Cardinals game a couple of years ago and we couldn’t believe how easy it is to find your way around. The whole city is on a grid with the 101 Loop going around it. We were very impressed!

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I come by way of Eric Blackwell's recommendation on this post. I see what he means...very informative, well-written and amusing. You obviously put alot of your personality into your writing.

Cooking a pot roast without an oven could be viewed as pretty convenient. I think the heat in Phoenix would be a little too much for me 4 months out of the year, but the cooler season sounds perfect. I also hear its the place to find beautiful turquoise jewelry.

Congratulations on # 11. Phoenix is dry heat though, right? Because it gets pretty hot in Atlanta as well, but it's also extremely humid, to the point where you can not walk to your car from the grocery store without being drenched in sweat. Phoenix sounds like a great city, I hope I get a chance to visit some day, sounds like a blast to go golfing in the morning, skiing in the afternoon and hitting up the casinos at night!

**Atlantanomics´s last blog post..Sales Soar at Chick-fil-A</abbr></abbr>

Follow up to #7: It surprises a lot of people that Tucson has some good skiing in the winter as well as Flagstaff. In fact, I think Mt. Lemmon is the southernmost ski resort in the country!

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How fun! I think I saw the "Rock In Roll" Marathon there on TV today too. I missed part of the show, but it was a Marathon in Phoenix with live rock music at the finish; it looked like fun!

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Darnit, you are closer to the beach....by about thirty miles too. Hmm...how close are you to the mountains?

Great post!

Thanks for introducing us to Phoenix. Even though it's not on the cards (moving to Phoenix) for me right now, still that's a very useful piece of information for those willing to move to a different place.

How fun you can go skiing in the desert, lol! That was a great list of things to do in your area!

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Jay,

I like your site a lot. I have relatives in Phoenix and have thought for years of buying real estate. Luckily I didn't when I wanted to! But now may be a good time to start exploring. I also have investors I am a "investigator" for. I was looking for second home type real estate, possibly renting out DURING season. I don't mind the heat! I was looking at Verrado. I went there and fell in love with it. How's that commmunity doing? did they build that spa in the cave they were looking at doing? Thanks

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You put a GREAT list together and I loved number 11; way to go, Jay!

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I never realized Phoenix was so large, but after seeing the average temperature charts on your previous entry, I can see why!

Robert Eskiw - Edmonton Condominiums

Great list Jay, I will have to visit Phoenix sometime. I really have no excuse as my Dad has a house up in Fountain Hills he stays at for 6 months of the year.

**James Boyer´s last blog post..Liberty Greens Condominiums Morris Twp NJ 07960 Home Sales</abbr></abbr>

@Jerry - "But it's a dry heat" is a phrase often used here. Most of the time it is VERY dry (less than 10% humidity). But we do have a "monsoon season" (late July - August) where the humidity picks up and sometimes it'll be raining when it's 110. That's pretty miserable.

Still, I'd rather have a dry 110 than 90 degrees and 90% humidity.

Is the heat in the summer humid or more of a dry heat? I don't mind when it gets hot, I just can't stand it also being humid.

I would definitely rather live in Phoenix than living in Boston MA, here winters are cold as ice, and summers as hot as hell. also the city is very small and people are not as friendly, some day I will get out of here.

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This is quite an informative blog about Phoenix. I didn't know that it is the 5th largest city in the US (by population only?) I like golfing and eating. But I could imagine that there are lots of fine restaurants there. I think I'll visit there on my next vacation.

Do you know your ranked #1 on Google for the search term

"Pheonix Real Estate"?

that and

"Going to Mexico"

That Phoenix in the Winter thing sure sounds good about right now. I have to tell people that, "Logan Utah is ideal in the summer, but the winters are bitter cold and you might have trouble breathing when the inversion gets really bad"...

Arizona's just too damn hot for me. I drove through Pheonix on my way to Texas and couldn't get out of the car it was so hot. Otherwise it's a great State.

True you are closer to beaches Jay, but do you have all you can eat buffets? :) The weather outside today here in Las Vegas is about 70 degrees, can't ask for more than that in the winter. I couldn't believe how big Phoenix has become, the sprawl is incredible from the air.

Super useful post! One of the best I've seen. Highlight it somehow. Perhaps in the sidebar.

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Very nice list Jay. I was a contractor in San Diego North County and a client flew me to Phoenix to look at some projects. I remember stepping outside and having my breath swept away by the heat, but loved the area nonetheless.

I was in Thesis forums and saw you had posted there. You've done a great job with the appearance and everything else with this blog.

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Very nice list Jay. I was a contractor in San Diego North County and a client flew me to Phoenix to look at some projects. I remember stepping outside and having my breath swept away by the heat, but loved the area nonetheless.

I was in Thesis forums and saw you had posted there. You've done a great job with the appearance and everything else with this blog.

I did not realize Phoenix was such a large city, I'll have to get down there one day for a visit.

Ryan Philipenko - Edmonton Real Estate

I love how easy it is to navigate the greater Phoenix area. My girlfriend and I came down from Bellingham, WA to watch the Seahawks vs. Cardinals game a couple of years ago and we couldn't believe how easy it is to find your way around. The whole city is on a grid with the 101 Loop going around it. We were very impressed!

"Whoops. We went to 11 things you need to know — the last being Phoenix is the home of the Best Damn Real Estate Blog on the Planet!"

Well Jay, there's nothing wrong with your ego anyways, LOL

I could think of many reasons that I love living here... in fact, I miss our desert home when I am on vacation too long (more than 2 weeks).

