Virginia K. Smith

Luxurious toilet paper and more everyday purchases worth a little something extra (Apartment Therapy)

It's not just your budget, but your personality type that determines your neighborhood choices (extroverts, head for Midtown) (CityLab)

If you've ever been left in the dark about who actually owns your building—and who to call when it's in need of repairs—there are plenty of New Yorkers in the exact same boat.

There's no better time than January to start strategizing on saving cash throughout the year—especially if your bank account is still smarting from holiday tipping season.

Buying in a building that's still under construction always has its risks, but it's rare that you hear about a delay like the one at 185 York Street in Vinegar Hill, where condo buyers who signed contracts back in 2012 are still waiting for a move-in date—and blowing money on rent in the interim—a full two and a half years later. 

When telling your upstairs neighbors that their kids are too loud, tread lightly (NYT)

Take photos when you first move in, and other tricks to become a renting expert (Apartment Therapy)