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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.
🏠 Mortgage rates are the highest they’ve been in three years, which means lots of potential buyers are sitting on the sidelines. (Axios)
😬 In a span of eight months, Scottsdale police responded to 665 calls for service at short-term rentals. (KTAR)
🛠️ Three things are draining the country’s supply of skilled workers: immigration deportations, the aging workforce, and the demand for data center construction. (Arizona Mirror)
💸 Here’s how much residents of Arizona’s cities spend on groceries compared to other places in the US. (Wallethub)
💡 Are you an APS customer? If. so, you’ll see a credit for $14.70 on your November bill. (KTAR)
💰 Residents of an apartment in Glendale are facing huge rent increases and fees, with the threat of eviction if they can’t pay in five days. (FOX 10)
🧱 If you like industrial-style lofts, check out this apartment at the Orpheum Lofts in downtown Phoenix. (Instagram)
