Real Estate

The next owner may eventually befriend one of the Three Amigos.

Though many New Yorkers dream of knocking down walls or upgrading to a bigger apartment to get a Carrie Bradshaw-sized closet, living with one of the smallest I'd ever seen for six years taught me that I don't need a walk-in closet. Ever. No one does.

Tucked away throughout the five boroughs lie 600 community gardens, providing residents space to plant food and flowers or just generally enjoy the greenery.

It's time to highlight those already in the spotlight who are flaunting their love for plants to the masses. (Oh hey, Joanna Gaines!) Scroll through our list of A-listers who are showering Instagram with their flourishing greens.

Many times, if you petition to your landlord that these changes will allow them to lease out the apartment at a higher cost after you leave, they'll usually let you do it.

You could see Mom's tree from every rear-facing window in the house, and just as it was the centerpiece of our home, it became the focal point of our family life.

Just imagine reading all the books in *that* bright blue library.

By offering travelers easy access to desirable destinations at a more affordable price, homeowners in these areas stand to make a great return on their investment.

It's easy to get so overwhelmed you don't know where to start when moving, but I'll make it simple for you: Here's one thing that you can do, right now.

RuPaul has become a household name and paved the way for countless others to have a voice. The four-time Emmy winner and “Drag Race” star also put his signature stamp on a 1960s home, so if you’re in the market for a $4.999 million dollar mid-century mod pad, it’s also for sale. Don’t let the normal specs—2,400 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths to be exact—lead you to believe it’s anything less than fabulous.

Kirsten Dunst is saying goodbye to her waterfront estate.

Crank up the oldies station and pull up the drive to this earthy, multi-story home settled on half an acres in beautiful Flagstaff, Arizona.

We'll confess our love for this home.

Whether it's trying to save some cash, find more room, or give a relationship a real shot, it's likely you'll pack up everything you own in cardboard boxes and rent a moving van more than once before you hit 30.

To help make the moving process easier on Fido and Fluffy, we’ve asked animal trainers and behaviorists for their best pet-friendly moving tips.

That view of the Hudson is incredible.

You may not have a green thumb, but that’s no reason to let your yard become an eyesore. Not only will maintaining your lot keep your neighbors happy, landscaping can actually also help boost your home's value.

Have you always wanted to live in a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece? Maybe a better question is: who hasn’t? The iconic and artistic architect’s work have had people in awe when he was alive and at his career’s peak, but the adoration hasn’t stopped. If anything, his cultish following is becoming more pronounced over time. So if you’re in the Tri-State area and don’t balk at a $1.

Now that McMansions have come and gone, tastes are swinging back toward a more modern, minimal approach and Americans are exploring different home styles across the country.

Since many landlords require that a tenant's income is 40 times the monthly rent, prospective residents will need to earn an annual salary of $160K to comfortably afford these digs.

You don’t have to wait until the stressful days before a big move to feel that freedom. Here's how to declutter like you're moving without actually doing it.

But what separates the "meh" kitchens from the ones you'll actually enjoy cooking dinner in? I tapped real estate experts for their advice.

Emmy Award-winning actress Glenn Close recently listed her longtime New York residence for $3.6 million. After spending 30 years at the Bedford Hills estate known as Beanfield, Close is looking to sell the property, which served as the backdrop of her daughter’s wedding ceremony just last year. Located just an hour outside of Manhattan, the farmhouse sits on 10.8 acres of tree and meadow-filled space.

People living near protected areas like national parks tend to be healthier and wealthier, according to a 2019 Oregon State University study.

Out of Chip and Joanna Gaines’s massive home overhauls, the “Little Shack on the Prairie” certainly takes the cake for a memorable makeover. The Matsumoto family got the grand “Fixer Upper” treatment in season 4 of the show, transforming an actual wooden shack into a sprawling renovated farmhouse with an industrial flair. And now, the four-bed, two-bath home is on the market for $400,000, realtor.com reports.

Real estate experts say these five purchases are the ones first-time homebuyers often regret after move-in day.

Sometimes, buying a home is a little bit like falling in love. Sometimes, when you know, you know. It was like that for world-renowned opera singer Andrew Bocelli, who settled on this 8,000 square foot Tuscan villa “rather quickly.” “For a choice as important as buying your home, I think we have to call on not only our rationality but also our instinct,” he told Architectural Digest. It’s hard to blame him.

Here's how experts say you can avoid dorm-life flashbacks.

Buying a home is stressful. Here's how to make the process a little easier.

Michael Corleone may have been a deeply flawed man, but there’s one thing for sure: he had great taste in real estate. The iconic lead character of 1972’s “The Godfather,” played by Al Pacino, lived in a sprawling Tudor-style home set in Long Island. Now, the stunning property is on the market for  $1.375 million.

John Edelman, who recently stepped down from his role as CEO of Design Within Reach, is also stepping away from his longtime home. Edelman’s luxurious home in the Connecticut suburb of Ridgefield just hit the market for the first time ever, but it’s not the price tag of your usual starter home. This modern beauty will cost you a whopping $3.395 million.

Get your Pinterest boards ready. This home will please any design lover.

If your house has been lingering on the market, the reason it hasn't sold may have nothing to do with price or location.

Aside from “washer and dryer included,” what else should homebuyers keep in mind when it comes to this functional space? Here's what experts say.

Professional home inspectors see what goes wrong in maintaining a home. Here, the half-dozen tasks and missteps they say homeowners often make when it comes to home maintenance 101.

It might seem like those House Hunters are being willfully obtuse for refusing to see beyond paint color. But in the real world, paint color does have an effect on homebuyers, albeit a more subtle one.

