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The ocean panoramas available to buyers in Brighton Beach constitute the single most important reason people give for never moving out.Brighton Beach comes complete with sand, boardwalk, ocean views — and real estate affordable to the less-than-rich.

As home equity shrinks, refinancing may not be a viable option for many homeowners.

An 1890 cottage on Long Beach Island is known as the “Madame Butterfly” house.To entice buyers, brokers are marketing the rich history of grand old houses.

Kevin McDowell's art informs the Amalgamated co-op he shares with Maria Moreno and their daughter, Theresa.Maria Moreno signed a waiting list for an apartment in a moderate-income co-op. By the time her name came up, she was married and had a baby. Perfect timing.

505 Greenwich Street in SoHo is five years old, and sales are stronger there than at some of its newer neighbors, brokers say.Many buyers have 3- to 5-year-old condos in their sights. They figure that a young building is still shiny, but free of start-up problems. And financing is easier.

Alberta Blasewitz at home in Yonkers, receives a visit from a neighbor, Catherine Reid. In Westchester, retiring without moving, or aging in place, is a trend that is gathering steam. Groups are organizing to help elderly people stay in beloved towns.

Patrick and Luana McGunnigle opted for broker-only open houses at their French Normandy house. A dozen agents showed up for sandwiches and a tour in March.With a glut of high-end homes for sale, attracting brokers to open houses is a challenge.

The Irish-born actor is paying $3.36 million for a two-bedroom condo at 211 Elizabeth Street.

Re: Streetscapes, “Plan B for an East River Site,” April 25.

Sting’s 6,600-square-foot apartment, asking price $19 million, is in contract.