Common Mistakes People Make When Moving To Arizona

[@LivinginArizona]

Small Towns To explore across Arizona kzbin.info/aero/PLejt_iJQC2Y8D9eMVsZPnQ4xPyyzIc-hD

[@silvermountain4850]

I want to live in Kingman, AZ ...I am 74 years old with a Social Security Check and a VA Pension; I have lost everything in this world that I love. I have to get out of this town and move west.

[@heathersmith7820]

There are very beautiful areas all around the City of Phoenix and the surrounding towns. Great food, shopping, and entertainment. Been here 37 years and can't imagine living anywhere else. But summers are very, very, very, very HOT!

[@AZGT350]

Number one thing: Do not move here in the middle of the summer. You’ll hate it. You body will not have enough time adjust. Better to move here in the late fall, winter or spring.

[@danyell10141]

I am moving in June and I know it is a bad time but it is best for my life with kids being in school. I know what I am getting myself into.

[@jjeffrey6945]

Moved here in June 2018 definitely hot but lovely blue sky’s. If you want warm weather you’ll need to get used to hot. 😮

[@rebeccaswilling1771]

We moved to Apache Junction in 2016. It’s a retirement community mostly but we love it. It feels safe and what a beautiful view of the Superstition Mountains

[@petebrown3715]

Don't forget to get a sunshade for your car, oven mitts, non leather seats and light colored interiors. The oven mitts so you don't burn your hands. Try to get a carport when you do rent.

[@richardstevens2707]

I love summer I love the heat. I spent 40+ years in New England New York. I’ve been in Florida since 08.

[@karenl.1695]

@@richardstevens2707better than AZ ?

[@richardstevens2707]

@Karen L. I am not sure as I have never been to Arizona

[@PsychHacks]

Personal experience: 96º in Queen Creek felt like 75º with 60% humidity somewhere else.

[@moodypet8837]

True

[@nukesonly6315]

From Bay Area California. Moved to Gilbert Gilbert Arizona and we love it 🤙🏼

[@marklouis1890]

Yes Jeff. Google maps is your friend, especially in Tucson az

[@cindypetri9695]

You make good videos, I watched island hopper for a long time. Very informative, good job. Vegas every year people left dogs and kids in cars. Tourists especially, thanks for telling people. Even here in Montana the news tells people every year if over 75 degrees, leave pets at homes

[@petebrown3715]

This is why you go out to the Phoenix vally 1st before you move out there. Go more than one time and go at different times of year. That includes summer. Drive your rent a car around to different areas such as Scottsdale,North Scottsdale,Gilbert, Central Scottsdale, Paradise Valley etc. Go to the grocery stores, mall, movies,research jobs,doctors and dentists. See if you really can picture yourself living there day to day. My first time out there was August. I loved it. Talk to any friend or family who already live out there. Ask them about the good,bad and ugly. Watch channels like this for free information on where to live that is more desirable for you, your family and budget. Yes rent for 1 year before you buy a condo or house. Research the job market for your field before you go there. The utilities will be hight for electric similar to your gas/ heating bill in the winter. Just a few things I am doing before I relocate to the Phoenix vally.

[@kansasthunderman1]

Just read the Bible and see what it says about Hell. Then you'll know what it's like living in Phoenix.

[@Dutch_1921]

Pete Brown. Great advice & a reminder for renting before buying/building! Any guidance of areas & apartment communities/subdivisions that are both inexpensive and relatively safe?

[@bujiboo5144]

Paradise valley is nice to live..just moved from Tempe to paradise valley n its quiet n lovely!!!been there since May 2020 no critters or bugs in my area right off of Bell Rd... upscale ❤️

[@pooky0819]

@@kansasthunderman1 NO, hell would be CHICAGO.

[@bigbonesau7]

It would be helpful if you used a map to illustrate your talks.

[@libbylife7161]

Always be aware of your surroundings, and be smart, AND Never leave any living thing in a vehicle, especially on warm days. Also no plastic water bottles. Heat is hard on tires, cover your dash board, can fry your cars wires, cover your stirring wheel and front seat, find shade for your vehicle. When grocery shopping bring a cooler with Ice for cold food/meat.

