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  1. Why Japanese Maples Are Like Potato Chips (or Orchids)

    You won’t stop at just one, once you discover what they can do for your garden: “People get obsessed.”

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    One of the most dramatic varieties of Japanese maple is Purple Ghost, which has purplish-red leaves with a showy network of black veining, or reticulation.
    CreditBuchholz & Buchholz Nursery
    IN THE GARDEN
  2. The Best Way to Welcome Spring? Give Your Foyer a Makeover.

    Your entryway has been working hard all winter. But it’s a new season: Time to lighten things up.

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    With the arrival of warmer weather, it’s time to put away winter coats and freshen up your entryway, as in this home designed by Far Studio.
    CreditBrian Wetzel
    The Fix
  3. $750,000 Homes in Pennsylvania, Maine and Louisiana

    A converted 1840 schoolhouse in Phoenixville, a one-bedroom condominium in Portland and a two-story house in New Orleans.

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    CreditPeter G. Morneau, Legacy Properties Sotheby's International
    What You Get
  4. Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey

    This week’s properties are five-bedroom homes in Paramus, N.J., and Chappaqua, N.Y.

     By Jill P. Capuzzo and

    CreditModern Angles, via Yona Strougo
    On the Market
  5. Homes for Sale in Manhattan and on Staten Island

    This week’s properties are in Manhattan Valley, Hell’s Kitchen and St. George.

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    CreditTravis Mark
    On the Market
  1. A New Law Would Remove Many Architectural Protections in Miami Beach

    Lawmakers say preservationists held too much power over decisions on whether buildings should be demolished and what should be allowed to replace them.

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    The Sherry Frontenac Hotel was built in 1947. The “saw-tooth” design of its two towers provide the side rooms maximum light and ocean views.
    CreditMoris Moreno for The New York Times
  2. Could First-Time Home Buyers Lose Out Under New Commission Rules?

    Economists and real estate experts warn that changes in how agents are paid could have unintended consequences for people buying their first homes.

     By Ronda Kaysen and

    Kathryn Puerini, right, with her fiancé, Nathan Libby, began shopping for their first home in western Rhode Island days after the settlement.
    CreditAngel Tucker for The New York Times
  3. Could Trump’s Properties Really Be Seized?

    Real estate experts say that getting a judgment is a lot easier than foreclosing on a major piece of real estate. And pinning a value to Trump’s buildings is a guessing game.

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    Trump Tower is one of several skyscrapers owned or leased by the Trump Organization which may be subject to seizure if he fails to pay a nearly $500 million penalty.
    CreditHiroko Masuike/The New York Times
  4. $1.3 Million Homes in California

    A two-bedroom condominium in San Francisco, a three-bedroom cottage in Los Angeles and a ranch house in San Luis Obispo.

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    CreditJonathan Racusin
    What You Get
  5. A 400-Square-Foot Apartment That’s Constantly Transforming

    Entire sections of this tiny New York City home can shift and change, depending on the time of day and what the occupants need.

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    CreditRobert Garneau
    Living small

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  1. That Broken Intercom in Your Apartment Is Illegal. Here’s What to Do.

    A working intercom isn’t just a convenience when visitors or food deliveries arrive — it’s a legal requirement in most buildings.

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    CreditNadia Pillon
  2. I’ve Got Bedbugs! How Do I Get Out of My Lease?

    Breaking your lease comes with obvious risks, but they could be worth taking. On the other hand, you could help solve the infestation.

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    CreditNadia Pillon
  3. How to Make the Most of a Home Inspection

    If you’re trying to buy a home, the inspection should examine major systems in the home. The key is to take an active role in the process.

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    CreditNadia Pillon
  4. My Neighbor Is Feeding Stray Cats, and My Yard Is Their Bathroom

    Besides creating a nuisance to people, cats who roam freely can damage populations of birds and other wildlife.

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    CreditNadia Pillon
  5. My Neighbor Has a Very Annoying Emotional Support Dog. What Can I Do?

    As long as this dog isn’t biting people, it’s probably not going anywhere. But that doesn’t necessarily mean you have to live with the noise.

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    CreditNadia Pillon

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  1. Bernardsville, N.J.: A Gilded Age Enclave Looking to the Future

    With grand estates and rolling meadows, this Somerset County borough has long attracted the wealthy. But now it’s courting younger, less affluent buyers.

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    CreditJennifer Pottheiser for The New York Times
  2. Ringwood, N.J.: A Rural Lifestyle 40 Miles From New York City

    Residents say this northern Passaic County borough resembles the Catskills: “You’re in the country, and yet you’re not far from the city.”

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    CreditLaura Moss for The New York Times
  3. Brooklyn Heights: A Historic Waterfront Community Minutes From Manhattan

    The neighborhood, known as New York’s first suburb, is a place where ‘people want to stay forever.’

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    The Manhattan skyline and the rejuvenated piers of Brooklyn Bridge Park can be seen from the Brooklyn Heights Promenade.
    CreditJanice Chung for The New York Times
  4. Medford, N.J.: A Rural Township With a Quaint Downtown

    The Burlington County community often surprises new residents with its woodsy vibe: “It’s not at all what we thought of when we thought of New Jersey.”

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    CreditHannah Beier for The New York Times

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    $700,000 Homes in Quebec

    An A-frame lakefront chalet in La Minerve, a ski-in-ski-out condo in Mont-Tremblant, and a modern house in a development in the village of La Conception.

    By Michael Kaminer

     
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  8. On the Market

    Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut

    This week’s properties are a five-bedroom in Old Westbury, N.Y., and a three-bedroom in Riverside, Conn.

    By Claudia Gryvatz Copquin and Alicia Napierkowski

     
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