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From news about rising HOA fees to what’s motivating people to move to Pinal County, here’s a quick recap of helpful links for Phoenix renters.
🏠 In July, home sellers across the US outnumbered buyers by over 50%, with high prices and mortgage rates holding buyers back.(Phoenix Business Journal, 🔒)
🏘️ Arizona political figure Anna Tovar argues that lawmakers need to do more about housing supply and this stalemate between sellers and buyers. (Arizona Capitol Times)
🌡️ Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is suing landlords who allowed temperatures in their rentals to rise as high as 98.9 degrees. (Smart Cities Dive)
🔑 A new poll shows that two-thirds of Arizona voters support higher-density housing, including multifamily housing, casitas, and smaller lot sizes. (ABC 15)
⛳️ Should we turn golf courses into affordable housing? Nevada’s doing it. (Vox)
🚈 If you want to learn more about a proposed West Valley light rail extension—and maybe give feedback on it—you can attend these open house meetings. (KJZZ)
🚪 Designers are replacing doors with curtains—here’s why they recommend the swap. (Apartment Therapy)
