Apartment Security: 9 Tips to Keep in Mind

Living in a condominium or apartment complex can give residents a great sense of security, and typically for good reason – many community complexes feature a secure access control that carefully manages authorized entry. Typically, you don’t see this level of access control in single-family properti

Why Do Some Homes Feel Bigger Than They Actually Are?

When touring homes, you’ve probably stepped into one that instantly felt bright, open, and spacious, only to discover later that it had fewer square feet than expected. On the other hand, some larger homes can feel surprisingly cramped despite offering more space on paper. That’s because square foot

Inflation Drops to 3.5% in Welcome Sign for Mortgage Rates

Falling energy prices drove down inflation in June, offering the Federal Reserve's policymakers and would-be homebuyers a welcome reprieve after May's dramatic surge. Beating economists' expectations, overall prices increased by 3.5% in the 12 months through June, retreating from the previous month'

New York’s Youngest Real-Estate Agent Is a 19-Year-Old Pageant Queen

“This is one of my favorite buildings to show,” Erica Parks says as she strides around an empty studio at 8 Spruce, a Frank Gehry tower of undulating glass and steel in the Financial District. The leasing officer who let us in watches from th... More »