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The most affordable neighborhoods in
Peggie Simmons
In Phoenix, Arizona, most people would rather pay $500 per month in rent than $1200 and prefer a $2 bill for coffee than $5. Some neighborhoods in Arizona have low costs of living, while others have extremely high costs of living. If you’re looking for an affordable place to live in Phoenix, this article is for you.
CASA GRANDE
Casa Grande is a Phoenix suburb in Pinal County with a population of 54,316. Residing in Casa Grande comes with a sparse suburban feel to the residents who most own their homes. Casa Grande holds number five in the best places to live in Pinal County. The suburb has an overall grade of B, according to Niche. com.
Currently, the median home value in Casa Grande is at $215,372, while the median rent
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is at $944 as of September 30, according to the Zillow home value index. The median household income in Casa Grande is $49,068, according to Niche.com. The crime rate in the suburb is meager, while its ethnic and economic diversity is excellent. Moreover, many households and retirees in this suburb have moderate political views.
APACHE JUNCTION
Apache Junction is a Phoenix suburb in Pinal County with a population of 39,674. Apache junction holds the fourth position in the best places to live in Pinal County in 2020. Residing in Apache Junction is affordable in all manner. Its median household income is $42,115, while its median home value is $251,725, and the median rent is $761.
Apache Junction has low crime rates and excellent ethnic and economic diversity. The suburb has an overall grade of B, according to Niche.com.
SUN CITY
Sun City is a Phoenix suburb in Maricopa County with a population of 39,348. The city features many recreational activities as well as above-average schools. Sun City is number 6 in the best places to retire in Arizona. Most residents of Sun City are homeowners.
According to Niche.com, Sun City is an affordable suburb with a median home value of $145,800 and a median rent of $1,067, while the median household income is $38,899.
Ethnic and economic diversity in Sun City is almost average, while the crime rate is very low. Sun City has an overall grade of B-, according to Niche.com.
BUCKEYE
Buckeye, a suburb in Phoenix, Maricopa County, has a population of 65,630 residents, of whom most are homeowners. Living in Buckeye comes with a rural feel to the residents of whom are conservatives. Buckeye has been named position 28 of 57 among the best suburbs to raise a family in the Phoenix area.
Median home values in Buckeye are at $196,800, median rent at $1,295, while the median household income is $65,932, according to Niche.com. In terms of ethnic and economic diversity, Buckeye tops with an overall grade of A, which is excellent.
Buckeye’s crime rate is minimal, with the suburb being named number 18 of 58 of the best suburbs for young professionals. Moreover, Buckeye is at number 10 of 58 of the most diverse suburbs in Arizona.
5. SAN TAN VALLEY
San Tan Valley is a suburb of Phoenix, located in Pinal County, with a population of 93,230. According to Niche.com, San Tan Valley is named position three in the best places to live in Pinal County. Moreover, the suburb has an overall grade of B.
Its median home value is $192,400, the median rent is $1,256, while the median household income is $67,349, according to Niche.com. San Tan Valley also features a remarkable ethnic and economic diversity, and the crime rate is very low.
San Tan Valley has been named number 16 of 58 in the most diverse suburbs in Arizona, 21 of 57 of the best suburbs to buy a house in Arizona, and 26 of 58 in the best suburbs for young professionals, according to Niche.com.
If you’re planning to move to Phoenix, Arizona, on a budget, now you know everything that will help you make the right decision. You can also reach out to me for more information.
Work cited.
https://www.niche.com/places-to-live/search/suburbs-withthe-lowest-cost-of-living/m/phoenix-metro-area/.
Kamesha Keesee
HERE ARE SOME (HOUSING) UPGRADES THAT BUYERS NEED DURING THE COVID-19 ERA
It is the year 2020, and unlike what we are used to, the world is clogged in its tight little space by the raging novel coronavirus, COVID-19. Hence there are new parameters in basically every sphere and aspect of living, housing included.
With the recent health guidelines and safety protocols, provisions are to be made so as to correctly suit the need for basic survival; in this COVID-19 time, buyers are going to be looking beyond cost.
And with people having to stay indoors for so long, house owners are forced to reinvent, to make their house more suitable for both work and living conditions, these necessary upgrades are what we seek to address in this blog post.
MORE EXPANSIVE ROOMS
Before the virus began, houses were mostly meant for necessary live-in activities, which didn’t require so much space. Residents now have to do more than just living in their homes lately; with most people having to work remotely, the need for more expansive rooms is increasing.
Remote workers need workspaces that do not encroach on their living spaces to work without having to bump into furniture while moving around their workspace.
And with the lockdown, houses with outdoor space are big hits for marketers, as outdoor space allows them to engage in recreational activities and exercises; all work and no play makes jack a dull boy.
OUTDOOR SPACES
During the enforced lockdown, as most people could
not leave the comfort of their homes again, the next option they had was to seek solace in the outdoor space that is available to their homes.
Many discovered during this period that their homes were lacking those spaces and as such, it was difficult for them to even step out of the four walls of their homes.
This has necessitated the need for a home that has the requisite outdoor space so that they can also get to enjoy the sun and take a walk on their property.
KITCHEN
In the initial stages of the lockdown, businesses were shut down, including restaurants; this further fostered the relationship between should-be workers and their cooking space. Well built and spaced kitchens have always been on the searching list of house hunters, from time immemorial.
Still, the pandemic has revealed the importance of kitchens in houses, the inability to purchase already made food, and the need to eat for survival, has made chefs out of people.
LIGHT AND VENTILATION
Houses with good lighting and ventilation are more comfortable and make better habitats. With light and fresh air, indoor activities could be more fun, the need to violate lockdown rules become reduced when your home feels like a paradise. Home is where the heart is; with proper lighting and ventilation, the heart will always want to stay home.
These Corona times have put conditions on our ways of living; pleasure might be stalled. Still, the joy of owning a home suited for these COVID-19 conditions shouldn’t be; the market caters for varying needs, affordability, availability, and grandeur, are some of them.
Home is where the heart is; comfort and pleasure makes a housing paradise.
Reference:
https://www.hbagno.org/news/details/8-features-homebuyers-want-after-covid-19&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwifmfSz2bvsAh UD0BoKHTYVA4IQFjAOegQIABAB&usg=AOvVaw075WHhW_9B oZwaNNVqMuEI
THIS VETERAN HAS EXPERIENCED ENOUGH.
HE SHOULDN’T HAVE TO FIGHT HOUSING DISCRIMINATION BECAUSE OF HIS DISABILITY.
Sergio lost his leg and his hearing while serving our country overseas. Now back home, he was ready to start a new chapter in his life. But when he found the perfect apartment, the landlord refused to make a reasonable accommodation to allow his service dog in a “no pets” building. Then Sergio learned that the Fair Housing Act protects people with disabilities. He contacted HUD and fi led a complaint. Today, Sergio is feeling right at home.
If you believe you’ve experienced housing discrimination, please contact hud.gov/fairhousing 1-800-669-9777
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