[@petebrown3715]

Thanks for tips for the car and grocery store.

[@kansasthunderman1]

Sounds like a way to survive in Hell. Don;t be a sinner and you won;t wind up in such a hot place.

[@nicholasoliver4128]

In other words welcome to fkn hell...

[@licorice2083]

I’ve been doing my research and watching all of your KZbin videos and even Island hopper 😊. I’ve watched other KZbinrs giving info about Arizona but you’ve given the best info out of all of them and I keep coming back to your channel. I checked Avondale this past weekend and I loved the area.

[@ericksonsails]

There are a lot of HOA communities in Phoenix and around. Make sure you are aware of regulations and cost.

[@ceciliasandoval1726]

I came from L.A. and love Tucson.

[@mariemcadams8408]

Los Angeles and Southern California has the best weather in the country! It's sad what is happening to that state.

[@melv1237]

You haven't had a summer yet? We were there a few weeks ago house hunting. It was 93 not to bad but everyone talks more and more about the heat

[@tshandy1]

Very excellent tips. I live in Colorado and love it here in the summer, but I want to escape the winter, so Arizona is high on my list. Your points about utility costs are something I had not considered.

[@bruce4ta516]

I have been here since 1962, and the biggest mistake most people make moving here is thinking that the Phoenix metro area represents Arizona! Must travel and see the rest of the state before settling in, has places of many sub-climates, vegetation and elevations.

[@Hauntcast]

You have a great channel. I'm looking to relocate from MA in 4 to 5 years and I appreciate all the info about AZ that you provide.

[@JermaineSam]

You're so right on the money; when I was miserable there, I was living on 20th Ave and Indian school road...the ghetto! It was awful! I didn't stay in Arizona for more than a year lol

[@bepositive4494]

I know the Hood Jermaine YIKES Hope you are living where you love it.

[@theopholistpunuval3594]

That was the hood in 1980 too.

[@jdilla4life3871]

Used to work at Hensley Beverage on 43rd and Indian school..yea pretty hood in that area

[@theopholistpunuval3594]

Smart cookie, Jermaine. Phoenix is a f****** hole.

[@melv1237]

Yes!! We went out 2 weeks ago to check it out. Eeeww ghetto AF

[@mars353]

Vegas is hot as hell! I was there and told a friend of mine that I don’t see how fat or older people can take this heat. She said funny you should say that because she had some friends move to Vegas. They were fat and/or older. All of them died. Even young fit people may face sudden dehydration because they come from climates where it wasn’t an issue so they don’t see it coming. All heat isn’t the same. Just because you can take humid heat like in New Orleans or the mid-Atlantic doesn’t mean you’re prepared for the intense dry heat of the western desert. Just saying.

[@patriciavickery5998]

I move here from Alabama love it

[@lisapankratz2842]

Visits in the summer to make sure you can handle the the heat,lived there for 30 years but glad I left for Georgia

[@michaeltrejo1257]

New to the channel! Arizona native myself! Good info you give!

[@SWLinPHX]

I’ve never seen Vegas to have higher temperatures in the summer than Phoenix. Maybe occasionally but Phoenix overall is hotter. Just look at the statistics.

[@jdilla4life3871]

Born and raised in Vegas. Live in Phoenix now..way hotter in Phoenix

[@MargueriteFairProductions]

Thank you for this great information. You're a nice guy!

[@robertmcgee7083]

Don’t insist on a green grass lawn.

[@kansasthunderman1]

Just have an Astroturf lawn, a composting toilet, and disposable clothes because Arizona has a water shortage and it will get worse when another 10 million move into the rat's maze.

[@christopherorourke6543]

No, insist on a dirt lawn so you can put down stones.

[@SWLinPHX]

Artificial lawns are beautiful and look and feel so natural - and are always green and never need watering or mowing.

[@motorcitymanman7711]

@@SWLinPHX You have to RAKE them, they get matted down and WASH them...and they get HOT to walk on because they are a nylon or a type of plastic....they suck!

