Visit One News Page for the latest Property news from around the world, aggregated from leading sources including newswires, newspapers and broadcast media. Search millions of archived news headlines. This feed provides the latest Property news headlines. http://www.onenewspage.com/latest/Property.htm (c) copyright One News Page. All headlines and description content (c) by the accredited news source - see http://www.onenewspage.com/tc.php#accreditation for further details. 15 webmaster@onenewspage.com (One News Page Webmaster) Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:12:30 +0000 http://static.onenewspage.com/ONPglobe100.png http://www.onenewspage.com/latest/Property.htm en-us Doug Mcdonald made his Brooklyn brownstone as green as he could, starting with the insulation and proceeding from there to nontoxic wall paint and on-demand water heaters.Get an energy audit. Check out the thermostat. Think about motion sensors. And how about sending the super to class? Reported by NYTimes.com 29 minutes ago. http://www.onenewspage.com/news/Property/20091121/6038595/Start-Small-and-Think-Long-Term-Saving-Energy.htm Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:43:52 +0000 http://www.onenewspage.com/news/Property/20091121/6038595/Start-Small-and-Think-Long-Term-Saving-Energy.htm Carolita Johnson and Michael Crawford live and cartoon in a 1920 building in Inwood.This couple’s sunny three-bedroom apartment in Inwood has so much room they were able to carve out his-and-hers studios. Reported by NYTimes.com 29 minutes ago. http://www.onenewspage.com/news/Property/20091121/6038596/Habitats-Where-Punchlines-Pay-the-Rent.htm Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:43:52 +0000 http://www.onenewspage.com/news/Property/20091121/6038596/Habitats-Where-Punchlines-Pay-the-Rent.htm With a child on the way, a second bedroom was needed, so this couple moved into a 1,000-square-condo in Williamsburg. Reported by NYTimes.com 29 minutes ago. http://www.onenewspage.com/news/Property/20091121/6038597/The-Hunt-Shifting-Priorities.htm Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:43:52 +0000 http://www.onenewspage.com/news/Property/20091121/6038597/The-Hunt-Shifting-Priorities.htm Industry executives say the F.H.A.’s new rules will open an important lending option to condo buyers, especially those with weak credit. Reported by NYTimes.com 29 minutes ago. http://www.onenewspage.com/news/Property/20091121/6038598/Mortgages-Reaching-Out-to-Condo-Buyers.htm Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:43:52 +0000 http://www.onenewspage.com/news/Property/20091121/6038598/Mortgages-Reaching-Out-to-Condo-Buyers.htm A wide range of shops and restaurants, many with a distinctive foreign flavor, can be found on bustling Ditmars Boulevard, in the heart of Astoria, Queens.Having something for everyone is admittedly a cliché, but even if used sparingly it should apply to Astoria, Queens. Reported by NYTimes.com 29 minutes ago. http://www.onenewspage.com/news/Property/20091121/6038599/Living-In-Astoria-Queens-Everyone-Invited.htm Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:43:52 +0000 http://www.onenewspage.com/news/Property/20091121/6038599/Living-In-Astoria-Queens-Everyone-Invited.htm Mr. Elghanayan, 64, is the chairman of TF Cornerstone. Reported by NYTimes.com 29 minutes ago. http://www.onenewspage.com/news/Property/20091121/6038600/Square-Feet-The-30-Minute-Interview.htm Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:43:52 +0000 http://www.onenewspage.com/news/Property/20091121/6038600/Square-Feet-The-30-Minute-Interview.htm Brokers say, more wealthy buyers have come back to the table, looking for fabulous apartments at a bargain. But there are precious few listings. Reported by NYTimes.com 29 minutes ago. http://www.onenewspage.com/news/Property/20091121/6038601/Big-Deal-Lots-to-Spend-Little-to-Buy.htm Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:43:52 +0000 http://www.onenewspage.com/news/Property/20091121/6038601/Big-Deal-Lots-to-Spend-Little-to-Buy.htm A developer of a new condominium in SoHo is declaring victory over reluctant buyers. Reported by NYTimes.com 29 minutes ago. http://www.onenewspage.com/news/Property/20091121/6038602/Big-Deal-Partly-Cloudy-Resolution.htm Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:43:52 +0000 http://www.onenewspage.com/news/Property/20091121/6038602/Big-Deal-Partly-Cloudy-Resolution.htm Princess Firyal of