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[ad_1] When Sandra Davis and Bruce Levine bought a garden-level duplex in a 1910 townhouse on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, they knew they’d have to accept its quirks, at least for a while. “We loved the large garden space, but the apartment itself felt cramped and dark,” said Mr. Levin, noting that the … Read more

[ad_1] Felicia Russo says her friends tell her she seems calm. But she says she’s freaking out on the inside: Her housing search is keeping her up at night. Also part of the problem: Lately, she finds herself sleeping in a toddler bed. For six years, Ms. Russo, 40, lived on the first floor of … Read more

[ad_1] Calistoga | $1.75 Million A 1952 house with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, along with a barn, a detached office and a gazebo, on a 2.1-acre lot In the late 1860s, Calistoga became a popular vacation destination for residents of San Francisco drawn by the fresh air and natural hot springs. Those hot springs … Read more

[ad_1] In Scottsdale, Ariz., where the sunny weather lures bachelorette party revelers year-round, short-term rental owners are ready and waiting. Their houses are designed with bright interiors — vibrant wallpaper, neon signs, colorful murals, pops of pink — and resort-like outdoor spaces. There are makeup studios with mirrors, ring lights and swivel chairs where everyone … Read more

[ad_1] Q: My mother has bad allergies and had to remove all of the carpets from her home many years ago. Now she’s looking to downsize, and we found a ground-floor apartment in a co-op in Nassau County. But the house rules require wall-to-wall carpeting, with padding, in every room except bathrooms and kitchens — … Read more

[ad_1] Voula | €1.3 million ($1.41 million) A terraced, two-level Athens Riviera penthouse with sea, sunset and city views. This three-bedroom, three-bath apartment is on the top two floors of a modern five-story building midway between Glyfada and Voula, two development hot spots on the 37-mile strip dubbed the Athens Riviera for its Aegean coast … Read more

[ad_1] A recent landmark settlement that could significantly change how real estate agents are paid could also have an adverse effect on a sector of potential home buyers who often rely on government-backed mortgages: military veterans. The National Association of Realtors agreed to change its rules to settle a multitude of legal claims from home … Read more

[ad_1] Even if you’re not a big drinker, it’s worth taking the time to set up a home bar. Why? “It shows that you care about people having a good time,” said Jessica Schuster, 38, an interior designer based in New York City. “I’m not a huge drinker myself, but I love to have a … Read more

[ad_1] Fairfield | 1 Stonehedge Drive South, Greenwich, Conn. 1960 Contemporary $2.45 million A four-bedroom, three-bath, 3,462-square-foot home that has a stone front porch, 16 skylights, custom oak floors, a living room with vaulted ceilings and a fireplace, an eat-in kitchen with custom bamboo cabinetry and a wine fridge, a sunken family room with radiant … Read more

[ad_1] Manhattan | 200 Central Park South, No. 3C Central Park South Co-op $995,000 A one-bath 650-square-foot studio apartment with an updated kitchen, a dishwasher, a lofted sleeping area and a balcony on the third floor of a 35-story doorman building with a concierge, live-in super, public parking garage, gym, a roof deck, a bike … Read more