Author

Josh Sherman

Josh reports on the Western Canada housing market for Livabl from its Toronto HQ. Since graduating from Humber College’s journalism program in 2014, his work has appeared in numerous publications, including Vice, Toronto Life, Metro Toronto (now StarMetro), Exclaim!, and NOW Magazine. Josh has also interned at Canadian urbanism magazine Spacing and published short fiction in the Great Lakes Review.

Author’s articles

Can President Trump make Chinese real estate investors desert the US?

Josh Sherman November 10, 2016

Before Election Day, Juwai polled about 500 Chinese real estate investors to gauge the possible impact the election results could have on US real estate investment.
How soaring student debt is impacting the US housing market

Josh Sherman June 20, 2016

The cost of higher education is getting in the way of many Americans’ real estate plans, and it is affecting US housing supply and more.
The top 10 NYC developments on BuzzBuzzHome in May 2016

Josh Sherman June 6, 2016

The top NYC development on BuzzBuzzHome in May 2016 is not for sale (but you can rent it).
NBA stars netted these 8 ridiculously luxurious mansions

Josh Sherman May 13, 2016

Many NBA superstars have matched their high-flying on-court theatrics with equally eye-catching real estate acquisitions.
Real estate goals: NHL stars scored these 6 sensational homes

Josh Sherman April 21, 2016

These NHL superstars know how to live.
These are the 10 most (and least) affordable US housing markets for average earners

Josh Sherman March 29, 2016

Home prices that continue to appreciate faster than wages are eating away at housing affordability in more and more local US markets, a new RealtyTrac report suggests.
US home price increase in January hints at strong spring to come: CoreLogic

Josh Sherman March 1, 2016

As spring approaches, US home prices continue to heat up.
Zumper shakes up online real estate rental marketplace, lands PadMapper for nearly $10 million

Josh Sherman February 25, 2016

Two online apartment-rental services move closer together as Zumper announces today it has acquired PadMapper.
Crane collapse kills one in Manhattan’s Tribeca neighborhood

Josh Sherman February 5, 2016

A crane has collapsed in Lower Manhattan this morning killing one, seriously injuring at least two others, and breaking multiple gas mains.
BuzzBuzzHome rolls out 3D floorplans

Josh Sherman January 25, 2016

BuzzBuzzHome is introducing a new feature that narrows the gap between image and reality: 3D floorplans.
Architect proposes half-a-mile-tall 3D-printed ‘oceanscraper’ made of garbage and algae

Josh Sherman January 2, 2016

One man’s trash is another man’s massive aquatic superstructure.
A countdown of the 20 hottest US real estate markets at the end of 2015

Josh Sherman December 30, 2015

Before the ball drops in Times Square, see what US real estate markets were hot in December 2015.
Inman Connect is happening next month in NYC, register here to get a $100 discount

Josh Sherman December 1, 2015

Next month in New York City, Inman Connect, a leading bi-annual real estate tech event from industry media outlet Inman, is celebrating its 20th year of programming.
Realtor.com targets Zillow with antagonistic house-wrapping ad campaign

Josh Sherman November 13, 2015

Realtor.com, one of the largest listing sites in the US, is in the business of putting homes on the market. Recently they did exactly the opposite — if only symbolically.
Is buying a home near a new stadium a winning investment?

Josh Sherman October 20, 2015

Even those who don’t care about box scores, batting averages or hat tricks might want to start looking into properties near stadiums, a new study suggests.
Most Americans say buying a home is a good idea, but student debt is an ownership obstacle: NAR

Josh Sherman October 19, 2015

Do you believe buying a home is a sound financial decision? If so, you’re part of the majority in America, suggests a National Association of Realtors survey.