Thanks for the comment and glad it was helpful! Are you living in New River but looking to move more Central?

@@LivinginPhoenixAZ Actually live in Lake Havasu but while living in MT spent winters in New River, just weighing various options between adult communities & non HOA's. Do like the N Phoenix area, Anthem, Desert Hills etc.

Ok, that makes sense. And yes, there are a lot of great established and up in coming communites in the North Phoenix area that I like right now. I would include Peoria in that category as well. Lots of factors to consider on whether the active adult communites are worth the extra cost, that depends on your overall wants and needs. But either way, I think the entire area has a lot of positives to offer.

True story!

Thanks for the comment! How does she like living there so far?

I thought so too!

My daughter lives in here and she's definetly not a mormon😅😅😅😅😅

Which link are you referring to? If you are trying to click the community link, then it will show you the community is no longer available since it has sold out. But if you want to check out other communities/areas, the other link should still work. Here it is again or feel free to reach out and I can do a search for you. www.showingnew.com/livinginphoenixaz

Thanks for the comment! When are you moving and is there any location you are targeting?

Great feedback and I agree with your comments. North Central is great and has a lot of the appeal that Arcadia does. I think traffic can be slightly more challenging up there but Central Ave is special. Hope you are enjoying Arizona and I appreciate you watching!

You bet! Thank you for watching and happy to help! Feel free to reach out directly if you have any specific questions for your situation. Always happy to jump on a call and share whatever info I can.

Very sorry to hear that. I didn't mention Valley Fever because I've never really known anyone personally who has gone through it. Most of what I have heard is typically related to friends who have dogs that have been diagnosed. But thank you for sharing in case someone else reads this and wants to consider it before moving.

Yes, Anthem would be another good one to add to the list for sure! The TSMC is very close and I'm sure Anthem will be a popular place for employees potentially.

Thank you! Appreciate the comment/feedback. You can definitely get a lot more for your money down in Queen Creek if you don't mind the commute. I did it for 5 years as well but my house was probably not as nice so I decided to move back to Phoenix lol (:

Thank you for sharing this! I want to hear from more people who are benefitting from solar so this is very helpful. Do you mind sharing any additional details (initial cost, financed vs leased, tax credits, maintenance, etc)?

I appreciate the comment and your feedback! I rarely get to hear from anyone who goes over the finances of it and what the potential pros are. Most of my experience with it has unfortunately been with sellers who didn't feel the costs outweighed the benefit and then they had significant challenges dealing with solar companies when trying to sell. So I'm sure that there are plenty of people who made a good decision, I just don't get to hear that side of the story very often. I would love to learn more so I can give the right guidance.

@@LivinginPhoenixAZ people look at does it pay? PPA/lease is the thorn in your side as a realtor and customers get doomed in the 'you pay nothing concept'. When you buy it, FTC and an asset to the house. After 25 years, panels today will drop 8%....after 25 years! Anyhow...all the best

Agreed!! Especially when the weather is this nice! Got to take advantage of it before the heat comes.

Yep, I agree Joan. It just doesn't seem like the potential savings outweigh the cost involved and most people don't feel there is a significant value add to the home overall either. Appreciate the feedback!

Other than rinsing them periodically, you are good on the maintenance. Pigeons in AZ? I do not remember seeing any...I also live in Surprise. They have protects if necessary. Why would you pay more for electric (UB vs solar payment purchase) and not get the Fed Tax Credit? Why would rent your power? I own a home for a reason as you.

​@@LivinginPhoenixAZwe should connect one day when I am in the area. I am in solar, live in SF BA, own in surprise. We are looking for one more home in surprise in 12 months, a home to move into.

@freewaylee would be happy to connect. I am always open to learning more about solar, especially since the industry (like everything else) is constantly changing. One of my buyers just went under contract on a home that has owned solar so we also need to know the best way to service and take care of them moving forward.

I think many people would agree. I would love to find someone who feels like adding solar has been a good investment and get their thoughts on why. Most of my experience with hearing stories has not been positive.