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Good post, but I must qualify two of your points:

1. Puerto Penasco may be closer to PHX than vegas, but the beaches of Southern California are closer to Vegas (about 4hrs compared to 5 if you're driving at the right hours). Call me crazy, but I'd much rather be surfing and enjoying the beaches of SoCal than PP.

2. I think the urban living lifestyle that Phoenix boasts is too premature to advertise. The potential is definitely there, but there is a long way to go.

greenest of deserts really surprised me alot. Do you have pictures on that?would like to visit phoenix one day. had heard bout it from a few friends for quite some time.How many casinos are available in phoenix

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Im looking to move are company and are employes to pheonex i need help with homes and office space

Cardinals game a couple of years ago and we couldnu00e2u0080u0099t believe how easy it is to find your way around. The whole city is on a grid with the 101 Loop going around it. We were very impressed!

**Atlanta Travel City Guideu00c2u00b4s last blog post..Should Michael Vick be allowed to play in the NFL again?</abbr></abbr>

I come by way of Eric Blackwell's recommendation on this post. I see what he means...very informative, well-written and amusing. You obviously put alot of your personality into your writing.

Cooking a pot roast without an oven could be viewed as pretty convenient. I think the heat in Phoenix would be a little too much for me 4 months out of the year, but the cooler season sounds perfect. I also hear its the place to find beautiful turquoise jewelry.

Congratulations on # 11. Phoenix is dry heat though, right? Because it gets pretty hot in Atlanta as well, but it's also extremely humid, to the point where you can not walk to your car from the grocery store without being drenched in sweat. Phoenix sounds like a great city, I hope I get a chance to visit some day, sounds like a blast to go golfing in the morning, skiing in the afternoon and hitting up the casinos at night!

**Atlantanomicsu00c2u00b4s last blog post..Sales Soar at Chick-fil-A</abbr></abbr>

Follow up to #7: It surprises a lot of people that Tucson has some good skiing in the winter as well as Flagstaff. In fact, I think Mt. Lemmon is the southernmost ski resort in the country!

**North Phoenix Bloggeru00c2u00b4s last blog post..FBR Open Swings Into Scottsdale</abbr></abbr>

Great list of info! I had not realized Phoenix was number 5 by population-congrats! I liked number 11 too! lol

How fun! I think I saw the "Rock In Roll" Marathon there on TV today too. I missed part of the show, but it was a Marathon in Phoenix with live rock music at the finish; it looked like fun!

**Linda Craft-Raleigh Realtoru00c2u00b4s last blog post..Raleigh Homeowners Struggling With Their Real Estate Investment</abbr></abbr>

Darnit, you are closer to the beach....by about thirty miles too. Hmm...how close are you to the mountains?

Great post!

Thanks for introducing us to Phoenix. Even though it's not on the cards (moving to Phoenix) for me right now, still that's a very useful piece of information for those willing to move to a different place.

How fun you can go skiing in the desert, lol! That was a great list of things to do in your area!

**Meg Zoller-Houston Realtoru00c2u00b4s last blog post..Houston Real Estate Reaps Benefits of Statewide Population Growth</abbr></abbr>

Jay,

I like your site a lot. I have relatives in Phoenix and have thought for years of buying real estate. Luckily I didn't when I wanted to! But now may be a good time to start exploring. I also have investors I am a "investigator" for. I was looking for second home type real estate, possibly renting out DURING season. I don't mind the heat! I was looking at Verrado. I went there and fell in love with it. How's that commmunity doing? did they build that spa in the cave they were looking at doing? Thanks

**Scott Allanu00c2u00b4s last blog post..Montclair, NJ Real Estate & Relocation</abbr></abbr>

You put a GREAT list together and I loved number 11; way to go, Jay!

**Lenda Goulding-Cary Real Estate Expertu00c2u00b4s last blog post..In Cary NC, Cooking Oil Recycling Pilot Program goes curbside!</abbr></abbr>

I never realized Phoenix was so large, but after seeing the average temperature charts on your previous entry, I can see why!

Robert Eskiw - Edmonton Condominiums

Great list Jay, I will have to visit Phoenix sometime. I really have no excuse as my Dad has a house up in Fountain Hills he stays at for 6 months of the year.

**James Boyeru00c2u00b4s last blog post..Liberty Greens Condominiums Morris Twp NJ 07960 Home Sales</abbr></abbr>

Jerry - "But it's a dry heat" is a phrase often used here. Most of the time it is VERY dry (less than 10% humidity). But we do have a "monsoon season" (late July - August) where the humidity picks up and sometimes it'll be raining when it's 110. That's pretty miserable.

Still, I'd rather have a dry 110 than 90 degrees and 90% humidity.

Is the heat in the summer humid or more of a dry heat? I don't mind when it gets hot, I just can't stand it also being humid.

I would definitely rather live in Phoenix than living in Boston MA, here winters are cold as ice, and summers as hot as hell. also the city is very small and people are not as friendly, some day I will get out of here.

**Nelsonu00c2u00b4s last blog post..the trust relationship between this workstation and the primary domain failed</abbr></abbr>

This is quite an informative blog about Phoenix. I didn't know that it is the 5th largest city in the US (by population only?) I like golfing and eating. But I could imagine that there are lots of fine restaurants there. I think I'll visit there on my next vacation.

Do you know your ranked #1 on Google for the search term

"Pheonix Real Estate"?

that and

"Going to Mexico"

That Phoenix in the Winter thing sure sounds good about right now. I have to tell people that, "Logan Utah is ideal in the summer, but the winters are bitter cold and you might have trouble breathing when the inversion gets really bad"...