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In 1901 the saguaro`s blossom was adopted as the official territorial flower, and later, in 1931, it was confirmed as the state flower. The saguaro cactus typically blooms in May and June. It is one of the most unique state flowers, and is characterized by having a waxy feel, but fragrant aroma. There may be hundreds of flowers on a saguaro cactus that bloom just several at a time over a period of more than a month. The saguaro flowers have a short life; they open at night and close permanently during the next day. Many of the blossoms will become pollinated and, later in the summer, the flowers become red-fleshed fruits that are enjoyed by the local bird population.

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Arizona is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States of America. The capital and largest city is Phoenix. The three next largest cities are Tucson, Mesa and Glendale. Arizona was the 48th and last of the contiguous states admitted to the Union on February 14, 1912. Arizona is noted for its desert climate, exceptionally hot summers and mild winters, but the high country in the north features pine forests and mountain ranges which contrast with the lower deserts.

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Arizona is one of the Four Corners states. It borders New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, California, touches Arizona, and has a 389 mi (626 km) international border with the states of Sonora and Baja California in Mexico. Aside from the Grand Canyon, many other National Forests, Parks, Monuments, and Indian reservations are located in the state.

History

There is some disagreement over the proper etymology of the name "Arizona." The two most likely explanations are that it derives from a Basque phrase aritz onak, "good oaks," or that it comes from an O`odham phrase alÄ­ á¹£onak, "small spring". The former etymology is the one preferred by Arizona state historian Marshall Trimble, among other specialists. The name Arizonac was initially applied to the silver mining camp, and later (shortened to Arizona) to the entire territory.

Meeting its original native inhabitants, probably the Sobaipuri, Marcos de Niza, a Spanish Franciscan, explored the area in 1539. The expedition of Spanish explorer Coronado entered the area in 1540-42 during its search for Cíbola. Father Kino developed a chain of missions and taught the Indians Christianity in Pimería Alta (now southern Arizona and northern Sonora) in the 1690s and early 1700s. Spain founded fortified towns (presidios) at Tubac in 1752 and Tucson in 1775. When Mexico achieved its independence from Spain in 1821, what is now Arizona became part of the Mexican State Nueva California, also known as Alta California. In the Mexican-American War (1847), the U.S. occupied Mexico City and forced the newly founded Mexican Republic to give up its northern territories, including the later Arizona. The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (1848) specified that the U.S. pay Mexico the sum of $15 Million US in compensation. In 1853 the land below the Gila River was acquired from Mexico in the Gadsden Purchase. Arizona was administered as part of the Territory of New Mexico until southern New Mexico seceded from the Union as the Confederate Territory of Arizona on March 16, 1861. Arizona was recognized as a Confederate Territory by presidential proclimation by Jefferson Davis on February 12, 1862. This is the first official use of the name. A new Arizona Territory, consisting of the western half of New Mexico Territory was declared in Washington, D.C. on February 24, 1863. The new boundaries would later form the basis of the state.

Other names including "Gadsonia", "Pimeria", "Montezuma", "Arizuma", and "Arizonia" had been considered for the territory , however when President Lincoln signed the final bill, it read "Arizona", and the name became permanent. (Montezuma was not the Mexican Emperor, but the sacred name of a divine hero to the Pueblo people of the Gila valley, and was probably considered - and rejected - for its sentimental value, before the name "Arizona" was settled upon.)

Brigham Young sent Mormons to Arizona in the mid-to-late 19th century. They founded Mesa, Snowflake, Heber, Safford and other towns. They also settled in the Phoenix Valley (or "Valley of the Sun"), Tempe, Prescott, among other areas. The Mormons settled what became known as Northern Arizona and northern New Mexico, but these areas were located in a part of the former New Mexico Territory. The largest ancestry of these settlers is German American.

Arizona became a U.S. state on February 14, 1912, the 50th anniversary of its recognization as a Confederate Territory. Arizona was the 48th state admitted into the U.S. and the last of the contiguous states admitted.
A sunset in the Arizona desert near Scottsdale. The climate and imagery are two factors behind Arizona`s tourism industry.

A sunset in the Arizona desert near Scottsdale. The climate and imagery are two factors behind Arizona`s tourism industry.

Cotton farming and copper mining, two of Arizona`s most important statewide industries, suffered heavily during the Great Depression, but it was during the 1920s and 1930s that tourism began to be the important Arizona industry it is today. Dude ranches such as the K L Bar and Remuda in Wickenburg, along with the Flying V and Tanque Verde in Tucson, gave tourists the chance to experience the flavor and life of the "old West." Several upscale hotels and resorts opened during this period, some of which are still top tourist draws to this day; they include the Arizona Biltmore Hotel in central Phoenix (opened 1929) and the Wigwam Resort on the west side of the Phoenix area (opened 1936).

Arizona was the site of German and Italian POW camps during World War II and Japanese US-resident internment camps (for national security during the time of martial law). The Phoenix area site was purchased after the war by the Maytag family (of major home appliance fame), and is currently utilized as the Phoenix Zoo. A Japanese American internment camp was located on Mount Lemmon, just outside of the state`s southeastern city of Tucson. Another POW camp was located near the Gila River in eastern Yuma County. Because of California`s proximity to Japan, a line was drawn somewhat parallel to the California border, and all Japanese residents west of that line were required to reside in the war camps. Grand Avenue, (perhaps because of its similarity to the California border) was chosen as part of that boundary, which resulted in many extended Japanese families being separated; some interned, some free--and some free families, in and odd bid for family values, requested to be interrned to stay with their families at a camp built by the original Del Webb Co., a modern manufacturer of large housing developments).

Arizona`s population grew tremendously after World War II, in part because of the development of air conditioning, which made the intense summers more comfortable. According to the Arizona Blue Book (published by the Secretary of State`s office each year), the state population in 1910 was 294,353. By 1970, it was 1,752,122. The percentage growth each decade averaged about 20% in the earlier decades and about 60% each decade thereafter.

The 1960s saw the establishment of retirement communities, special age-restricted subdivisions catering exclusively to the needs of senior citizens who wanted to escape the harsh winters of the Midwest and the Northeast. Sun City, established by developer Del Webb and opened in 1960 was one of the first such communities. Green Valley, south of Tucson, was another such community designed to be a retirement subdivision for Arizona`s teachers. (Many of these senior citizens arrive in Arizona each winter and stay only during the winter months; they are referred to as snowbirds.)

Three ships named USS Arizona have been named in honor of the state, although only USS Arizona (BB-39) was so named after statehood was achieved.

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Examples of Foreclosure

If a homeowner fails to pay his or her mortgage loan on time, the lender that holds the mortgage on the house can bring a foreclosure action against the homeowner. Similarly, if a homeowner borrows money from a bank using a house as collateral (security) and fails to pay, the homeowner can lose the house to the bank in a foreclosure action.
Foreclosure is a court process, and you must follow the process carefully to protect your rights.

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Property Law

In the common law of property, personal belongings that have left the possession of their rightful owners without having directly entered the possession of another person are deemed to be lost, mislaid, or abandoned, depending on the circumstances under which they were found by the next party to come into possession of them. The rights of a finder of such property are determined in part by the status in which it is found. Because these classifications have developed under the ancient and often archaic common law of England, they turn on fine and nuanced distinctions.

1. Lost property

a. Property is generally deemed to have been lost if it is found in a place where the true owner likely did not intend to set it down, and where it is not likely to be found by the true owner. For example, a necklace found lying on the ground will be deemed to have been lost. At common law, the finder of a lost item could claim the right to possess the item against any other person in the world except the true owner.

b. Bear in mind that the underlying policy goals to these distinctions are to (hopefully) see that the property is returned to its true original owner, or "title owner." Most jurisdictions have now enacted statutes requiring that the finder of lost property must turn it in to the proper authorities; if the true owner does not arrive to claim the property within a certain period of time, the property is returned to the finder as their own. In Britain, many public businesses have a lost property desk, which in the United States would be called a lost and found.

c. There are litanies of often confusing common law exceptions to the rule that the first finder of lost property has a superior claim of right over any other person in the world except the true original owner. For example, as a general exception, trespassers will usually lose superior claim to any lost property they find in the course of their trespassing to the respective landowner. As a corollary to this exception, landowners have superior claim over all finds made within the non-public areas of their property. For example, if a customer finds lost property in the public area of a store, the customer has superior claim to the lost property over that of the store-owner, but if the customer finds the lost property in the non-public area of that store, such in an area marked `Employees Only,` the store-owner will have superior claim, as the customer was trespassing when he found it. The status of finders as employees or tenants of the landowner complicates matters, because employees and tenants have legitimate access to non-public areas of a landowner`s property that others would not, without trespassing. Employees and tenants, however, still usually lose superior claim over lost property to their employers or landlords, if the property is found within the scope of their employment, or outside the actual leased area, respectively. For example, if the lost property is found by a tenant inside the walls of their leasehold, or by an employee embedded within the soil of an estate owned by their employer, the landowner (as employer or landlord) of the property where it was found usually has a superior claim of right over that of the finder. However, this is not always the case, as a long-term tenant who finds lost property within the leased area of his leasehold may have a superior claim over that of his landlord (especially if the landlord has never been to property). While employers usually have a superior claim over lost property found by their employees, exceptions to this exists as well, as modern law sometimes grants the employee superior claim if turning over lost property to their employer is not part of their job description (such as if the employee is an interior decorator).

2. Mislaid property

a. Property is generally deemed to have been mislaid (some courts refer to it as misplaced) if it is found in a place where the true owner likely did intend to set it, but then simply forgot to pick it up again. For example, a necklace found in a shop lying on a table or on a chair will likely be deemed misplaced rather than lost. The finder of a misplaced object has a duty to turn it over to the owner of the premises, on the theory that the true owner is likely to return to that location to search for his misplaced item. If the true owner never shows up, the property becomes that of the owner of the premises.

3. Treasure trove

a. Treasure trove is property that consists of coins or currency hidden by the owner. To be considered treasure trove and not mislaid property, the property must have been deliberately hidden or concealed, and sufficiently long ago that the original owner can be considered dead or not discoverable. For example, under English law, 100 Roman coins found buried in a chest would be treasure trove; however, 100 Roman coins which were lost over time in a marketplace would not be treasure trove, as they were not deliberately hidden as a single hoard.

b. Under American common law, treasure trove belongs to the finder, unless the original owner reclaims. Some states have rejected the American common law and hold that treasure trove belongs to the owner of the property in which the treasure trove was found. These courts reason that the American common law rule encourages trespass.

c. Under the traditional English common law, treasure trove belongs to the Crown, though the finder is paid a reward.

