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Meet Jessica Swarner
Jessica Swarner is the author of The Copper Courier’s flagship email newsletter. An ASU alumna and lover of all things poetry, she is passionate about covering housing and supporting women's sports. Sign up to receive Jessica’s newsletter, and read more of her work here.
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.
Renting a new place in Phoenix? Here’s how to throw a successful moving party
August 13, 2025
Renting a new place in Phoenix? Here's how to save some money and throw a moving party.
11 Arizona-made products to spruce up your apartment
August 6, 2025
Arizona-made products can level up any space. Check out these 11 options, from bar cart staples to stunning art.
1916 school building gets new life as affordable housing in Miami, Arizona
August 6, 2025
With recent housing developments in Globe seeing success, the neighboring town of Miami, Arizona, has followed suit. Here’s what to know about the project.
New downtown Phoenix apartments go all in on green living
July 3, 2025
A new apartment complex in downtown Phoenix offers solar power and other eco-friendly perks.
Types of Arizona home loans that make buying an obtainable dream
June 26, 2025
It’s not avocado toast making home ownership unattainable. Here are several lesser-known home loans that can make ownership a reality.
6 Phoenix neighborhoods where rent costs less than $1,200
June 9, 2025
Is your landlord raising your rent? Here are some Phoenix neighborhoods where you can still find apartments under $1,200.
Need help paying rent in Phoenix? These 10 programs can help
June 4, 2025
If you’re struggling to find and afford housing, these 10 rental assistance programs in Phoenix can help.
A little bit of farm, a little bit of suburbia: That’s the recipe for Gilbert’s Agritopia
May 28, 2025
Here's a look into life at Agritopia, a residential community in Gilbert that includes a working 11-acre organic farm.