[@SWLinPHX]

@@motorcitymanman7711 Aren't the newer ones much better without those issues? My sister has a big patch in her backyard and I never heard her complain. Will have to ask. It's just strange because when we moved here in 1976 our house just happened to have a big front and back lawn -- even in the desert. We used to play and stuff but I think maybe an area in the backyard would be nice for setting up tents or movie screens or other things for parties and events.

[@lindag9975]

Peoria, even most of the newer areas, has tree lined streets as well. But the trees are younger in the newer areas and not as tall as in the more established suburbs. I had to cover my young outdoor plants for several days last winter.

[@lynnanson4969]

I live in CA and ive killed 25 Rattlers in my yard just last two summers....and I've found scorpions too...plus recluse and black widow spiders...and our bills are nuts here too...

[@ItsTreen]

Scary :(

[@lynnanson4969]

@Old Man hendo CA

[@PRIMERIBB]

I went to high school with this cat

[@LivinginArizona]

Whats up Tony!?

[@dougarnold7955]

Good discussion on this video. Thanks.

[@JazmineHorizon]

Trusting a realtor turned out bad for my family. Thanks for the list of good areas

[@flaplayboy2002]

Thank you for the Yuma video

[@stevenhs8821]

Back in the 1960s when I was in 2nd grade and we were living in a suburb of San Jose, CA, my mother discovered a rattlesnake in our laundry room, between the garage and the rest of the house. She backs up until the snake crawls under the washer/dryer, and then she sneaks into the garage to grab a garden hoe. Then she stands by the garage-to-laundry-room door, hoe in hand waiting for the snake to come out. When it finally comes out enough, my mom pounces with the hoe and cuts it in half. Just daily duty for a suburban housewife! We should have eaten it, but we weren't like that. Both of my parents had Phds and both lived through WWII, countries that were overrun by an Axis enemy, on the other side of the world. My father during his college years in China, and my mother during her high school years in Luxembourg, Europe. They both had thick foreign accents, and as a family, we definitely didn't fit into the neighborhood. My Mom definitely had never ever seen a rattlesnake before then.

[@latrunesturdivant1917]

I’m moving from Detroit to scottsdale Arizona and I was wondering was scottsdale a good place to live

[@pooky0819]

Beautiful but EXPENSIVE.

[@larazam25]

HI' Yes Scottsdale, North Phoenix, Paradise Valley, are great place to live, nevertheless, I would suggest you to come for vacation, to rent a place and spend time to look where you would like to live depending where your occupations would be and what you would like to do, I would say, rent a home or a condo for 6 months before to buy a place.

[@MrJjs28]

What is the property taxes in Arizona or in specifically in Tucson and Phoenix area

[@Illinoisliving]

Thanks for the info! Great stuff as we prepare for the move.

[@patriciavickery5998]

we moved to Goodyear Az and really love it

[@sweetman5249]

I am moving to Chandler in a month for work . Is it good place to get wife ?

[@elizabethmokrzycki7137]

We are planning to retire from Chicago . In a couple of years but planning on buy a home or condo soon.

[@seerguru]

North Scottsdale seems far, fountain hills seems more central . And why don’t people have more solar ?

[@reavisfranklin7727]

Fountain Hills is WAY out of the way from the central part of the Valley

[@seerguru]

Reavis Franklin if you live sat the entrance of FH it’s not bad . Try cave creek is way way further. I don’t want to be in the city, I want to have semi quick a access to it.

[@kiandradunne168]

Hi I just came across your video and I am planning to move to Arizona in the spring, where would you recommend that's cooler than Phoenix but avoids winter as well. I'm looking for a nice suburb with easy access to places like Sedona and other activities. Thank you in advance!

[@motorcitymanman7711]

Id only move to Flagstaff or Prescott Valley....Prescott is about 10 to 15 degrees cooler than HOT AS HELL Phoenix! My friend lives in Chandler.....he calls it HELL because of the heat!!

[@naiman4535]

This is a good and informative video, but a lot of it doesn't apply to me. I have excellent navigational instincts, and can usually find my way if I do get lost - I never use GPS, or any other navigational software - and besides, I have a lo tech old flip phone anyway. I don't have pets or kids to leave in the car, and I don;t have enough money to buy a house - I rent rooms via Craigslist. However, everybody needs to watch out for the dry heat! One thing I found that really helped when I lived in Tucson was eating seaweed and other sea vegetables in the summer, to replace the minerals and electrolytes lost through sweating. Another thing I learned to do was to not go on any long hikes in the summer - went on some long killer hikes in the summer in the Rincons outside of Tucson, and I just barely made it out alive. Dehydration is real, folks! I didn't have any run-ins with rattlers in Tucson, but there was a time when a huge Bull Snake (a non-venomous snake, thank God!) slithered over the toes of my hiking boots when I was hiking in the Rincons. I was reading a book at the time that said that Bull Snakes were a bad omen for the Navajos. There's a lot of talk about malicious creatures like scorpions and rattlesnakes, but in all my hiking experience in Arizona, I would say that the stuff you really gotta watch out for is the aggressive, malicious vegetation - in other words, the cactus!!!

[@InvestBetter.]

"I'm lost." "Where are you?"

[@ceciliasandoval1726]

Ha ha!

[@cajunkid0]

Is it possible to find homes with basements in Arizona and if so how common is it??

[@EmDeePhotography]

Haven't seen one since moving here and became a real estate agent 7 years ago.

[@MichaelJohnson-st8nw]

There are a few new developments that have basements, but they are far and few.

[@moodypet8837]

Not common

[@Bornagain7202]

Prescott and most of northern Az isn't the same as Phx or any of southern AZ ! We absolutely have grasses and greenery here in northern AZ, cacti and gravel aren't a norm here, we aren't desert ! We are a biome called chaparral . It sits between grasslands and forest ! We do have winter weather, it's not dry warm weather all year round.

[@carlmercurio3988]

Thinking of moving to green valley. What do you think about this area?

[@LncJhnsisDrivinginLVAndMreBaby]

I am from Little Rock. I spent 30 years in Arkansas from birth until 2006. I spent 9 yrs in Arizona between Phoenix and Glendale until 2015. I been in Las Vegas since then. I moved to Phoenix without knowing anything about it. I knew about Las Vegas. I like it more than Phoenix. Phoenix is too spread out. Las Vegas is easier to move around. I like it here better.

[@terrenceevans9821]

What’s up soldier.. Thanks for the content..

[@arizona6494]

Las Vegas, NV is NOT hotter than Phoenix. I live here 25 years. It is GORGEOUS and affordable. The weather is beautiful.

[@sierrajoy11]

Lived where? Las Vegas or Phoenix?

[@gailausburn5243]

Senior citizen headed for Tucson is it safe on a fixed budget

[@cashstore1]

Everybody I knew in Michigan thought I was making a mistake bringing my canoe with me when I moved here.

[@milburndmello4443]

well,was it?

[@cashstore1]

@@milburndmello4443 No. lots of lakes in Arizona.

[@milburndmello4443]

I currently drive a courier van for Toll logistics,is it possible to make a living if you're willing to work hard and smart? I'm only moving there from Australia for the gun culture...

[@cashstore1]

@@milburndmello4443 Anything is possible, but a rule of thumb is you move to Phoenix area to make money. You move to Prescott to retire. This is a gun friendly state, so you will be happy about that.

[@milburndmello4443]

Cheer mate.

[@latrunesturdivant1917]

Are there a lot of scorpions in Scottsdale Arizona

[@pooky0819]

yes

[@brigetterodriguez4799]

What are you think about Peoria..

[@TheFancymartin]

I just made there and I love it.

[@kevinmaloy1628]

YAK YAK YAK YAK ,,,,,,,,,,,, Nice aquarium !

[@halfblood100]

I've lived in Arizona my entire life and it was hilarious or just shocking thinking that stuff that is everyday and common sense not being something people think of or prepare for. Fuel efficiency is a big reason why hybrids got so big so fast in Arizona.

[@ThatZeroPlays]

My wife and I are looking to move our family to AZ, from WI. We've wanted to get out of the state for a long time, and my job just approved me to work remotely, which means we can travel and test. We have a relative that lives in (as far as I know) a small middle of nowhere town called San Manuel. Any recommendations for someone moving to a small town, rather than shooting for Pheonix or Tuscan? Homes we've been scoping out have been down in the 70-90k range, due to being in the smaller town.

[@catherinewood6327]

you really want to avoid the small towns. Prescott is nice, but pricy. There are established communities of manufactured homes in North phoenix where the land can be bought along with the house, so you will not have to pay a lot rent. they are going for around 70 to 100 k

[@heathercarrozza7973]

Living in Central Phoenix is really nice! Great community feel in areas like Melrose or Coronado, not to mention the beautiful homes in North Central or Moon Valley. These areas are all within the area this video said were terrible. Not so...AT ALL!

[@magenta0225]

Phoenix is the most urban part of State, and with that comes crime. Like every urban setting, you have to be careful. I love living in Central Phoenix! For people who do not want to live in the suburbs, it is pretty great. Would I raise kids downtown, nope...but I'm sure for certain lifestyles, it might work. I really do not like the suburbs here...but that is just me. I've lived in the suburbs for over 20 years, and could not wait to get out. Now I'm back as a professional, empty nester & provides me a great lifestyle, with great walkability during certain times of day, and all winter. Urban is still my preference. AZ has both options. Thanks for the positive!!!!

[@williamhernandez1750]

Hello, I’m looking to move to Chandler, Avondale or Gilbert.. Would you recommend these areas?

[@irenemagana4761]

I’d say Chandler... it’s nice

[@williamhernandez1750]

Sasha Cody Thank you

[@rolexshunrn2]

What about the Casa Grande area

[@irenemagana4761]

rolexshunrn2 Casa Grande is a nice town, not to big and not to small. The cost of living is great, the weather is wonderful (aside from the dust/dirt storms and extremely hot summer) the amenities both locally and within driving distance are fabulous and there are jobs available

[@rolexshunrn2]

@@irenemagana4761 thanks for info

[@arias6720]

The silence after reading the bizarre comment of the guy wanting to joining a running team was comical.

[@carolnemati6538]

Tennis communities in phx?

[@betsymoran7834]

Vegas in nowhere near as hot as PHX. Born and raised there, humidity and fog is there now. I never believed it until I moved down here

[@charlottebeaumont3192]

Is Yuma a good place to live

[@mercedesvidal7201]

I am glad I came to your channel

[@DrunkenChefBbq]

What are your thoughts on the area around Lindsey and Southern in Mesa? Countryside Park?

[@tracysanderssr5037]

how is chandler heights?

[@johnbarker3308]

I happened to live out Chandler heights. Its peaceful and it's closer to the stores

[@richardstevens2707]

video suggestion: good places to live near Phoenix Az without a car

[@kyrobbins8696]

No where lol.

[@defranzjackson4666]

Is Tempe a good place to live?

[@irenemagana4761]

Tempe has some really nice areas... like all places each city has a not so desirable areas.

[@danielbestine2986]

Your thoughts on Apache junction?

[@gdogg98433]

HEY JEFF, IM FROM NY THINKING ABT MOVING AZ ,ME N MY WIFE WORK AS NURSES LOOKING FOR GOOD SCHOOL DIST N QUIET AREA TO LIVE.IM INDIAN FROM INDIA .TOLERANCE IS IMPORTANT.WHICH IS GOOD AREA U RECOMMEND .THANKS FOR VIDEO

[@Raven_Reese]

I am on ssi disability and my boyfriend and i are planning to move to AZ. is there a tax on my disability income ??

[@coltong4726]

@@Steelcityrockers she asked about disability... smh

[@Raven_Reese]

@@coltong4726 why smh??

[@gumgirl8487]

I just moved from Texas. Thanks.

[@jeffbig9981]

is Prescott a good place to live?