4. Abandoned property

a. Property is generally deemed to have been abandoned if it is found in a place where the true owner likely intended to leave it, but is in such a condition that it is apparent that the true owner has no intention of returning to claim the item. Abandoned property generally becomes the property of whoever should find it and takes possession of it first, although some states have enacted statutes under which certain kinds of abandoned property usually cars and wrecked ships and aircraft become the property of the state.

Recent developments

In the United States, the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws sought to address the problems arising from these types of property through provisions of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act. The act was first drafted and promulgated in 1981, and was revised in 1995. The act specifically focuses on the problem of unclaimed money in bank accounts and corporate coffers, and the escheatment thereof.

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Arizona Arizona has very affordable real estate. You can find homes for sale in Arizona Arizona for an average of about 195,000 USD. The vibrant community of Arizona Arizona is centered on family and the values that hold them together. You will find museums of every type and size. Everything from science to natural history can be found in this wonderful city. Arizona Arizona even has a zoo that houses primates of many types, lions, the giant ant eater, giraffes, birds of every kind, the clever and unforgettable elephant, adorable sloth`s, a maned wolf, and the beautiful crowned crane and many more.

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Come for a visit in this beautiful city with so much too offer. You may find affordable property and land for sale or even foreclosures that suit your financial plan. This is an excellent place to raise the kids. We can help you find a real estate agent in Arizona, Arizona that can help you find the perfect home for sale.

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Finding the Best Real Estate Agent

Are you wondering who to go to for that perfectly priced and affordable foreclosed home for sale in Arizona Arizona? Well, you have come to the right place. Our Real Estate Agents are the best in the business. Surprisingly enough the best real estate agent doesn`t have to work for the largest real estate company to be a good choice. If there is one thing you should know it would be; that people networking is crucial. If you neighbor is unhappy with the house he has it is probably because he or she didn`t buy it the way they say it in their minds before they found one. This is usually due to being pressured by an unscrupulous agent.

On the other hand it one deal they guy down the street that sounds good may not go so well for you. Real Estate Agents treat each and every potential client different. What you need to do is talk to some friends and family, "As many of them as possible". Then, talk to their friends, so on and so forth. You will eventually find an agent that you trust. Remember, "If the deal sounds fishy", it probably is. We recommend taking your time in finding a home for sale that makes you have both in price and quality. If you are feeling rushed by your agent then, "cut them loose". This can be a sign that the agent doesn`t really care about your buying decisions and is just looking to make that commission check. We also recommend looking into foreclosures in Arizona, Arizona.

Foreclosures in Arizona

The average home in Arizona will probably cost you anywhere from 152,361 to 227,000 US dollars. You can find foreclosed homes from about 27,000 to 142,900 USD. The homes you will find in this area are single family homes, commercial, residential, waterfront properties, condos, town homes, investment properties. In order to buy a foreclosed home you must attend an auction. But, you it may be possible to buy foreclosures in Arizona Arizona before the lender or banks foreclosure sale.

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The most important question to ask yourself is; how much do you want in equity? You may be able to buy a home for anywhere from 1000 dollars to 20,000 dollars just for the owner to walk away from the home. Before buying any foreclosures in Arizona Arizona or any area for that matter you must; check the title for anything you would be assuming responsibility for such as; zero equity in the home because the owner has mortgaged the house, "through the ceiling".

Finding Beautiful Affordable Property and Land for Sale in Arizona

If you follow these simple tips you can find affordable property in Arizona Arizona.

Before buying land anywhere you should know what you want and what you r needs are for the home you want to build; if you are even planning to build a home on the land! You should talk to an experienced agent that can help you find the price you should expect to pay for the size or, square footage you are looking for. You should also get an estimate on how much it will cost you to put in a carport or road to your home as well.

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A little trick is to find the maximum amount you can spend for land. Then, deduct the estimated building costs from your total budget. And, finally then deduct a little more for any unexpected expenses that you may incur. Again, if you follow these simple tips you too can find affordable property in your area.

What should you know about finding land for sale?

1. How much are you willing to spend?
2. How do you plan to use the land?
3. Are there any deed restrictions?

Money, Usage Plans, and Limitations are important to know when buying land. Knowing how much you are willing to spend on land depends mostly upon your income level. But, also depends on two main factors. When looking into land for sale in Arizona you need to consider how you will use the land. Are you even going to be able to build a home on the land you want? It is a good idea to ask or check the availability of utility services from your local power company or the power company that covers the surrounding area. Next make sure that know one else has the rights to the land besides the owner. Then, ask the owner for a signed statement that discloses any facts about buried items or anything unusual, "under" the land for example, "an ancient Indian graveyard", or something! It wouldn`t be good for the value of your home if it is haunted.

Check with the owner of the land for sale to see if there are any deed restrictions or, "Contingencies". What are contingencies you ask? Well, contingencies are things that have to happen; or needs to happen; with the land before or after it is purchased. Some common contingencies are; financing issues, repairs, tests that verify that the sewer functions and the water meets federal or state health standards and guidelines. Lastly, you should know what type of deed to expect the seller to give you at closing. Along with, a statement guaranteeing that the land for sale will be free of liens and or problems created by any and all past owners.

Flagstaff Arizona

Flagstaff is a city located in northern Arizona, in the southwestern United States. As of July 2006, the estimated population of the city is 58,213, with a Metropolitan Statistical Area population of 124,953. It is the county seat of Coconino County.GR6 In 2005, Mens Journal named Flagstaff as No. 2 on its Best Places to Live list, and National Geographic cited the city in its list of "10 Great Towns That Will Make You Feel Young." The citys name commemorates a Ponderosa Pine tree that was made into a tall flagpole by members of a scouting party from Boston (known as the "Flagstaff Tea Party"), on July 4, 1876, to celebrate the United States Centennial.

Flagstaff lies near the southwestern edge of the Colorado Plateau and along the western side of the largest contiguous ponderosa pine forest in the continental United States. At an elevation of 6,910 feet (2,106 m), Flagstaff is located adjacent to Mount Elden, just south of the San Francisco Peaks, the highest mountain range in the state of Arizona. The San Francisco Peaks (known locally as "The Peaks") consist of several summits, including Humphreys, Agassiz, Fremont, and Doyle Peaks. Humphreys Peak, also known as Mount Humphreys, is one corner of this ancient volcano and the highest point in Arizona at 12,633 feet (3,850 m). It is about 10 miles (16 km) north of Flagstaff.

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The Flagstaff, Arizona early economy consisted primarily of the lumber, railroad, and ranching industries. Today, the city remains an important railroad and ground transportation center, and is home to Lowell Observatory and Northern Arizona University. Flagstaff also has a strong tourism sector, owing to its proximity to such destinations as Grand Canyon National Park, Oak Creek Canyon, and historic Route 66.

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Arizona features every bio zone in the world but two: rain forest and coastline. Flagstaff and its surrounding mountains contain all the high altitude zones, providing a stark contrast to the desert lowlands to the south. From the tundra atop Mt. Humphreys (12,633 feet) to the Ponderosa forest that surrounds the city, Flagstaff offers welcome relief from the searing heat of Phoenix and Tucson. Flagstaff is the acknowledged champion of mountain biking in Arizona. Its a destination for riders from around the world, who come to sample its fast single track as well as its technical challenges. Professional cross country and downhill riders live in Flagstaff, enjoying the competitive advantage of the challenging local trails and the altitude. And the white hot core of Flagstaffs mountain biking scene is Mount Elden. Trail Surface: Except for the wide gravel road up to the top of Mt. Elden, everything in the Elden Trail Network is single track on fairly well groomed pine forest floor.

History Of Flagstaff

In 1855, then Lieutenant Beale, surveyed a road from the Rio Grande in New Mexico to Fort Tejon in California, and passed over the present day spot of the city of Flagstaff. His camp was at the eastern extremity of the present city. The lieutenant had his men cut the limbs from a straight pine tree in order to fly the United States flag.
The first recognized permanent settler arrived in 1876. Thomas F. McMillan built a cabin at the base of Mars Hill on the west side of town. During the 1880s, Flagstaff began to grow, opening its first post office and attracting the booming railroad industry. The early economy was primarily involved in timber, sheep and cattle. By 1886, Flagstaff was the largest city on the main line between Albuquerque and the West Coast.

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In 1894, Massachusetts astronomer Percival Lowell was in search of clearer skies to observe the stars and planets. He hired A. E. Douglass to scout out an ideal site for the new observatory. After a thorough scouting mission in the Arizona Territory, Douglass identified Flagstaff as the best location for the now famous Lowell Observatory, "other things being equal, the higher we can get the better," (referring to Flagstaffs high elevation). Two years later, the specially designed 24 inch Clark telescope that Lowell had ordered was installed. Thirty four years later, Pluto was discovered using one of the observatorys telescopes. During the Apollo program in the 1960s, the observatorys Clark Telescope was used to create base drawings to map the moon for lunar expeditions, providing astronauts with a good view of their historic landing site. In partial homage to the citys importance in the field of astronomy, asteroid 2118 Flagstaff is named for the city and 6582 Flagsymphony is named for the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra.

The Northern Arizona Normal School was established in 1899, an institution that later became Northern Arizona University in 1966. Flagstaffs cultural history got a significant boost on April 11, 1899, when the "Flagstaff Symphony" made its concert debut at Babbitts Opera House, located in what today is the second floor of the Babbitt Building in downtown Flagstaff. The orchestra continues today as the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra, with its primary venue at Ardrey Auditorium on the campus of Northern Arizona University.

The city grew quite rapidly, primarily attributable to its location along the east west transcontinental railroad line in the United States. In the early days, the railroads purchased land in the west from the Federal Government, which was then sold to individuals to help finance the railroad projects. By the 1990s, Flagstaff found itself located along one of the busiest railroad corridors in the U.S., with an estimated 80 100 trains traveling through the city every day, destined for locations such as Chicago, Los Angeles, and elsewhere.

The famous transcontinental highway Route 66 was completed in 1926, with a route running right through Flagstaff. Flagstaff was incorporated as a city in 1928, and in 1929, the citys first motel, the Motel Du Beau, was built at the intersection of Beaver Street and Phoenix Avenue by Mister and Misses A.E. DuBeau of Los Angeles, right along the original alignment of Route 66 through the city. The Daily Sun described the motel as "a hotel with garages for the better class of motorists." The units originally rented for $2.50 to $5.00 each, with baths, toilets, double beds, carpets, and furniture. Flagstaff went on to become a popular tourist stop along Route 66, particularly due to its proximity to the Grand Canyon.