Thanks for your comment! One of my clients just transferred to Luke last year as well and they decided to live in Desert Oasis which isn't too far from your son. From everything I've seen, there are definitely a ton of pros in the area when it comes to pricing, views and availability. And for those that work on base, it tends to be much quieter up in the NW corner! Hard to say if there will be a significant amount of equity in the near future (next 2-3 years) based on how many homes are being built but if they found a home that they love and have easy access to the base, then I would say it's a good choice for sure! Congrats to your son and I appreciate you watching (:

Thanks for the comment. Are you looking for more info re houses for sale in PV? Wasn't sure what you meant?

Hey Joshua. I put together some self-guided driving tours and put them on the website which you can find here. livinginphoenixaz.com/phoenix-neighborhood-driving-tours/ They were designed to give people a basic understanding of what the neighborhoods look like so that you can learn a lot about a particular city in a short time. I'd be happy to jump on a quick call and talk you through it if needed. Let me know.

Besides the power lines, I didn't notice anything else that was outside of the norm for most new developments here in Phoenix. The developer has a good reputation overall and 9+ different builders are a part of the community so it's hard to say what other things people should be cautious of? I just know that the power lines would be a deal killer for me.

Appreciate the feedback! I'll keep that in mind for future resources that could be helpful. I just need to find some additional help on the graphic design side (:

You bet! Which city or zip code would you like?

@@LivinginPhoenixAZ 85383

Here you go: altos.re/r/7d8af46a-dc19-40f8-a47a-7922863f518e

Hi Kimberly! Thanks for reaching out. There are so many potential factors to consider before giving you a simple answer here in the comments. I'd be happy to jump on a call with you this week to go over a few more questions/details if you are free. Let me know and we can set something up. Thanks, Greg

I'm used to a certain amount of power lines here in Central Phoenix but Alamar is another level. I don't think I've seen a community that is surrounded by them like that before.

Hi Jenifer, great question! I actually brought this topic up in my last walking tour video. I hadn't had the opportunity to visit Alamar in person until a couple weeks ago. And unfortunately, when I got there, I was caught off guard with the amount of large power lines that seem to surround the community. Especially when they sit directly next to the community park, pool, playing fields, etc. I'm sure there will be a lot of people who still feel it is a good place to call home but I was a little disappointed and felt it was not a community that I should promote. If you want more info, I'm happy to share my experience. I will always give an honest opinion so reach out anytime.

That's great, thank you for the quick reply! @@LivinginPhoenixAZ

That’s awesome! I’m definitely a fan of it as well

You bet. Happy to help!

Great question! I think there is a lot of potential with that entire area in the NW corner of Surprise around the 303. Seems like a nice, quiet area with good mountain views and a variety of builders to choose from. The biggest challenge up there currently is the access as most people tend to get off the 303 at Grand Avenue which causes a pretty major backup at all hours of the day so if you have to commute anywhere, that is something to consider. Have you toured it yourself yet?

@@LivinginPhoenixAZ Thank you for the details. Yes, I reserved one with Taylor Morrison and wanted to know your advice.

Totally understand the frustration. This is just the reality of our current environment unfortunately. I would much rather have more available homes on the market to make pricing more affordable to a larger number of people but it's hard to know if we will ever see that again in Arizona anytime soon. It will be interesting to follow the news of other markets (Vancouver & Palm Springs) that are creating laws to limit the number of Short Term Rentals. If those areas are successful with their new restrictions, it could be a map to follow for other areas as well. We'll see?

Getting warmer

Seems like a reasonable guess but that price would have been more likely back in late 2020.

Thank you for the nice comment! I haven't had any experience myself with HUD 184 but I'm sure I can find a lender who can help if needed? Feel free to reach out and let me know the situation and we will do our best to guide you!

Hey Joan! Thanks for the comment. Always helpful to get feedback from other people who have dealt with a similar experience so I appreciate you sharing. Just left you a voicemail to say hello. Hope you and Mike and doing great!

Yes, we definitely have so many positives, even though the summers are challenging (: