Reading up on housing-market

A New York bibliophile faces a crisis when his landlord objects to his 10,000-volume studio apartment collection, forcing him to reconsider his book storage and living space.

About one-third of adults under 35 now live with their parents, a share that has rebounded to the levels seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The surge of AI‑related wealth from firms like OpenAI and Anthropic is inflating San Francisco housing prices, prompting buyers to compete and sellers to demand equity instead of cash.

A Brooklyn Heights brownstone sold for $24.5 million, setting a new price record for the borough and signaling its shift from affordable Manhattan alternative.

Meg Ryan is selling her Hamptons property purchased in 2022, while Kristen Wiig and Joe Jonas also list homes for sale.

Even $180,000 tech salaries in San Francisco are insufficient as AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic drive up costs, widening inequality and forcing workers to reconsider staying.

Hiring an appraiser can clarify whether building an accessory dwelling unit adds enough property value to justify the cost, especially when selling.

Generative AI lets real estate agents digitally stage and alter apartment photos, creating misleading listings that renters say look drastically different in person.

Actress Dakota Johnson is finalizing the sale of her Los Angeles house just days after listing it, while Chris Evans lowers his price and Bill Koch prepares to auction his estate.

According to researchers, Americans' financial savvy is worsening over time, and those with poor understanding of basic finances consistently make bad money decisions.

Zillow's Zestimate accuracy depends on the quality of data fed into its system, says a real estate attorney.

A couple with a $1.5 million budget searched for a larger Upper West Side apartment with extra bedrooms, office space, and a short commute to their children's school.

The AI boom has driven San Francisco's median home prices to the nation's highest, with the steepest annual increases amid renewed tech-worker demand.

Online rent payments have become the majority method for the first time, but still barely edge out mailing checks.

A Jersey City project preserved a historic house by building three townhouses behind it, showing how YIMBY and NIMBY factions can compromise on housing density.

A Manhattan family finds a 550-square-foot seasonal apartment at Round Dune in East Quogue as an affordable Hamptons summer escape among mansions.

Midwestern households keep roughly one-third of income after essentials and taxes, while residents of Hawaii and California retain as little as 9-11%.

Young adults in New York and other cities face bleak job markets, rising rents, and debt that delay traditional milestones like homeownership and marriage.

The Las Vegas Arts District provides a walkable, creative enclave contrasting with the Strip's glitz, with a rapidly growing residential footprint.

Angelina Jolie listed her historic Beaux-Arts mansion in Los Feliz for $29.85 million, with a TV-famous "Dawson's Creek" home also selling.

Zillow analysis finds that buying is an affordable alternative to renting for first-time home buyers in large U.S. metros like Detroit and Cleveland.

The final televised California governor debate saw candidates clash on housing and insurance before turning to personal attacks.

The former 'Scarface' mansion in Key Biscayne, Florida, is listed for $237 million, alongside other luxury real estate sales in London and Monaco.

A satirical browser museum contrasts past prices with today's costs to argue middle-class affordability has collapsed, drawing criticism for ignoring inflation and quality improvements.

Angela Donadelle, a housing organizer, lives in an East Harlem complex she fought to keep affordable, allowing her and her son to stay in New York City.

A family of two sisters, their husbands, and a toddler pooled resources to buy a multifamily house in the Bay Area, navigating the region's expensive housing market.

Actor Daniel Craig and singer Lily Allen have sold their Brooklyn brownstones, with Craig selling after nearly a decade and Allen amid a marriage breakup.

Home builders are cutting costs by using cheaper materials like particle-board cabinets and fewer windows to maintain profits in a stagnant housing market.

Prolonged or improperly executed home renovations can damage neighboring properties when buildings are only feet apart.

Hundreds defy eviction in a Gangnam shantytown as Seoul pushes redevelopment, residents fight for a right to own homes in one of the world's most expensive districts.

Zillow's Preview feature provides buyers early access to pre-market listings, fundamentally changing how brokers and buyers approach home sales.

Mortgage rates in the U.S. rose for the fourth time since the Iran war began, reaching 6.38 percent for a 30-year loan.

A rapidly growing class of Americans worth tens to hundreds of millions of dollars is reshaping the U.S. economy by driving luxury spending.

A family earning $500,000 on the Upper West Side struggles to save for a larger apartment due to high day care costs and cost of living.

Rent-to-buy home contracts often include hidden fees, high interest rates, and terms that make homeownership unlikely for the tenant.

New York parents struggle to afford housing in good public school districts as private and other school options become increasingly expensive.

Luxury condos have arrived in Gramercy Park, shifting the neighborhood's character and sparking a development boom.

San Francisco home prices in desirable neighborhoods are surging again after a slump, fueled by the AI boom.

Small landlords reliant on rent struggle with housing court's high costs and slow processes, often leaving them with few effective remedies for nonpaying tenants.