Flagstaff grew and prospered through the 1960s. During the 1970s and 1980s, however, many businesses started to spread out from the city center, and the downtown area went into an economic and social decline during this period. Sears and J.C. Penney left the downtown area in 1979 to open up as anchor stores in the new Flagstaff Mall on the east end of town, and they were joined in 1986 by Dillards. By 1987, even the Babbitt Brothers Trading Company, which had been a retail fixture in Flagstaff since 1891, had closed its doors at Aspen Avenue and San Francisco Street. As Babbitts was also one of the prominent retailers throughout northern Arizona, many saw this is the day that downtown died.

It was in 1987 that the city had also drafted a new Master Plan, also known as the Growth Management Guide 2000, which would transform downtown Flagstaff from a regional shopping and trade center into a regional center for finance, office uses, and government. The city built its new city hall, city library, and the Coconino County Administrative Building in the downtown district, which would stake an investment by government for years to come. In 1992, the city hired a new city manager, Dave Wilcox, who had previously worked at revitalizing the downtown areas of Beloit, Wisconsin and Missoula, Montana. During the 1990s, the downtown area underwent revitalization, as many of the city streets and sidewalks were cleaned up, and a different mix of shops and restaurants opened up to take advantage of the areas historical appeal.

Cityscape

Downtown Flagstaff lies immediately to the east of Mars Hill, the location of Lowell Observatory. Streets in the downtown area are laid out in a traditional grid pattern, parallel to Route 66 and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Rail Line, running east-west through the city. Milton Road branches off from Route 66 west of downtown, and travels south, adjacent to the Northern Arizona University campus, to the junction of Interstate 17 and Interstate 40. Milton continues to the south, becoming Arizona State Route 89A, and traveling through Oak Creek Canyon to Sedona. Traveling north from downtown, Fort Valley Road (U.S. 180) connects with the Museum of Northern Arizona, Arizona Snowbowl, and Grand Canyon National Park. Traveling east from downtown, Route 66 and the railroad, parallel to each other, travel to east Flagstaff (and beyond), at the base of Mount Elden. Much of Flagstaffs industry is located east of downtown, adjacent to the railroad tracks, as well as in East Flagstaff.

Several towns are located close to Flagstaff, to the west, south, and east, along Interstates 40 and 17. Approximately 35 miles (56 km) to the west is Williams, 20 miles (32 km) to the south, along I-17, is Munds Park, and 30 miles (48 km) to the south, along 89A, is Sedona. 15 miles (24 km) to the east of Flagstaff is the town of Winona, also mentioned in the famous song, Route 66. 90 miles (144 km) to the east is Holbrook, adjacent to I-40.

Cityscape

Downtown Flagstaff lies immediately to the east of Mars Hill, the location of Lowell Observatory. Streets in the downtown area are laid out in a traditional grid pattern, parallel to Route 66 and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Rail Line, running east-west through the city. Milton Road branches off from Route 66 west of downtown, and travels south, adjacent to the Northern Arizona University campus, to the junction of Interstate 17 and Interstate 40. Milton continues to the south, becoming Arizona State Route 89A, and traveling through Oak Creek Canyon to Sedona. Traveling north from downtown, Fort Valley Road (U.S. 180) connects with the Museum of Northern Arizona, Arizona Snow Bowl, and Grand Canyon National Park. Traveling east from downtown, Route 66 and the railroad, parallel to each other, travel to east Flagstaff (and beyond), at the base of Mount Elden. Much of Flagstaffs industry is located east of downtown, adjacent to the railroad tracks, as well as in East Flagstaff.

Several towns are located close to Flagstaff, to the west, south, and east, along Interstates 40 and 17. Approximately 35 miles (56 km) to the west is Williams, 20 miles (32 km) to the south, along I-17, is Munds Park, and 30 miles (48 km) to the south, along 89A, is Sedona. 15 miles (24 km) to the east of Flagstaff is the town of Winona, also mentioned in the famous song, Route 66. 90 miles (144 km) to the east is Holbrook, adjacent to I-40.

Flagstaff Arizona Climate

Flagstaff has a highland semi-arid climate (Koppen climate classification) with four distinct seasons. The combination of high altitude and low humidity provide mild weather conditions throughout most of the year, and the predominantly clear air radiates daytime heating effectively. Temperatures often fall precipitously after sunset throughout the year, and winter nights can be very cold. Winter weather patterns in Flagstaff are cyclonic and frontal in nature, originating in the eastern Pacific Ocean. These deliver periodic, widespread snowfall followed by extended periods of fair weather. This pattern is usually broken by brief, but often intense, afternoon rain showers and dramatic thunderstorms during the so-called monsoon season of July and August. Summer temperatures are moderate and high temperatures average around 80 °F (more than 20 °F (11 °C) less than Phoenix). The record high temperature is 97.0 °F (36.1 °C) on July 5, 1973, and the record low temperature was a bone-chilling -30 °F (-34.4 °C) on February 1, 1985.

The average annual rainfall is 22.91 inches (58.2 cm) and annual snowfall averages 100 inches (254 cm). Overall, however, the city enjoys an average of 283 days without precipitation each year, and the climate is officially classified as "semi-arid." Although snow often covers the ground to varying depths for weeks after major winter storms, Flagstaffs relatively low latitude and plentiful winter sunshine quickly melt much of what falls, and persistent deep snow pack is unusual. One notable exception occurred during the severe winter of 1915-1916, when successive Pacific storms buried the city under nearly seven feet (2 m) of snow on the level, and some residents were snowbound in their homes for more than one week.

Crime in The Flagstaff Area

The violent crime rate, such as murder, robbery and rape, is very low in Flagstaff. However, the property crime rate, including larceny (theft) and burglary, is considerably higher than the average for Arizona cities. In 2002, the FBIs Uniform Crime Report indicated a crime index (incidences of crime per 100,000 populations) for Flagstaff of 5,597, with 535 cases of violent crime and 5,062 cases of property crime. Of the 5,062 property crime cases, 4,042 cases were classified as theft. While the property crime rate fell in 2005, it is still considerably high for a town of this size. This is primarily attributable to a significant number of methamphetamine addicts, alcoholics, as well as the transient nature of many residents. Flagstaffs high number of college students and tourists attract a disproportional high number of thieves and scam artists.

Arts and culture

Despite the towns small size, Flagstaff has quite an active local cultural scene. The city is home to the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra, which is popular among classical music enthusiasts. Concerts are held from September through April at Ardrey Auditorium on the NAU campus. The city also attracts folk and contemporary acoustic musicians, and offers several annual music festivals during the summer months, such as the Flagstaff Friends of Traditional Music Festival, the Flagstaff Music Festival, and picking in the Pines, a two-day bluegrass and acoustic music festival held at the Pine Mountain Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill Fairgrounds. Additionally, popular bands play throughout the year at the Orpheum Theater, and free concerts are held throughout the summer months at Heritage Square.
Flagstaff is also home to an active theater scene, featuring several groups. Theatrikos, the community theater company, was founded in 1972 in the basement of the Weatherford Hotel, and today puts on five main stage productions per year. The group recently moved into a new venue in 2002, the Doris-Harper White Community Playhouse, a downtown building which was built in 1923 as an Elks Lodge and later became the Flagstaff library. Since 1995, the Flagstaff Light Opera Company has performed a variety of musical theatre and light opera productions throughout the year at the Sinagua High School auditorium. There are also several dance companies in Flagstaff, including the Northern Arizona Preparatory Company and Canyon Movement, which present periodic concerts and collaborate with the Flagstaff Symphony for free concerts during the summer and holiday seasons.
A variety of weekend festivals occur throughout the year. The annual Northern Arizona Book Festival, held in April, brings together nationally known authors to read and display their works in a weeklong literary extravaganza. The Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival is also held in the spring, featuring outdoors, environmental, and other experimental films. The summer months feature several festivals, including Hopi and Navajo Festivals of Arts and Crafts, the Arizona Highland Celtic Festival, and the Made in the Shade Beer Tasting Festival. The Coconino County Fair is also held every September at the Fort Tuthill County Fairgrounds, featuring a demolition derby, livestock auction, carnival rides, and other activities.
On New Years Eve, people gather around the Weatherford Hotel downtown, as a 70–pound, 6 foot tall, metallic pine cone is dropped from the roof at midnight. The pine cone drop originated on December 31, 1999, when Henry Taylor and Sam Green (owners of the Weatherford Hotel), decorated a garbage can with paint, lights, and pine cones, and dropped it from the roof of their building. In 2003, once the tradition began to be established, the current, metallic pine cone was designed and built by Frank Mayorga of Mayorga Welding in Flagstaff.

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The Museum of Northern Arizona includes displays of the biology, archeology, photography, anthropology, and native art of the Colorado Plateau. The Arboretum at Flagstaff is a 200 acre (81 hectare) arboretum featuring 2,500 species of drought-tolerant native plants representative of the high-desert region.
Route 66, which originally ran between Chicago and Los Angeles, greatly increased the accessibility to the area, and enhanced the culture and tourism in Flagstaff. Route 66 remains a historic route, passing through the city between Barstow, California, and Albuquerque, New Mexico. In early September, the city hosts an annual event, Route 66 Days, to highlight its connection to the famous highway.

Sports

There are no major league professional sports teams in Flagstaff. The Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League have held their summer training camp at Northern Arizona University since the Cardinals moved to Arizona in 1988, with the exception of the 2005 season due to an outbreak of a flu-like virus. The NAU training camp location has been cited as one of the top five training camps in the NFL by Sports Illustrated.

Northern Arizona University and the city of Flagstaff also are home to the Center for High Altitude Training, a facility where athletes can train in the unique environment the city has to offer at 7,000 feet elevation. The center has been designated by the United States Olympic Committee as an official U.S. Olympic Training Site.

Winter sports, including snowshoeing, Alpine and Nordic skiing, are also popular in the area, and the surrounding National Forests provide a vast network of roads and trails for winter use. The Arizona Snow Bowl ski resort is about 15 miles to the north of the city on the San Francisco Peaks. The resort had plans to expand their facilities, adding a fifth chair lift and snow-making capabilities using reclaimed wastewater to extend its ski season in dry years. However, these plans faced opposition by the Navajo and several other Native American tribes, who claimed that it violated their religious freedom, as the San Francisco Peaks are considered sacred in many of their religions. In March, 2007, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the snowmaking scheme violated the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993, and the resorts expansion scheme is currently at a standstill

Parks and outdoor recreation

. Flagstaff has garnered a reputation as a magnet for outdoor enthusiasts, and the regions varied terrain, high elevation, and amenable weather attract campers, backpackers, climbers, and mountain bikers from throughout the southwestern United States. There are 679.2 acres (275 hectares) of city parks in Flagstaff, the largest of which are Thorpe Park and Buffalo Park. Wheeler Park, located adjacent to city hall, is also the location of summer concerts and other events. The city also maintains an extensive urban trail system, consisting of surface trails for hiking, running, or cycling. The trail system extends throughout the city, connects the downtown area with the Fort Tuthill Fairgrounds, and extends to Peaks View County Park in Doney Park and Sawmill Multicultural Art and Nature County Park.
Trail running and road cycling clubs, organized triathlon events, and annual cross country ski races attest to the areas status as a premiere recreational hub. Several major river running operators are headquartered in Flagstaff, and the city serves as a base for Grand Canyon and Colorado River expeditions.
Flagstaffs proximity to Grand Canyon National Park, about 75 miles (120 km) north of the city, has made the city a popular tourist destination ever since its early beginnings in the mid-19th century. Other nearby outdoor attractions includes Walnut Canyon National Monument, Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, Wupatki National Monument, and Barringer Crater (meteor crater). Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Lake Powell are also both about 135 mi (216 km) north along U.S. Route 89.

 

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Flagstaff Arizona Attractions
The Arboretum at Flagstaff

The Arboretum at Flagstaff is located on 4001 S. Woody Mountain Rd. The phone number is 928-774-1442. Explore one of the nations largest collections of high country wildflowers at The Arboretum – Americas Mountain Garden™. Situated at 7,150 feet in elevation, this 200-acre botanical garden and nature preserve offers visitors a peaceful respite. Hike the nature trail through ponderosa pine forest. Enjoy spectacular views of the San Francisco Peaks from the wildflower meadow, or join a guided tour (11:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.) to learn about the natural history of the region. Offering weekend live birds of prey programs, picnic areas, and a gift shop. Again, it is located four miles south of West Route 66 on scenic Woody Mountain Road. Open April 1-Oct. 31, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Arizona Historical Society Pioneer Museum

2340 N. Fort Valley Rd. • 928-774-6272 • www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org
This state museum collects, preserves and exhibits artifacts, documents and photographs of the history of Flagstaff and northern Arizona, and presents changing exhibits of artifacts and photos illustrating themes in Flagstaff history. Annual events include the Flagstaff Wool Festival, Independence Day Festival, and “Playthings of the Past” exhibit.

Arizona Snow Bowl

The Arizona Snow Bowl is located off of Highway 180, north on Snowbowl Rd. The phone number is 928-779-1951. To get the local snow report, just dial 928-779-4577. In the winter there is a 2,300 foot vertical drop, average snowfall of 260 inches, 32 trails, and four chairlifts. Rental equipment, banquets, ski school, special events. Skiing mid-December through mid-April, 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. During the summer you go for a Scenic Sky ride to 11,500 feet for incredible views. We have Dining and disc golf. Open Memorial Day weekend through mid-Oct., 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Coconino National Forest

Coconino National Forest is located at 1824 S. Thompson St. The phone number is 928-527-3600. It is the worlds largest contiguous ponderosa pine forest. With elevations from 2,600 to 12,633 feet, the forest ranges from desert cactus to alpine tundra and is home to a variety of wildlife. Respect and enjoy your national forests.


Continental Country Club

Continental Country Club is located at 2380 N. Oakmont Drive. Please call for our tee times at 928-527-7999 or, you can reach the pro shop at 928-527-7997. We have Narrow ponderosa pine-lined fairways; open meadows, lush fairways, and fast greens set against the backdrop of Mount Elden combined to make Continental Country Club a great golfing experience. Plus, we are open to the public. Even Groups are welcome. We have the most comprehensive and complete pro golf shop in the area. Dont forget our top rated driving range. And, we have PGA professionals that are available for lessons.

Flagstaff Nordic Center

The Flagstaff Nordic Center is located on Highway 180, mile marker 232, 15 miles northwest of downtown Flagstaff. The phone number is 928-220-0550. We offer over 25 miles of groomed cross country trails through beautiful forest. The trails will entertain and challenge beginner and seasoned cross county skiers alike. Rentals and lessons are available if needed. Again, we are located one mile from Crowley Pit snow play area. Open Monday-Sunday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., and Friday, 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Riordan Mansion State Historic Park

The Riordan Mansion State Historic Park is located at 409 W. Riordan Rd. The phone number is 928-779-4395. Completed in 1904 in the Arts and Crafts style of architecture, the historic mansion is expansive, with over 40 rooms and 13,000 square feet of living area and servants quarters. A tour guide will lead you through this richly furnished home, filled with original artifacts, Stickley furniture, and many other personal possessions of the Riordan families. Also featured are a visitor center, a self-guided tour of the grounds, and picnic tables. Reservations are recommended for the mansion tour.

Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument

The Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument is 12 miles north of Flagstaff via Highway 89. The phone number is 928-526-0502. Born in a series of eruptions 900 years ago, Sunset Crater is still the youngest volcano on the Colorado Plateau. Visitor Center exhibits explain the powerful geologic forces and their aftermath. See for your self on the one-mile self-guided Lava Flow Trail. Open every day except for Christmas, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. extended summer hours; please call.

Walnut Canyon National Monument

The Walnut Canyon National Monument is 10 miles east of downtown Flagstaff via I-40 exit 204. The Phone number is 928-526-3367. Walk among the cliff dwellings and pueblos where people lived over 800 years ago. Experience the dramatic geology, varied vegetation, and abundant wildlife that made their lives possible. The strenuous one-mile Island Trail descends into Walnut Canyon; the shorter Rim Trail offers overlooks, forest, and a pit house. Open every day except Christmas, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. extended summer hours; please call.

Wupatki National Monument

The Wupatki National Monument is 33 miles north of Flagstaff via Highway 89. The phone number is, 928-679-2365. Rock walls of 800-year-old pueblos dot a desert landscape once home to thousands of people. Visitor Center exhibits explain how they survived by farming, hunting and gathering, and trading. Short trails lead to Wupatki, Lomaki, and other pueblos. The scenic drive to Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument climbs rapidly from desert to mountain landscapes. Open every day except Christmas, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. extended summer hours; please call.

 

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Flagstaff is one of 363 Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) in the nation. The 2005 population of about 123,826 people ranked 296th in the nation.

In 2005 Flagstaff had a per capita personal income (PCPI) of $28,045. This PCPI ranked 255th in the United States and was 81 percent of the national average, $34,471. The 2005 PCPI reflected an increase of 6.5 percent from 2004. The 2004-2005 national change was 4.2 percent. In 1995 the PCPI of Flagstaff was $17,034 and ranked 338th in the United States. The 1995-2005 average annual growth rate of PCPI was 5.1 percent. The average annual growth rate for the nation was 4.1 percent.

In 2005 Flagstaff had a total personal income (TPI) of $3,472,652. The total personal income ranked 291st. In 1995 the TPI of Flagstaff was $1,890,039 and ranked 321st in the United States. The 2005 TPI reflected an increase of 7.6 percent from 2004. The 2004-2005 national change was 5.2 percent. The 1995-2005 average annual growth rate of TPI was 6.3 percent. The average annual growth rate for the nation was 5.2 percent.

Total personal income includes net earnings by place of residence; dividends, interest, and rent; and personal current transfer receipts received by the residents of Flagstaff. In 2005 net earnings accounted for 66.4 percent of TPI (compared with 63.6 in 1995); dividends, interest, and rent were 17.0 percent (compared with 22.4 in 1995); and personal current transfer receipts were 16.5 percent (compared with 14.0 in 1995). From 2004 to 2005 net earnings increased 8.4 percent; dividends, interest, and rent increased 3.5 percent; and personal current transfer receipts increased 9.1 percent. From 1995 to 2005 net earnings increased on average 6.7 percent each year; dividends, interest, and rent increased on average 3.4 percent; and personal current transfer receipts increased on average 8.1 percent.
Earnings of persons employed in Flagstaff increased from $2,382,992* in 2004 to $2,580,994* in 2005, an increase of 8.3 percent. The 2004-2005 national change was 5.6 percent. The average annual growth rate from the 1995 estimate of $1,378,646* to the 2005 estimate was 6.5 percent. The average annual growth rate for the nation was 5.5 percent.

Note: All income estimates with the exception of PCPI are in thousands of dollars, not adjusted for inflation.

Flagstaff, AZ Real Estate Market

This information was last updated in August of 2007. Currently there are about 361 homes listed for sale in the Arizona MLS Database ranging in price from 200,000 US dollars to about 625,000 US dollars. There are 741 classified ads in the newspaper listing real estate at an average price of 415,000 US dollars. Foreclosures in Flagstaff, Arizona are doing great. There are currently 71 affordable real estate properties listed and, at an average price of 188,575 US dollars.

Real Estate, Supply and Demand

Real estate is really a game of supply and demand. The trick is finding the demand and being in the position to supply. This is the kind of situation investors and builders run up against all the time. It is a matter of assessing the market and trying to find the perfect area at the perfect time. One those variables are known then action can be taken, investments can be made and profits can be collected. So the question remains, where is a good area for this kind of action? Arizona comes to mind. Over the past number of years Arizona has been one of the hottest real estate markets in the country and this trend shows few signs of slowing down. There are a number of reasons that Arizona can make this boast and it would seem that there are going to be a few more boasts made over the coming months.
People love to go to Arizona, it is one of the most traveled to destinations in the country and its not hard to see why. Fantastic weather, scenery, golf, recreation and many other attributes can be claimed by this state. Real estate has been in high demand in this state for many years. This is partially due to Arizonas popularity as a retirement destination and its notoriety as a destination resort location. In fact tourism is one the strongest aspects of Arizonas economy pouring millions of dollars per year into this state.

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Arizona is a state that is ideal for any recreational pursuit. This is one of the main locations for MLB spring training as the home of the Cactus League. Arizona is also known as the home of some of the most amazing desert scenery in the world. However Arizona is much more diverse in land than one might think, the northern part of the state is home to the Colorado Plateau, a more forested and cooler area.
Arizona has always been known as a great place to visit. Hopefully this has explained why there is such a demand for quality homes and properties in Arizona. Supply and demand does not work unless there is interest from both sides and Arizona is a perfect example of a balanced area where supply meets demand. This article was found at http://www.articlesbase.com/real-estate-articles/real-estate-supply-and-demand-191153.html.

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Glendale Arizona

Glendale is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 218,812. According to 2005 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 239,435. It is a major suburb of Phoenix. The NHLs Phoenix Coyotes and the National Lacrosse League in Arizona Sting began playing here when Jobing.com Arena (formerly the Glendale Arena) opened in December 2003. Also in Glendale is the new University of Phoenix Stadium, home of the NFLs Arizona Cardinals and the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, which opened in August 2006. In 2008, Super Bowl 42 (XLII) is scheduled to be played there. Both venues are part of the Westgate City Center development plan, meant to spur growth in the sparsely inhabited Yucca district. It is also home of the family of American Idol winner, Jordin Sparks.

Glendale bills itself as “Arizonas Antique Capital,” with support for its claim from both Sunset Magazine (2004) and a 1998 article in USA Today. Glendale is home to the popular Arrowhead Towne Center mall in the northwest part of the city.

The city will host an extension of the Valley Metro light rail transit line by perhaps 2011.

Glendale, along with other West Valley cities such as Peoria and Avondale, has had a long standing rivalry with cities in the East Valley. It is sometimes nicknamed "the other dale" in comparison to Scottsdale. The West Valley tends to be more working class, poor, and Hispanic while the East Valley is thought of as ritzy, cultured, wealthy, and white. Many East Valley residents consider Glendale to have "stolen" various activities such as the Volleyball Tournament that used to be held in the Tempe Beach Park. At the same time, Glendale civic leaders and residents see the Westgate development and the accompanying Super Bowl as a sort of answer to the many Rose Bowls and commercial districts on the East Side.

Current Arizona Real Estate Related Events

As of January 15, 2007, Looking at the one-year period of July 1, 2005 to July 1, 2006, Texas saw its population grow by 579,275, the biggest increase in the nation; followed by Florida, 321,697; California, 303,402; Georgia, 231,388; and Arizona, 312,211, according to estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau at the end of 2006.
Arizona was the nations fastest growing state, with a 3.6% surge in its population, nudging out Nevada, whose population grew by 3.5%, followed by Idaho, 2.6%; Georgia, 2.6%; and Texas 2.5%.
The South and West continued to monopolize the list of fastest-growing states, the Census Bureau said, with Utah, North Carolina, Colorado, Florida and South Carolina rounding out the top 10. Colorado and South Carolina replaced Delaware and Oregon on the list this year.
According to the estimates, California remained the most populous state as of July 1, with a population of 36.5 million. This was followed by Texas, 23.5 million; New York, 19.3 million; Florida, 18.1 million; and Illinois, 12.8 million.
Other highlights of the Census report:
1. North Carolina replaced New Jersey as the 10th most populous state.
2. The Northeast grew by only 62,000 people. In contrast, the South grew by 1.5 million and the West by 1 million. The Midwest added 281,000 people.
3. The West was the fastest-growing region, with a 1.5% climb in its population, followed by the South, 1.4%; the Midwest, 0.4%; and the Northeast 0.1%.
4. The South now accounts for 36% of the nations total population, followed by the West, 23%; the Midwest, 22%; and the Northeast, 18%.

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Why Should I Relocate to Arizona?

Living in one of Arizonas major cities is more affordable than the majority of metropolitan areas found in the west. Its unsurpassed natural beauty, pleasant desert winters, diverse recreational and cultural activities appeal mostly to the thirty-something population sector, despite its reputation as a retirement center. A recent population growth trend created a surge in new housing and a boost in construction activity (the largest job generator across all sectors), ranking the states employment growth 2nd best nationwide in 2004. Those looking to relocate find Phoenix to be an

attractive area. It is ranked in the top ten for lowest tax burden among 106 major cities and offers a wide variety of new and existing homes available at a relatively low cost. Inspired by the incredible culture and history of Arizona, Scottsdale is a hotspot for many amazing local artists to live and sell their works as galleries and museums can be found in almost all of the cities and towns. Finding an exceptional school will not be difficult, as the state has 313 public school districts with a student/teacher ratio of 21 to 1, including the Mesa Public School District. Mesa is also hailed as one of the states hotspots, based on academic excellence and the affordable housing available in the area.

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Arizona State Housing Market

The states housing market has boomed in recent years as developers respond quickly to strong demand. These developers have brought a variety of community types to the Valley of the Sun in particular. Prospective buyers will find a housing selection that includes many master-planned communities, including golf, tennis or retirement, plus existing single-family homes, new construction, condominiums, townhouses, urban lofts, rural properties and horse properties. A large proportion of new Arizona buyers are aged 55 or older and looking for second homes, investment properties or downsized homes. In 2005, Arizonas median home price was $228,800.

People from all over the world come to Glendale, Arizona to be a part of all that Arizona has to offer. Arizona has beautiful weather, tremendous views, and a wonderful atmosphere. After visiting many east coast cities such as New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Miami, and several other major United States cities, there is one factor that sets the Phoenix / Glendale metropolitan areas apart from the others.
Arizona is growing at a tremendous rate. The factor that sets us apart from others is that we grow out, not up. Arizona has so much land available that we seem to grow out like a spider web versus building high rises. This gives people more breathing room from an opinionated standpoint. It may be nice not to have neighbors below or above you, it might be nice to pull into your own garage and have your own backyard with your own pool. The parking in most major cities is a nightmare, but not in Arizona. Arizona has much to offer that many places do not.
Horse back riding, no problem. Want to take a balloon ride, we have it. Three major water parks, ample movie theaters, hiking, hunting, jet skiing, boating, indoor shooting ranges, shopping galore, more restaurants than one could imagine, and some of the best views in the world. Glendale has much to offer, and that is why so many people come here to live.
Las Vegas, Disney Land, Sea World, Rocky Pointe, Grande Canyon, Skiing Resorts, Palm Springs, and Flagstaff are all only a few hour drives away just to mention a few. These major attractions are not in our backyard, but some believe that is what makes Glendale unique. There is really no defining factor that brands Glendale which makes it a great place to live because the people define it, not a structure. It is what you make of it and Arizona is happy to have you.
Arizona home prices have always been affordable compared to most places in the United States. Builders are building homes at an incredible rate. You could purchase a nice three bedroom, two bath homes for under two hundred thousand dollars in many areas of Arizona. Like every place, some locations are pricier than others. No matter what you are looking for, we will help you find it. We help people buy two hundred thousand dollar homes, and help people purchase eight million dollar homes.
Your first step when purchasing a home is to get in contact with an aggressive, educated, and experienced realtor. Please visit the link below to get in contact with a realtor you can trust a realtor that has lived in Glendale for twenty seven years, and a realtor that will represent your best interest.

About Phoenix Az

Phoenix is the capital and the most populous city of the state of Arizona and the county seat of Maricopa County. It is the most populous capital city in the United States. Its physical location is along the banks of the normally dry Salt River. It was incorporated as a city on February 25, 1881. Residents of Phoenix are known as Phoenicians.

Phoenix had an estimated 2006 population of 1,512,986, making it the fifth largest city in the United States, as well as the largest state capital. Phoenix has expansive city limits (515 square miles), and it has the 10th highest land area for a city in the United States. As of 2006, the Phoenix Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) was the 13th largest in the United States, with an estimated population of 4,039,182.

History

American Indian inhabitants of the Area

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As early as 700 AD, the Hohokam civilization occupied the land that would become Phoenix. The Hohokam created roughly 135 miles (217 km) of irrigation canals, making the land arable. Paths of these canals would later become used for the modern Arizona Canal, Central Arizona Project Canal, and the Hayden-Rhodes Aqueduct.

It is believed that between AD 1300 and AD 1450 periods of drought and severe floods led to the Hohokams disappearance.

Although Spanish and Mexican explorers knew of the area, only southern Arizona fell under their influence. The Salt River Valley remained mostly abandoned. Local Akimel Oodham settlements, thought to be the descendents of the formerly urbanized Hohokam, concentrated on the Gila River alongside those of the Tohono Oodham and Maricopa peoples.

Pre-incorporation history of Phoenix Arizona

Passing through the area in 1867, Jack Swilling of Wickenburg, Arizona stopped to rest at the foot of the White Tank Mountains and observed land that had great potential for farming. The terrain and climate were optimal, except for a lack of precipitation and suitable irrigation. Swilling remedied the situation by having a series of canals built, which followed the paths of the preexisting Hohokam canals. A small community formed about four miles (6 km) east of the present city and a few miles northwest of another community at Haydens Ferry, which would become Tempe.

The farming community was named Swillings Mill in his honor, though later renamed to Helling Mill, Mill City, and finally, East Phoenix. Swilling, a former Confederate soldier, wanted to name the city "Stonewall," after Gen. Stonewall Jackson. Others suggested the name of "Salina." However, neither name was suitable to the community. Finally, Lord Darrell Duppa suggested the name "Phoenix," as it described a city born from the ruins of a former civilization.

The Yavapai County Board of Supervisors, which, at the time, encompassed Phoenix, officially recognized the town of Phoenix on May 4, 1868 and formed an election precinct. The first post office was established on June 15, 1868, with Jack Swilling serving as the postmaster. With the population growing, a townsite needed to be selected. On October 20, 1870, the residents held a meeting to decide where to locate it. A 320 acre (1.3 km²) plot of land was purchased in what is now the downtown business section. On February 12, 1871, the territorial legislature created Maricopa County, the sixth in the state, by dividing Yavapai County. The first county election in Maricopa County was held in 1871, when Tom Barnum was elected the first sheriff. Barnum ran unopposed as the other two candidates, John A. Chenowth and Jim Favorite, had a shootout that ended in Favorites death and Chenowth withdrawing from the race.

Several lots of land were sold in 1870 at an average price of $48. The first church opened in 1871, as did the first store. Public school had its first class on September 5, 1872, in the courtroom of the county building. By October 1873, a small school was completed on Center Street (now Central Avenue).[6] Land entry was recorded by the Florence Land Office on November 19, 1873 and a declaratory statement filed in the Prescott Land Office February 15, 1872. President Ulysses S. Grant issued a land patent for the present site of Phoenix on April 10, 1874. The total value of the Phoenix Townsite was $550, with downtown lots selling for between $7 and $11 each. A short time later, a telegraph office, 16 saloons, four dance halls and two banks were open.

Incorporation of Phoenix Arizona

By 1881, Phoenix had outgrown its original townsite-commissioner form of government. The 11th Territorial Legislature passed "The Phoenix Charter Bill", incorporating Phoenix and providing for a mayor-council government. The bill was signed by Governor John C. Fremont on February 25, 1881. Phoenix was incorporated with a population of approximately 2,500, and on May 3, 1881, Phoenix held its first city election. Judge John T. Alsap defeated James D. Monihon, 127 to 107, to become the citys first mayor.[8] In early 1888, the city offices were moved into the new City Hall, built where the downtown bus terminal now stands. This building also provided temporary offices for the territorial government when it moved to Phoenix from Prescott in 1889.[9]

The coming of the railroad in the 1880s was the first of several important events that revolutionized the economy of Phoenix. Merchandise now flowed into the city by rail instead of wagon. Phoenix became a trade center with its products reaching eastern and western markets. In response, the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce was organized on November 4, 1888.

Phoenix also inaugurated an electric streetcar system, built off earlier stagecoach lines, in 1893.

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20th Century Phoenix Arizona

In 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt signed the National Reclamation Act allowing for dams to be built on western streams for reclamation purposes. Residents were quick to enhance this by organizing the Salt River Valley Water Users Association on February 7, 1903, to manage the water and power supply. The agency still exists today as part of the Salt River Project.[10] On February 14, 1912, under President William Howard Taft, Phoenix became the capital of the newly formed state of Arizona.

In 1913, Phoenix adopted a new form of government from mayor-council to council-manager, making it one of the first cities in the United States with this form of city government.

During World War II Phoenixs economy shifted to that of a distribution center, rapidly turning into an embryonic industrial city with mass production of military supplies. Luke Field, Williams Field, and Falcon Field, coupled with the giant ground-training center at Hyder, west of Phoenix, brought thousands of men into Phoenix.

A fire in October 1947 destroyed most of the streetcar fleet, giving the city a difficult choice between implementing a new street railway system or using buses. The latter were chosen and the metropolitan areas development has been oriented toward cars ever since. This is expected to change, however, with the December 2008 implementation of the Phoenix light rail system.

By 1950, over 100,000 people lived within the city and thousands more in surrounding communities. There were 148 miles (238 km) of paved streets and 163 miles (262 km) of unpaved streets.

Phoenixs populations in the north and west, as well as that of surrounding cities, are expanding greatly, as they have been since the 1960s.

Climate
Phoenix has an arid climate, and its average annual maximum temperature is the highest of any major US city. In fact, out of the worlds large urban areas, only some cities around the Persian Gulf, such as Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and Baghdad, Iraq, and India such as Jaipur have higher average summer temperatures. The temperature reaches or exceeds 100 °F (38 °C) on an average of 89 days during the year, including most days from early June through early September. On June 26, 1990, the temperature reached an all-time high of 122 °F (50 °C). Overnight lows greater than 80 °F occur frequently each summer, with the average July low being 81 °F and the average August low being 80 °F. The all-time highest low temperature was 96 °F (36 °C), which occurred on July 15, 2003.
The dry desert air makes the hot temperatures more tolerable early in the season, but the influx of monsoonal moisture, which generally begins in early July and lasts until mid-September, raises humidity levels and discomfort due to mugginess. For the most part, the winter months are mild.
Phoenix averages 85% of possible sunshine and receives scant rainfall, the average annual total at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport being 8.3 inches (210 mm). March is the wettest month of the year (1.07 inches or 27 mm) with June being the driest (0.09 inches or 2 mm). Although thunderstorms are possible at any time of the year, they are most common during the monsoon from July to mid-September as humid air surges in from the Gulf of California. These can bring strong winds, large hail, or rarely, tornadoes. Winter storms moving inland from the Pacific Ocean occasionally produce significant rains but occur infrequently. Fog is observed from time to time during the winter months.
On average, Phoenix has only 5 days per year where the temperature drops to or below freezing. The long-term mean date of the first frost is December 15 and the last is February 1; however, these dates do not represent the city as a whole because the frequency of freezes varies considerably among terrain types and elevations. Frequently, outlying areas of Phoenix will see frost, however, the airport does not. The earliest frost on record occurred on November 3, 1946, and the latest occurred on April 4, 1945. The all-time lowest temperature in Phoenix was recorded at 16 °F (-8.8 °C) on January 7, 1913.
Snow is extremely rare in the area. Snowfall was first officially recorded in 1896, and since then, accumulations of 0.1 inches (0.25 cm) or greater have occurred only seven times. The heaviest snowstorm on record dates to January 20-21 1937, when 1 to 4 inches fell (2 to 10 cm) in parts of the city and did not melt entirely for four days. Prior to that, 1 inch (2.5 cm) had fallen on January 20, 1933. On February 2, 1939, 0.5 inches (1 cm) fell. Most recently, 0.4 inches (1 cm) fell on December 21-22 1990. Snow also fell on March 12, 1917 November 28, 1919, and December 11, 1985. However, on January 21, 2007 snowfall occurred throughout much of the city and covered the ground completely in the East Valley cities of Mesa and Tempe. This followed a very rare cold spell which caused temperatures to tumble into the 20s.
Source: U.S. National Climatic Data Center, Asheville, N.C.; a division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Economy


Downtown Phoenix south of Jefferson Street
The early economy of Phoenix was primarily agricultural, dependent mainly on cotton and citrus farming. In the last two decades, the economy has diversified as rapidly as the population has grown. As the state capital of Arizona, many residents in the area are employed by the government. Arizona State University has also enhanced the areas population through education and its growing research capabilities. Numerous high-tech and telecommunications companies have also recently relocated to the area. Due to the warm climate in winter, Phoenix benefits greatly from seasonal tourism and recreation, and has a particularly vibrant golf industry.
Phoenix is currently home to three major Fortune 500 companies: electronics corporation Avnet, Apollo Group (which operates the University of Phoenix), and mining company Phelps Dodge Corporation. Honeywell hosts many factories for the building of military grade engines, as well as their company network gateway in Phoenix. Intel has one of their largest sites in Arizona, employing about 11,000 employees and 3 chip manufacturing fabs, including the $3 billion dollar state of the art 300mm, 45nm Fab 32. American Express hosts their financial transactions, customer information, and their entire website in Phoenix. The area is also home to US Airways Group, a Fortune 500 company located in Tempe. Nearby Scottsdale is also home to Allied Waste Industries, Inc. (also listed on the Fortune 500), the second largest non-hazardous solid waste management company in the United States. Phoenix is also home to the headquarters of U-HAUL International, a rental company and moving supply store.
The military has a significant presence in Phoenix with Luke Air Force Base located in the western suburbs. At its height, in the 1940s, the Phoenix area had 3 military bases: Luke Field (still in use), Falcon Field, and Williams Air Force Base (now Williams Gateway Airport), with numerous auxiliary air fields located throughout the region.

Sports in Phoenix Arizona
Phoenix is home to several professional sports franchises, including representatives of all four major professional sports leagues in the U.S. The first major franchise was the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association (NBA), which started play in 1968. In 1997, the Phoenix Mercury was one of the original eight teams to launch the Womens National Basketball Association (WNBA). Both teams play at US Airways Center. The Phoenix Flame of the International Basketball League will begin play in the spring of 2007.

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The Arizona Cardinals moved to Phoenix from St. Louis, Missouri in 1988 and currently play in the NFLs National Football Conference - West Division. The team, however, has never played in the city itself; they played at Sun Devil Stadium on the campus of Arizona State University in nearby Tempe until 2006, and now play at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. University of Phoenix Stadium is scheduled to host Super Bowl XLII in 2008.
Phoenix also has an arena football team, the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League. Games are played at US Airways Center downtown.
The Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League moved to the area in 1996, and play at Jobing.com Arena, adjacent to University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. The city also boasts a minor league hockey team, the Phoenix Roadrunners of the ECHL, who play at the US Airways Center. This makes Phoenix one of the few cities where minor and major league teams in the same sport coexist.
The Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball (National League-West Division) began play as an expansion team in 1998. The team plays at Chase Field (downtown). In 2001, the Diamondbacks defeated the New York Yankees 4 games to 3 in the World Series, becoming not only the citys first professional sports franchise to win a national championship, but also the youngest expansion franchise in U.S. professional sports to ever do so.
Additionally, due to the favorable climate, nine Major League Baseball teams conduct spring training in the metro area, as well as nearby Tucson. These teams are collectively known as the Cactus League.
The Phoenix International Raceway is a major venue for two NASCAR auto racing events per season. Boat racing, drag racing, and road course racing are also held at the Firebird International Raceway. Sprint car racing is held at Manzanita Speedway.
Phoenix has also hosted the Insight Bowl at Chase Field until 2005, after which it moved to nearby Tempe, as well as several major professional golf events, including the LPGAs Safeway International and The Tradition of the Champions Tour. Phoenix was originally scheduled to host the 2006 NHL All-Star Game, but it was canceled due to the 2006 Winter Olympics (the recently adopted NHL collective bargaining agreement prohibits the All-Star Game to be held during Olympic years). Instead, Phoenix will host the 2009 All-Star Game.
Phoenixs Ahwatukee American Little League reached the 2006 Little League World Series as the representative from the U.S. West region. Phoenix is one of the three cities that hosts the annual PF Changs Rock n Roll Arizona Marathon in January.
Beginning in 2007, Phoenix will host the penultimate round of the Champ Car World Series as the Open Wheel cars take to the streets of Downtown Phoenix.
Government
Being the capital of Arizona, Phoenix houses the state legislature. In 1913, the commission form of government was adopted. The city of Phoenix is served by a city council consisting of a mayor and eight city council members. The mayor is elected At Large, to a four-year term. Phoenix City Council members are elected to four-year terms by voters in each of the eight separate districts that they represent. The current mayor of Phoenix is Phil Gordon, who was elected to a four-year term in 2003. The mayor and city council members have equal voting power to adopt ordinances and set the policies that govern the city.
Phoenix operates under a council-manager form of government, with a strong City Manager supervising all City departments and executing policies adopted by the Council.
Current Foreclosure Rates Increase
The 30-year mortgage rates increased by more than a half a percentage point to 6.74 percent during May through June 2007, affecting borrowers with the best credit just as a crackdown in sub prime lending standards limits the pool of qualified buyers. The national median home price is poised for its first annual decline since the Great Depression, and the NAR reported that supply of unsold homes is at a record 4.2 million.
Goldman Sachs and Bear Stearns, respectively the worlds largest securities firm and largest underwriter of mortgage-backed securities in 2006, said in June 2007 that rising foreclosures reduced their earnings and the loss of billions from bad investments in the sub prime market imperiled the solvency of several hedge funds. Mark Kiesel, executive vice president of a California-based Pacific Investment Management Co. said, "Its a blood bath! Were talking about a two to three year downturn that will take a whole host of characters with it, from job creation to consumer confidence. Eventually it will take the stock market and corporate profit".

