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I Love Phoenix - Things I Love About Phoenix - I Hate Phoenix - Thing…
Do you love Phoenix or hate Phoenix? Tell us what you like about living in the Phoenix area, or what you don't like about living in the Phoenix area.
About Metro Phoenix: Considering a Move
This is an e-course designed by your About Guide to Phoenix. There are 8 installments, one each week, that discuss many of the issues that are in the forefront of peoples' minds when they are considering a move to the area. Sign up--it's free!
Handling Desert Heat E-Course
Phoenix is located in the Sonoran Desert, and it gets hot. Really hot. Often. The summer heat of the Arizona desert lasts for more than just a couple of months, too. Some people can handle it, and some people can't. This course will cover an array of topics related to handling the hot summer months, including your home, your health, your car, your pets, and more.
Phoenix Relocation Quiz
This Phoenix relocation quiz is meant to be fun, but it is also intended to give you some things to think about.
Arizona Area Codes
We have several area codes in the state. Here's how to figure out how to call around Arizona.
Arizona Driver License
Photos and description of the license, and links to instructions on how to get one.
Taxes in Arizona
Are you considering a move to Arizona? If the answer is yes, you might want to do some research about the taxes in the state. My guess is that some taxes will be lower here than wherever you are moving from, and some taxes will be higher.
Become a Desert Expert
Test your knowledge of the desert in this quiz designed in the format of the "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" TV game show.
Arizona Population and Race Statistics
An easy-to-digest compilation of the important population and race statistics in Arizona and Maricopa County.
Arizona Sex Offender Registry
Arizona's Department of Public Safety knows that there are about 12,000 sex offenders in the State of Arizona. When you are searching for a school for your children, you might want to check out this resource.
Clean Up the Clutter
Paula Henderson Lewis provides some tips to help make your moving day less stressful.
Commute Time Survey Results
See responses posted to the Phoenix Rush Hour Commute Survey. Now you'll know how long it will take to get from here to there.
Commute Time Survey
If you live in the Phoenix area and drive in rush hour, take this survey about your commute time.
Get a Special License Plate
There are more than 25 different types of license plates available in Arizona. Some have extra fees, and some don't. Here's what you have to know to get a special license plate in Arizona.
Deciding Where to Live
I can't tell you where the best place is for you in the Valley of the Sun. That depends upon many factors. In this article, I'll try to help you sort out the issues so you can come up with some answers.
Moving Scams
Moving companies might try to scam you into paying more than you should. Find out what to do if you are a target of a moving company scam.
How To Pronounce Arizona Words
There are many words that have either Mexican or Indian influence here. Learning how to pronounce them will allow you to speak like a native Arizonan.
Home Valuations on the Rise
The Maricopa County Assessor has determined that median home valuations have increased significantly. That also means that taxes are on the rise.
Phoenix: Top Ten City
But top ten for what, you may ask? The answer is, for being misspelled. Find out which places were on the list of the most misspelled cities in America, and what the history is behind these major Arizona cities' names.
Taxes in Arizona
Are you considering a move to Arizona? If the answer is yes, you might want to do some research about the taxes in the state. My guess is that some taxes will be lower here than wherever you are moving from, and some taxes will be higher.
Living in Arizona
The 2000 Census gave us many statistics about the way we live, including the types of homes we live in, the number of vehicles we have, and median incomes.
Moving Checklist
This checklist starts six weeks prior to your move, and brings you along the process through move-in day. Use this moving checklist to minimize the stress related to your move.
What Matters in Greater Phoenix
A 1999 document prepared by the Morrison Institute for Public Policy which gives excellent insights into how residents feel about living in the Valley of the Sun. Adobe Acrobat reader required to view document.
Cost of Living Calculator
Compare the cost of living where you are to the major Arizona cities, and to the national average, in various categories.
Crime Comparison
Pick the states you want to compare and then the cities. You'll see how they compare in various categories to the national average and to eachother.
Tempe: A Great Place to Live and Work
The City of Tempe was rated as the fourth best place to live and work in America by BestJobsUSA.com in their 2002 survey.
Crime Statistics
The Relocation Crime Lab is brought to you by HomeStore.com.
Register to Vote
As soon as you move to Arizona, you should register to vote. Here's how you do it.
Jobs, Homes, Schools, Weather, Photos
Whether you are considering moving to Greater Phoenix, you are new to the area, or if you've lived here for more than 30 years, you'll find information here that will help you in your everyday life. Gardening, job search, taxes, health issues, driving -- all that and more.