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Buyers who search homes for sale in Phoenix will find a wide array of properties to choose from. Whether you desire a condo or loft in downtown Phoenix close to the action, a single-family home in a quiet neighborhood or planned community, horse property with room to roam, a home tucked away in an exclusive golf community, or a sprawling luxury estate with spectacular views, you’re certain to find homes in Phoenix to accommodate your lifestyle and needs. Residents of Phoenix enjoy 320 days of warm and sunny weather per year, a healthy job market, exciting arts and culture, popular nightlife venues, great shopping and restaurants, numerous sports facilities, annual events like the Barrett-Jackson Car Auction and Waste Management Phoenix Open, miles of scenic hiking trails, plenty of outdoor activities available year-round, and over 200 golf courses. Buyers shopping for a home in Phoenix - especially their first - will enter a competitive market. Getting pre-approved for a mortgage and working with a trusted real estate agent will give you the advantage you need. Cathy Carter is a luxury home specialist and a highly-rated Phoenix REALTOR® with over two decades of local experience. Intimately familiar with the city of Phoenix and the surrounding East Valley, Cathy has the knowledge, real estate tools, and resources to help you search Phoenix real estate and find your dream home. Get the process started today by calling Cathy at (480) 459-8488 or you can reach her here.  

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If you would like additional information on any of the homes for sale in Phoenix listed above, or to schedule a private showing, please contact Phoenix REALTOR® Cathy Carter, specializing in newer homes and luxury real estate. With her eye on the Phoenix market at all times, Cathy is always the first to know when new inventory becomes available, ensuring that her buyers have access to the most valuable properties and securing an offer. Get the process started today by contacting Cathy directly at 480‑459‑8488 or you can reach her by email. 

In today’s market, you need an agent who is familiar with the area and the skills and experience to lead you towards a successful transaction. Serving Phoenix and the East Valley since 1994, Cathy is able to provide her clients with in-depth knowledge of the area and market. She can help educate you on the most desirable neighborhoods and communities, the types of homes and features offered, the top builders in the region, school districts, private schools, area amenities and attractions, local community developments, and more. Cathy has access to the most comprehensive real estate tools and resources. She will search homes for sale in Phoenix based on your specific criteria and arrange private showings for those worth seeing in person.

Give Cathy a call today. She would love to speak with you to discuss the type of home you have in mind and answer any questions you may have about properties, pricing, financing options, and more. 

Why Homebuyers Should Consider Living in Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix is the largest city and capital of Arizona. It's also the most populous state capital and the center of the Phoenix metro area (or the Valley of the Sun), which is home to over 4.5 million people. Residents of Phoenix enjoy warm weather and sunshine most days of the year, exciting art and culture, great shopping and dining options, numerous hiking trails in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve and the nearby Superstition Mountains, 200 top-rated golf courses, 4 professional sports teams, Cactus League spring training baseball and popular annual events and festivals.

Downtown Phoenix 

In recent years, downtown Phoenix has experienced a major renaissance. Light rail, growing academic campuses, and a renewed interest in urban living have spurred development in the Phoenix Downtown Core. Restaurants, art galleries, retail shops, and all types of businesses have popped up along with a series of new developments ranging from apartment complexes to new hotels and high-rises. Well-appointed lofts and condos for sale can be found at One Lexington, Lofts at Fillmore, Orpheum Lofts, Artisan Lofts Central, ARTHAUS, 44 Monroe, Summit at Copper Square, Portland on The Park, and En Hance Park, just to name a few. 

A true urban center, Downtown Phoenix offers easy access to restaurants, retail, cultural attractions, professional sports, nightlife, live concerts, and more. Whether it's a high-rise condo overlooking Chase Field or a loft-style condo in the Warehouse District, you're always within easy striking distance of your favorite cafe, bookstore, doggie park, bar, art gallery, or ballgame. Downtown Phoenix is also a prominent center for banking and finance. Regional headquarters for several major financial institutions including JP Morgan Chase, Wells Fargo, US Bank, Bank of America, Compass Bank, and MidFirst Bank are all located within or near Downtown Phoenix.