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Situated in the southwestern portion of the United States, Arizona is a member of the "Four Corners" states. The state is home to the Grand Canyon, several National Forests, Indian Reservations and numerous monuments and parks. Known for its desert landscape, mountainous regions and plateaus, Arizona is also popular for having the biggest stand of Ponderosa Pines.

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Arizona has one of the nations largest gross national product, amounting to $187 billion. Relying heavily on its copper, cattle, cotton, citrus and tourism industries, the state offers amazing business and employment opportunities. Arizonas largest employers are the state government and Wal-Mart.
For recreation, Arizona delights its millions of residents and visitors with activities like hiking, swimming, hunting, boating and fishing. The state is conveniently accessible via highways and freeways as well as served by several airports, public bus transit systems and light rail system.

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The largest city in Arizona is Phoenix while Paradise Valley is considered to be the wealthiest. In terms of population, Tucson has the most number of residents, reaching one million in 2007.

Since there are more sellers and buyers, particularly of single family housing units, there are many Arizona residential properties to choose from. Depending on the city or village, median home prices can range from $250,000 to $600,000. There are over 2.5 million housing units recorded as of 2005, with a percent change of 16.2 percent from 2000. Most residential homes are owner-occupied although the number of rental homes is considerably increasing.

Residential properties for sale include town houses, condominium units, single- and multi-family units. These housing units are primarily located in residential neighborhoods, near school and park districts.

Scottsdale is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, adjacent to Phoenix. Scottsdale has become internationally recognized as a premiere and posh tourist destination, while maintaining its own identity and culture as "The Wests Most Western Town." However, despite this motto, in the 1970s, most construction of new horse corrals was prohibited. What had, in the twentieth century been vacant desert, was converted to urban or suburban environment. As of the 2000 census, the city is the 83rd largest city in the United States, with a population of 202,705. According to 2007 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 240,410, moving Scottsdale into the 77th position on the 100 largest cities list.

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History Of Scottsdale Arizona

Scottsdale was originally inhabited by Hohokam. From circa 300 BC to 1400 AD, these ancient civilizations farmed the area and built some of the most ingenious irrigation canals the world has ever known. The name Hohokam translates as "vanished," as the civilizations mysteriously disappeared without a trace.
Before European settlement, Scottsdale was a Pima village known as Vaá¹£ai Svaá¹£onÄ­, meaning "rotting hay." Some Pima remained in their original homes well into the 20th century. For example, until the late 1960s, there was a still-occupied traditional dwelling on the southeast corner of Indian Bend Rd. and Hayden Rd. By now, however, all Pima have either moved into modern homes within Scottsdale (mainly in South Scottsdale), to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, or elsewhere.
The Hohokams truly unbelievable legacy was in their creation of more than 125 miles (200 km) of canals to provide water for their agricultural needs. The remnants of this ancient irrigation system were adapted and improved upon in 1868 by the first Anglo company to stake a claim in the Valley of the Sun, when Jack Swilling set up the Swilling Irrigation Canal Company.
Twenty years later Scottsdales future would turn sharply upwards, when a U.S. Army Chaplain, Winfield Scott, paid the paltry sum of $2.50 an acre for a 640 acre stretch of land where the city is now located. Winfields brother, George Washington Scott, was the first resident of the town that was then known as Orangedale and later changed to Scottsdale in 1894.
In 1937, internationally renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright set up his "winter camp" at the foot of the McDowell Mountains, creating what is now known as Taliesin West. Scottsdale, and the rest of Phoenix, have seen an everlasting influence from Frank Lloyd Wright. Many buildings throughout the region were designed by the famous architect. Today, a Frank Lloyd Wright memorial stands in North Scottsdale and a major street bears his name.
During the 1950s through the 1970s, several large manufacturing companies in the Scottsdale and Tempe areas used the solvent trichloroethylene (TCE) in their manufacturing and operating processes. In 1981, TCE began to show up in two Scottsdale drinking wells, and in 1983, the Indian Bend Wash superfund site was listed on the Environmental Protection Agencys National Priorities List. Physical construction of cleanup systems was completed by 2006, with soil cleanup expected to be completed in five years and groundwater cleanup completed in 30 years.

 

Real estate development had begun in what is now the Old Town area, and moved south. With Phoenix bordering the west and an Indian reservation bordering the east, the town (which is now the long, narrow, extreme southern portion of Scottsdale) developed its narrow shape, stopped by Tempe in the south, and an enormous privately owned ranch, McCormick Ranch to the north. Indian Bend Wash, a rarely flowing river (completely dry otherwise), bisected the city lengthwise, and the normally dry riverbed carried a significant river of water during what were supposed to be rare periods of heavy rains, so called "99 year floods", flowing into the long dammed up Salt River. As the city was home to mostly lower middle class suburbanites, there was no money for bridges over such a rarely running, normally dry river, so even major roads that crossed it simply ran right down into the river bed and out the other side.
When the wash flowed, it flowed for days, and there were no crossings: one had to drive to Tempe and over the Salt River to get around it. Schools had to be closed because the teachers couldnt get through. It flowed several times in the 60s during a succession of floods that were only supposed to occur every 99 years, and became the bane of city residents. How the city dealt with it, and what happened to McCormick Ranch shortly thereafter cemented Scottsdales status among the cities of Tempe, Mesa and Phoenix.

As Indian Bend Wash flowed more and more frequently in the late 1960s, federal tax dollars were allocated to allow the Army Corps of Engineers to cement Indian Bend Wash as a large canal, and build bridges over it, similar to the storm drains of Los Angeles, but using wider canals. Doing so would allow the condemnation and purchase of the houses that had been built in the wash that the Federal government was required, under the Federal flood insurance laws at the time, to rebuild each time the wash flowed.
However, it was believed that grass would channel the water as effectively as a cement canal, and a vote was held to determine whether the city should use the federal money allocated for the cement canal to build a system of parks and golf courses in the bottom of Indian Bend Wash instead of a cement canal. Because it would bisect the long narrow city, this system of parks and golf courses would be within biking range of nearly every child in the city and very near houses and condos in which retirees might want to live.
However, the Army Corps favored the canal as a tried and true approach, the idea of grass to channel flood water in a wash was untried, the grass would have to be watered, and the mud from the now more frequently flowing wash would have to be removed from the parks when it flowed, increasing maintenance costs. Although it would require increased property taxes to maintain that the cement canal would not, and was somewhat controversial at the time, the city voted to install the system of parks and golf courses in the Wash, a move that was seen as bold, by a city that was at that time, not particularly wealthy. The park and golf course system was built in such a way as to minimize damage when the water flowed, placing buildings up high on berms, and leaving the remainder as grass, ponds or streams, relatively immune from water damage. The system worked as a flood control channel, and has been retained as parkland or golf courses ever since. The success of the park and golf course system paid off: because the parks and golf courses followed closely on the heels of the mass production of affordable heat pump air conditioners in the 1950s, Scottsdale quickly became a city to which families and retirees wanted to move. The city, still relatively poor, overspent on the park system, building the El Dorado public pool in a protected berm at one edge of the wash, for example, and ran out of federal money to build all of the bridges over the wash. However, the channeling of the wash allowed condos to be built in places along its newly narrowed western border, and money from the taxes paid on the newly usable land was used to finally complete the bridges years later.
Its money having been spent on the park system, the city of Scottsdale allowed the downtown area, immediately to the east of the central shopping district on Scottsdale Blvd. to decay, and by the early 1970s, the area became a swath of old abandoned wooden buildings with broken windows. However, shortly after the park system was built, Ms. McCormick, the owner of McCormick Ranch, died, and instead of preserving the ranch as mostly scrub land, the McCormick ranch/Scottsdale Ranch area of Scottsdale was developed into homes and business parks, and began to generate tax revenues for the city. Because of the rising status of the city from the newly-built parks and golf course system, the developers were able to upgrade the houses they built in what became the McCormick Ranch/Scottsdale Ranch portions of the city, which opened up Scottsdale to the north and added a wide eastern portion, bulging on the middle of the map shown above. The nuveau riche that quickly filled these more expensive homes became the butt of many jokes and the source of the "Snobsdale" nickname: both made by the lower middle class residents remaining in south Scottsdale, and the "old money" residents of
Paradise Valley and portions of Phoenix around Camelback Mountain who refused to move to Scottsdale; in spite of the relatively sparse recreational facilities of those areas. Nevertheless, the tax money that the city received from the development of McCormick Ranch was used to purchase the dilapidated area adjacent to Old Town via its powers of eminent domain, demolish the few remaining wooden buildings that had not by then been burned to the ground by vandals, and build a performing arts center and a restaurant row in place of part of it. The upscale locally owned restaurants that had been leaving the downtown area because of the blight were invited to be the first tenants in the restaurant row if they stayed in the area in the difficult years in which it and the arts center were built, and when the arts center and restaurants opened in the late to mid 1970s, it became another draw for the city.
Seeing the once narrow city of Scottsdale fan out to the north and east, the city council of Phoenix, feeling threatened by Scottsdales success in attracting residents, in a late night city council meeting, unexpectedly annexed a then undeveloped six foot wide, miles long stretch of county land north of Phoenix, immediately to the west of McCormick Ranch, effectively extending that western boundary for miles. Because city services would have to be provided on any annexed land, the merely 6 foot wide limit allowed Phoenix to annex the portion inexpensively, yet the annexation effectively blocked the increasingly successful Scottsdale from annexing over the strip, thus preserving the mostly straight western boundary of Scottsdale that exists today. Furious at the late night secretive manner in which the annexation was accomplished, the city council of Scottsdale annexed an adjacent strip on what was now "its" side.

