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Phoenix, Arizona New Homes

Located on the Salt River in the south central section of Arizona, Phoenix is the capital and largest city in the state. Phoenix's climate is characterized by mild winters and hot summers. Located in the Sonoran Desert, Phoenix has one of the highest average summer temperatures in the world. Average high temperatures in January are in the mid 60's and in July are over 100°.

The military has a significant presence in the Phoenix area, where Luke Air Force Base is located. State and federal agencies are significant employers in Arizona's capital. Phoenix and the surrounding areas are popular locations for filming and production of movies, television shows and commercials. Several Fortune 500 companies are located here; including electronics company Avnet and mining company Phelps Dodge Corporation.

Metro Phoenix Real Estate

The Phoenix real estate market covers Maricopa County, Pinal County and parts of southern Yavapai County. The larger cities in the Phoenix metro area are Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Mesa, Peoria, Scottsdale and Tempe. With a population of over 1.4 million people and a metro population of nearly 4 million people, two thirds of the state's population lives in the Phoenix metropolitan area.

Why Buy Real Estate in Phoenix?

For one, it's a home buyer's market in Phoenix. Homes are more affordable than in other metros of similar size. In fact, Phoenix has one of the lowest average prices for a new single-family home, with a median cost of $218,196.

Things to Do in Phoenix

Phoenix offers an unbeatable life style with plenty of things to do. Because of the climate, size and terrain, it's possible to play golf in the morning and go skiing in the afternoon.

Professional sports teams include Phoenix Suns, Arizona Cardinals, Phoenix Coyotes and Arizona Diamondbacks. Phoenix also hosts Indy and NASCAR racing events. Each year the city welcomes the Fiesta Bowl played in ASU's Sun Devil Stadium. Phoenix is also home to the Phoenix Open Golf Tournament and is a regular stop on the LPGA tour.

If history and culture is your passion, Phoenix metro area boasts more than 20 museums. Some of the well-known museums include the Phoenix Art Museum, Heard Museum of Anthropology and Primitive Arts and the Arizona Science Center.

For the performance arts, there is the Arizona Theatre Company, Arizona Opera and the Phoenix Symphony. On any given night, you can find theater productions both large and small in Phoenix.