FROM OUT OF TOWN?
Considering a second home in Phoenix? It’s a good move. With a balmy year-round climate, an evolving, vibrant downtown, and some of the best real estate deals in North America, Phoenix has become irresistible to countless new homeowners from out of town. Read on for more about what makes Arizona and the Valley of the Sun so compelling for so many.
A Luminous Frontier
Arizona is a place of bold contrasts, and surprising diversity. A sun-blessed desert landscape – shaped by wind and heat – surrounds famous resorts, a renowned golf mecca, and ever-evolving city centers. To the north, the desert landscape yields to lakes, rivers, mountains, and ancient pine forests. There’s a lot more here than many outsiders think, and certainly more to this state than just the golf courses, spas, and folksy Southwest atmosphere that Arizona is famous for. From the sweep of the Grand Canyon to the cosmopolitan bustle of the Valley of the Sun, Arizona has a remarkable range.
There are almost limitless ways to enjoy the clear desert air. And Arizonans certainly know how to take advantage: whether hiking on nearby mountain ranges, taking to the highways on two wheels and pedals, biking the rugged trails of the national park, rafting a wild river, or just getting out for a game of tennis with friends, people here know what they have, and enjoy it to the fullest.
Of course, golf, spas, and desert resorts have defined Arizona throughout its modern history. Today, literally hundreds of golf courses, spas, and unique Arizona resorts dot this dramatic landscape – interspersed with quiet towns and winding desert roads – all beckoning residents and visitors alike to get out and explore. Arizona is a beautiful place to visit. And for many visitors, it quickly becomes an irresistible place to call home.
Phoenix and the Valley of the Sun
Phoenix has grown fast in recent years. And for good reason: The city’s ideal mix of warm desert charm and refined urban polish have made a strong impression on countless visitors. Thousands of them, charmed by the city, decide to call Phoenix their second home every year.
It’s no surprise. With an annual average of 300 days of sun, the Valley of the Sun (as Greater Phoenix is known) is very welcoming indeed – especially to those from colder northern locations.
But warm winters aren’t the only thing bringing people here. Phoenix has a unique feel that truly stands apart from every other major U.S. center. Though Greater Phoenix has a population of more than 4.5 million, and is spread out over 2,000 square miles, you never feel far from the desert here. From the college-town charms of Tempe to the well-heeled luxury of Scottsdale, from the roar of game night in downtown Phoenix to the silent power of the South Mountain Range – Phoenix is a diverse, vital, naturally beautiful city. And with its intelligently designed highway system, it’s all remarkably accessible.
Of course, breathtaking resorts have always been a big part of Phoenix living. From the historic Arizona Biltmore to the stately Phoenician, Phoenix is filled with iconic desert getaways. And when it comes to golf, there are few places in the world that compare. With over 200 courses throughout the metropolitan Phoenix area, there are literally miles upon miles of emerald links to discover, year after year.
But for those who seek the flavor of an emerging urban neighbourhood, central Phoenix is where it’s at. The downtown area has seen remarkable growth in recent years. Two major sports arenas, theatres, museums, the ASU campus and the largest convention centre in the Southwest – Downtown Phoenix is reviving strongly right now. Following these major projects, and bound together by the new Light Rail Transit system, central Phoenix has seen rapidly accelerating growth. But this is only a part of the story. And it is only, really, just beginning. What is clear is that Downtown Phoenix is on the rise. And One Lexington is poised right in the middle of it all.
