Housing Guide - Winter 2015

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DECEMBER 2015

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR NEXT PLACE TO LIVE!

COLLEGE TIMES HOUSING SECTION

Welcome back to our Housing Section!

We have a very exciting new addition—a map! Check it out on page 4 and 5! We have all the hottest apartment complexes labeled as well as the Phoenix Metro Light Rail route and all campus locations. This will be super handy for you in picking your next place of residence.

Location is the most important part of real estate, after all!

Holiday Décor on a Dime

EASY AND CHEAP CRAFTS TO DECORATE YOUR PLACE FOR THE HOLIDAYS JASMINE KEMPER • COLLEGE TIMES Let’s face it, guys. As students, we don’t have the money, space or time to buy expensive holiday decorations. However, there are ways to make winter décor without emptying your wallet. Check out some of these adorable, fun and cheap crafts you can make this holiday season.

Sparkly Branches This one is easy to do because branches are free! Cut the branch to your preferred size and spray with the adhesive.

Lay your cookie sheet down and cover the branch in glitter, you can also use the Elmer’s glue with the decorative accents or Epsom salt to create an icy appearance. You’ll have a simply beautiful decoration that you can make any color to match your other decorations.

Supplies: Tree branch Metallic silver spray paint Silver glitter Decorative accents or epsom salt Elmer’s Glue

Spray adhesive Paint brush Pruning shears (or scissors) Cookie sheet Courtesy of: momtastic.com

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– 24 Hour Fitness Center – 24 Hour Pools and Hot Tubs – Sand Volleyball Court – Located Off Light Rail Stop – FREE Parking

All utilities included • FREE Cable & Wi-fi • Close to ASU & Freeways

Studio

STARTING AT $719

One Bedroom

STARTING AT $819

480.219.3287

409 N. SCOTTSDALE RD. BLDG C • SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85257

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Supplies: Empty toilet paper roll Hot glue Spray paint Glitter Courtesy of: thekrazycouponlady.com

Ornament Christmas Wreath This is a great project for those of us who have extra ornaments lying around or if you spot some at the 99 Cent Store. You’ll need to secure the caps of the ornaments with the glue gun. Then, bend the hanger in a circle.

Untwist the end of the hanger and string the ornaments on the hanger.

You want to alternate the sizes of the ornaments to create variety. This craft is more unique (and cheaper) than the expensive wreaths at the store.

Supplies: Round ornaments of various sizes Glue gun Metal hanger

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Toilet Paper Roll Snowflakes This one you can make from things you already have around the house. One toilet roll equals one snowflake, so start saving those suckers! For this project, cut the roll into strips and arrange the pieces to your preferred shape. Then, simply glue it together, spray paint it and cover it in glitter while wet. The shapes and colors possibilities of these snowflakes are endless!

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Studio - 300 sq ft

$679 /month*

One Bedroom-one bath - 600 sq ft

$819 /month*

Two Bedroom-two bath - 932 sq ft

$649 /month per bedroom*

Two Bedroom-two bath-two kitchen - 932 sq ft

$679 /month per bedroom*

Stainless steel microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, flat top range, oven (not in studio, stone countertops and glazed concrete floors) * 1.8% sales tax

Perks and Fees

Courtesy of: shelterness.com

• Application Fee $40.72 per person

• All Utilities and high speed internet Included

• Administrative Fee $61.08 (regularly $152.70)

• Renters Insurance Required

• Additional Roommate $50.90 per month

• Furnished (January 2016) add $76.35/month

• Free Parking

• Security Deposit $100 (with approved credit)

Pet Policy: One Dog or Cat

Supplies: Wide mouth mason jars Fresh rosemary sprigs Fresh cranberries Tea light candles Ribbon & tag (optional) Water Courtesy of: adventures-in-making.com

Lease Terms: All leases expire July 31, 2016

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Must move in by December 31st

Supplies: Mason jars (assorted sizes) Waterproof super glue Holiday trinkets Glycerin Glitter Courtesy of: southernliving.com

1115 E. Lemon St. Tempe AZ 85281 Phone 480-968-2555 • Fax 480-968-9577 www.themarktempe.com • info@themarktempe.com

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Holiday Floating Candles You don’t need a lot of supplies to make these wintery candles. Put the rosemary sprigs in the jar and fill it ¾ of the way with water. Add cranberries and a tea light and tie a ribbon around the jar. They look pretty, and we’re sure they smell delicious, too.

