Times Real Estate App

A recently updated, free app offering in-depth property search tools and mobile features to help you navigate the real estate market.

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