‘Definitely Confused’: New Real Estate Rules Sow Uncertainty
Changes in how real estate commissions are advertised and paid went into effect this weekend. Buyers and even some agents aren’t sure what they mean.
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CreditAndres Kudacki for The New York Times Buying or Selling a Home? The Rules Are Changing.
On Aug. 17, real estate agents across the country must begin following new practices on how commissions are paid. It will change the way buyers and sellers approach real estate transactions.
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Real estate industry insiders say it’s time for agents to face a new reality of discussing fees with buyers and sellers.
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When Can You Alter a Landmark Building (and When Can’t You)?
Special features, such as windows with curved glass, may be difficult to replace. Repair or retrofitting might be the better option.
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$2 Million Homes in Costa Rica
A hilltop estate perched 427 feet above sea level, a self-powered 11-bedroom compound, and a modern three-bedroom house on 0.63 acres.
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After six years in the desert of Palm Springs, a retired couple headed north in search of new construction in Sonoma County.
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CreditDrew Kelly for The New York Times The HuntThe Federal Child Tax Credit Allowed Some Parents to Go It Alone
A new study shows that the temporary increase in the credit in 2021 empowered some mothers to move on from unwanted partners.
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“If somebody comes in and just does it for you, you miss out”: A beginner shares what his first garden taught him.
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CreditMatthew Axe IN THE GARDEN$280,000 Homes in Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Maryland
A three-bedroom bungalow in Minneapolis, a two-bedroom Craftsman home in Pittsburgh and a three-bedroom Cape Cod-style cottage in Hagerstown.
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She Suspected She Was Adopted. It Turned Out She Was Right.
A Florida woman was determined to find the birth family she never knew she had. The trail led to the New York area, where she and her girlfriend now live.
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We asked the experts for some shortcuts — because “budgets don’t always allow for a professional framer.”
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Framing artwork is just the first step. Figuring out how (and where) to hang it takes some doing.
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CreditTeal Thomsen for The New York Times How TO: Hang a Gallery WallIn Brooklyn, a Pink Building Stands Out
A new building in Fort Greene was designed to encourage a more intimate living space, according to the builders.
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CreditClark Hodgin for The New York Times build‘The Garden Adds Color and Brightness to the City’: Letters From P.S. 130 Students
Elementary school children have been writing letters to Mayor Eric Adams in an effort to save Elizabeth Street Garden, where the city is planning to build housing.
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More in Ask Real Estate ›Why Are Your Property Taxes Higher Than Your Neighbor’s?
Property taxes for condominiums in New York City are calculated differently from taxes in other dwellings.
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Condo boards have a duty to act in the interest of all unit owners. But if the board is controlled by the building’s sponsor, that could be tricky.
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A law exists to balance the interests of people who renovate their properties with the interests of their neighbors.
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Courts allow co-op boards significant power over building finances, including assessments — if the fees are in ‘good faith.’
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To live in a rent-stabilized apartment in New York, it must be your primary residence. But how far can you bend the rules?
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A man fled the country to escape political violence and seek asylum in the United States. He has made some inroads in New York financially, but he misses the family he left behind.
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After more than 40 years in a Williamsburg loft, Noah Jemison says the benefits of his tenure have come with a world of changes outside his windows.
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During the pandemic, a man realized he was free to work remotely in any city he wanted, in the U.S. and abroad. After moving a dozen times, he had a second epiphany.
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An engineer who moved from London to New York was planning to live alone, but ended up doing just the opposite — and loving it.
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A Brooklyn woman who has been sober for three years needed a roommate. But alcohol would not be allowed in the apartment. Some people thought that was a joke.
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This week’s properties are a six-bedroom in Saddle River, N.J., and a four-bedroom in New Rochelle, N.Y.
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“It’s probably the best place I’ve ever lived,” said the owner of a little house in the mountainous Methow Valley of Washington.
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On Ambergris Caye, the Belize island known for its water sports and pristine beaches, buyers can find resort condos and single-family homes.
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This week’s properties are four-bedroom homes in Muttontown, N.Y., and Redding, Conn.
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The HuntDownsizing With $700,000 on the East Side of Manhattan, Where ‘Charm Is More Expensive’
To find the right one-bedroom, a couple eschewed prewar style in favor of a cookie-cutter co-op.
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A new study ranks the 50 states on metrics including affordability, health care costs and weather. The upshot: head south.
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Do You Own a Condo in Florida That Requires Expensive Improvements? Tell Us About It.
New safety regulations will impact condo owners across Florida, some of whom may have to pay thousands of dollars for required improvements. We want to hear these stories.
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