More people are living alone, especially in expensive cities, making solo living considerably more costly than sharing a home.

A family sold their Austin house and bought a Chicago condo for $900,000, testing affordability in three North Side neighborhoods.

Mortgage rates in the U.S. have risen above 6% again after briefly dropping, driven by renewed inflation worries that undermine housing affordability efforts.

High housing costs in London force many adults in their late 20s and 30s to share apartments with multiple roommates and sacrifice living spaces.

A stubborn Upper East Side townhouse survives engulfment by new luxury construction, illustrating the city's ever-changing real estate landscape.

Billy Joel’s Long Island mansion sold for $28.75 million, $14 million below its original asking price, after years on the market.

Alpine resort towns face existential threats from short-term rental dominance driven by American tourists and climate change, altering local culture and housing.

A newlywed couple searched co-ops in Jackson Heights and Elmhurst, Queens, and found two-bedroom apartments under $400,000 to put down roots.

A woman used a payout to leave San Francisco and return to Chico, Calif., where her extended family welcomed her.

The New York Times profiles three $450,000 homes: a Vermont farmhouse, a Savannah townhouse, and a Colorado Springs cottage.

Big Tech firms like Microsoft and Google are buying up land for data centers in Northern Virginia, outbidding home builders and reducing housing supply.

The piece describes three California homes for sale at around $1 million each, including a Berkeley contemporary, a Los Angeles 1947 bungalow, and a Sacramento County midcentury modern.

A family of four in East Elmhurst, Queens, manages on $168,000 annually with help from a kind landlord and family babysitting, prioritizing one major vacation per year.

Record-high housing costs are driving more couples to share living space with roommates to ease financial burdens, per a New York Times report.

The US faces its first-ever population decline as falling birth rates and tighter immigration policies shrink the labor force and slow economic growth.

Induction cooking has evolved from a compromise into a driver of innovative, high-end luxury kitchen designs in the United States.

A couple bought the Los Angeles house they had been renting and undertook a full renovation, transforming almost every aspect of the property.

New York City moving crews face exacerbated difficulties in winter due to snow, ice, and parking issues, compounding usual challenges of narrow hallways and walk-ups.

A compact 1,000-square-foot London home, the Jealous House, is expanded but retains its green brick trim, hidden on a quiet street.

The piece reports on three homes listed at $300,000 in Georgia, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania, each with unique architectural styles.

Rising energy costs in the U.K. are driving a revival of the centuries-old chimney sweeping trade, with modern sweepers adopting new tools.

A couple sold their suburban home and bought a house in downtown Helena, Montana, seeking a walkable lifestyle after becoming empty nesters.

The piece reports on recent real estate transactions by celebrities, including Anthony Hopkins buying another Los Angeles home and Martha Plimpton leaving Brooklyn.

Florida's rising costs of living are pushing out middle-class retirees and attracting wealthy ones, reshaping the state's identity as an affordable retirement haven.

Compass finalized its September 2025 acquisition of its top rival, creating the largest real estate brokerage in the world.

Cash buyers made up 64 percent of Manhattan co-op and condo sales in 2025, outpacing buyers who needed mortgages.

Mickey Rourke refused $100,000 in donations after being evicted for unpaid rent, claiming the home was uninhabitable.

Rising labor and equipment costs make professional tree removal increasingly expensive for homeowners.

Amy Schumer is selling her Brooklyn home, once featured in Moonstruck, while Steve Buscemi sold his brownstone and Russell Wilson and Ciara list a West Coast property.

The New York Times' annual roundup of home-buying stories from 2025 follows buyers across 17 states and three countries, with a median price of $596,000.

Rising expectations and requirements, not declining data, make it harder for families to afford a socially acceptable lifestyle despite material improvements.

A Texas couple returning from Europe found a home in a Dallas suburb that met their needs for space, good schools, and multigenerational living.

Three high-end homes for sale in Whitefish, MT, Highland Park, IL, and Kennebunk, ME, each priced at $1.85 million.

A former Microsoft employee permanently moved into his weekend cabin in the woods, downsizing from his primary residence.

Buyers should have upfront access to climate risk information for prospective homes to avoid taking on excessive exposure.

A daily-updated dashboard compares mortgage rates from 140+ credit unions, showing they consistently beat big bank rates by up to 79 basis points.

High-income job losses in tech hubs like the Bay Area are cooling housing demand, evidenced by slower price growth and fewer bidding wars.

The piece traces the evolution of American kitchen design over the past century, from the introduction of electricity to the rise of the kitchen island.

A nomadic couple seeking stability in Portland, Oregon, found a century-old home for under $700,000, illustrating the search for affordable historic housing in the city.

Older homeowners are leveraging their long-held home equity to provide down-payment gifts, enabling their adult children to afford first homes in today's expensive housing market.

New research finds that rising home insurance premiums in disaster-prone areas are reducing home values and pushing some homeowners beyond their financial limits.