Jordan has gained control of the huge duplex apartment on the 30th and 31st floors of the Pierre Hotel. Reported by NYTimes.com 29 minutes ago. http://www.onenewspage.com/news/Property/20091121/6038603/Big-Deal-Princess-Prevails-in-Duplex-Wrangle.htm Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:43:52 +0000 http://www.onenewspage.com/news/Property/20091121/6038603/Big-Deal-Princess-Prevails-in-Duplex-Wrangle.htm A proposal that would limit house size is in the works in Guilford.The shoehorning of supersize houses into neighborhoods conceived as summer cottage communities has been a source of controversy for several years. Reported by NYTimes.com 29 minutes ago. http://www.onenewspage.com/news/Property/20091121/6038604/In-the-Region-Connecticut-When-Is.htm Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:43:52 +0000 http://www.onenewspage.com/news/Property/20091121/6038604/In-the-Region-Connecticut-When-Is.htm Workers at APB Security Systems in Staten Island monitor buildings miles away.Hoboken recently got its first virtual doorman service, at the 16-unit Vesta, which opened on Observer Highway in September. Reported by NYTimes.com 29 minutes ago. http://www.onenewspage.com/news/Property/20091121/6038605/In-the-Region-New-Jersey-No-Coffee.htm Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:43:52 +0000 http://www.onenewspage.com/news/Property/20091121/6038605/In-the-Region-New-Jersey-No-Coffee.htm In Plainview, Rich Kotkin and Bonnie Newman took advantage of low rates, depressed prices and a first-time-buyer tax credit.A swarm of local home buyers jumped into the real estate market last month, taking advantage of low interest rates, depressed prices and a federal tax credit for first-time buyers of homes. Reported by NYTimes.com 29 minutes ago. http://www.onenewspage.com/news/Property/20091121/6038606/In-the-Region-Long-Island-For-Home.htm Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:43:52 +0000 http://www.onenewspage.com/news/Property/20091121/6038606/In-the-Region-Long-Island-For-Home.htm When Michael Gibbs and Hope Katz Gibbs moved this August, one house in Arlington rose to the top of their wish list: a remodeled and expanded ranch home. The big selling point? The house had enough flexible space that both of them could both set up their own home offices. Reported by Washington Post 4 hours ago. http://www.onenewspage.com/news/Property/20091120/6033750/At-home-with-work.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:58:34 +0000 http://www.onenewspage.com/news/Property/20091120/6033750/At-home-with-work.htm Reported by Washington Post 4 hours ago. http://www.onenewspage.com/news/Property/20091120/6033751/Featured-Advertiser.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:58:34 +0000 http://www.onenewspage.com/news/Property/20091120/6033751/Featured-Advertiser.htm Mark Milibrand is a rare breed among District home buyers. Before buying a two-bedroom condo in a renovated Victorian rowhouse in Logan Circle at the end of October, he lived in a 4,000-square-foot home in Fairfax. His decision to reverse the traditional migration from city to suburb was driven by a... Reported by Washington Post 4 hours ago. http://www.onenewspage.com/news/Property/20091120/6033752/Trendy-now-but-not-by-accident.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:58:34 +0000 http://www.onenewspage.com/news/Property/20091120/6033752/Trendy-now-but-not-by-accident.htm Want the greenest countertop on the market? You're going to have to do a bit of research. Reported by Washington Post 4 hours ago. http://www.onenewspage.com/news/Property/20091120/6033753/Housewatch-How-to-pick-the-most-environmentally-friendly.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:58:34 +0000 http://www.onenewspage.com/news/Property/20091120/6033753/Housewatch-How-to-pick-the-most-environmentally-friendly.htm If you plan to buy into a condominium association -- or if you already own and plan to refinance the mortgage -- you should be aware of the new rules published by the Federal Housing Administration. Reported by Washington Post 4 hours ago. http://www.onenewspage.com/news/Property/20091120/6033754/Condos-reserve-funds-deserve-more-scrutiny.