[@LivinginArizona]

Jeff Big yes I recommend it if you like rural

[@paulbowers5995]

Prescott is beautiful but the influx of Californians have radically changed it. Very conservative place politically.

[@zyx777zyx]

@@paulbowers5995 is Prescott still Conservative, even with Californians moving there?

[@paulbowers5995]

Yes, very much so. Paul Gosar is their rep in Congress. He boycotted the Pope’s speech to Congress.

[@jagsterr1]

Don't forget electric is so much higher in AZ than in CA. I don't have to use AC or the heater in CA. The weather is mild in West Los Angeles.

[@douggzilla5620]

Wrong , EVERYTHING IN ARIZONA COSTS LESS THAN IN CALIFORNIA.

[@discusboy]

Hey Jeff, great video. I've been watching your channel for a few days now that I'm considering a move. If you were going to work about 30 minutes west of Buckeye, but didn't want an HOA and wanted to live in an otherwise good area, what would you suggest? Seems like real slim pickings.

[@LivinginArizona]

Yeah very slim Pickens out there. It’s hot out there too. I assume you checked out Tonopah?

[@discusboy]

@@LivinginArizona yeah at this point I'm looking at ranches. Not much else available.

[@mdoreneb5315]

I've been here for 35 years. I came for the heat! Some of the lessons I learned; when you have to go somewhere in the large towns, ASK FOR THE CROSS STREETS. Some of our roads start in one city and go across 3 or 4 towns and all the way into west Phoenix. Realize that the way you stay inside during the winter months, in the northern climates, you will want to stay inside during the summer months. Have any yard work needing done, get up at the crack of dawn. Get it done and get inside. If you have to go sight seeing or out in the heat, carry WATER, and an umbrella. No it is not going to rain, but the sun can do you in very quickly. The people here are a bit standoffish. If your from the mid-eastern and southern states, your use to saying hi to strangers. Keep doing it. Help these Az. people see and hear what friendliness is! DO NOT GO OUT IN OUR THUNDER STORMS. They are very dangerous. Teach your children what a black widow looks like. Learn about what lives here and what to be careful with. Wish you well and remember if you can't take the heat, you do not desire the winter!

[@naiman4535]

France doesn't have the gluten sensitivity problems that we do because they don't allow GMO foods into their country.

[@kelisurfs247]

What would you say about Payton or Show Low?

[@michaelspencer2559]

How is Hereford Az. Be moving there on October 31st

[@MangoMonster34]

I want to move to either Arizona or Nevada. I want some place that doesn't snow much or get below 30 degrees. I don't care how hot it gets and I don't crazy amounts of snakes, spiders, or Coyotes. Any suggestions?

[@nicholasoliver4128]

I would suggest you don't move to Phoenix... You think you don't like the snow... You have know idea how bad it is here... I thought the same thing...go a little further north if your work situation allows for it...

[@codysylwestrowicz2957]

I’m going out to AZ to neighborhood shop next month. My question is job related. Currently I work operations for an oil refinery. I’ve also worked in the steel mill. I know there isn’t much industry around there from my travels. What kind of work could my prior experience get me out there?

[@nicholasoliver4128]

Your hard earned expertise will serve you poorly sir... Stay far away...

[@douggzilla5620]

Red Bull / White Cloud beer is opening a new manufacturing plant in Phoenix. The also have an associated aluminium recycling plant. It should open this year.

[@nealgallo7855]

Moved to AZ at the end of Jan 2019 (Bullhead) - yea the heat is bad in the summer - but it isn't socal and the loonys are not here

[@christopherorourke6543]

The true & real looney are in New York.

[@mr.anderson1454]

half of az is Californians. move to Mississippi.

[@christopherorourke6543]

@@mr.anderson1454 BS, those that you say half are Californians 98% were native New Yorkers, but NO don’t you dare pick on New Yorkers because that damned o good Rotton birth state of mine which very unfortunately is New York is the nations 4th. Most loved state whileCalifornia is the nations second most hated state & New Jersey is the most hated state. If New Jersey & California were to say go to hell the rest of you, Texas the third most loved State will join right in and the three of them will leave the Union and then the rest of the country can be anybody’s guess.

