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WELCOME


                                      TO BEAUTIFUL ARIZONA!








































      Bordering on California, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah,  Avondale, Buckeye, Carefree, Cave Creek, Chandler,
      and  Nevada,  Arizona,  known  as  the  “Grand  Canyon  State”  El Mirage, Fountain Hills, Gila Bend, Gilbert, Glendale, Goodyear,
      encompasses a wide range of influences geographically, culturally  Guadalupe, Litchfield Park, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Peoria, Queen
      and politically.                                         Creek, Scottsdale, Sun City, Sun City West, Sun Lakes, Surprise,
                                                               Tempe,  Tolleson,  Tonopah,  Wickenburg,  and  Youngtown.  The
      Phoenix, one of Arizona’s two largest cities, certainly has a distinct   communities  located  in  Pinal  County  include;  Apache  Junction,
      charm  of  it’s  own.  Phoenix  and  its more  than  20  surrounding   Arizona City, Casa Grande, Coolidge, Eloy, Florence, Kearny,
      communities are known as the “Valley of the Sun”, an alias clearly   Mammoth, Maricopa, Oracle, Picacho, Picacho Peak, Red Rock,
      linked to Arizona’s climate and blisteringly hot growth over the last   San Manuel, and Superior.
      several years.
                                                               LOCATION:
      During the real estate boom years of 2003 to 2006, Phoenix was  Phoenix is the capital of Arizona and has the official elevation
      one of the up-and-coming cities in the Southwest region. During the  of 1,117 feet above sea level. Phoenix is 372 miles east of Los
      periods of 2000 and 2010, Phoenix experienced a 24 percent  Angeles, 297 miles southeast of Las Vegas, and 821 miles south
      population increase, growing from 1.3 million to more than 1.6  of Denver.
      million, making it the second fastest growing metropolitan area
      in the country, after Las Vegas. Thanks to the nation’s ongoing   REASONS FOR MOVING TO ARIZONA:
      economic recovery, the Phoenix median home price has increased   In Phoenix, you can find great local options like picking up Thai,
      in value yet remains very affordable, offering a wide range of   Mexican and Greek food all from the convenience of your car.
      living preferences from luxurious downtown condos, elegant old   While it does get hot in Phoenix for a large part of the year, the
      homes, modern showplaces to friendly countryside ranches. No   water parks make it possible to have a lot of fun in the sun.
      matter where you decide to live in the “Valley of the Sun”, you’ll   Phoenix is home to 189 parks, 200 miles of trails and 33,000
      find a friendly neighborhood atmosphere waiting for you!  acres of desert preserves. You’ll have plenty of recreational areas
                                                               to visit.
      The Phoenix metropolitan area includes  the city of Phoenix,
      Maricopa County, most of Pinal County and parts of Southern  If you like golf, there’s no better place to be! With more than 200
      Yavapai  County.  The  city’s  combined  metropolitan  statistical  courses around the city, you’ll have plenty to pick from. Don’t forget
      area population is just over four million and it includes  the largest professional golf tournament on the PGA Tour is the
      the communities located in Maricopa County; Anthem,  Phoenix Open, located in nearby Scottsdale.

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