Rental Housing

Canada's Rental Housing Crisis: A National Disaster That Demands a National Answer

With little fanfare, a rental housing crisis has gripped Canada. 42 per cent of young adults live with their parents and hundreds of thousands are on affordable housing waiting lists. It's time for Ottawa to step in, argues Denise Balkissoon.

May 23, 2013 - The Globe and Mail

A Community of Brick Suburban Homes on a cloudy summer day

What Types of Homes Will Be Desirable in 10 Years?

What will America's housing market look like in a decade? Will suburban homes make a comeback? Will the popularity of smaller units in urban environments continue to rise? Robert Shiller looks into his housing market crystal ball and sees haze.

April 30, 2013 - The New York Times

The Rental Boost From Green Design

Energy efficiency has become as compelling as "the new granite countertop" for home sales and rentals.

January 10, 2012 - Urban Land

Apartment Vacancies Reach 10-Year Low

Apartment rents rise as housing sales remain rocky, foreclosure rates increase, and mortgage requirements increase.

January 6, 2012 - Crains New York Business

The Tiniest Apartments in the U.S.

$1,000 a month in rent in New York City is a steal - but this apartment is only 100 sq. ft. Curbed rounds up a number of unbelievably tiny rentals in hot markets from Chicago to Reading, Ohio.

November 12, 2011 - Curbed

Housing Occupancy Down Across U.S.

Unoccupied housing is on the rise in many parts of the country, according to an analysis of U.S. Postal Service data.

July 27, 2011 - USA Today

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