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Developers Eye Garages and Parking Lots
In Manhattan, parking lots and garages are making way for all sorts of development, especially luxury condominiums.

Habitats | Lower East Side: Lower East Side/Habitats - Living Small, Decorating Large
Gray Burton lives in a 250-square-foot space he furnished with antiques he’s been collecting for years.

The Hunt: The Hunt | In Westchester, an Aspiring Landlord Changes Her Plans
MacKenzie Thompson’s plan to buy a multifamily house in foreclosure did not pan out. She decided to buy a home in Westchester County.

Living In | Katonah, N.Y.: Katonah, N.Y./Living In - The Hamlet That Got Up and Went
A photogenic Westchester suburb with high-profile residents is also known for its art museum and a performing arts center.

On the Market in New York City
A Ditmas Park co-op, Upper East Side co-op and an Upper West Side condo.

On the Market in the Region
A 10-year-old house with six bedrooms in Montvale, N.J., and a renovated four-bedroom in Bronxville, N.Y.

City Room: Big Deal | The World at Its Feet
Wealthy investors are wiring millions of dollars to New York to snatch up a piece of 157 West 57th Street - what will be New York City's tallest residential building, with 90 floors overlooking Central Park.

City Room: Big Ticket | Sold for $19,000,000
An apartment at the Trump International Hotel and Tower, opposite Central Park, was bought anonymously through a limited liability company.

Streetscapes | Upper West Side: Upper West Side/Streetscapes - Houses Designed for Millionaires and Musicians
The anchor of a proposed historic district will surely be a clutch of four mansions at Riverside Drive and 72nd Street.

Mortgages: Mortgages — Shrinking the Escrow
Success in challenging property taxes means not having to put as much money aside in the escrow account.

New York Real Estate Question & Answer
Taking responsibility for a roof leak; a bank loan for capital repairs; lender says no to co-op sublet; next time, don’t forget the key.

In the Region | Connecticut: In the Region/Connecticut — Town Houses Rise in Norwalk
Summerview Square is a town-house-style apartment project going up in Norwalk after a previous developer walked away, leaving squalor in his wake.

In the Region | Long Island: Long Island/In the Region - Homes no Longer Out of Reach
A drop in prices and low interest rates means many buyers on the Island can afford to wait.

In the Region | New Jersey: New Jersey/In the Region - Feeding the Rental Appetite
In Hudson County, developers are working on several projects that would add thousands of units in waterfront communities like Hoboken, Jersey City and Weehawken.

On Location: A Texas Developer Attempts to Upend the American Subdivision
A development in Austin, Tex., is an ambitious attempt to upend the conventions of the American subdivision.

Property Values: Real Estate for $900,000
A town house in New Orleans, a penthouse in Baltimore and a ranch house in Washington.

In Atlanta, Housing Woes Reflect Nation’s Economic Pain
Housing prices continue to fall nationwide, with Atlanta earning the distinction as the weakest performer.

International Real Estate: Real Estate in Aruba
The financial crunch has been felt in Aruba, but not severely enough to cause large numbers of foreclosures and short sales.

Square Feet: In Philadelphia’s Market East, Sign Law Spurs Investment
A new law that allows businesses in Philadelphia’s Market East district to draw revenue from large digital signs has drawn attention from developers.

Square Feet: Life Sciences Development Rebounds in Central New Jersey
With its concentration of pharmaceutical giants and academic powerhouses, the region could be a major center for life sciences businesses, developers say.

Square Feet | The 30-Minute Interview: The 30-Minute Interview: Richard T. Anderson
The president of the New York Building Congress, which represents professionals in the construction industry, has been running the nonprofit association since 1994.

The Appraisal: In Selling Home, Attaching Fame to Find Fortune
A frenetic little industry has taken root in New York City based on finding and publicizing the once-and-future homes of just about anyone with name recognition.

Plan for SoHo Business Improvement District Generates Debate
The plan for a business improvement district in SoHo would help with the trash problem, but some residents don’t want to cede more ground to tourists and real estate titans.

On the Market in the City
A Ditmas Park co-op, Upper East Side co-op and an Upper West Side condo.

On the Market in the Region
A 10-year-old house with six bedrooms in Montvale, N.J., and a renovated four-bedroom in Bronxville, N.Y.

Homes for $900,000
Properties in New Orleans, Baltimore and Bellevue, Wash.

The Pragmatist: Power Tools That Will Pay for Themselves
You want them, you need them, and these power tools will pay for themselves.

One Man’s Discovery of the Vast Powers of the Drill
One man’s discovery of the vast powers of the drill.

House Proud: The Smith Mansion in Wyoming Is the Stuff of Legend
An abandoned log house with a sinister air, the Smith Mansion in Wyoming is the stuff of legend.

Shopping With Chris Hacker: Shopping for Hot Water Bottles With Chris Hacker
Chris Hacker, the chief design officer at Johnson & Johnson, shops for hot water bottles that can come out from under the covers.

What to Do With Those Family Photos — Market Ready
Should I remove the family photos hanging on my wall before listing my apartment?

Currents | Q&A: An Online Database of Hazardous Building Materials
An architect and an interior designer have created an online database of hazardous building materials.

Currents | Books: New Books on Homes, From Modest to Palatial
The handmade house, doughty and particular, is being celebrated in three new books.

Currents | Open: David Stark’s New Pop-Up Store, Wood Shop
Beginning Friday, the NoLIta store Haus Interior will host Wood Shop, a pop-up store created by David Stark.

Is It Better to Buy or Rent?
Compare the cost of renting and buying equivalent homes.



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