Archive for September, 2008

In the Region | Long Island: Fighting In-Home Rentals

Critics complain that a change in the zoning laws in the Town of North Hempstead will make houses into boarding houses.

Originally by By MARCELLE S. FISCHLER from NYT > Real Estate on September 12, 2008, 1:43pm

In the Region | Connecticut: Antique House Sprouts a Mansion

The 1800 Abel Bradley House, a humble structure once threatened with demolition, is starting a new life as the prominent library wing of a 9,200-square-foot colonial.

Originally by By LISA PREVOST from NYT > Real Estate on September 12, 2008, 1:44pm

Big Deal: A Sale at the Stanhope

The grandest apartment at 995 Fifth Avenue was just bought by Claude Becker Wasserstein, the wife of Bruce Wasserstein, the billionaire deal maker and chairman of Lazard, the investment bank.

Originally by By JOSH BARBANEL from NYT > Real Estate on September 13, 2008, 4:01am

Big Deal: Another Season, Another Market

A review of closing co-op and condominium prices in July and August shows average Manhattan closing prices off 7 percent in the third quarter to date, and median prices off 6 percent.

Originally by By JOSH BARBANEL from NYT > Real Estate on September 13, 2008, 4:04am

Letter: Challenges for Co-ops

Challenges for Co-ops.

Originally from NYT > Real Estate on September 13, 2008, 4:08am

Away: A Home in Idaho Where Water Is the Premium

The town of Hayden Lake has 27 miles of shoreline, towering pine trees, a public beach and a low-key marina.

Originally by By SUSAN MORGAN from NYT > Real Estate on September 11, 2008, 10:45pm

Havens | Naples, Me.: A Chain of Lakes From Bustling to Tranquil

Naples is the jumping-off point for three interlocking lakes that cover more than 35,000 acres.

Originally by By DIANE MEHTA from NYT > Real Estate on September 11, 2008, 10:52pm

Your Second Home | Less Technology: Unplugged

Getting rid of gadgets can create a sense of togetherness.

Originally by By STEVE BAILEY from NYT > Real Estate on September 11, 2008, 10:51pm

High & Low | Door County, Wis.: ‘The Cape Cod of the Midwest’

Door County has about 300 miles of coastline. The prices reflect nearness to the water.

Originally by By BETHANY LYTTLE from NYT > Real Estate on September 11, 2008, 10:54pm

Breaking Ground: Adam’s Rib Ranch & Los Veneros

A resort area golf community, and a beachfront resort and residential development.

Originally by By NICK KAYE from NYT > Real Estate on September 11, 2008, 11:08pm