Housing

7 stories and resources for Phoenix renters this week (Aug. 5)

From news about affordable housing construction to dog breeds that adjust well to apartments, here’s a quick recap of helpful links for Phoenix renters.

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From news about affordable housing construction to dog breeds that adjust well to apartments, here’s a quick recap of helpful links for Phoenix renters.

📈 Increases in mortgage rates are keeping buyers out of Arizona’s housing market at a time of year when demand is typically rising. (Phoenix Business Journal, 🔒)

🧑‍⚖️ A pilot program to help Maricopa County renters avoid eviction will launch by the end of this month. (Daily Independent, 🔒)

👷 An affordable apartment building with 20 units will be built next to Phoenix’s Acacia Library. (Daily Independent, 🔒)

🔑 A Glendale nonprofit bought 3 acres to build an affordable residential community for people with disabilities. (ABC 15)

☀️ If you want to get more use out of your patio this fall, here are nine small sets on sale now. (Apartment Therapy

💸 Want to help out your neighbors and build community? Consider setting up a “free stuff” table. (Instagram)

🐶 Here are 15 dog breeds well-suited for apartment living, considering behavioral traits and size. (Quartz)

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