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It takes a lot of time to stay on top of the news, so here’s a quick roundup of stories about renting and living in Phoenix.
👷 Developers are planning a five-story, 397-unit apartment complex at CityNorth in the Desert Ridge area. (Phoenix Business Journal, 🔒)
🗳️ Thousands of Arizonans received letters from elections officials asking if they recently moved, even though many of the recipients had not. (Arizona Mirror)
🏠 Surprise City Council approved rezoning permits for two plots of land that could be developed into nearly 2,400 housing units. (Axios Phoenix)
🔑 A new organization in Phoenix aims to help people with criminal records get connected to employment, housing, and more. (ABC 15)
📱 Want less screen time? Try installing a cute storage pocket that you can park your phone in at home. (Apartment Therapy)
🛠️ Watch this renter remove peel-and-stick flooring as she resets her apartment before moving out. (Instagram)
🧹 If you’re planning to make the move from renter to homeowner any time soon, here are 18 things you may need to buy. (CNN)
