Looking for Homes in Phoenix is a Breeze

Fifty years ago, Phoenix was thought of as a great vacation spot – an area to get away and bask in the sun while enjoying desert vistas and clean air. Nowadays, Phoenix is one of the best places to live in the United States. In fact, it’s often thought of as one of the “hottest” housing markets in the country.

Greater Phoenix is more than just the city of Phoenix. The metropolitan area is made up of many cities, towns and villages, all with their unique culture and flavor. The area is often referred to as “The Valley” because the metropolitan area sits on a valley floor surrounded by mountain ranges. Some of the most popular communities are:
Phoenix, Scottsdale, Chandler, Gilbert, Ahwatukee, and Queen Creek.

Home buyers can find homes in Phoenix with a variety of specifications and prices: you will find active-adult communities, luxury homes in Phoenix with sweeping views, single-family communities with family amenities, condominium and town home communities structured towards security, networking, and high-speed Internet access.

Arizona has come a long way from the days when it was known just for its Five C’s – Climate, Cotton, Copper, Cattle and Citrus. Today Arizona, especially the Phoenix area, is known for its bustling business and industry, with major employers like Motorola, Honeywell International, Banner Health Systems, Raytheon Co. and Intel Corp. providing jobs and opportunity for the Arizona residents.

Phoenix attracts a lot of people with its vast array of opportunities. As one of the most affordable housing markets in the country, combined with a booming business community, people are flocking to the area from all over Arizona and throughout the nation. Nearby California residents are finding that their housing dollar stretches to a new level in Arizona, while others find jobs and homes unlike anything in the cold northern climates.

Phoenix has plans to embrace this unprecedented growth. Twenty years ago, voters approved a measure to improve basic highways and develop a series of connecting freeways. Newly approved measures will create even more interchanges and freeways, making the commute around the metropolitan area easier than ever. This is combined with a growing public transportation system that includes buses and a light-rail system scheduled to open in 2008.

In 1912 when Arizona earned statehood, people migrated to the state to take advantage of the farming, cattle and mining opportunities. Now Arizona is recognized as a state with a strong economic base, unlimited entertainment potential, a first-class education system, and a standard of living that people openly embrace.

Whether you already live in Phoenix, or are planning a move to the area, De Anza Capital, Inc. and myself can help save you time and money. Select one of my free reports and I’ll show you just how easy searching for homes in Phoenix and your next real estate transaction can be.