Mason Jar Snow Globes You can put anything you want in these delightful snow globes, from toys to miniature Christmas trees.

Glue the “trinket” to the lid of the Mason Jar and let dry. Fill the jar with water and add a few drops of glycerin and glitter (lots of glitter!). Glue the lid to the metal screw band and let dry.

Finally, glue the inner edge of the lid before screwing onto the jar. Let dry and shake the globe!

Non-aggressive breeds - less than 40lbs fully grown Non-Refundable Pet Fee $152.70 • Monthly Pet Rent $25.45

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Revival Scottsdale The Mark Apache Station University Pointe Residences at Fountainhead

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ABC Casino Dealing College (Bartending) Apollo College, Mesa Arizona School of Massage Therapy –Tempe Arizona State University–Arizona Center Arizona State University–Artisan Court Arizona State University Downtown Campus Arizona State University East Campus Arizona State University Tempe Campus Arizona State University West Campus Avalon Cosmetology Bartending Academy–Tempe Carrington College Chandler/Gilbert Community College Chandler/Gilbert Community College–Williams Campus Collins College–Tempe Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences–Tempe East Valley Institute of Technology Estrella Mountain Community College Gateway Community College Glendale Community College Grand Canyon University Maricopa Community College Headquarters Maricopa Skill Center Mesa Community College Mesa Community College–Downtown Center Mesa Community College–Red Mountain Paradise Valley Community College Phoenix College Rio Salado Community College Rio Salado Community College–East Valley Scottsdale Culinary Institute–Camelback Scottsdale Culinary Institute–Scottsdale Scottsdale Community College South Mountain Community College South Mountain Community College–Ahwatukee Foothills South Mountain Community College-Guadalupe Southwest College of Naturopathy Southwest Institute of Healing Arts University of Advancing Technology

Valley Metro Rail Frequent and reliable all-day rail service operating 365 days a year linking Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa with connections to Sky Harbor Airport and many bus routes.

See valleymetro.org for a detailed map.

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Apartments near Valley Metro Rail:

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Campus Locations

Have you ever heard that saying about the three Ls of real estate? Location. Location. Location. When choosing your next apartment, making sure you’re where you want to be is of utmost importance. We’ve put together this handy map of plenty of housing options and where they are in relation to the different campus locations and the Phoenix Metro Light Rail route. Happy apartment hunting!

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Hosting a Holiday Soiree

TIPS FOR BEING THE BEST HOST OR HOSTESS AND KEEPING THINGS CHEAP BREANNE DEMORE • COLLEGE TIMES

This time of the year is so festive and fun, you’ll definitely want to celebrate with all of our newly made college friends. The best way to do this is to host your own holiday soiree! It’s super easy for these types of parties to get a little out of hand price-wise, so we’ve gather some tips for you to keep everything in your budget.

is always best to have something on hand for everyone. For the under 21 crowd, have a small variety of sodas and maybe even some sparkling cider. Add pomegranate seeds to your cider for a fun and festive addition.

For the over 21 crowd, class it up a bit with an original cocktail (a simple punch is much easier than making each individual cocktail) or grab a box or two of wine (Trader Joe’s is superior to most of the others.) and serve them chilled.

RESIDENCES AT FOUNTAINHEAD 877.867.8092 Amenities

Drink This is another one where you can ask people to bring their own, but it

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ALAMEDA SOUTHERN

Residences At Fountainhead 2520 S. Plaza Drive 877.867.8092

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Free Starbucks 24hrs a day Weekly Gourmet Food Trucks Meet your neighbors and bring your friends to happy hour

Wind down on Mondays with yoga 2nd story, club-quality fitness center overlooking pool and lake Sports lounge and entertainment area Hi-speed, 1 GB internet available

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Food You have a few options here: You can ask all of your guests to bring something and make it potluck. You can simply do finger food and small appetizers that don’t take up too much time and money. Or you can even just plan your party after a meal and do a hot cocoa or ice cream sundae bar and let everyone pick their own toppings.

Décor We have some adorable holiday crafts on page 2-3 of this Housing Section, but apart from those, we truly believe it is best to keep it simple. Decorations, especially single-use ones, are so pricey, and if your crowd is truly fun, you don’t really need them. Another option is to make your guests participate in decorating. Set up a station to make old school snowflakes from white paper or find a fun holiday print online, have everyone color their own version of it and then hang them around your apartment.

