| The benefits of purchasing Scottsdale real | | | | |
| estate are many, particularly if you like a | | | | The arts are alive and well in nearby |
| warm, sunny climate; the sun shines here over | | | | Scottsdale, where a weekly "ArtWalk" is held |
| ten months out of the year. In fact, it is no | | | | every Thursday evening. |
| coincidence that many seniors choosePhoenix | | | | |
| realty for their retirement locale; many | | | | One of the great benefits of living in |
| physical conditions that afflict older people | | | | Phoenix is often overlooked, which is the |
| - such as rheumatism, respiratory problems | | | | potential of solar power. With 300 days of |
| and troublesome joints - are ameliorated by | | | | sunshine each year, it is possible to have |
| the dry, sunny desert environment found on a | | | | one's electrical power needs completely met |
| Scottsdale property. | | | | with solar panels. Although these represent a |
| | | | substantial upfront investment, thanks to |
| There is no shortage of outdoor recreational | | | | regulations requiring power companies to |
| opportunities, either. Not only is the metro | | | | purchase power generated by ratepayers, it is |
| area surrounded by mountains and | | | | an investment that can pay for itself after |
| federally-protected wilderness areas, there | | | | 10 to 15 years. |
| are numerous green spaces within the metro | | | | |
| area itself; five parks are connected by a | | | | Phoenix also offers a wide range of living |
| network of biking and hiking trails. If you | | | | accommodations to suit every taste and |
| are a golfer, you also have a wide choice of | | | | budget. From RV living for "snowbirds" who |
| world-class greens to choose from; there are | | | | come down for the winter months in order to |
| over thirty public and private golf clubs | | | | escape the arctic cold of northerly climes to |
| within the city of Phoenix alone, and an | | | | sprawling, multi-acre estates for those |
| addition fifty in and around nearby | | | | planning to put down roots, those who come to |
| Scottsdale. In fact, if you like, you can | | | | Phoenix are likely to find a living situation |
| actually live at a course, as there are many | | | | uniquely suited to them. Transplanted New |
| apartment buildings and Phoenix Arizona | | | | Yorkers might feel more at home at one of |
| condos located along the perimeter of the | | | | Phoenix's downtown loft apartments; as |
| back nine at a number of courses. | | | | mentioned earlier, golf aficionados have the |
| | | | opportunity to live right off the green in |
| For those seeking education and culture, the | | | | their own Phoenix Arizona condo. |
| Valley of the Sun has numerous institutions | | | | |
| and opportunities. The Phoenix metro area is | | | | Phoenix is a rapidly growing area with a |
| the home of Arizona State University | | | | strong local economy and job growth; however, |
| (actually located in nearby Tempe) as well as | | | | national trends have caused housing prices to |
| the University of Phoenix, which has campuses | | | | level off and drop slightly in the area. |
| in many major cities across the nation and | | | | Today is an excellent time to find a bargain |
| offers online degree programs. | | | | in Phoenix Arizona real estate. |