Arizona Real Estate - A Good Buying Opportunity?
By Raynor James, Fri Dec 9th

If you're looking to move to a new state, Arizona real estate isdefinitely worth a look. Following is a primer of the state andthe FSBO Arizona real estate market.

Phoenix

Phoenix is by far the largest city in Arizona and it is growingfast. The sixth largest city in the United States, Phoenix isthe official and economic capital of Arizona. The city isgrowing at such a high rate that it has engulfed theaccompanying



towns of Scottsdale and Tempe. Phoenix has aperpetual new feeling to it, which leads to criticisms that ithas no inherent culture or roots.

If you want to attend sporting events, Phoenix has a niceselection. The city has professional baseball, basketball andfootball teams. Phoenix even has a professional ice hockey team,the Phoenix Coyotes. Only in America could a city in the middleof the desert have an NHL team!

If you're looking for warm weather, Phoenix is the place. Duringthe summer, average temperatures are usually above the 100degree mark without much humidity to speak of. Evenings can getcool during the winter, but day time temperatures remain in the70's.

Flagstaff

Unlike Phoenix, Flagstaff is a town that reeks of the morehistoric Wild West. Sitting on the famous Route 66, Flagstaff isa college town because of Arizona State University. TheUniversity, better known as "ASU", has over 30,000 students whomore or less dominate Flagstaff. If you like the feel of acollege town, skip Phoenix and consider Flagstaff for your realestate needs.

Arizona Real Estate

Arizona real estate is very reasonably priced compared to otherstates. The average home price in Phoenix is in the low$300,000s. Arizona has, however, become a hot real estate marketwith home values appreciating over 25% in the last 12 months.

Arizona is a take it or leave it state because of the heatindex. If you prefer hot, sunny days, Arizona real estate may bea very good investment.

About the author:Raynor James is with http://www.fsboamerica.org - FSBO homes forsale by owner. Visit our "sell my home" page athttp://www.fsboamerica.org/seller.cfm to list homes for sale byowner.

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