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Phoenix rent and occupancy rates up and holding
Despite a strong spike in the housing market (to the tune of about a 35% increase in home values), the market is now suffering from a supply and demand problem. The lower supply of houses on the market has, however, scared off cash investors turning houses into single-family rentals. With fewer houses on the market [...]
Phoenix \ population growth \ Real estate \ young people
Phoenix: young and growing with good times ahead
In case you haven’t heard, Arizona’s economy is in a solid rebound. Home prices are indisputably on the rise, apartment leases are being hiked, fewer homes are being foreclosed upon, and unemployment is slowly inching downward. Housing market know-it-all Zillow has reported that Phoenix was the fastest market to improve home values from December 2011 [...]
Downtown Phoenix \ Phoenix \ Thunderdome Neighborhood Association \ Walk Score \ Walkability
Phoenix looks for answers for a walkable downtown
Ever since Walkscore.com started grading neighborhoods on their “walkability,” not only has walkable become an oft-used word that’s not in the dictionary, it’s also something people really really want when selecting a place to live. Phoenix has duly noted what the people want and is now looking at different ways to create a more walkable [...]
Employment \ Phoenix \ Real estate economics \ Renting
Phoenix multi-family market expected to stay hot amidst a growing economy
As the nation’s housing market begins the slow road to recovery, Phoenix is seeing a little bigger boost than the rest of the nation. This is to be expected, given Phoenix’s general resilience in employment and as one of the fastest growing cities in the country. While a hot housing market is usually indicative of [...]
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This week’s featured neighborhood – Central Phoenix
I’m willing to go out on a limb here and share my contention that Central Phoenix is the best place in the entire Phoenix area to live right now. Everything you could possibly want is right at your fingertips and what’s even better is how stylish, beautiful, and safe it has become. Just so we’re [...]
Golf \ Phoenix \ Tiger Woods \ Waste Management Phoenix Open
Tiger Woods won’t be there, but you should!
“The greatest show on grass” tees up January 28th for one of Scottsdale’s biggest events of the year. The Waste Management Phoenix Open debuts on Monday and you can bet this year will be bigger and better than any year before! The Phoenix Open has a reputation for being a bit of a golf themed [...]
Apartment \ Phoenix \ Real estate \ Renting
Phoenix’ 2013 rental real estate forecast
2012 was a good year to be a Phoenix apartment renter. There were bargain deals to be had, selection of units was plentiful around the Valley, and property managers were motivated to make you happy. In 2013, expect things to shift a bit. With the real estate market continuing to improve, it will be a [...]
Phoenix \ Real estate pricing \ Renting
Phoenix home prices are shooting through the roof!
There are more renters in Phoenix and its surrounding cities than ever before. We saw some of the highest rates of foreclosures than any city in the U.S. when the housing market began its downward spiral in 2007. This has left oodles of Arizonians with no other choice than to rent. Having said that, renting [...]
Christmas shopping \ Craigslist \ Phoenix
Craigslist Phoenix proves to be holiday shoppers haven
If you want it, you can likely find it on Phoenix Craigslist. Black Friday, Cyber Monday—forget them. Every day is crazy discount day on Craigslist, particularly for those who don’t mind gently used items (in some cases, not used at all). But just like holiday deals days, you’ve got to pick and choose your Craigslist [...]
Christmas lights \ Desert Botanical Garden \ Luminaria \ Phoenix
Places in Phoenix to get your twinkle on
There’s something about driving around and looking at Christmas lights that brings out the kid in you again. Keep an eye out for this seasons big trend: animating the lights to music. By far the biggest display in the city (and arguably the state) is the Arizona Celebration of Lights, boasting some 7 million twinklers [...]
Festivus \ Phoenix \ Phoestivus
Phoesitivus for the rest of us!
The Seinfeld, writers, actors and the series as a whole have made an indelible impact on our culture. An upcoming event being held right here in Phoenix is a prime example of how the iconic Seinfeld comedic satire. The 3rd annual Phoestivus Open-Air Market will take place in all of its glory for two days [...]
holiday drinks \ Phoenix \ Phoenix drink contest \ Spirits of the Season
Sip the Spirits of the Season and cast your vote
Friendly but spirited competition is often times the best incentive to spark the creativity of the masters. There is one such competition going on right now between 16 of the best bars and restaurants in downtown Phoenix. In celebration of the holiday season and in the spirit of competition, these 16 spots have created brand [...]
Phoenix \ Powerball \ Powerball lottery winners \ spending money
Attention Phoenix Powerball winner: How to spend your millions
Congratulations to the lucky individuals who purchased a winning Powerball lottery ticket from a Fountain Hills food store. You’re now $192 million (after taxes) richer. (Bummer that you had to split the payout with those folks from Missouri, but hey, half of $587.5 million is better than half of nothing, I think!) In case you [...]
friendships \ moving in \ Phoenix \ Relationships \ Roommates
Don’t rush into a roommate commitment – questions to ask yourself before moving in
Whatever you do, don’t rush the roommate commitment decision. It is so true that you never really know someone until you’ve lived with him or her, that it should be dubbed a scientific fact and taught in high schools across the country. A great friend may make for a terrible roommate just as much as [...]
Firehouse Tempe \ Matt's Big Breakfast \ Phoenix \ restaurants
Valley restaurant update: movers, shake-ups, and new kids on the block
Having the staying power of local Phoenix favorite restaurants such as Monti’s, AZ88, or Durant’s is like winning the lottery; it just doesn’t happen. Though seeing a favorite dining spot or drinking-hole shutter their doors hurts a bit, you can bet something new and exciting will rise like a phoenix from the dust with a [...]
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Give a little and gain a lot: 30 days of thankful
Ever since the Pilgrims sat over a feast with the Native Americans at Plymouth Rock, that third Thursday of every November, we Americans have dedicated this day to celebrate everything we have to be thankful for in our lives. I can’t help but notice that it’s more common than not that we lose sight of [...]
Phoenix \ rent \ safe neighborhood
Safest neighborhoods in Phoenix for renters
If safety tops your list of must-haves, then these neighborhoods should be the first that you visit in Phoenix. I find it hard to compromise safety when creating the list of “must haves” for my Phoenix rental. I mean, if you aren’t safe, what good is your pretty view or hip location going to do [...]
Cowboy Ciao \ Fresh Mint \ Phoenix \ Vegetarianism \ Yardhouse
The Bad Vegetarian’s Guide to great Phoenix vegetarian restaurants
My friends joke that I am the worst vegetarian in the world. I don’t actually like vegetables nor do I want to eat them unless they are buried in something tasty and almost never in their raw or healthy form. Eating a well balanced diet has never been ‘my thing’. So, when I decided to [...]
Phoenix \ Real estate \ Renting
Affordable houses for rent in Phoenix? Check the southeast
The southeast end of the city host beautiful, well-maintained rentals that are waiting for a savvy renter like you. It’s no secret, the Phoenix rental market is hot, hot, hot. All the headlines are saying it. Apartments are becoming harder to come by and even rental houses are flying off of the market faster than [...]
Al fresco dining \ Patio \ Phoenix \ Restaurant
Enjoy patio dining while you can
How many times have you walked into a restaurant with a patio and scoffed at the absurdity of outdoor dining? In Phoenix? Are you kidding? I do it all the time. “Do you prefer to sit in our dining room or on our patio?” Dumb question! It’s only as the weather begins to ease up [...]
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