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Archive for November, 2007

In Preservation, Room for Growth

Many of the pristine fields in Chesterfield, N.J., are guaranteed to remain untouched even as a major new housing development is under way. Read More…

Coltrane Slept Here

A musical past makes for historical significance. Read More…

Judging Eminent Domain

Jurors in Connecticut are demonstrating a new sensitivity to land issues. Read More…

An Early Haven for Artists

What can you tell me about the Vermeer Studios, two side-by-side structures on 66th Street east of Park Avenue? Read More…

Signs of Recovery in a ‘Riot Corridor’

It has taken nearly 40 years, but signs of revitalization are emerging in H Street Northeast, a neighborhood in Washington, D.C. Read More…

Note to City Dwellers: Steals Available Here

From Brooklyn College to the commercial bustle of the Junction, Flatbush offers variety as well as two-bedroom apartments for $200,000. Read More…

An Imperfect Solution

A goal for Helene Mattera and Jon Werberg was to have a more equitable commute. Read More…

Navigating a Life From East to West

Tomoko Matsuyama needed to find an architect to accommodate the 100-year history of her town house, while embracing her own sense of design. Read More…

Double-digit price drops in some metro areas

New York’s slightly up. Los Angeles is down. And home sellers across the country have little to cheer about. nn Of the 25 metropolitan areas included in the new “RPX Monthly Housing Market Report” for September 2007, 18 markets showed price declines compared to a year ago. Another two markets were flat. nn The report published Nov. 30 by […]

Between Buyers and Sellers, a Stalemate

In Manhattan, some buyers want to negotiate, but sellers are expecting full price. A lot of apartments aren’t going anywhere. Read More…