[@paulbowers5995]

I lived in Bullhead 27 years. The most unhealthy, unkind place Ive ever lived. I wouldn’t wish Bullhead on my worst enemy.

[@peterpappas620]

How is the area by the ASU downtown campus? My daughter is accepted to ASU's as a nursing major which is at that campus and I am a bit concerned if she decides to attend there.

[@marneyparker9622]

Comparing CA,AZ and Vegas. Lived in all. Just my opinion and experience. Moved away from CA due to cost of living, over population. Grew up in Bay Area, and lived in Vegas it is usually a few degrees cooler than AZ. Still have friends there, visits and we compare temps, etc. If you live in a energy efficient home your A/C will not be as bad as one that is not well insulated. Disliked, funky energy there in Vegas unless you are into gambling and partying, no culture there....boring to live there outside of the strip. Not much else to do. Moved to AZ over a year ago from CA love it, there is culture here, and currently rated 2nd top job market per stats, cost of living is excellent to purchase a home and taxes are much cheaper than CA. People are much friendlier, freeways are much nicer. Scorpions are NOT everywhere. Stay away from washes, water ways, golf courses and foothills/preserves and do not plant certain bushes they are attracted to. Seal your home and use a exterminator regularly if needed. Most important do your research! Did I say research, research areas where they are not common and areas to live plenty of info on the Web and from a good realtor. Did this and never have a problem. Same in Vegas they scorpions like to migrate in certain areas, never had an issues in two homes in NV. Comparing AZ to Vegas, Arizona is by far a better place to live. If you can get through 4 months of heat the rest of the year is gorgeous for outdoor living. When it is raining and cold in CA you are living it up in your yard or outdoor living. Lived inland in CA and temps did get to triple digits--go into your air conditioned home. It did help leaving in Vegas before AZ to adjust to the heat temps, so it was not a shock when moving here. Buying in the outskirts away from Phoenix you can get a new or newer home at a great cost compared to CA. Costs are starting going up since a lot of people are moving here, still 1/3 the cost of living in the Bay Area, CA. Mass exodus from CA. It is spread out, and It is very easy to get around if you know which freeways to stay away from for commuting. High traffic fwys 101 North, 10 are some of the worst during commute time. We planned where to work and live which makes the commute fairly easy. Advice, do not listen to just one or two peoples opinion as everyone is different on what they like and there are so many places to discover and live. Plan visits to discover different areas, maybe rent first before you buy. No regrets moving here.

[@choprox01]

thanks for the info.....

[@moodypet8837]

I'm glad you touched on the trafficking though.

[@joywyse6996]

Humidity in July and August during the monsoons. Temps will drop from what they were in June most of the time.

[@amylink7199]

I spent my early years a mile west of the MetroCenter area, off of Peoria. My husband and I are considering moving back in a few years and I really like the Gilbert/Chandler/Queen Creek area... I might even consider Ahwatukee. But, my heart still loves that sweet little old neighborhood that I lived in. I love the homes. Some of my old neighbors still live there. At first, I didn't want to consider the area. I have insisted on the Gilbert/Chandler area. But... my heart keeps going back. The area seems to be up and coming. My hubby and I have hung out in the area pretty extensively. He likes it. It's going back home for me. So, my question is... Do I need to give it up? Is it really a terrible area? I mean, I don't hate Gilbert/Chandler by any means, lol.

[@dwightpalmatier4430]

Enjoy listening to your regular sessions on UTube. New comers to Arizona 3 1/2 weeks ago from Sacramento, California. Currently living in Casa Grande, Arizona. We decided to rent first. Hopefully we’ll find the right home eventually that economic energy efficient home. Any recommendations??????

[@thomas1699]

Used to live in Vegas. Weather is extreme, but apparently not all THAT bad, compared to what you are saying.

[@jesusjuarez2964]

I loved AZ I miss it so much great people that I met during the span of time there working first pulling out trees and later working building houses I recall all the phoenix valley cause we worked all over the place I recall the heat monsoon scarcely rain the cold 🥶 too I want to take a moment and thank USA I improve my lifestyle here at home in Mexico , I still learning english I'm so proud of you being good with me God bless you !

[@quaytao3482]

How is the Pinnacle Peak Shadows neighborhood?

[@janastormont2278]

This is the desert. Plant a native low-water trees to shade your yard. Don't plant a lawn. We are in the midst of a 20 year drought. Our CAP water is pumped 328 miles from the Colorado River. That water has been over-allocated between 7 states and Mexico. It is stored in at Lake Mead. You might have seen pics of what looks like bathtub rings where the water level has gone down. If it goes down below a certain level, the pumps will not work.

[@left0verture]

Appreciate your videos, but more interested in smaller towns, prob mid-elevation to avoid the winter AND summer extreme weather. Any thoughts?

[@firepraise510]

Sedona. Prescott. Kingman. Flag would be a bit too high up at 7K, but Awesome. May your discoveries of these towns Serve you well.

[@jamescastle5096]

Checkout his best small towns videos 2 parts, I'm looking into Wickenburg myself

[@Sage806-q7d]

How is Apache Junction to live? My husband and I are Seniors, We used to live up in Prescott

[@peterjordan2738]

How come you left Prescott? Medical facilities or lack of? I lived in Scottsdale for 10 years which was wonderful. Next move may be to Prescott....reason why? Cooler than the Valley, more of a home town feeling. Sedona is too tourist oriented.

[@Sage806-q7d]

@@peterjordan2738 we left because Californians were moving in by the dozens and the cost of living and rents went thru the roof...!

[@Sage806-q7d]

Also the lovely small town feel was gone...oh and they have tons of rehabs . They are residential homes that the state has bought and 7 or more people are in a home. Brings down the nice residential family feel.

[@betsymoran7834]

Bell road sucks when the snowbirds are here

[@tiffanybenson814]

Where in mesa would you consider is a good place to live and the bad areas?

[@catherinewood6327]

West Mesa from the 101 to Mesa drive, all north to south is no damn good. You will want to stay north of university and East of Mesa drive.

[@VANILAVAE]

Hi Jeff, I'm looking for a single family home to rent there in AZ, what do you suggest a better area to live. I am finding Tucson area, there are a lot of affordable single family home over there. I am moving from California.

[@melv1237]

I would go out for a few days to check the areas. It is definitely cheaper than Cali. We went out a few weeks ago house hunting

[@VANILAVAE]

@@melv1237 thank you Mel. Appreciate it. Hiw is your search coming along?

[@melv1237]

@@VANILAVAE hey there. It was very interesting. Highly suggest going out there. Phoenix is eeh. Looking more at Avondale or Glendale or even perioa. All new homes have waiting list. All houses in our price range are all bidding wars and gone almost same day. With way over asking price.

[@patricklee4316]

Can anyone tell me how good the schools are in Phoenix? I want to move there, but my fiancé who is a teacher, heard the schools aren’t good.

[@Tony-fg4ql]

FYI Apple maps is for more updated then google maps and it does show you the rout you need to take as well as your last location

[@LivinginArizona]

Really? I did not know that. Wish I knew that when she was lost. Only google maps had the option to hike out

[@kikibabiful]

Hey I have a question for you how do I go about getting a response?

[@keith4424]

Hey quick question I’ve been visiting the Phoenix valley for the last 10 to 15 years and I’m planning on moving there during the end of the year 2020. I want to build a home there and the cost I’m paying for this type of home will be around the high 8’s. Can you consider me what area to build besides Scottsdale because I like estralla and Goodyear and verrado but that’s just too far out and I would like to be somewhat close to things also just something to throw in I’m also in my mid 40’s

[@LivinginArizona]

keith smith have you ever checked out New River?

[@keith4424]

Where is new river I’d never heard of this place and how far is it from Phoenix

[@LivinginArizona]

keith smith north Phoenix near Cave Creek to the west