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Phoenix
Arizona real estate, known by its
popular nickname the "'Valley of the Sun", is where sunshine dominates the
weather more than 315 days a year. The allure of sunny dry heat and an even
hotter economy has attracted enough residents to make this the sixth largest
city in the nation, as well as a prime vacation destination.
A Brief Look Back: The first people to
settle and farm in the Phoenix area along the Salt River were the Hohokam
Native Americans who arrived around 300 AD. It is still a mystery why these
ancient people vanished, but the accepted theory is their settlement was
destroyed by a long drought.
Modern history began to rebuild from
these prehistoric ashes in the 1800's. By 1867, farmers discovered the
conditions of Phoenix to be quite suitable for farming. An irrigation canal
company was established canals were dug. Not long after water began flowing
into the region, a growing number of settlers arrived to establish permanent
homesteads. It was suggested that they name the town "Phoenix" after the
Phoenix Bird of Egyptian legend -- a bird that was burned in its nest and from
the ashes a new and more beautiful bird arose. Many of the settlers felt that
the town would rise from the ashes of the ancient cultures that had occupied
the land so long before and grow into a new and more beautiful city.
In 1874 a patent for the site of Phoenix
was issued by Ulysses S. Grant and the city was officially incorporated on Feb.
15, 1881. Phoenix remained a small farming community until the 1930s when
tourism began to flourish due to the warm climate and healthy environment. The
population grew in rapidly calling Arizona home, making Phoenix the 6th largest
city in the U.S. today.
Today: Phoenix Arizona, the capital of
Arizona, is located on the upper edge of the Sonoran Desert. It is situated in
the south-central portion of the state at the intersection of Interstates 17
and 10, and stands 1,117 feet above sea level. Phoenix is an agricultural,
industrial, cultural and service center. It has a population of 1,310,420 (2000
census), and is projected to reach over 3 million residents by 2005, ranking it
the 6th largest city in the United States, and one of the fastest growing. The
warm desert climate with its yearly average temperature of 76 degrees attracts
many people to have an Arizona home.
A Phoenix home is often a favorite spot
for vacationers, business conventions, and leisure travelers. In Phoenix real
estate, an abundance of golf courses (there are currently 190, with more under
construction) that can be played year round, together with tennis, hiking,
cycling, horseback riding, etc. are some of the reasons why people are flocking
to this part of the country. Numerous resorts provide business convention
facilities, and office space amidst the constant growth is always available.
Let us help you explore the various
communities of Metro Phoenix real estate and find your next Arizona home. The
city offers a diverse selection of living ranging from the revitalized South
Phoenix, Downtown Phoenix living, Central Corridor to its charming historic
districts like the Encanto District and the Willow District.
If you have further questions or would
just like to talk about the highly desirable areas of Phoenix real estate,
don't hesitate to call (800) 22 HOMES or email.
Thank you,
Noah Gamer
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