This is Part 6 of an 8 part online course. Start here to learn more about and why this course was created and how it is structured.
Moving to Phoenix Online Course
OK, you've narrowed it down to a few neighborhoods, and you're ready to see what kind of places fit your requirements and budget. Now let's get down to business and see what we can find!
Trivia to Impress Your Friends- 14% of Arizonans live in a mobile (or manufactured) home.
- The median value of a resale home in Maricopa County is $260,000 (2005).And One More Thing
In a study done in 2003, Phoenix ranked as the 20th most stressful city of the largest 100 cities.
Find an Apartment or Rental
Apartment Hunting
Here are resources for finding and comparing apartment complexes. Some online databases are very good at letting you search by certain criteria, such as amenities requirements, whether you have pets, or if you need a garage.
Buy a House
Find a Realtor
Realtors are great, from a buyer's perspective. There's no direct cost to you to have a Realtor do the research and, hopefully, find the perfect property for you.Online Listings
Check the Real Estate Classifieds online, as well as other sources of homes for sale. Remember when MLS listings were secret, and only Realtors could see them? There are no secrets anymore!Where are the Basements?
A source of frustration for many people is that there aren't many homes with basements here? Where do we put all that stuff that we stored in the basement for 20 years? I recommend a garage sale!Homeowners Associations
Some believe that HOAs are evil, and others believe they are necessary. You decide!Retirement Communities
If you coming to the Phoenix area to retire, there are different types of retirement communities. Some are active adult communities, and some offer assisted living.
Types of Homes
What's a Patio Home? What's a Gemini?
Here are descriptions and photos of the various types of homes you'll see described in ads in the Phoenix area.Home Values (and Prices) Are Going Up, Up, Up
The prices of homes in the Valley of the Sun continue their rise.
Relocation to Phoenix Free Online Course
Introduction
Part 1: How Hot Is It?
Part 2: Where Are the Jobs?
Part 3: Those Dreaded Taxes
Part 4: Health Issues
Part 5: Where Should I Live?
Part 6: House and Apartment Hunting
Part 7: Find a School
Part 8: EEEEWWW! What's That?
