Faith-based organizations are unlocking their real estate to develop affordable housing, but they face challenges from reluctant local residents, wary lenders and strict zoning laws.
Category: Real Estate and Housing (Residential)
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In Australia, a Revamped Victorian With a Moody Modernist Vibe
It’s not as scary as it sounds: ‘It’s just joyful and really easy to live in.’
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The Hottest Buzzword in Wellness Seeps Into Real Estate
Communities certified as “blue zones,” a concept that promotes healthy living and longevity, are multiplying, but some wonder if the movement is just another gimmick.
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The Farmers Had What the Billionaires Wanted
In Solano County, Calif., a who’s who of tech money is trying to build a city from the ground up. But some of the locals whose families have been there for generations don’t want to sell the land.
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Is This Really ‘the Worst Time to Buy a Home’?
Maybe — but it’s not a terrible time to rent.
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How to Design A Kid’s Room: Space-Saving Storage and Clutter Control
Most children have a lot of stuff, and they aren’t always inclined to tidy it up. Here’s how to embrace the abundance — and create tools to manage it.
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A Watch Collaboration Includes a London Landmark
A special-edition Bovet timepiece celebrates the history and future of the Old War Office building, which now contains residences, a hotel and more.
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If You’re Thinking About Growing Onions From Seed, It’s Time to Get Started
Now is the time to buy onion seeds, which are cheaper and come in more interesting varieties than mail-order transplants. Here’s what you need to know.
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When Nate Berkus Decorates Your Home, It’s Best Not to Change a Thing
Just ask the actors Patrick Page and Paige Davis, whose Upper West Side apartment has remained virtually untouched for two decades.
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California Has Dealt a Blow to Renewable Energy, Some Businesses Say
Some companies are leaving the state or reducing their presence there after California greatly reduced incentives for homeowners to install rooftop solar panels.
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Two Architects Create a Retreat in a Nerve-Racking City of Sarajevo
Two architects came up with a solution in a city that was once among the most stressful in the world: Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina.