General Arizona Geographic Info

If you are new to Arizona, it's best to get a geographic understanding of the cities and where they are relative to where you will be spending most of your time. Many people think that they are moving to Phoenix or Scottsdale when really they are looking at homes at Chandler in Glendale. Metro Phoenix is big - try about 500 sq miles. The commute to work can be very painful if you live far from where you work. Make sure you understand why certain homes and neighborhoods give your "more home for your money." Yes, there are hundreds of beautiful homes available across the Valley of the Sun - so it can be easy to lose orientation. As always, remember "location, location, location."

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