What is the most important thing to look for in real estate? There's a bit more to it than just location, location, location. Here are some other factors.

When Alec and Jennifer Harmes spent $264,900 for their first home in 2011—a 1,500-square-foot ranch fixer-­upper in Austin, Texas—they assumed they would be living there for many years.

The notable donors in real-estate and finance — and Billy Joel — who are spending tens of thousands to support Andrew Cuomo’s mayoral run.

The 137-acre Coto de Caza estate of the late real estate magnate William Lyon and his wife, Willa Dean, is on the market for $125 million. (Composite by Sandra Barrera, ...