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Window shopping: Interesting rental listings we found in Phoenix this week (Oct. 31)
October 31, 2025
Are you looking for a new rental in Phoenix? Here are some interesting listings we found this week.

Window shopping: Interesting rental listings we found in Phoenix this week (Oct. 22)
October 22, 2025
Are you looking for a new rental in Phoenix? Here are some interesting listings we found this week.

One possibility for expanding housing in Phoenix? Converting offices to micro apartments
October 22, 2025
A new report imagines how Phoenix could expand its housing supply by converting empty office space into co-living apartments.

Counties with the oldest homes in Arizona
October 15, 2025
Can you guess which county in Arizona has the oldest homes?

Window shopping: Interesting rental listings we found in Phoenix this week (Oct. 15)
October 15, 2025
Here are some of the highlights we found while looking at Phoenix rental listings on Zillow this week.

Another Arizona mobile home park sued for ‘deadly’ conditions
October 14, 2025
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is suing another manufactured home park and its owners in her latest effort to bring accountability to an industry with little oversight.

How Sen. Ruben Gallego is working to bring more affordable housing to Arizona
October 8, 2025
US Sen. Ruben Gallego shares what he’s doing to improve access to affordable housing in Arizona and the rest of the US.

Time to move? Here’s how to find your next rental in Phoenix
September 24, 2025
These websites and Facebook groups are a good place to start when looking for a new place in Phoenix.

Are there limits on how much Phoenix landlords can raise rent?
September 11, 2025
This week, we answer a reader who asked if there are limits on how much a landlord can raise rent in Arizona.

What rights do Phoenix renters have when it comes to AC trouble?
September 10, 2025
Your AC isn’t working, and your landlord isn’t being helpful. Here are some actions you can take to stay safe and get things fixed.

This Arizona ZIP code ranked as 6th most popular place to move in 2025. Here’s why
September 2, 2025
The metro Phoenix area is home to one of the hottest ZIP codes to move to in the country, according to a new report. And they're not talking about the weather.

How does your rent in Phoenix compare to surrounding cities?
August 27, 2025
Here’s a reality check on Phoenix-area rent, from Fountain Hills to Glendale. The findings might surprise you.
