Analeise Mayor Economists are seeing positive trends emerge in Tucson’s economy over the last year, including a solid labor market, declining inflation, personal income gains, and steady water management supporting continued growth.Despite other positive economic indicators, housing affordability remains a top concern.The insights were shared Wednesday as part of the University of Arizona Eller College’s…
Unit 203 has a story to tell.The small studio apartment connected to an east Flagstaff housing complex reveals why the short-term rental market creates winners and losers, and why there is no easy fix … [wpts_spin]{Read|See} the {entire|full} article {on|about} rental market trends in Arizona, or, read more news about {Arizona real estate investing|real estate…
Your summer getaway might already be on your mind with May just around the corner.With some of the world’s most outstanding vacation rental properties, Airbnb is a go-to place for those seeking lakefront stays, mountain retreats, cozy cabins, vintage cottages or fairytale-like mansions.But the further you take your experience, the more will be the cost….
There are a couple new Coronavirus variants that are making waves, but it doesn’t seem to be anything new. Two local health officials said that while the new KP.2 variant is said to have a 28% infection rate, it has not even reached southern Arizona, yet. [wpts_spin]{Read|See} the {entire|full} article {on|about} rental market trends in…
KC Pet Project, an animal shelter in Kansas City, Missouri, opened a brand-new facility in January 2020. It came just in time: Last year, they took in 16,000 animals — more than double they took when they opened in 2012. Although the pandemic came with a spurt of foster and adoption interest early on, the rescue is…
Arizona doesn’t quite shine in the latest U.S. News and World Report’s rankings of Best States based on quality of life.Heck, we didn’t even qualify for middling.We rated just above the bottom third, coming in at 32nd overall.The homers among us might take offense, considering Arizona continues to boom where it matters most: in population…
San Luis native Armando Esparza did what many young people in rural Arizona do: He left his hometown for the big city. Esparza moved from the agricultural community on the Arizona-Mexico border to study at Arizona State University and lived in Phoenix to build his career. Ten years later, he moved back to San Luis to…
How short-term rentals affect Flagstaff’s housing crisis, and why Arizona legislature is a key playerEditor’s note: This guest article is part of a journalism independent study. Lauren Frick is pursuing a master’s degree in applied sociology at NAU and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism from Eastern Illinois University.Shockwaves from…
Bonus: The presence of Northern Arizona University adds to rental demand … Look at historical property values, consider local property tax rates, and study rental market trends. While these towns … [wpts_spin]{Read|See} the {entire|full} article {on|about} rental market trends in Arizona, or, read more news about {Arizona real estate investing|real estate investing in Arizona|real estate…
In Scottsdale, Ariz., where the sunny weather lures bachelorette party revelers year-round, short-term rental owners are ready and waiting.Their houses are designed with bright interiors — vibrant wallpaper, neon signs, colorful murals, pops of pink — and resort-like outdoor spaces. There are makeup studios with mirrors, ring lights and swivel chairs where everyone can get…