New York’s Oldest (and Weirdest) Rock Climbing Gym is Closing

When I joined the climbing gym at the Manhattan Plaza Health Club two years ago, I worried that the people there would think it was odd to see a pregnant climber. I soon learned that odd was the baseline at the Hell’s Kitchen space. On the climbing walls, handwritten duct-tape labels mark difficu...

EXCL: ‘Booksmart’ Screenwriter Lists Stylish West Hollywood Compound for $2.7 Million

The 2019 coming-of-age comedy, “Booksmart,” is all about the importance of fostering connection—so it’s no surprise that the film’s co-writer, Emily Halpern, is the owner of a West Hollywood compound centered around closeness. Halpern, who also wrote the star-studded “80 for Brady,” is looking to of

These Portable Microhomes Can Be Shipped Anywhere for Emergency Housing

Austin-based startup Uplift launched its emergency housing microunits four months ago, raising a $7 million seed funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz. Uplift co-founder Charlie Nitschelm tells Realtor.com® the idea is to offer small mobile housing units that can be quickly deployed. Think natura

How Long Does Underwriting Take? Mortgage Timeline Explained

Mortgage underwriting can take anywhere from several business days to a few weeks, but there is no standard deadline that applies to every loan. A straightforward mortgage with complete documentation may move through underwriting relatively quickly. A more complicated file can take longer if the len