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Private islands for the price of NYC apartments, "smart locks" for vacation homes, and more

By Virginia K. Smith  | April 19, 2017 - 11:15AM

Private islands you can buy for the average price of a Manhattan apartment (CNBC)

Some vacation homes now come with "smart locks" to make it easier for guests to get in (The Verge)

The New York Historical Society will start providing educational resources to immigrants studying for their naturalization exams (Curbed NY)

As you might've predicted, Trump's proposed budget would be disastrous for affordable housing (Gothamist)

An unexpected consequence of the 2nd Avenue subway: people are taking fewer cabs in Yorkville (AM NY)

Yes, you have to clean your ceiling fan, and here are tips on how to do it (Apartment Therapy)

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