The old adage “You Get What You Pay For” is very true in real estate. I fully understand it is very difficult to search for a Phoenix home online from Canada. However, if you see houses online that are priced under $100,000 you need to ask yourself why they are priced that way. Generally homes under six figures are in the farthest edges of the city. Living on the edge of the city presents many challenges. The commute into the city is usually fierce. This is a major consideration whether you work here or not. Even if you are only coming as a snowbird to enjoy the weather, you will still have to leave your home to shop, get gas, for entertainment and to go restaurants. If there is a lack of basic grocery stores, convenience stores, gas stations, restaurants etc you will still have to fight the traffic to get to those places. Communities such as Maricopa and Queen Creek are exburbs, not suburbs. They are practically out in the desert on the way to Tucson. There are no decent freeways in that area. All the roads are congested 24-7 from what I hear. This affects not only whether you enjoy your home, but also future appreciation and investment potential. If locals don’t want to live there, you will have a difficult time selling your home in the future. Please feel free to call me to discuss the local areas and what community might suit you best. We are here to help. We want to help you find the perfect vacation, retirement or investment home.
Marc Brodeur, Realtor
www.ThePhoenixExperts.com
1-800-300-0263
