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Category Archives: Housing and Real Estate

On Location: In France, a Farmhouse of the Right Vintage

07-Sep-10

A 1750s farmhouse has a beautifully carved sandstone facade and offers sweeping views of the vineyards and the river.

Square Feet: Orlando’s Newest Attraction Is Medical

07-Sep-10

Laka Nona medical city will include a medical school, hospitals, research centers and space for biotech start-up companies.

Housing Woes Bring a New Cry: Let the Market Fall

06-Sep-10

Some economists and analysts urge a dose of shock therapy that would shift benefits to future homeowners from current ones: Let the housing market crash.

Big Deal: On 86th Street, a Town House Awaits Former Glory

05-Sep-10

Once a grand mansion steps from Central Park, it had fallen into disrepair. Now it is for sale for $8.95 million.

In the Region | New Jersey: A Developer Installs Solar Power

04-Sep-10

At River Pointe, a community in Manchester, N.J., solar technology that earns energy credits is a standard feature in each house.

House Tour: New Preston, Conn.

03-Sep-10

On Lake Waramaug, a converted boathouse has a stone foundation, a wraparound deck and direct access to the water.

Square Feet: Above Ground, a 2nd Ave. Subway Plan Attracts Critics

01-Sep-10

A half-dozen buildings on Second Avenue will house ventilation equipment, disperse smoke and allow for evacuation from subway tunnels in emergencies.

The Appraisal: Using Private Eyes to Keep Track of Tenants

31-Aug-10

Real estate investigation, a big business in a borough like Manhattan with plenty of rent-regulated apartments ripe for exploitation, has picked up in the past year.

Habitats: An Island Perch With Postcard Views

30-Aug-10

A couple from Brazil found themselves drawn to Roosevelt Island not just for the breathtaking views but also for its community.

Big Deal: A Man of Many Roles Reads the Market Right

28-Aug-10

The actor Liam Neeson sold his two-bedroom apartment on Central Park West for $1.35 million.