Phoenix Real Estate - Phoenix Real Estate Agent Joan Barnes.
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Phoenix is the capital and largest city in the state of Arizona, as well as the fifth most populous city in the United States. Phoenix is home to 1,552,259 residents, and is the anchor of the Phoenix Metropolitan Area with 4,179,427 residents. It is currently the largest city in the Southwestern region of the U.S (also known as the "Desert Southwest") and the Mountain West. In addition, Phoenix is the county seat of Maricopa County, and is one of the largest cities in the United States by land area. By population, it is the largest state capital in the United States.
Phoenix was incorporated as a city in 1881 after being founded in 1868 near the Salt River, near its confluence with the Gila River. The city eventually became a major transportation hub in North America and a main transportation, financial, industrial, cultural and economic center of the Southwestern United States. The city has a notable and famous political culture. While it has historically been a stronghold for the Republican Party, in recent years, the metropolitan area as a whole and even more clearly, the city itself, have been shifting slowly towards the left. Phoenix has been home to numerous influential politicians, including Barry Goldwater, John McCain, Janet Napolitano and Sandra Day O'Connor. Residents of the city are known as Phoenicians.
The following types of housing are readily available in and around Scottsdale AZ:
- Single Family Homes up to $12,500,000
- Townhomes up to $1,450,000
- Patio Homes up to $1,125,000
- Condominiums up to $3,500,000
- New Construction from $100,000 to $10,000,000
- Residential Lots from $50,000 to $10,500,000
- Golf Communities from $60,000 to $5,500,000
- Lake Subdivisions from $70,000 to $4,585,000
- Hillside Homes from $120,000 to $6,900,000
In 2008 there were approximately 12,923 real estate transactions in the Phoenix area. Prices for homes have been decreasing since 2006. We expect the market to stabilize in the next 12 months and prices to gradually begin rising again.
Local neighborhoods and subdivisions include Ahwatukee, Arcadia, Biltmore, Central Ave. Corridor, Copper Square, Desert Ridge, Downtown Phoenix, East Phoenix, NE Phoenix, FQ Story Historic District, North Phoenix, South Phoenix. Zip codes include: 85024, 85032, 85022, 85020, 85028, 85016, 85018, 85008, 85040, 85048, 85044, 85027.
Copper Square, the 90-block core of downtown Phoenix, is the business, cultural and governmental heart of the city. It comprises the original Phoenix historic town site. Copper Square's boundaries extend from Fillmore to south of Jackson Street, 7th Street to 3rd Avenue. Recent and planned revitalizations in Copper Square, including more than $4 billion in public and private sector development, increased arts, cultural and entertainment activity, and the presence of two state universities are resulting in significant physical and economic growth for the greater Phoenix area.
Recreational opportunities abound. Miles of trails for hiking, jogging, biking, walking, running. Golf, horseback riding, hot air ballooning and water activities. Nearby canyon lakes are easily accessed for fishing and boating. Phoenix's extensive park system includes both city parks and large areas of desert preserves located on South Mountain, Piestwa Peak and Camelback Mountains.
Cultural performances include concerts from classical to jazz and rock in major venues. Museums include the Heard Museum, the Phoenix Art Museum, Arizona Science Center, AZ Mining and Mineral Museum, Hall of Flame Fire Museum, AZ Doll & Toy Museum, AZ Hall of Fame Museum, Phoenix Museum of History, Children's Museum of Phoenix and the George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center.
Transportation is largely by car with a extensive freeway system. New in 2009 is a light rail system that goes from Central Phoenix to Sky Harbor Airport International and Tempe.
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Choose The Right Agent!
Joan Barnes, ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative) , CRS (Certified Residential Specialist), e-Pro (internet marketing certified), is a REALTOR® serving the Phoenix, AZ area since 1980. Joan is also an Associate Broker and is affiliated with HomeSmart Real Estate providing full-service real estate service for both buyers and sellers.
Joan specializes in new and resale residential property in and around the NE portion of "the Valley" which includes Scottsdale, Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Carefree, Cave Creek and Fountain Hills.
Joan's success is based on a friendly, open style, proficient field knowledge, attention to detail and a strong fundamental of service. Joan brings the ability to listen and understand your requirements, 3+ decades of experience in real estate, and uses the latest in technology to make the transaction seamless.
For superb real estate service in and around Phoenix, AZ, contact Joan today!
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Search the Phoenix MLS (Multiple
Listing Service) for current property for sale listings
HERE!
Contact Joan Barnes, REALTOR® by phone at 602-292-6573,
and by email at
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