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FOMO Alert: You Need To Follow These 5 Best Phoenix Facebook Groups

These are the best local groups on Facebook to discover inside information on everything from apartments to the small business.

PHOENIX, AZ — Living in Phoenix is great, but do you ever feel like you are missing something that could make it better?

Cue local Facebook groups with all the best local secrets and information.

The only problem: Facebook can cause a roller coaster of emotions. Between posts from your grandmother, political arguments between cousins and seeing pictures of your ex, finding the best Facebook groups to follow is the last thing on your mind.

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Luckily, we found Phoenix's best Facebook groups that everyone should follow. And don’t worry; you can thank us later once you start seeing these great posts in your feed.

Phoenix AZ Jobs Group

This Facebook group is organized and to the point. Employers in the Phoenix area can post opportunities, and job seekers can find jobs to apply to that match their needs. The job postings are encouraged to be descriptive, and members also share tips and tricks as well as ask each other questions.

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There’s a policy against general posts about looking for a job and posts that seem to be scam jobs, so you won’t be spammed with irrelevant posts.

Phoenix AZ Buy Sell Trade

Sustainability and saving money — what could be better? Sell things you no longer use or need in this group. When you need to find something, search and find it at a lower price while also helping to participate in a circular economy.

This group has strict rules and protocols to keep everyone safe and organized, so no need to worry about any problems or spam here.

Phoenix Small Business Sales

Looking to support business in your local community? This group is the perfect place to find people in Phoenix with small businesses. You could find a great local business that you may not have heard about anywhere else, and then you can re-invest money into Phoenix instead of a national chain.

People do also post items that they are selling in this group, so you may need to filter through those posts if you are not interested in that. Don't be turned off by those posts, though; the local business you will find are worth it.

Free Stuff in Phoenix and Surrounding areas

In this group, the message is all about neighbors helping neighbors. The group does not allow anyone to sell anything; everything is offered for free. Members can also post if they are in need and can share job opportunities and resources with one another.

The group has a policy against asking for money and does not condone people making judgmental comments about other people's situations. Whether you have something to offer or could benefit from some help, this is a safe, friendly space to join.

Phoenix Rent/Buy/Sell a room/apartment/house/home/condos/property

Finding a place to live can feel absolutely impossible. This group can help. Members post about vacancies when they have a property for rent or need to sublease, and people post about needing a place to live. Whichever side you are on, this group can connect you with people who can help you find the best solution for you.

BONUS: Phoenix Patch

Of course, we could not make a list of the best Facebook destinations without mentioning our own Phoenix Patch page. Follow to keep up to date on all the best news and events, right in your feed.

Now that you know all the best groups in town, go forth and join. Then come back and update us about the results in the comment section below. We love to hear from you!

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