The aesthetic that Frank Lloyd Wright’s innovative architecture evokes is a pleasing one. It speaks to tasteful design that stands out immediately from the rest without compromising its function. But no amount of Wright adoration had us ready for the news that his Minnesota Mäntylä house, also known as the Lindholm house, would be dismantled and moved in its entirety to Pennsylvania.

The Waco property is listed for $739,900.

Though I was able to find the perfect home for our whole family—pets included, I've heard many stories from those who were less fortunate.

You may think refreshing your home will cost a fortune, but you can elevate your space affordably—just head to IKEA. That's what professional home stagers do, after all.

Potentially save hundreds of thousands of dollars and years off your mortgage with these smart payment tricks.

These three features separate a so-so home office from one that inspires your best work.

This spacious loft is located in the heart of one of Minneapolis’ coolest neighborhoods—and has the Mississippi Riverfront right out the back door.

Pour yourself a glass of wine and join me on an excursion through a rustic Italian farmhouse.

I had certain expectations for where I'd be at the cusp of 30, and I thought they didn't involve still having to label my cheese.

Want to live in a certified “Fixer Upper” rehab? To get a true Gaines original, you might need to shell out a bit more than the Waco median home price.

You know what functional means, and you know what obsolescent means, but what does it mean for you, the home buyer and potential future seller? Here, everything you need to know.

Even if you're not putting your home on the market any time soon, you might want to invest in a bit of landscaping to up your curb appeal.

Trying to find your first home is very exciting. But somewhere between the online research and countless showings, house hunting loses its luster. The whole thing just overwhelms. In this mix of ever-changing emotions, it’s easy to make mistakes. And while you can expect to make a few blunders the first time you do anything new, the stakes are a bit higher when buying a home. A few slip-ups can end up costing thousands of dollars—and possibly your dream home.

Real estate agents spend countless hours in living rooms of every color. They're unexpected experts in knowing which shades will work well and which ones you should avoid at all costs.

A decade ago, real estate agents struggled to get clients to look beyond burnt orange shag carpet or avocado green tiles. Now, agents say buyers excitedly search for homes they can renovate.

I needed clever storage solutions or the spacious apartment I dreamed about would turn into a cluttered reality. Luckily, I found random solutions that helped me store everything.

Want to make sure your pet is really welcome in that new apartment? Experts say to ask these seven questions before signing a lease.

Barbie may have had her Malibu Dream House first, but supermodel Cindy Crawford’s draws a close second. Now, the sprawling four-bed, three-bath beach home Crawford shared with her husband Rande Gerber is on the market for $7.495 million, and it’s officially giving us a fresh dose of summer inspiration.“International supermodel Cindy Crawford has called it quits on Malibu. Well, sorta,” Erik Gunther, realtor.

A pool, pergola, and mature green gardens will make you want to practically live outside (but the interior is darling, too).

While they’ve both moved on to greener pastures, their exquisite taste in real estate still holds strong.

Moving down the block or across town is stressful enough, but nothing compares to a long-distance move. Those Herculean tasks always remind me of an hilarious Hyperbole and a Half comic: Author Allie Brosh’s excellently described her move from Montana to Oregon as “nearly as stressful and futile as trying to run away from lava in swim fins.” Packing up all your belongings is one thing. Relocating nearly everything in your adult life—utilities, friendships, jobs, etc.

What it means and when you can expect to encounter it during the home-buying process.

These tips'll help you make sure you've actually found Apartment Right, not just Right Now.

Given the backlash against McMansions over the past 10 years or so, it’s clear that many buyers today are seeking grand homes with a bit more personality than the cookie-cutter structures of yesteryear. For those who want even more authenticity and charm—while still enjoying plenty of space—older mansions are a great option, and they don’t have to break the bank.

Aca-scuse us while we shed a few tears. “Pitch Perfect” stars Skyler Astin and Anna Camp, who announced their divorce earlier this year, are selling their former home in the stylish Los Angeles enclave of Los Feliz. Listed at $2.45 million, the four-bed, three-and-a-half bath property served as the couple’s home since they were living in newlywed harmony, just over three years ago.

Built in the 1840s, this Boerum Hill home is not only pre-war, but pre-Civil War! Plus, it’s seriously gorgeous.

Are you there, Wes Anderson? It’s me, a cabin!

Everything must go.

Just call it the house that chocolate chip cookies built.

Audiences loved “Tiny House Nation”, the reality show that premiered in 2014 and, for the past five seasons, has invited viewers to get a bird’s eye view of micro-living by showing audiences what it’s really like to live in a space no larger than 500 square feet. So, is the show giving viewers an accurate portrayal of what it’s really like to live small?

If there ever was a home that was filled with good vibes, we’re guessing it’s one that belongs to Oscar-winner Jeff Bridges. The beloved actor, known for films like “Crazy Heart” and “The Big Lebowski,” just listed his sprawling Montecito compound for $7.995 million, realtor.com reports.

Bellevue’s name comes from a French term meaning “beautiful view,” and let’s just say they nailed the name.

One thing you might immediately notice when you visit this Atlanta suburb is that its residents (called “Decaturites”) like to keep it local.

A suburb of Baltimore, Ellicott City is resilient and ever on-the-move, just like the Patapsco River on which it is built.

The Indianapolis burb has worked hard to make its streets and scenic parks bike friendly, with new trails popping up regularly.

The Chicago suburb received the most votes in our Home Team Panel poll, which asked Apartment Therapy's most engaged readers to cast a ballot for the coolest suburb in America!