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CATHERINE REAGOR REAL ESTATE

Rents are rising in strange places

Kondo is back with more organizing advice in ‘Spark Joy’ uthor of the international best-seller “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Upâ€? (Ten Speed Press, 2014), Kondo became famous for advising readers how to transform their lives by sifting through their belongings one by one, embracing those that “spark joyâ€? and bidding a fond but hasty farewell to the rest. • Her new book, “Spark Joy: an Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Upâ€? (Ten Speed), provides illustrations and more detail. • “After I published my first book, a lot of readers came with a lot of questions,â€? the petite, soft-spoken Kondo told The Associated Press, in Japanese, after a presentation to a packed auditorium at the Japan Society in New York.

“Spark Joy� teaches readers to organize their lives. TEN SPEED PRESS

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Ask just about anyone living in a metro Phoenix apartment, and they will tell you rents are rising. Almost half of Valley renters saw their monthly payments jump by more than 9 percent in 2015. That’s from a new Rentcafe.com survey that breaks rents down by ZIP Code in the region. The new data definitely shows some surprises about where Valley rents are climbing the fastest, For example:  The average rent in ZIP code 85034, the neighborhood surrounding Phoenix’s Sky Harbor International Airport, shot up 21 percent last year. That’s the biggest increase in metro Phoenix. Light rail runs through the central area between Downtown Phoenix and Tempe.  South Scottsdale or the popular SoSco area in ZIP 85251 saw the second biggest jump in rents, about 20 percent. Not surprising because this area is very popular with students and Millennials.  Apartment rents climbed 20 percent in the posh enclave Paradise Valley, ZIP 85253. What’s interesting or even shocking here is the average rent in Paradise Valley is $1,300, lower than Downtown Phoenix’s $1,399.  The South Phoenix neighborhood at the base of South Mountain, ZIP 85041, ranked No. 4 for the biggest rent increase – 17 percent. The area, with great views and a central locale, is drawing more new homebuyers and renters and firmly shaking off its blight of the 1980s.  Rounding out the top five metro Phoenix neighborhoods with the biggest rent increases is ZIP 85208 in Mesa. Known to some as the Skyline neighborhood, this affordable area draws retirees and families. Rents increases could ease this year since there are so many new under construction. apartments About 20,000 new apartment units are underway across metro Phoenix. But renters weren’t the only ones in the Valley with housing cost inSee REAGOR, Page 3R

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CAVE CREEK | 30328 North 54th Street | Open Today 1-4PM

BEAUTIFULLY FINISHED Toll Brothers build in gated MLS# Montevista. Soaring ceilings and clerestory windows will take Bedrooms your breath away. Oversized Italian tile, wrought-iron banister, Bath custom draperies, extensive stone work and stylish lighting. Pool Chiseled-edge granite, Cherry cabinetry and stainless appliances in the gorgeous island kitchen. Fireplace. Two master suites! Sq. Ft. Professionally designed theater room. Extras include additional Parking cabinetry throughout, soft water system, security doors and tinted Lot Size dual pane windows. Tranquil yard with lush lawn, covered patio ZIP Code and lattice patio. Mountain views. Expanded three car garage has cabinetry and airport strength epoxy floor. Magnificent courtyard. Online Pics – Joseph Callaway Price

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PHOENIX | 2320 East Lincoln Way | Open Today 12–4PM

GORGEOUS SUNSETS, CLOSE-TO-EVERYTHING MLS# LOCATION. Stunning in every way, this beautiful villa enjoys Bedrooms picture-perfect sunsets from its setting near the rugged majesties Bath of Piestewa Peak. Courtyard entry. Enticing floor plan filled w/ Pool gathering spaces many of which open to lush, cool patios. Showcase kitchen w/two huge islands for serving/prep, meet-up Sq. Ft. spots for friends and loved ones. Family room w/bricked floorZIP Code to-ceiling fireplace column. Pampering master retreat w/elegant private bath. Office/library w/Murphy-bed. Pretty gardens, Online Pics Price fountains, cozy ramada/terrace sitting area, expansive two-sided bar ideal for outdoor entertaining. Just ten minutes to downtown, airport! Visit tourfactory.com/1464245. Inside: details, directions.

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- 5367482 -3 -2 - No - 2,384 - 85020 - BaldwinTeam.com - $785,000

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