Bailing on Brooklyn for the ‘Ridgewood Revival.’ But Could They Afford a House?

Two first-time buyers took a budget of up to $700,000 across the border from Bushwick. Which option would you choose?

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Bailing on Brooklyn for the ‘Ridgewood Revival.’ But Could They Afford a House?

The New York Times The New York Times | 2 years ago

Two first-time buyers took a budget of up to $700,000 across the border from Bushwick. Which option would you choose?

They Caught the Seattle Market on the Way Down, but Could They Afford a House There?

The New York Times The New York Times | 1 year ago

After watching houses around them sell for ‘insane amounts over ask’ during the height of the pandemic, two North Carolina transplants tested their savings in the leafy neighborhoods of North Seattle. Here’s what they found.

Buying a Westchester House ‘for the Dogs,’ but Could They Survive a Bidding War?

The New York Times The New York Times | 1 year ago

With up to $800,000 to spend, a young couple with two new rescue pups sought a starter house somewhere in southern Westchester County. They didn’t realize how fierce the competition would be.

They Thought Remodeling Could Wait. Then a Tree Fell on the House.

The New York Times The New York Times | 2 years ago

As one Westchester family discovered, there’s no better time to renovate than when you’ve already got a hole in the roof.

Coming Home to New York, but Could She Afford a Manhattan Studio?

The New York Times The New York Times | 1 year ago

With a decade’s worth of savings in her pocket, a longtime renter looked below 23rd Street for something she could make her own, and rent out down the line. Here’s what she found.

They Wanted Good Light and a Dog Park. But the Front Door Could Not Face South.

The New York Times The New York Times | 1 year ago

Guided by the principles of Vastu Shastra, an ancient Indian philosophy of design, two first-time buyers searched the Brooklyn waterfront for a place where they could start a family.

Can’t Afford a Down Payment? Rent-to-Own Companies Promise To Help, but Are They Worth the Risk?

realtormM1hV realtormM1hV | 2 years ago

For homebuyers struggling to come up with a down payment, rent-to-own programs promise to help. But they can be financially risky. The post Can’t Afford a Down Payment? Rent-to-Own Companies Promise To Help, but Are They Worth the Risk? appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.

They Wanted a Hamptons Home With Investment Potential. What Could They Find for About $2 Million?

The New York Times The New York Times | 1 year ago

After buying and selling a couple of houses on the South Fork over the years, a couple went looking for a home they could enjoy with their children long into the future — and that would generate some rent revenue. Which option did they choose?

Marvelous Mediterranean Revival Mansion Lands on the Market in the Midwest for $859K

www.realtor.com www.realtor.com | 1 year ago

With a clay tile roof, gargoyles, and leaded-glass windows, this historic mansion looks like it belongs on the Italian Riviera. But it has landed on the market in Wausau, WI. Listed for $859,000, the Northern Wisconsin estate spans 7,000 square feet and features six bedrooms and six baths. The home was built in 1928 by architect Alexander Eschweiler, who maintained a practice in Milwaukee, where many of his homes can be found on that city’s lakeshore. Because of its pedigree, the property is ...