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Kirschner: Obamacare ruling a relief to GOP, too

6/18/2021
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, better known as Obamacare, was signed into law by President Barack Obama on March 23, 2010. It has been a source of political debate since day one.

Hotel-to-apartment developments filling affordable …

5/18/2021
It’s no secret Phoenix is booming. From its population to its job market, the city is growing at an almost unheard of rate, experts say.

New development brings affordable housing to Maryvale

5/17/2021
A new multifamily housing and senior living community development is set to bring more affordable housing options to Maryvale.

ACA enrollment rise a ‘pleasant surprise’

12/28/2020
WASHINGTON — After years of steady declines, enrollment in Affordable Care Act coverage ticked up in Arizona and held steady in the U.S. this year in what one advocate called a “pleasant …

Coalition report states housing out of reach for many

7/15/2020
To afford a two-bedroom apartment in Arizona, a full-time worker needs to earn more than $21 an hour — that’s $9 over the state minimum wage and $13.75 above the federal.

Emerging HOA trends in Arizona: Big topics to look for …

1/27/2020
The Valley of the Sun is fine way to describe this expansive desert, but the Valley of the HOA isn’t far off either. And like so many things in constant flux, homeowners associations need to …

A home-grown solution to rising rents in Arizona

1/24/2020
Even working a second job in addition to teaching I have found it tough to find and afford quality housing and apartments to rent. That is a mounting problem for teachers, first responders, health care workers and other middle-class residents across the Valley.

Arizona officials seek protection for residents with …

11/8/2019
PHOENIX — Two Republican legislators and Attorney General Mark Brnovich are taking the first steps to craft legislation to ensure that Arizonans with preexisting conditions can still buy health …

Home sales continue apace; Despite record volume, …

9/4/2019
The volume and value of new homes sales continues to rise, according to recent reports. However, the majority new houses are aimed at affluent buyers, leaving …

Housing crisis continues; Fed rate cut unlikely to …

8/14/2019
The Federal Reserve late last month announced it had lowered its benchmark rate by a quarter-point, the first such reduction since the depths of the Great …

3 Money-saving travel tips for retirees

3/3/2017
Though a transient lifestyle is something few people aspire to during much of their lives, come retirement, the idea of staying in a place for only a short time has more appeal. According to a …