Leah Hochbaum Rosner

Desperate to escape the humid mess that is the city this summer, but can’t quite fathom how you’ll lug all your beach gear on the subway?

No need to worry. Here are some lightweight items that should make that train trip as easy as a day at the beach. Who needs to spend $100-plus on a Zipcar?

Whether you're looking to book a last-minute Hamptons getaway for this summer, or are already planning for next summer, here’s how you should handle the search:

For those of us who've been renting for a while in this city, we pick up new lessons with each new place. Behold, five commandments of renting a Manhattan apartment — from someone who's been there many times.

The hours are flexible, the pay (potentially) lucrative and, best yet, you can pretty much work for yourself. It's no wonder our post on how to become a real estate broker is so popular. But should you take the plunge? You may need to be prepared for clients who cancel at the last minute, endless haggling over fees, and hidden costs. Here’s what it takes to become a broker and what life is really like if you do: