How to Buy a House With a Gig-Economy Income

Freelancers, content creators and others face higher scrutiny in getting a mortgage than those with traditional incomes. Here?s what you should know before starting the hunt.

He Couldn?t Say No to a Job in New York. Which Home Did the Family Choose?

A couple with deep Chicago roots and their two children left Illinois for Westchester County with $1.8 million to spend.

The Most Pet-Friendly Cities for Renters

As homeownership skews older and the birthrate drops, young renters have made pets a priority.

Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn

This week?s properties are on Central Park West, in Yorkville and Williamsburg.

Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York

This week?s properties are a four-bedroom in Katonah, N.Y., and a three-bedroom in Fairfield, Conn.

They Promised Luxury Condos. $1 Billion Later, Buyers Are Still Waiting.

A housing and hotel project in Boca Raton, Fla., is tied up in lawsuits and buyers are seeking refunds on seven-figure deposits.

Sleepy Hollow, N.Y.: Hardly Sleepy

The go-to Halloween destination in the Hudson Valley is experiencing a real estate development boom.

The Bedeviling Work of Designing and Redesigning Haunted Houses

If you?re looking for the ultimate home renovation project, try opening a haunted house.

This Shaker-Inspired Office Embodies Work-Life Balance

The Los Angeles designers Elora Joshi and Andrew Greene created their dream work space by pairing vintage artifacts with modern upgrades.

Which $1 Million Home Would You Choose?

This week?s listings are in Janesville, Wis.; Rollinsford, N.H.; and Nashville.

Ready for High Water in Low-Lying Delaware

In the state?s flattest county, flood preparation, and houses, rise to a new level.

A House David Bowie Couldn?t Wait to Leave Is Becoming a Museum

If all goes to plan, Bowie?s childhood home in the London suburb of Bromley will become an attraction.

Renting in White Plains to Be Close to Family, and a Lichtenstein

A couple of empty nesters wanted to stay in the New York suburbs to be near their children and grandchildren. The impressive artwork in the lobby was a bonus.

A Family Compound in the California Desert

In Palm Desert, Calif., a couple built a 10,000 square foot residence they hoped would compel their adult children to visit.

I?m Looking to Downsize. Is Prefab Housing the Way to Go?

The construction timeline for these homes, built in a factory and then delivered to a site, is often shorter, but that doesn?t mean it?s necessarily cheaper.

Choose Your Favorite Home in Coastal Uruguay for Under $500,000

A cottage near a resort town, a contemporary villa designed for socializing and a minimalist home in a private community with amenities.

Living Near the Hollywood Bowl: Free Concerts and Pancake Breakfasts

For many of the residents surrounding the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, stadium noise is a feature, not a bug.

Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey

This week?s properties are a ranch-style house in Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y., and a lakefront log cabin in Medford Lakes, N.J.

Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx

This week?s properties are in Kips Bay, Greenwich Village and on the Grand Concourse.

An Architect?s South Pasadena Retreat Is for Sale for $4.2 Million

The home of Bob Ray Offenhauser, known for his countless grand estates, is on the market for $4.2 million.

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