Housing
198 articles
LA's Backyard Boom: How Post-Fire Rebuilds Fueled a Record 10,230 ADUs
Policy shifts and disaster recovery have turned accessory dwelling units into a primary housing driver in Los Angeles Co...
Sudbury's High-Stakes Gamble on Involuntary Treatment and Supportive Housing
A new police board motion targets the toxic drug crisis, but a massive gap remains between available beds and the city's...
Canada's Condo Collapse: The Great Pivot to Purpose-Built Rentals
As condo starts hit a 15-year low, developers are abandoning ownership models for rentals, creating a potential future c...
Florida's Amendment 3: A Tax Windfall for Owners, a Warning for Renters
A November vote on property tax exemptions could save homeowners thousands, but critics warn it may trigger a rent spike...
Whitby's $154.9 Million Bet on Community Infrastructure
The Town of Whitby takes the reins of a massive new recreation hub featuring the region's largest pool ahead of an Octob...
The Death of a Valley Icon: Van Nuys Boulevard's Descent into Decay
Once the epicenter of LA's car culture, a stretch of Van Nuys Boulevard is now defined by drug paraphernalia and boarded...
The Great Retirement Migration: Why Brits are Trading the Cotswolds for Benidorm
High service charges and plummeting property values are driving UK retirees toward affordable, amenity-rich communities ...
The Great Insurance Retreat: U.S. Premiums Outpace Inflation as Insurers Exit High-Risk Zones
A new NAIC report reveals a crisis of affordability and availability, with the American West seeing a 216% spike in poli...
The Walkβs Mold Crisis: Why 11 Tuscaloosa Apartments Are Now Uninhabitable
Tuscaloosa officials have shuttered eleven units at The Walk complex due to mold, leaving University of Alabama students...
40 Storeys and Zero Parking: MOD Developments' Bold Bet on 736 Bathurst Street
A historic 1888 church is set to become the base for a massive rental tower in Toronto, prioritizing families and bikes ...
Winnipeg Tenants Fight Proposed 78% Rent Hike Following Building Renovations
A massive rent increase in a Winnipeg apartment building has sparked a legal battle as tenants challenge the costs of re...
Mamdaniβs Tenant Documentary: A Housing Win or a Taxpayer Misstep?
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrates a $30 million repair victory for Pinnacle Group tenants, but the use of public funds...
The Gilded Cage: A 32-Year Struggle for Independence in London
From a Β£18,000 starting salary to a New York career, one man's journey reveals the psychological cost of the UK's 'boome...
Preserving History to House the Forgotten: Koreatown's Veteran Haven
A $16 million conversion of a historic home offers a blueprint for niche affordable housing in Los Angeles.
The Mapping Gap: How FEMA's Contradictory Data Left a New Jersey Homeowner in Limbo
A Roselle resident's fight for a $14,273 settlement exposes the dangerous lag in federal flood mapping and the fragility...
The Great Ontario Exodus: Why 55% of GTA Residents are Looking Elsewhere
High taxes and plummeting affordability are pushing a generation of Ontarians out of the province and delaying family gr...
Montreal's Flood Crisis: Residents Fight for Accountability in Pierrefonds-Roxboro
Homeowners face rising costs and legal battles as a small-scale government pilot fails to satisfy a community plagued by...
Crisis at Vickers Manor: Thunder Bay Seniors Face Utility Cuts and Eviction Threats
As the owner of Vickers Manor struggles with fire code violations and unpaid bills, Thunder Bay officials face a race ag...
The $32.5 Million Question: Can Comox Valley Justify a Massive Pool Rebuild?
With residents demanding a full replacement of the historic Courtenay Outdoor Pool, officials must now weigh community p...
Water Crisis at Fernbrook Resort: A Summer of Boiling Water and $18,000 Vet Bills
Residents of a Freelton RV community face a months-long water advisory after a UV system failure, highlighting the peril...
The Price of the Boomerang Generation: Breaking Down the Β£55,000 Parental Bill
With first-time buyer costs hitting Β£226,000, millions of young adults are returning homeβand it's costing parents thous...
Bridging the Housing Gap: David Ebyβs Northwest Tour and the Smithers Indigenous Project
With over 100 applications for just 41 units, the Ken'ulh K'it Yikh project highlights the desperate need for culturally...
Florida's Condo Crisis: 2,500 Buildings Flagged in Post-Surfside Safety Sweep
New data reveals dozens of unsafe cooperatives in South Florida, highlighting a dangerous collision between aging infras...
Federal Court Clash Over $241 Million Threatens L.A. Homelessness Strategy
A legal war between HUD and Los Angeles officials could dismantle the "Housing First" model and strip the city's lead ag...
Beyond the Motel Bed: Encinoβs New Lifeline for Transition-Age Youth
A repurposed motel in Encino is offering more than just shelter, providing a critical bridge for young adults aging out ...
Canada's Housing Bubble BurstβBut the Economy Survived
A 20% national price drop should have triggered a recession. Here is why the Canadian economy defied the gravity of its ...
From Gold Bricks to Recycled Thatch: The High Stakes of Home Oversight
Channel 4's 'Extraordinary Extensions' reveals the stark contrast between luxury Art Deco obsession and sustainable DIY ...
The 50,000-Applicant Queue: Toronto's Youth Job Crisis Hits the CNE
A massive surge in applications for the Canadian National Exhibition reveals a desperate youth labor market in the Great...
NYC's Pied-Γ -Terre Tax List: Transparency or a Roadmap for Burglars?
A new database from Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani's administration has exposed thousands of property owners, sparking fears...
The Β£1,000-a-Night Party Pad: Leeds Shuts Down 'The Gathering'
A luxury Airbnb in Headingley became a nightmare for neighbors, leading to a council crackdown on unauthorized commercia...