subject: Arizona Homes Are Best [print this page] If you're looking to move to a new state, Arizona real estate is definitely worth a look. Following is a primer of the state and the FSBO Arizona real estate market.
Arizona's biggest city is Phoenix, and it continues to experience growth at a rapid rate. Phoenix is already the 6th biggest metropolis in the country and it is Arizona's state capital. Phoenix is getting so big that it has actually merged with the adjacent cities of Tempe and Scottsdale, Arizona. Some individuals claim that there is a lack of individuality and core foundation, as Phoenix seems to be ever-changing.
Phoenix is also home to many different sports teams for those of you who enjoy sporting events. The city has professional baseball, basketball and football teams. There is even the Phoenix Coyotes, a professional ice hockey team. Only in America could a city in the middle of the desert have an NHL team!
If you're looking for warm weather, Phoenix is the place. In the summer months, the temperatures hover north of 100 degrees and the air is typically very dry and not humid at all. In the winter months, the nights can be on the colder side, but during the day, the temps will still be in the mid 70s.
Flagstaff and Phoenix do not share many similarities, as the city of Flagstaff has an overall feeling of the Wild West era of old. Flagstaff is a city right off of the renowned Route 66, and is home to Arizona State University. Also called ASU, there are more than 30,000 students who attend the university and make up a large part of Flagstaff's population.
Arizona real estate is very reasonably priced compared to other states. Phoenix average home prices usually fall around $300,000. But, over the last year, Arizona housing prices have gone up more than 25% because it has become a popular place to relocate to.
Arizona is a take it or leave it state because of the heat index. If you are interested in staying warm all year round, you would be wise to purchase a house in Arizona.
