Hi-
I just returned with a friend of mine from Arizona. I have a nice home near Bellingham, Wa at the moment. Aside from seeing the Grand Canyon for the first time, I visited Phoeniz/Mesa, Sun City, Prescott, Sedona, Flagstaff, Bisbee, and Tucson. I want to buy a very small second home, or condo, or townhouse (1 or 2 bedroom)
I am 69, and as much as I love the PNW for most of the year, I like the idea of being in Arizona for 2 or 3 months a year. I looked at some homes in each of the above places, and I also looked at the city or town itself. I've always been one who likes different cultures, and I fell in love with Tucson. The downtown is compact, clean, and my experience was very positive. I'll be looking to buy a place near the downtown that allows me to not rely on my car so much, so my dog and I can do a lot of walking. The housing costs are so reasonable, and to be able to buy a nice small home for under $150,000 is remarkable. I'm used to the high home price I have in Washington state.
Do any of you live or are snow birds in Arizona? i'm very aware of the extremely hot weather during the summer time, but even if I did send a little time in Tucson during the winter, being at 2,700 ft, the temperatures are 10-15 degrees less that Phoenix.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Rob
I just returned with a friend of mine from Arizona. I have a nice home near Bellingham, Wa at the moment. Aside from seeing the Grand Canyon for the first time, I visited Phoeniz/Mesa, Sun City, Prescott, Sedona, Flagstaff, Bisbee, and Tucson. I want to buy a very small second home, or condo, or townhouse (1 or 2 bedroom)
I am 69, and as much as I love the PNW for most of the year, I like the idea of being in Arizona for 2 or 3 months a year. I looked at some homes in each of the above places, and I also looked at the city or town itself. I've always been one who likes different cultures, and I fell in love with Tucson. The downtown is compact, clean, and my experience was very positive. I'll be looking to buy a place near the downtown that allows me to not rely on my car so much, so my dog and I can do a lot of walking. The housing costs are so reasonable, and to be able to buy a nice small home for under $150,000 is remarkable. I'm used to the high home price I have in Washington state.
Do any of you live or are snow birds in Arizona? i'm very aware of the extremely hot weather during the summer time, but even if I did send a little time in Tucson during the winter, being at 2,700 ft, the temperatures are 10-15 degrees less that Phoenix.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Rob