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From news about housing legislation that impacts Arizona to a renter-friendly bathroom project, here’s a quick recap of helpful links for Phoenix renters.
👷 Arizona is the eighth-busiest housing market in the country, with nearly 9,000 sales in May. (Phoenix Business Journal, 🔒)
🏘️ Phoenix Vice Mayor Kesha Hodge Washington lays out why she thinks the city has made meaningful progress on housing. (Ahwatukee Foothills News)
🧑⚖️ ASU dropped its legal fight over a 124-year-old Phoenix home that it wanted to demolish to make way for its medical school campus. (Arizona’s Family)
📃 Here’s a running list of lawsuits Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has filed against the Trump administration, including some related to housing funding and discrimination. (Phoenix New Times)
🏠 A bipartisan, federal bill meant to lower housing costs became law after being delayed by President Donald Trump. (The Copper Courier)
🪝 If you have a messy entryway, these products starting as low as $3 can help keep it neat and tidy. (Apartment Therapy)
🛀 Here’s a renter-friendly bathroom project you may want to try out if you’re feeling crafty. (Instagram)
