Available Homes in the Phoenix MLS
Phoenix is young by historical standards but now ranks as one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation. Visitors, residents and businesses will find that Phoenix offers just about everything in the way of sports, recreation, arts, culture, dining, lodging and 
financial opportunities. Because of the beautiful weather, activities can be enjoyed year-round.
Phoenix is also one of the fastest-growing job and housing markets in the nation. Mild winters and a relatively low cost of living have fueled much of the growth.
There are plenty of reasons to move to Phoenix: great weather, affordable housing, a growing job market, good schools, professional sports, an expanding arts and culture scene and ample recreational opportunities.
For many, the weather is the main attraction. Phoenix’s annual average temperature is about 73 degrees.
Although home prices are rising, Phoenix remains one of the most affordable housing markets in the country. Apartment dwellers also will find a nice selection of affordable communities designed to fit their life styles.
Phoenix is safe by big-city standards. Taking Phoenix’s growing population into account, the crime rate per 100,000 decreased 14 percent between 1993 and 2002.
The local job market continues to grow at a steady rate, with more than 100,000 total new jobs forecast for 2005.
Newcomers will find a wide selection of charter, public and private schools. Student test scores are improving, computers are highly available and schools are safe. Phoenix is also home to Arizona State University-West, ASU Downtown, community colleges and private colleges such as the University of Phoenix and Grand Canyon University.
Enjoy all the weather has to offer with one of the many outdoor educational opportunities including the Desert Botanical Gardens, the Phoenix Zoo and the Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park. As for outdoor recreational opportunities, golfing, hiking, bicycling and other pursuits can be enjoyed year-round.
Phoenix’s exciting arts and culture scene includes the Phoenix Symphony, Ballet Arizona, Arizona Opera, Actors Theatre of Phoenix, Valley Youth Theatre, the Phoenix Art Museum, the Heard Museum, and many smaller arts organizations such as Art Link.
On the other end of the spectrum, collegiate and professional sports thrive in the Phoenix area. On any given day, you can enjoy hockey, football, basketball and baseball in modern venues.
There are many things to see and do in Phoenix. More information is available online about Downtown Phoenix Copper Square, many statewide attractions and relocating to Phoenix.
