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  1. The Rent Was Too High So They Threw a Party

    During the Harlem Renaissance, some Black people hosted rent parties, celebrations with an undercurrent of desperation in the face of racism and discrimination.

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  1. $900,000 Homes in Rome

    A one-bedroom apartment near the Trevi Fountain, a two-bedroom duplex on the western edge of town, and a spacious pied-à-terre across from the Basilica of Santa Cecilia.

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    CreditColdwell Banker/Immobilare Santo Sorrentino ROMA
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  2. A Building With Possibilities, on East 77th Street, Is Listed for $18 Million

    The estate of Maurice Kanbar, an entrepreneur, is selling his Upper East Side home. There is an art gallery on the first two floors and four vacant rental apartments upstairs.

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    The top three floors of the building at 4 East 77th Street are currently divided into rental apartments, and the building is being marketed as either an income-generating property or a single-family conversion.
    CreditNicholas Venezia and Francisco Rosario/DD-Reps
  3. How Much Higher Are Your Post-Pandemic Property Taxes?

    Real estate taxes on single-family homes increased about 24 percent from 2019 to 2023.

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  4. The Homeowners Who Beat the National Association of Realtors

    Six home sellers in Missouri successfully argued that the powerful real estate trade group’s rules on commissions forced them to pay inflated fees.

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    Rhonda and Scott Burnett at home in Kansas City. The couple became the lead plaintiffs in a landmark class-action case against the National Association of Realtors that will forever change the structure of real estate commissions in the United States.
    CreditDominick Williams for The New York Times
  5. 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
  1. 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
  2. $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
  3. 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.

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    CreditModern Angles, via Yona Strougo
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  4. 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
  5. 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

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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

Living In

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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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    Our Reporter on the History, and Return, of Private Clubs

    Private clubs have long shaped the fabric of New York social life. Many of them formed during the Gilded Age, meticulously designed to be showstoppers before Manhattan’s skyscrapers surrounded them. But in recent years, a new wave of clubs has proliferated, varying in price point, exclusivity and amenities.

    By Karen Hanley, Anna Kodé and Ruru Kuo

     
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  4. What You Get

    $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.

    By Angela Serratore

     
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  6. 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.

    By Rukmini Callimachi

     
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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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