 As the area's anchor city,
Phoenix provides employment, educational
and cultural opportunities to it's
residents and those of its neighboring
cities. The "Valley Of The Sun"
has a wonderful mix of communities, great
climate, natural attractions, great
economic opportunities, easy access,
cultural diversity and a bright future!
Arizona is home to 4.9+ million people,
with 2.9+ million of them residing in
Maricopa County. Phoenix has exploded to
become the nation's seventh most populous
city. Unlike other cities that have grown
slowly over time, Phoenix catapulted to
this position in relatively short order! From
a modest 17 square miles and 100,000
people in 1950, Phoenix has grown to
encompass more than 430 square miles and
approximately 1.5 million residents
today. Phoenix is a tapestry of
neighborhoods that are as diverse as the
colors in a Navajo rug. The historic
homes of the Encanto District to the
cozier, antique adobe houses of the Willo
District. A country-club lifestyle
encircles the famed Arizona Biltmore
Hotel, while some of the city's most
expansive estates line the lightly
wooded, curbless streets of north Central
Avenue.
Tourism is one of the
metropolitans area's leading industries,
which is good news for the residents as
it adds to their year-round disposal of
restaurants, retail centers and
recreational outlets targeted to the
tourists. The Phoenix calendar is filled
with festivals and events that reflect
the area and its cultures. The Fiesta
Bowl Football Classic, played at Arizona
State University's Sun Devil Stadium, is
preceded by more than 50 special events!
There are numerous Indian ruins, historic
area's, "ghost towns", and
early "western" cities
beautifully preserved.
 Phoenicians
have an appreciation for sunny weather
and an active, outdoor lifestyle. Phoenix
is considered to be one of the sunniest
cities in the country. With its 1725 acres of municipal parks,
golf courses, hiking, biking and
horseback riding, there is an oasis of
green throughout the city. Sports and
Recreation for spectators. The downtown
renaissance with the Phoenix Civic Plaza,
Bank One Ballpark, (home of the Arizona
Diamondbacks Baseball), America West
Arena (home of the Phoenix Suns
Basketball and Phoenix Coyotes Ice
Hockey), Herberger Theatre, Copper
Square, beautiful Greenbelts, Central
Library, Phoenix Art Museum, and much
much more,  has
revitalized the "city loft"
concept and created many renovations
re-starting a great deal of new
construction!A new Football stadium for
the Arizona Cardinals, is "on the
drawing board" and planned for 2003.
Additionally, there are
opportunities to view Soccer, Horse
Racing, Greyhound Racing, Auto Racing,
Soaring and Ballooning, Golf and Tennis.
For those interested, there are numerous
new beautiful "casinos" built
on Indian land that boast "great
times" for all!
 Many
attractions including live theatre, and
other performing arts, are spread
throughout the Phoenix Metro area, as are
premier shopping complexes and
collections of prominent specialty
stores. With the cost of living lower
than most other metropolitan areas,
Phoenix remains an affordable place to
live.
The streets of this
car-dependent city are easy to navigate
and make it easy to get around, thanks to
their grid-like pattern.
The "Valley Of The
Sun" boasts some of the most
sophisticated health care available
anywhere. Before the advent of these
world-renowned health facilities, Doctors
across the country recommended the warm
deserts of Arizona.
Maricopa County has 57 school
districts serving over 450,000 students.
Education is a very high priority in the
Metro Phoenix area. There are innovative
special programs in the public schools,
fine private schools and an extensive
college system. In addition, vocational
training is geared toward the actual
needs of employers in the area.
 Area's
adjacent to Phoenix ( i.e. - East and
North; Scottsdale, Carefree and Fountain
Hills-West, Glendale, Peoria, Arrowhead
and Surprise, -South; Mesa, Tempe,
Auwatukee, Chandler and more, allow easy
access to Metro Phoenix.
Within close driving range to
communities you have heard undoubtedly
heard of, i.e. Flagstaff, Sedona,
Prescott, Tucson, Rocky Point (Puerto
Penasco) Mexico, the Grand Canyon,
Wickenburg, Lake Havasu City, Phoenix is
centrally located and close enough to
these interesting areas to allow for a
wonderful day trip or relaxing week-end!
All types of homes are
available in a variety of price ranges
that are comfortable to any the
pocketbook, regardless of the size,
lifestyle or location. I have heard
newcomers say repeatedly, "who ever
imagined the desert looked like
this?" Arizona is like living in
many states, that have very different
climates, terrain, and feel. You can
drive less than 2 hours, go skiing in
Flagstaff with all of its beautiful
mountains and pines, have lunch in Sedona
with it's famous red rocks, and be home
in Phoenix, in time for dinner and a dip
in the pool! The next day you can drive
about 2 hours to Tucson, shop to your
hearts content, continue on to Mexico for
shrimp and margaritas, and be home in
time for the late show. THIS IS
LIVING......
 From
the desert,to the pine forests, to Indian
country natives have known the absolute
breathtaking beauty of Arizona for a long
time. Arizona has more national areas and
monuments than any other state, and what
a beautiful opportunity to see them in
all their splendor....
Let us be your guide when it
comes to Real Estate, you will be glad
that you did. We KNOW Arizona and will
help you decide where in this beautiful
state you want to reside.
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