Phoenix

Along the red-rising buttes and spiny saguaro cacti lies the sixth-largest city in the United States. Phoenix is the cosmopolitan utopia of Arizona and the state capital as its blue skies, Sonora Mountain backdrop, and subtropical climate all year round make it a highly sought-after resort destination for people around the world. This southwestern city encompasses all the great things about Arizona, from its western historical roots to its visionary future, to make it the perfect place to call home.

 

Known as the Valley of the Sun, Phoenix is comprised of 15 urban villages that have unique personalities, amenities, and job opportunities to attract visitors who will become lifelong residents: Deer Valley, Ahwatukee Foothills, Encanto, Alhambra, South Mountain, Camelback, North Gateway, Desert View, Central City, Paradise Valley, Laveen, North Mountain, Rio Vista, Maryvale, and Estrella. From the Ahwatukee Foothills which is considered one of America’s “Best Places to Live” to the designated historical districts of Central City, Phoenix shows its unique desert character featuring the best aspects of resort luxury living combined with economic expansion.

 

Phoenix is a city that constantly expands economically and culturally so working professionals, families, and retirees can have the best quality of life. This metropolitan area is home to some of the top Fortune 500 companies such as Petsmart, Avent, Republic Services, Amazon, Freeport-McMoRan, Magellan Health, and Carvana, to name a few. Other mega corporations have major headquarters in Phoenix including Intel, Honeywell’s Aerospace Division, Best Western, U-Haul International, and the Apollo Group.

 

Families often seek the best educational opportunities for their children and Phoenix has always risen up to the challenge to provide some of the top-rated schools in the nation. Young children can enroll in Kyrene de la Sierra Elementary which features a strong summer academy focused on advanced classes and enrichment courses for children to have a well-rounded and fun education. Older students attend Paradise Valley High School where they learn the academics needed to become upstanding citizens. This public high school also offers enrichment programs, such as the Center for Research in Engineering, Space and Technology (CREST) that allow students to advance in the hottest career options of computer science, engineering and biotechnology, which are desired by employers. College-bound students have a wide range of universities to choose from, including Arizona State University and Grand Canyon University, with prestigious academic curriculums for a wide range of degree programs.

 

When it comes to attractions, Phoenix is at the top of the list as the trendiest place to be when people are looking for high-end resorts, golf courses, night clubs, and annual community events. Get out and enjoy the sun, fauna and flora offered in the desert country. People enjoy hikes, cycling, horseback riding, and a range of different outdoor recreation at the Desert Botanical Gardens, Camelback Mountain, South Mountain Park, Papago Park, Hole in the Rock, and the Phoenix Mountain Preserve.

 

Children and families are welcome to the limitless fun activities in Phoenix. Thrill rides, arcade games, and miniature golf courses are found at the Castles and Coasters amusement park. For a more cultural experience, the entire family can visit the Children’s Museum of Phoenix or see the many wild animals at the Phoenix Zoo.

 

Artists and people who adore the historical and modern culture offered in Phoenix can enjoy the Heard Museum, Phoenix Art Museum, Arizona Science Center, Wrigley Mansion, Orpheum Theater, Phoenix Symphony, and the Phoenix Civic Plaza Convention Center. If a person is a sports enthusiast, they can watch great major league baseball with the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field and then enjoy a relaxing time at the Talking Stick Resort Arena that offers spas, casinos, and other resort amenities. Don’t forget to come out and see the annual community events such as the Candyland Concert as well as wine tours and tastings, or just see more of what Phoenix has as entertainment by taking private city tours and balloon rides.

 

The affordability of this metropolis has made Phoenix a fast-paced and growing community. Home buyers and sellers are flocking to the available market of condos, townhouses, family homes, and custom homes that fit perfectly into their budgets. Let our team of professional Buyer’s Agents show you why Phoenix is indeed the heart and soul of Arizona.