Working clockwise from north, Phoenix is surrounded by mountains. The Bradshaws, New River Mnts, Continentals, The McDowels, The Mazatals, The Supperstitions, The Santans, South Mountain, Estrellas, and the White Tanks. This is of course were the term Valley of the Sun arose from.

Years past the valley floor was lush sonoran desert. This gave way to farming, then city sprawl. There are bedroom communities or suburbs of Phoenix from one end to the other. Expansion is never ending. Most of the communities have spread out over existing farm land, that is flat and makes for easy development. A few touch on the edges of the surrounding mountains that give way to elevation changes. This elevation change results in lower density housing. Most of these rural areas use to be considered living in the country. Horses and chickens and laid back living.

As time passes the cities continue to expand, and now the rural areas if not surrounded by growth are backed into pocket areas mainly due to the mountain terrain.

Lower density, mostly acre lots, lush sonoran desert, and beautiful views. This adds up to some very nice Real Estate. The cities have brought with them, shopping, banking, schools and entertainment. The rural country now has the best of both worlds.

I have my favorite, North Scottsdale, Carefree, Cave Creek, Desert Hills and New River. They are listed in order of cost to live. I love them all, and my modest abode is located in New River.

The above locations are on my favorites list due not only to the 1,000 ft. higher elevation change, from the Valley of the Sun. But because the areas are tucked in amongst the northern mountains.

Cool nights, Lots of Stars, Mountain Views, lush Sonoran Desert, Yep, Paradise !

It ain’t all work, Jerry

Owner of: www.officeopen.com

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If you are interested in finding your piece of paradise visit some of my listings.

Been working on a web page and found it to be a little work to get up and running. Even though the Internet access to set up the sites are amazing!

My business is Real Estate and Contracting. Been wanting to tie them both together for years. I have tried many angels to do that and have lots of experience. I will share this in my first Blog attack : Investing takes money, credit, and financing. If your missing any one of the above you better be looking for a partner.

Arizona has been my home 30 years! I love this place. I have lots to share about the State and will be doing so frequently. Just moved a little over two years ago into what some people would call the county. YeeHa-Yahoo. Not me, I call it Paradise ! Will tell you a lot more later.

My web will be some how linked to this site eventually and you will be able to search and read about the reasons people move to the middle of the desert and love it. Planning on playing forward every thing that I can. Going to keep this first Blog short and want to thank Miss Talina for all her help!! Talina has an e-gift company and I highly recommend you check it out at: http://www.craftedcustomgifts.com/

It Ain’t All Work, Jerry

Owner of: www.officeopen.com