What I Love
She Loves Her Stuff. He Has Little and Cares Less.
The musician Ingrid Michaelson and the actor Will Chase have very different ideas about material possessions. And that works out just fine.
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CreditKatherine Marks for The New York Times Renters
An Age-Appropriate Place Downtown
For three men in their mid-20s, the goal was leaving dormlike life behind. Now they have a “hangout apartment” in the financial district.
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CreditNadia Pillon Ask Real Estate
Can I Be Evicted if the Person I Sublet From Stops Paying the Rent?
Many landlords do not readily offer leases to subletters, but there are laws to ensure that primary tenants don’t game the system.
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Credit What's Selling Now
Homes That Sold for Around $750,000
Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.
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CreditStefano Ukmar for The New York Times Wanted: The Oddest Lots
Faced with high land prices, developers are reconsidering weirdly shaped lots passed over for years. But how long will these cheap sites stay that way?
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Right at Home
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CreditTrisha Krauss Marie Kondo Helped, but What About the Extra Stuff?
You may find that donating or recycling your unwanted possessions is harder than it might seem.
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The Hunt
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CreditKatherine Marks for The New York Times It’s Newer in New Jersey
In search of a new building with ample amenities, a couple finds the right price and a better commute on the rapidly developing shores of Weehawken.
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On the Market
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CreditMatthew D'Alto for The New York Times Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
This week’s properties are four-bedroom homes in Muttontown, N.Y., and Greenwich, Conn.
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Guide
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CreditSue Yasu + Junko How to Decorate Your Home
Decorating your home can feel like a daunting task. But by following the steps used by professional interior designers, you’ll have a much greater chance of success. Learn how.
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CreditStefano Ukmar for The New York Times Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan
This week’s properties are in Lincoln Square, Midtown and Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
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Living In
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CreditTony Cenicola/The New York Times Riverside Boulevard: A Parade of Tall Buildings With Amenities Galore
In place of the train yards that once covered this Manhattan neighborhood are new “lifestyle buildings” with doormen and water views.
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Credit The Best Places for Short-Term Rentals
Want to run a short-term rental? You’re more likely to succeed if it’s in one of these ZIP codes.
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CreditCosmin Dragomir for The New York Times House Hunting in … Romania
In the area around Bucharest, the real estate market is stabilizing after several years of price increases followed by a cool-down in demand.
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What You Get
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CreditNick Zitlin/Table19Media $850,000 Homes in Rhode Island, Nebraska and Alabama
A Second Empire-style condominium in Newport, a brick Tudor in Omaha and an 1870s home in Mobile.
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Credit Why Are Real Estate Brokers Contacting Me After My Spouse Died?
Believe it or not, the practice of contacting the recently bereaved about their property has a long history in real estate. And it can be a good thing.
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Credit Does My Apartment Have to Be So Hot in the Winter?
A New York City apartment can feel downright tropical when it’s cold outside. But there are ways to cool it down.
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Credit My Elderly Tenant Pays the Rent Late Every Month. What Can I Do?
Late fees are more complicated than they might seem, not least because the tenant must agree to pay them.
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Credit Can My Landlord Charge Me for My Broken Fridge?
State law requires landlords to provide safe, livable homes for their tenants — although in some cases, they can pass along the cost of repairs and improvements.
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Credit The Hoarder Next Door
My neighbor’s hygiene issues are affecting my apartment. How do I solve the problem without forcing her out of her home?
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Credit Living On ... Riverside Boulevard
In place of the train yards that once covered this Manhattan neighborhood are new “lifestyle buildings” with doormen and water views.
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Credit Putnam Valley, N.Y.: Quiet, Rustic and ‘Old-Timey’
The Putnam County town has its share of forests, lakes and 200-year-old stone walls. It also has some surprisingly good real estate deals.
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Credit Living In ... Putnam Valley, N.Y.
The Putnam County town has its share of forests, lakes and 200-year-old stone walls. It also has some surprisingly good real estate deals.
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Credit Massapequa Park, N.Y.: A Homey Village Amid Suburban Sprawl
Buyers will find a range of options in this village on the South Shore of Long Island, from modest starter homes to large waterfront houses with docks.
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Credit Living In ... Massapequa Park, N.Y.
Buyers will find a range of options in this village on the South Shore of Long Island, from modest starter homes to waterfront houses with docks.
