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🗣️ What my first neighborhood meeting was like
Plus: Listings in Phoenix 55+ communities Share with a friend Hi renters, Welcome to Rent Check PHX. In today’s issue we’re talking about neighborhood meetings—and what it’s like to go to one. We’ve also got some news about plans for affordable housing in the Valley, rental listings in 55+ communities, and upcoming community events. Hope…
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🛣️ The story behind 46 Phoenix roads
Plus: Apartment listings in Tempe Share with a friend Hi renters, Welcome to Rent Check PHX. In today’s issue we’re talking about how certain streets and roads in the Phoenix area got their name. Something I’ve talked about a lot in this newsletter is struggling to feel at “home” when you’re renting. The transient nature…
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💸 The average roommate rent in PHX
Plus: Upcoming Phoenix neighborhood events Share with a friend Hi renters, Welcome to Rent Check PHX. In today’s issue we’re talking about living with roommates. As I explain below, having a roommate was a great way to start my post-college life. Now I live with my partner, and we share costs. My story gets into…
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🔑 Phoenix renters can afford more space than last year
Plus: AZ tops the list of best cities for renting Share with a friend Hi renters, Welcome to Rent Check PHX. In today’s issue, we’re talking about the size of Phoenix-area apartments and how falling rents may be unlocking some more square footage for renters. If I wasn’t committed to my current apartment, I’d definitely…
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🛍️ Skip Amazon: 5 local shops to try instead
Plus: 5 upcoming community events Share with a friend Hi renters, Welcome to Rent Check PHX. In today’s issue we’re talking about the benefits of supporting local businesses, plus a list of some ideas for where to get started. Last Wednesday, I visited all five of the businesses I highlighted below, and let me tell…
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👀 Inside Phoenix’s Coronado neighborhood
Plus: Updates on a federal housing bill Share with a friend Hi renters, Welcome back to Rent Check PHX. In today’s issue, we’re talking about another neighborhood group that’s building community for both homeowners and renters. I’ve always loved the Coronado neighborhood, which is just north of me in Garfield. And now that I’ve spoken…
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🔑 20 of our most helpful renting stories
Plus: AI-enhanced photos are duping renters Share with a friend Hi renters, Welcome to Rent Check PHX. In today’s issue we’re sharing something exciting: the Rent Check PHX Resource Hub! I wanted to put all of our guides to renting in one place so you can easily find one when you need it, instead of…
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🏡 How to scope out a new neighborhood
Plus: A rental home with a backyard golf course Share with a friend Hi renters, Welcome to Rent Check PHX. In today’s issue we’re talking about ways to get a sense of a neighborhood before signing a new lease—because the area around your apartment can make or break it. I know this can be tough…
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🚨 This neighborhood group offers ICE trainings
Plus: Rentals that accept Section 8 vouchers Share with a friend Hi renters, Welcome to Rent Check PHX. In today’s issue, we’re talking about a different type of neighborhood group than we’ve discussed before. While many of the groups I’ve covered in the past have centered on socializing and making change at the local level,…
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🧑⚖️ How a Tempe renter sued her landlord—and won
Plus: New neighborhood events list Share with a friend Hi renters, Welcome to Rent Check PHX. In today’s issue we’re talking about a Tempe renter who successfully sued her landlord over her security deposit. I’ll be honest—there have been times in previous renting situations where I considered taking legal action, but I wrote it off…