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During this period, the city government of Scottsdale was seen as one with progressive ideas. The city passed one of the earliest sign ordinances, restricting the size and height of signs and billboards, ostensibly using its power to protect the safety of residents it claimed were getting into traffic accidents craning their necks to see higher and higher signs, but widely believed to be implemented for aesthetic reasons. The ordinance was highly controversial at the time, and Scottsdale had to defend it in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, but now such ordinances are widespread. Scottsdale also contracted out its fire department, in what was to be a wave of the privatization of operations of city government that never really materialized. Freed of traditions, and afraid of lawsuits if it used the dark red color of firetrucks of other cities in the U.S., the company that took over the contract painted the fire engines a fluorescent greenish yellow to make them more noticeable.
From its official incorporation in 1951 with a population of 2000, the town of Scottsdale has grown to a 2004 Census estimate of 221,792. It is now Arizonas fifth-largest city, and one of its most celebrated. Scottsdale is commonly defined by its high quality of life, and in 1993 was named the, "Most Livable City," in the United States by the United States Conference of Mayors.[3] This title is notoriously lampooned across the state because of the high cost of living in Scottsdale. It is continually ranked as one of the premier golf and resort destinations in the world, with a sizable portion of tax revenue being derived from tourism. It is also home to the FBR Open Golf Tournament held at the Tournament Players Club, which carries the distinction of the best-attended event on the PGA Tour. In 2006, Scottsdale will begin hosting a second PGA Tour event, known as the Frys Electronics Open. The city continues to see rapid growth, mainly in the northern areas of the city.

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Cityscape of Scottsdale Arizona

The city is loosely divided into four areas: South Scottsdale (McKellips Road north to Chaparral Road), Old Town (Downtown) Scottsdale, Central Scottsdale (also known as the, "Shea Corridor"; extends from Chaparral Road north to Shea Boulevard), and North Scottsdale. The real estate market in Scottsdale is among the most expensive in the United States. In 2005, both Scottsdale and Paradise Valley were among the top ten markets in the nation for luxury home sales, and the only two cities outside of California. Paradise Valley was ranked ninth with $637 million in luxury home sales, while Scottsdale was ranked tenth with $594 million in luxury home sales.

South Scottsdale has been known for many years as more or less the working class region of Scottsdale, although today it is transforming into a dynamic urban area. It contains the major nightlife for the area and is a major art center of metro Phoenix. The median resale home price is $291,500, compared to $667,450 in North Scottsdale. South Scottsdale will also soon be home to a new research center for Arizona State University.

Old Town Scottsdale is an area with many streets, stores, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and western art galleries evoking the old cowboy era. New development is being built in the area. The Scottsdale Waterfront Residences anchor the once desolate Arizona Canal banks, and no less than five new ultra-luxury condominium towers are under construction. There are over 20 hotels in the area, including The Mondrian Scottsdale (formerly The James Hotel), the Hotel Indigo, the Scottsdale Marriott Suites Old Town, and the Hotel Valley Ho. Three new hotels are also planned to open in Scottsdales prime nightclub district, the W Scottsdale Hotel and Residences, the Ritz Carlton Paradise Valley, and the 1 Hotel and Residences. Scottsdales main cultural district is also in this area, which includes the high-end Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall, one of the twenty largest malls in the United States, and the newly constructed Shops at the Waterfront, both of which offer eclectic variety for shoppers and diners.

The Shea Corridor, so named because it a region of north-central Scottsdale in close proximity to the east-west running Shea Boulevard, and is primarily a residential section of town, with suburban-style businesses and shops. Real estate in the Shea Corridor (Central Scottsdale) has increased during the 1990s, and overall, the Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale real estate market has seen the largest gain in home prices in the nation, with a 38.4% increase in value.

North Scottsdale is currently the most actively developed area of Scottsdale, and is one of the most expansive and expensive areas in Scottsdale. The citys borders rapidly expand to the east and west in this area, containing the McDowell Mountain range. Homes in North Scottsdale see median values of $667,450.

Annual cultural events and fairs

The Wests Most Western Town prides itself in its rich Western cowboy history, preserving while heavily promoting its plethora of "western" activities and events. The renowned Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show has been a Scottsdale tradition since 1955. Today, the show attracts thousands of visitors and tourists, hoping to catch a glimpse of nearly 2000 purebred Arabian and Half-Arabian horses competing for various prizes and recognition. The show also features over 300 vendors and exhibitions, and over 25 demonstrations and shows.

Perhaps the most famous present-day cowboy event is the Scottsdale Jaycees Parada del Sol, an annual month long event held in Scottsdale since 1954. Originally named The Sunshine Festival, the PRCA Rodeo was added in 1956. Cowboys and cowgirls from across the nation converge in Scottsdale to participate in this cultural and historical event. The event begins each year with the Parada del Sol, the worlds largest horse-drawn parade with over 150 entries in any given year.

North Scottsdale hosts the Barrett-Jackson Auto Show, an auto enthusiasts and collectors auction, in January of every year. The show features many exotic automobiles, and attracts car enthusiasts from all over the world.

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Tempe is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, with a population of 169,712 according to 2006 Census Bureau estimates. Darrell Duppa is usually credited with suggesting the name, adopted in 1879, after comparing the Salt River valley near a 300-foot-tall butte, to the Vale of Tempe near Mount Olympus in Greece. Duppa also had the honor of giving name to Phoenix, 11 years earlier. Tempe is a major suburb of Phoenix and is located immediately southeast.

Tempe is the headquarters and executive office of US Airways (formerly America West Airlines) and the main campus of Arizona State University. It was the longtime host of the Fiesta Bowl, although the BCS game moved to University of Phoenix Stadium, located in Glendale, in 2007. On New Years Eve, the city hosts the Insight Fiesta Bowl Block Party, one of the nations largest New Years Eve parties. The event typically has a national band heading a concert, along with several other local and national bands. It was also the site of one of the three Presidential debates in 2004 and Super Bowl XXX (30). Additionally, it is the spring training host city of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

Tempe AZ History

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The Hohokam initially lived in this area and built canals to support their agriculture. Fort McDowell was established on the upper Salt River in 1865 allowing the safe establishment of communities further down the Salt River. Tempe was an amalgamation of two settlements Haydens Ferry and San Pablo located west and east of Hayden Butte, respectively. The two settlements benefited from the Tempe Irrigating Canal Company which provided the water for alfalfa, wheat, barley, oats and cotton. In 1885, Arizona Territorial Legislature chose Tempe for the site of the Territorial Normal School, which became Arizona Normal School, Arizona State Teachers College, Arizona State College and finally Arizona State University

The Maricopa and Phoenix Railroad, built in 1887, crossed the Salt River at Tempe, linking the town to the nations growing transportation system. The Tempe Land and Improvement Company was formed to sell lots in the booming town. Tempe became one of the most important business and shipping centers for the surrounding agricultural area.

The completion of Roosevelt Dam in 1911 guaranteed enough water to meet the growing needs of Valley farmers from the early 20th century to the present. On his way to dedicate the dam, former President Theodore Roosevelt applauded the accomplishments of the people of central Arizona and predicted that their towns would grow to become prosperous cities. Less than a year later, Arizona became the 48th state, and the Salt River Valley was well on its way to becoming the new population center of the Southwest.Tempe has had 27 mayors since 1894.

Transportation In Tempe AZ

Tempe is the most densely-populated city in the state and serves as a crossroads for its largest communities due to its location. Freeways make up the major transportation system for the Valley. Included in the system surrounding Tempe are the Interstate 10 near the western edge, the Loop 202 crossing the northern side, the Loop 101 following the eastern border, and the U.S. Route 60 running east-west through the geographic center of the city. Valley Metro operates bus routes and is building a light rail system that will serve Downtown Tempe and Arizona State University, providing service to Phoenix and Mesa when the initial segment opens in 2008.

The City of Tempe also operates several free shuttles near Arizona State University. Greyhound Lines operated intercity bus service to the Tempe Transit Center by ASU, but left in 2006 (since the Phoenix Greyhound station is only fifteen minutes away by Valley Metros Red Line). Amtraks Sunset Limited formerly served the downtown depot but now stops only at Maricopa some thirty miles south with no connecting bus. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, located 2 miles northwest of Tempe, provides extensive air service to points throughout North America and to London, England and various cities in Hawaii.

What is Tempe, Arizona all about?

The city is packed with history, culture, shopping, dining, nightlife, sports and special events. Treat yourself to an ASU football game, go on a shopping spree at Arizona Mills or the largest IKEA on the West Coast, kayak on Tempe Town Lake, enjoy a Broadway performance at ASU Gammage, hike in the picturesque Papago Park or simply lounge by the pool. Or plan your trip around one of our fun-filled annual events such as the Tempe Festival of the Arts or P.F. Changs Rock n Roll Arizona Marathon & ½ Marathon.

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Home to more than 160,000 residents, Tempe is the most accessible city in all of Maricopa County. A highly sophisticated transportation network connects Tempe to its many bordering communities such as Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa and Chandler. This exciting city is filled with great attractions, employment opportunities and recreational facilities. Furthermore, year-round sunshine, gorgeous sunsets and breathtaking views of the local mountains and desert terrain help accentuate the spirit, history and culture found only in Tempe. Recognized as the states seventh largest city, Tempe has seen great changes during the past two decades. Industrial parks and planned communities have developed by the dozens in an effort to keep pace with the influx of high-tech, financial, insurance, athletic, academic; cultural and tourism operations that have sprung up in recent times. Home to a growing urban community, Tempe lofts and high rises like Orchid House Lofts, Hayden Ferry at Tempe Town Lakeside, The Vale, Merrion Square, Centerpoint and others are becoming the preferred residences of a hip and dynamic demographic. The urban lifestyle is easy to achieve in Tempe, where light rail, trolley, and Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport are just moments away, and premium shopping, entertainment, and dining options abound. With so many new residents moving to the area, Tempes city officials have done a fine job in meeting the demands of growth with the creation of new schools, parks, and public gathering areas. In fact, downtown Tempe has evolved into a unique, pedestrian-friendly place with its shady brick sidewalks, turn-of-the-century buildings, historic landmarks, the Tempe Town Lake and the Arizona State University campus.

Prices Of Tempe Homes For Sale In Tempe Arizona

This beautifully landscaped city, filled with a vast network of neighborhoods and communities, features diverse and affordable real estate options. With a wide variety of architectural styles, the savvy home buyer can choose from lofts, high rise condos, mid-rise condos, brownstones, row houses and townhouses. Condominiums and townhouses range in price from the low $100,000s to $400,000 or more and are typically found in high t