subject: Real Estate In Mesa [print this page] It is certainly worth your while, to consider Arizona real estate, if you have decided that it's time to relocate to a different state. Following is a primer of the state and the FSBO Arizona real estate market.
The largest and fastest growing city in Arizona is the city of Phoenix. Phoenix is already the 6th biggest metropolis in the country and it is Arizona's state capital. The city is growing at such a high rate that it has engulfed the accompanying towns of Scottsdale and Tempe. Phoenix always seems to feel as though it is a brand new city, which means a lot of people believe that it has no authentic past.
If you want to attend sporting events, Phoenix has a nice selection. There are professional teams in football, baseball, and basketball. Phoenix even has a professional ice hockey team, the Phoenix Coyotes. Only in America could a city in the middle of the desert have an NHL team!
If you want to get out of the cold, Phoenix is the state for you. In the summer months, the temperatures hover north of 100 degrees and the air is typically very dry and not humid at all. The evening temperatures in the winter are the coolest, but even then the temperature remains in the 70s.
Flagstaff is another great city, but it is different than Phoenix with a Wild West, historic atmosphere. Flagstaff, located on the world renown Route 66, is home to Arizona State University, and is thus known as a college town. The University, better known as "ASU", has over 30,000 students who more or less dominate Flagstaff.
In a comparison with various other U.S. states, real estate in Arizona is quite inexpensive. A typical house in Phoenix will cost around $300,000 on average. But, over the last year, Arizona housing prices have gone up more than 25% because it has become a popular place to relocate to.
The heat index in the state means you either love it or hate it here. If you prefer hot, sunny days, Arizona real estate may be a very good investment.
