Passing a co-op to a family member is possible, but with multiple children, it can be a little more complicated.Q: I own a small co-op apartment on the Upper West Side, which I’ve had for a decade and use as a pied-à-terre. I would like to pass it on to my thr... More »
Sen. Jon Tester and businessman Tim Sheehy are in one of the most competitive races in the country, one that could determine which political party controls the Senate. Housing prices have increased 66% in Montana in the last four years, but a lack of wage incr... More »
The Federal Reserve is about to cut rates for the first time in four years. For consumers strained by high borrowing costs, this policy shift is welcome news — although one rate cut won't deliver immediate relief, experts say. From credit cards to car loans an... More »
A solar-powered home in the Mayan jungle, a duplex penthouse with a rooftop pool and a modern villa with a mural by the artist Jorge Tellaeche.Aleks OlAleks OlAleks OlAleks OlAleks OlAleks OlAleks OlAleks OlAleks OlAleks OlAleks OlAleks OlLos Arboles | 15.9 mi... More »
As a newbie on my first renovation, I had no idea what I was getting into when the contractor asked for wall color. “White,” I said. “Which one?” he asked.In the world of paint, there are hundreds of shades of white that differ from one maker to the next, from... More »
The U.K. is leading a recovery in Europe's long subdued office real estate market, with overall investment in the sector expected to pick up further in the second half of the year. Ireland, the Netherlands and southern Europe are also showing momentum, accordi... More »
We started buying Home Depot shares last week as a play on housing and interest rates. Our initial 50-share buy was around $362. We bought 50 more shares Wednesday a few dollars higher. The Dow stock is having a mixed year — up about 7% compared to the S & P 5... More »
Some workers believe they are either ahead or on time in terms of their retirement plans, according to a recent survey by CNBC. Home equity or ownership contributes to the feeling of readiness. But that confidence might be misplaced, according to Angie Chen, a... More »
The landslides that have forced authorities to shut off power and gas to hundreds of homes in Rancho Palos Verdes over the last two months highlight the risk of living on land susceptible to shifting and eroding with little warning.Deep-seated landslides can o... More »
This week’s properties are three-bedroom homes in Westport, Conn., and Huntington, N.Y.Drone HubVHTVHTVHTVHTVHTVHTVHTVHTVHTVHTVHTVHTVHTFairfield | 7 Drumlin Road, Westport, Conn.Modern Three-Bedroom$2.099 millionA three-bedroom, four-bath, 3,018-square-foot ho... More »
This week’s properties are in Hell’s Kitchen, the financial district and Forest Hills.Pearl May Studio for COREPearl May Studio for COREPearl May Studio for COREPearl May Studio for COREPearl May Studio for COREPearl May Studio for COREPearl May Studio for COR... More »
From “Friends” to “Breaking Bad” to “Twilight,” a study looked at current rents and home prices to see who could still live in the homes viewers know and love.For many iconic fictional on-screen characters, memorable moments take place at home — be it Kevin Mc... More »