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:58:34 +0000 http://www.onenewspage.com/news/Property/20091120/6033754/Condos-reserve-funds-deserve-more-scrutiny.htm Mortgage interest rates below 5 percent, combined with the recent extension and expansion of the home-buyer tax credits, give buyers a unique opportunity to purchase a home. But if you have enough equity in your property, it may also be a great time to lock in a lower interest rate and refinance... Reported by Washington Post 4 hours ago. http://www.onenewspage.com/news/Property/20091120/6033755/Real-Estate-Matters-There-more-than-the.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:58:34 +0000 http://www.onenewspage.com/news/Property/20091120/6033755/Real-Estate-Matters-There-more-than-the.htm We live surrounded by many trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals that aren't from this area. It may seem like they belong here, but they don't. They aren't the plants that Mother Nature originally intended for our region. Reported by Washington Post 4 hours ago. http://www.onenewspage.com/news/Property/20091120/6033756/Green-Scene-Invasive-plants-are-becoming-larger.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:58:34 +0000 http://www.onenewspage.com/news/Property/20091120/6033756/Green-Scene-Invasive-plants-are-becoming-larger.htm Rates for 30-year, fixed-rate home loans fell for the third straight week, offering a boost to potential buyers who may use a government tax credit to purchase homes. The 15-year rate declined to a record low. Reported by Washington Post 4 hours ago. http://www.onenewspage.com/news/Property/20091120/6033757/Rates-decline-on-loans-long-and-short.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:58:34 +0000 http://www.onenewspage.com/news/Property/20091120/6033757/Rates-decline-on-loans-long-and-short.htm For the past several years, the Federal Housing Administration has been the go-to financing resource for cash-strapped home buyers who can't come up with a big down payment. It has zoomed from barely a 3 percent market share to nearly 30 percent of home-purchase loans. But now, wildly popular... Reported by Washington Post 4 hours ago. http://www.onenewspage.com/news/Property/20091120/6033758/Expect-tightening-from-the-FHA.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:58:34 +0000 http://www.onenewspage.com/news/Property/20091120/6033758/Expect-tightening-from-the-FHA.htm DEAR TIM: Can you educate me on all the different toilet parts and how they work? I have my first home and need to buy toilet replacement parts, but I'm clueless. My toilet appears to be fairly standard-looking with a rectangular tank that rises up from the bowl. Do you think I'll be able to replace... Reported by Washington Post 4 hours ago. http://www.onenewspage.com/news/Property/20091120/6033759/lesson-from-the-toilet-professor.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:58:34 +0000 http://www.onenewspage.com/news/Property/20091120/6033759/lesson-from-the-toilet-professor.htm You can almost always install a new fill valve without the aid of a plumber. Of course, you'll have to check your local codes as some cities require a plumber to do it for you. The flapper valves can be restored with little effort. You can buy kits that let you install a new flapper valve in... Reported by Washington Post 4 hours ago. http://www.onenewspage.com/news/Property/20091120/6033760/Do-it-yourself.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:58:34 +0000 http://www.onenewspage.com/news/Property/20091120/6033760/Do-it-yourself.htm Our house is about 60 years old and has the original wooden, double-hung windows. Several of the windows are drafty and loose, and they rattle when the wind blows. A few won't stay open unless I prop them with a stick. I can't afford new windows and wonder whether there is a less expensive way to... Reported by Washington Post 4 hours ago. http://www.onenewspage.com/news/Property/20091120/6033761/Do-It-Yourself-Fixing-drafty-window-on.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:58:34 +0000 http://www.onenewspage.com/news/Property/20091120/6033761/Do-It-Yourself-Fixing-drafty-window-on.htm BOUNDARIES: Logan Circle is in the Northwest quadrant of D.C., sandwiched between Dupont Circle and Shaw. It is bounded on the west by the middle of 16th Street, on the east by 10th Street, on the south by M Street and on the north, roughly, by S Street. Reported by Washington Post 4 hours ago. http://www.onenewspage.com/news/Property/20091120/6033762/Logan-Circle.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:58:34 +0000 http://www.onenewspage.com/news/Property/20091120/6033762/Logan-Circle.htm