Real Estate in the Valley of the Sun

Erica Willingham

What exactly is the Valley of the Sun? It is Maricopa County, Where 3,501,001 people, more than half the population of the State of Arizona, live. According to the 2000 Census, Maricopa was: the fastest-growing county in the nation during the 1990s; the fourth largest county in the nation (by population); the largest county in the state (by population); the leader in the state in per-capita income ($28,601 in 1998). This prosperity is reflected by the healthy real estate market in the area.

The Valley of the Sun is the center of a vital new metropolitan area, with Phoenix at its heart. It is a dynamic blend of the traditional and the avant garde, the Old West and the Silicon Desert. From the hieroglyphs at South Mountain Park, to the biotech labs at Arizona State University, from cantinas to bistros, from night clubs to concert halls, life in the Valley of the Sun is truly a cosmopolitan experience.

Because of its favorable tax and regulatory climate, and the availability of an educated, motivated work force, the Valley of the Sun is the prime destination for relocating businesses, from eager entrepreneurs to international corporations. Low unemployment and an attractive lifestyle is a lure for employees and employers alike.

The incredible weather allows for outdoor activities year around, and the Valley of the Sun has an abundance of world class golf courses, hiking trails, parks, lakes, equestrian trails, swimming pools and firing ranges.

Property is still a great investment in the Valley of the Sun, with home prices still reasonable and home prices still rising. Erica Willingham is your real estate expert in the beautiful Valley of the Sun.