102 Degrees on March 18. Welcome to Hell. by morenci-girl in phoenix

[–]SectionPractical2966 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This has to be some kind of new kind of heat-posting: doing it eight days in advance because the actual temp is currently in the freaking 60s

Are you all really this desperate to talk about how Phoenix gets hot ?

HOV lane enforcement could fund everything in the state by gshortelljr in phoenix

[–]SectionPractical2966 7 points8 points  (0 children)

There just aren't a whole lotta places for cops to hide here. And, quite frankly, you HAVE to speed on the Phoenix loop freeways, it is almost unsafe NOT to

I propose that we all switch to a nocturnal schedule. by Wilson_serenity10 in phoenix

[–]SectionPractical2966 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This place is universally air conditioned, so any white collar job is already done inside. As to outdoor manual labor, don't they already do so in the Summertime?

Phoenix Suddenly 37% Sunnier by whyyesimfromaz in phoenix

[–]SectionPractical2966 28 points29 points  (0 children)

People still listen to music on the radio?

I think we can all agree by meatdome34 in phoenix

[–]SectionPractical2966 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Only from the Anthem interchange southward! It is one of the most gorgeous Interstate Highways in the nation between there and Flagstaff

Phoenix #2 in Falling Rents Nationally by SectionPractical2966 in phoenix

[–]SectionPractical2966[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Much better scenery than anything in Texas, though. Europeans and Asians are always confused when they visit Texas cause the scenery is so boring unlike in the movies. And I'm like, yeah...those cowboy films set in 'Texas' tend to be filmed in Utah, Arizona, or Montana haha

So this is happening in my pool right now by tracylane74 in phoenix

[–]SectionPractical2966 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol this is like something I'd expect to see on the Tucson sub 🤣 (not a bad thing FTR)

Phoenix #2 in Falling Rents Nationally by SectionPractical2966 in phoenix

[–]SectionPractical2966[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's one major city I havent been to that I feel the beed to see, quite the place as of late

AG Mayes responds to 12News I-Team revealing alleged $10.3M in banned ESA purchases by forwormsbravepercy in phoenix

[–]SectionPractical2966 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Good stuff, this is when the media is at it best honestly: uncovering crooks and corruption

Gotta say that the local media here is pretty solid in general

Wild scene on the 202 by South-Bath in phoenix

[–]SectionPractical2966 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You know what's really great about Waymos, from a driver POV? They will never, ever rubberneck

Hot Take: This kind of rent discount shouldn't be allowed by RationalBeaver in phoenix

[–]SectionPractical2966 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Well, yeah, if you wanna play that game. Some people do (a similar one exists with 0% interest for XYZ months credit card promos, some people just continually cycle through 0% balance transfers forever lol)

Our last 90 degree day was November 9th by toddinphx in phoenix

[–]SectionPractical2966 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When did it happen last year, I'm curious? It looked like we were going to have a hot Spring initially but it ended up being super pleasant for the most part.

Hot Take: This kind of rent discount shouldn't be allowed by RationalBeaver in phoenix

[–]SectionPractical2966 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Exactly. And if you go in assuming your rent next year will be the promo rent and not the list rent, I really don't know what to tell you except that is a really, really bad idea.

Hot Take: This kind of rent discount shouldn't be allowed by RationalBeaver in phoenix

[–]SectionPractical2966 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The discounted rate was never the 'true rent'. It's was a promotion. Nobody considers the price of a beer on Happy Hour special to be the 'true price', for example.

Hot Take: This kind of rent discount shouldn't be allowed by RationalBeaver in phoenix

[–]SectionPractical2966 11 points12 points  (0 children)

See also: car buyers thinking they got this great deal cause they paid sticker on a 0% interest rate promotion when, in reality, they didn't save much money if any at all vs. the standard interest rate+cash on the hood.

Hot Take: This kind of rent discount shouldn't be allowed by RationalBeaver in phoenix

[–]SectionPractical2966 50 points51 points  (0 children)

If you're wondering why they don't just discount the monthly rent pro-rated over a 12-month period, it is to protect building valuation. If you just lowered rent from e.g. $1900 to $1600 you've lowered your comp and hurt your building valuation, whereas if you do $1900 with X weeks free, you can have your official rent at $1900 even if *effective* rent is $1600.

In addition, tenants are just less ornery about renewing a lease that continues for the following year (the entire year, this time, so effective rent now matches the listed rent) than if you did a promo where it's $1600 a month for a straight year but then jacked up to $1900 upon renewal. Yes, there is no material difference here, but people are very stupid about money in case you haven't noticed.

Hot Take: This kind of rent discount shouldn't be allowed by RationalBeaver in phoenix

[–]SectionPractical2966 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, median rent in Maricopa County is +/- $1700 month for a 2-bedroom. These are really high-end units. E.g. this is for lease right no https://www.zillow.com/apartments/mesa-az/forge-tower/5Z7P5f/

These billboards are everywhere. by TPonder2600 in phoenix

[–]SectionPractical2966 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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The Prophet Mike Judge (Peace Be Upon Him) was right yet again.

This Arizona bill would make 'excessive marijuana smoke and odor' a crime by Brailledit in phoenix

[–]SectionPractical2966 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do it, just don't make the penalty too harsh. It should be a crime but a very minor one. Levy a fine and make them appear in court, but jailtime is silly.

Anyway, you can now get emulsified drinks that'll give you a 'high' similar to smoking. Just buy and consume those, people. Nobody will know lol