Phoenix is the largest city in the state of Arizona, and it is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the United States. It is divided into 12 urban villages such as Ahwatukee, Estrella, Maryvale, and Desert View, among others.
The Phoenix Metropolitan Area includes places like Mesa, Scottsdale, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Surprise and Paradise Valley, and many more great towns. It is surrounded by the Majestic Sonoran Desert, as well as the McDowell Mountain Range to the northeast, White Tank Mountains to the west, Superstition Mountains to the far east and the Sierra Estrella to the southwest.
All of these beautiful mountains are what create the Valley of the Sun, and it is aptly named since the area receives over 300 days of sunshine every year. Natural beauty, sunshine and the amenities of world class city are enjoyed by every resident of the Phoenix area.
With all that is has going for it, you would think that real estate prices in Phoenix would be astronomical, but it is not so. The recent real estate crisis brought real estate prices to levels not seen since 1993, and there is still plenty of Affordable Real Estate in Phoenix AZ.
If you do some shopping around, you should not have a problem finding the type of home you want in your price range. After all, there is so much variety in the area that there is a home or home style available for just about every taste.