I recently read another interesting report from our friends at Arizona PIRG. This time, they are discussing the aging population in the Phoenix area, particularly the needs of elderly people to have access to affordable public transportation. As we mentioned recently, we have seen increased demand for affordable housing along the line. While the younger […]
Jack Shack For Lease at Tapestry On Central
So, you want to lease a rockin’ place to live in the PHX that is conveniently located near the light rail line? Well, I have some good news and some bad news. The good news is, you can lease an awesome place ( yes, awesome ) at the Tapestry on Central for less than $2200.00 […]
Luxurious Strokes For Luxurious Folks
What kind of home can a couple of million bucks buy? Well, around here, it’s usually pretty darn nice. Despite what some news outlets are reporting, not all of the news on the luxury home front is bad news. In fact, the rental market for luxury properties in the $10k per MONTH range is said […]
Boost For Affordable Living Near Light Rail
They say smart people know where to invest their money. In our current real estate market, people hear conflicting stories all the time. One article says we are stabilizing or even improving, the next says we have room to drop further. One thing that seems consistent is the old “location, location, location” saying that has […]
Planting Seeds, Growing Communities
It’s probably no big secret that I love, love, love what they are doing at the Phoenix Public market. The work, the love, the blood, sweat and tears that Cindy Gentry and so many other people have put into the market continues to impress and inspire MANY people. Last night, I got to meet with […]
FHA Kiddie Condo: A Popular Option For ASU Parents
The FHA Kiddie Condo program has become a popular option in Arizona for many parents with children attending Arizona State University. (photo credit) As the end of the school year and graduation approaches, many parents are making plans to help send their children to college. Most parents who would like to help send their child […]
Smart Money Leaving The Car Behind?
So, the price of oil recently dropped a bit, right? I don’t see a bunch of people ready to jump for joy over the current price of gas. What I have seen and heard is more and more people, from many walks of life, deciding to at least “try” to be less dependent on driving […]
Rail Life Pic Of The Week – Those Crazy Kids
Today, I had a great time over at Tapestry on Central. As I was getting ready to leave, I saw these crazy kids clowning around at the Encanto and Central Avenue station. I’m pretty sure they had just been hanging out, having fun all day. I’m glad I was able to snap this pic. If […]
Ribbon Cutting For West 6th in Tempe
West 6th is moving full speed ahead. Lease rates have been announced and construction is moving along very quickly. In fact, they expect new residents in the former Centerpoint building this August. This morning, it was a “who’s who” of Tempe politicians, Chamber members, developers, and more at a ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly […]
West 6th Rental Information Now Available
Rental rates for the West 6th ( the former Centerpoint ) luxury apartments off of Mill Avenue in Tempe are now available. According to an AZCentral article titled “Tempe’s downtown towers have leasing agent, rental rates”, pricing will begin at $945 a month for a studio apartment and will then go up to beginning prices […]