Phoenix Home Prices Rise 177% Faster Than Inflation
Phoenix home prices rose 177% faster than inflation, second only to Miami’s 201% increase, according to a new study.
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Homeless Camps Expand in Montreal as Winter Approaches
Homeless camps are increasing in Montreal, including on rue Notre-Dame, as winter nears, leading three local groups to urge that promised assistance be put into action.
Fire damages apartment suite on Hendon Avenue, no injuries
A fire in a high‑rise on Hendon Avenue damaged one apartment suite, but no injuries were reported.
Mayoral hopefuls vow demolition of vacant homes, add addiction housing
Mayoral hopefuls pledged faster demolition of vacant homes, new addiction housing, and limits on councillor spending to tackle housing decay and support those with addictions.
Philadelphia Housing Market Faces Higher Rates, Rising Inventory
Philadelphia saw mortgage rates exceed 7.5% for the first time in a year while housing inventory jumped nearly 18% for the week ending September 27, 2026, offering more homes despite higher borrowing costs.
BHRAGS CEO Announces Permanent Shelter Conversion
BHRAGS’s new CEO plans to turn its Gowanus Canal emergency shelter into a permanent site, citing missing financial and compliance controls after a corruption scandal.
DC Housing Committee Holds Roundtable with Tenants and Landlords
The DC Council Committee on Housing held a roundtable with tenants and landlords on Oct. 1 to gather input on improving housing conditions and landlord accountability.
Mayoral Candidate Brad Bradford Proposes Tax Cut Amid Budget Warnings
Brad Bradford proposes cutting a key revenue source to address Toronto's housing crisis, while experts warn the city will need extra funding for essential services.
Board of Trade urges Ontario to revise housing rules
The Board of Trade called on Ontario to change zoning and code rules as the province risks missing its 1.5 million homes target for 2031.
Toronto Hospital Network Expands Permanent Housing Program
Toronto’s hospital network is enlarging its permanent housing program for homeless individuals to cut emergency‑room visits, tackling long wait times caused by frequent ED use.
Housing Advocates Occupy Vacant Building to Press Politicians
Housing advocates occupied a vacant Sud‑Ouest building on September 28 to press Quebec politicians on the housing crisis, noting nearly 100,000 empty buildings province‑wide as the election nears.
Housing Advocates Occupy Vacant Sud‑Ouest Building to Push Action
Housing advocates set up a temporary residence in a vacant Sud‑Ouest building on September 28, 2026, urging Quebec politicians to act on the housing crisis ahead of the upcoming election.
Homeless encampments swell across Montreal as winter looms
Encampments are spreading citywide as winter nears, prompting three local groups to urge officials to develop shelter plans.
Tent Camps Multiply in Montreal as Winter Approaches
Encampments are growing in Montreal, and local groups warn winter may force many homeless people to sleep outside.
Laval Health Workers Union Rallies Against Rising Rent
The Laval health‑sector workers' union and the Central Council of Metropolitan Montreal held a rally on September 19, 2026 to protest rising rent prices in the city.
Mayor Mamdani Breaks Ground on 229-Unit Senior Housing Project in Bronx
Mayor Mamdani and partners launched a 229‑unit affordable senior housing project on the former Morris Houses site in the Bronx, targeting NYCHA residents and formerly homeless seniors.
Flushing Commons mixed‑use project unveiled amid displacement concerns
The Flushing Commons mixed‑use development was unveiled in downtown Flushing, featuring amenities, commercial areas, and condos, while critics warn it could increase resident displacement.
Students Turn Vacant Brewerytown Buildings into Affordable Homes
Students and volunteers demolished vacant Brewerytown properties on Oct. 1 to create affordable homes for first‑time buyers, addressing Philadelphia’s housing shortage.
NYC Fast-Track Affordable Housing Plan Targets 12 Districts
The city’s administration named twelve districts, including parts of Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens, for a fast‑track affordable‑housing program starting in 2027 to boost affordable unit production.
Tenants Launch ‘End Rental Ripoffs’ Campaign as Council Mulls Bill
Tenants in Philadelphia have launched the “End Rental Ripoffs” campaign to fight junk fees, as the city council considers legislation but has not set a timeline.