6 CENTRAL HEAT & AC OTHER AC UNIT OTHER HEATING UNIT FIREPLACE 6 DISHWASHER 6 MICROWAVE 6 COVERED PARKING LAUNDRY ROOM 6 LAUNDRY ON-SITE FURNISHED 6 POOL 6 SAUNA 6 SPA BBQS 6 WORKOUT ROOM 6 GAME ROOM THEATRE ROOM 6 PATIO/BALCONY 6 PET FRIENDLY 6 WI-FI TENNIS COURTS STORAGE UNITS BUSLINES STUDY ROOM

Amenities

Why choose us Free bike loan for residents Ping Pong Tables Basketball Court Pool Table Community fire-pits

1 x 1 ........from $725 2 x 1 ........from $850

RURAL RD.

Studio .....from $650

UNIVERSITY DR.

2 x 2 ........from $1100

LEMON ST.

J APACHE BLVD.

University Pointe 919 E. Lemon Street 480.966.9000

APACHE STATION

602.753.1388 Amenities

www.apachestation.com Why choose us

Resident events Sand Volleyball Court Full size washer/dryer in unit Mini blinds Refrigerator with ice maker

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APACHE BLVD.

2 x 2 ........$554-$574 3 x 2 ........$445-$465

HWY 101

1 x 1 ........$790

prices are per bed

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480.968.2555 Amenities

themarktempe.com Why choose us 4-minute walk from campus Recently renovated Stainless steel appliances Finished concrete floors Quartz counter tops

On-site maintenance 24-hour fitness center and study room Spanish-speaking staff Two laundry rooms

Pricing Studio .....from $719 1 x 1 ........from $819

UNIVERSITY DR. LEMON ST.

J APACHE BLVD.

The Mark 115 E. Lemon Street 480.968.2555

6 CENTRAL HEAT & AC OTHER AC UNIT OTHER HEATING UNIT FIREPLACE 6 DISHWASHER 6 MICROWAVE COVERED PARKING 6 LAUNDRY ROOM 6 LAUNDRY ON-SITE 6 FURNISHED 6 POOL SAUNA SPA 6 BBQS 6 WORKOUT ROOM GAME ROOM THEATRE ROOM PATIO/BALCONY 6 PET FRIENDLY 6 WI-FI TENNIS COURTS STORAGE UNITS BUSLINES 6 STUDY ROOM

REVIVAL SCOTTSDALE 480.219.3287 Amenities

Why choose us All utilities included FREE Cable FREE Wi-fi Close to ASU Close to freeways Friendly management

Studios Community events Well equipped kitchens Short-term lease Recently remodeled Restaurant Business center

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Scottsdale Revival 409 N. Scottsdale Road 480.219.3287

MCKELLIPS RD.

CENTRAL HEAT & AC 6 OTHER AC UNIT OTHER HEATING UNIT FIREPLACE DISHWASHER 6 MICROWAVE COVERED PARKING 6 LAUNDRY ROOM LAUNDRY ON-SITE FURNISHED 6 POOL SAUNA SPA 6 BBQS WORKOUT ROOM GAME ROOM THEATRE ROOM PATIO/BALCONY 6 PET FRIENDLY 6 WI-FI 6 TENNIS COURTS STORAGE UNITS BUSLINES STUDY ROOM

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24/Hr fitness 24/Hr maintenance Coffee bar Free roommate matching Light rail stop Free tanning bed XBOX gaming system

6 CENTRAL HEAT & AC OTHER AC UNIT OTHER HEATING UNIT FIREPLACE DISHWASHER 6 MICROWAVE COVERED PARKING 6 LAUNDRY ROOM LAUNDRY ON-SITE FURNISHED 6 POOL SAUNA SPA 6 BBQS 6 WORKOUT ROOM 6 GAME ROOM THEATRE ROOM PATIO/BALCONY PET FRIENDLY 6 WI-FI TENNIS COURTS STORAGE UNITS BUSLINES STUDY ROOM

RURAL RD.

universitypointe.com

Pricing

THE MARK

480.966.9000

SCOTTSDALE RD.

UNIVERSITY POINTE

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• FREE, 24-hour Personal Assistant • Yoga Mondays!

• Weekly Gourmet Food Trucks • Professional Dry Cleaning Services with Pickup & Delivery • Happy Hours!

• Street Café • On-site Sports Lounge

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• Open floor plans, 9-16 foot ceilings

• State-of-the-Art Fitness Center

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9-16 foot ceilings

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