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How a Realtors’ Nonprofit Quietly Funds Conservative Advocacy Groups

The National Association of Realtors has created a nonprofit that gives more heavily to one side of the political aisle and to groups that have little to do with real estate and housing.


$570,000 Homes in Iceland

A contemporary home near a volcanic crater lake, and a pair of two-bedroom apartments in a harbor district of Reykjavík.


$3 Million Homes in California

A waterfront house in Richmond, a midcentury modern home in Pasadena and a Spanish-style residence in Santa Barbara.


How to Compost in New York

New York City has extended its curbside composting program to all five boroughs. Here’s how to sort through the heap of rules and guidelines.


A Mural, and the Heroic Efforts to Save It

When Pfizer moved to a new building in Manhattan last year, it left behind artwork that had hung in its lobby for 63 years. Not everyone was pleased.


I Want to Renovate My Rental. How Much Trouble Can I Get Into?

Tenants typically cannot make alterations or improvements to an apartment without permission. Unauthorized upgrades could lead to eviction.


Rocket Mortgage Sues HUD Over Its Inclusion in Appraisal Lawsuit

The nation’s largest lender says the government tied its hands with regulations that prevented it from exerting control over appraisal values.


He Won’t Leave His Home. The Landlord Is Renovating Around Him.

A longtime tenant is locked in a standoff with the owner of his Upper West Side building.


In Japan, Designers Fit Big Ideas Into Tiny Homes

Some newer houses around the country are barely wider than a common family car.


Tulsa vs Oklahoma City: Which City is Right for You? Comparing Real Estate, Cost of Living, Culture, and More

If you’re considering renting an apartment in Tulsa or buying a house in Oklahoma City, you’ll find both cities offer welcoming communities and exciting opportunities. Tulsa boasts a vibrant arts scene and a charming historic downtown, while Oklahoma City shines Read more…