Sunday, September 7th, 2008
The Sell: In Harlem, Two Families Find Havens
When selling his renovated town house in Harlem, Hans Futterman found that not everyone felt comfortable in the neighborhood, especially after an outburst of violence.
Archive for the 'Restoration and Rehabilitation' Category
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008
Communities Become Home Buyers to Fight Decay
Several big cities are using tax dollars and private funds to buy and refurbish foreclosed properties to help declining neighborhoods survive.
Saturday, August 23rd, 2008
In the Region | New Jersey: Selling Cities Despite Bad Images
Developers in places like Newark, Trenton and even parts of Jersey City must overcome the weight of reputations that soured long ago and never really recovered.
Saturday, August 9th, 2008
Neighborly Competition
When several apartments in one building are for sale at the same time, it’s not necessarily a bad thing. Sellers can work together to mutual advantage even as they play up what sets their units apart.
Saturday, August 9th, 2008
Streetscapes | Steinway, Queens: A Hilltop Idyll, With Grace Notes of the Past
A granite mansion built on top of a hill in Queens in 1858 is aging gracefully but could use a helping hand.
Sunday, July 27th, 2008
Reluctant Renovators
Financial considerations often drive buyers to choose fixer-uppers and then start the messy process of remaking their homes.
Thursday, July 17th, 2008
In Spain, a Bright and Narrow Space
Rosalind Williams and Tino Calabuig have bought and renovated several buildings in Madrid, but a narrow structure is the one they have kept for their own.
Friday, July 4th, 2008
Away: From Urban Hotelier to Gentleman Farmer
A family expands its weekend farmhouse, maintaining its rustic style. Almost double in size, it has room for all, including sheep and llamas.
Monday, June 30th, 2008
The Sell: A Sale That Began in the Kitchen
With an eye toward resale, Bill Tooker spent $37,000 renovating the kitchen in his 800-square-foot one-bedroom apartment on the 11th floor of 10 West 15th Street.
Monday, June 9th, 2008
Start in Neutral
Brokers have a tip for clients who are renovating their apartments: If you want to resell, use simple layouts, basic colors and big-name appliances.
