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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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