Phoenix Economy and Jobs

The Phoenix metro area is one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic regions in the country for technology and software companies. With operational costs 42% less than California, according to the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, the Phoenix area has become a hub of commercial activity as more and more businesses are choosing to relocate here from other parts of the U.S.

Technology and bio-science are major economic drivers in the region with health care, manufacturing, and financial services solidly growing industries. Fortune 500/1000 companies based or having major operations in the area include Avnet, Freeport-McMoRan, Republic Services, PetSmart, Apollo Group, Insight Enterprises, ON Semiconductor, Pinnacle West Capital Corporation, Amkor Technology, Swift Transportation, and First Solar, just to name a few. The industries listed below are the In-Demand Industries in Phoenix:

  1. Construction
  2. Professional and technical services
  3. Information Technology
  4. Transportation and warehousing
  5. Health care and social assistance
  6. Real estate and rental and leasing

Projected Job Growth refers to anticipated employment changes from the end of 2018 to mid-2020. For more information on occupational projections, please view Employment Forecasts. The current number of People Employed is based on 2nd quarter 2018 employment estimates published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) program. For more recent employment levels please visit OEO’s employment webpage. Average hourly wage estimates are produced for Arizona and all Arizona counties. For more information on wages visit OEO’s labor statistics website.

Phoenix Schools and Education

For parents with school-age children, greater Phoenix is home to several award-winning school districts filled with top-rated schools. The region has 325 public schools in 30 school districts along with more than 200 charter and private schools. Under Arizona’s open-enrollment law, children can attend other schools within the district or in another district by applying to that school, so families can be confident their child is receiving the best education possible. There are numerous higher education opportunities situated throughout Metro Phoenix. Downtown Phoenix is home to The University of Arizona College of Medicine and Arizona State University has campuses in Downtown Phoenix and Mesa, with its main campus in Tempe.  

Phoenix ART AND CULTURE 

The Phoenix metro area offers an abundance of art and culture. The downtown Phoenix art scene has seen major development over the past decade, and dozens of museums span the valley including the Phoenix Art Museum, Arizona Capitol Museum, Arizona Military Museum, Hall of Flame Firefighting Museum, Pueblo Grande Museum and Cultural Park, Children's Museum of Phoenix, Arizona Science Center, and the Heard Museum, among others.

Popular performing arts venues include the Phoenix Symphony Hall, Arizona Opera, and Ballet Arizona, Orpheum Theatre, Dorrance Theater, and Herberger Theater Center. Concert venues include Talking Stick Resort Arena and Comerica Theatre in downtown Phoenix, and Gammage Auditorium in Tempe (the last public building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright). The Mesa Arts Center in Mesa also supports regular independent musical and theater performances. 

Phoenix Restaurants (Fine Dining) 

Nearby Scottsdale Restaurants (Fine Dining) 

Phoenix Shopping

North Phoenix provides convenient access to a number of great shopping destinations. Kierland Commons, a major upscale, master-planned shopping, residential, and resort community, is located on the eastern edge of Phoenix, on the border with Scottsdale. Desert Ridge Marketplace, located north of Loop 101 on Tatum Boulevard, is anchored by AMC Theatres, Barnes & Noble, Old Navy, and Target. The outdoor lifestyle center features premier shopping, chef-driven restaurants, entertainment, and more. The Shops at Norterra Mall is a 354,000 square foot lifestyle center featuring specialty retailers and junior anchors, located in the rapidly expanding North Phoenix area known as the Black Canyon Corridor and adjacent to the USAA corporate campus. The mall is home to Harkins Theaters, DICK’s Sporting Goods, BevMo, Victoria’s Secret, and Best Buy along with full-service and fast-casual restaurant options: Mellow Mushroom, Sauce, Pita Jungle, P.F. Chang’s, Chipotle, and Panera Bread.

CityScape is an entertainment destination and shopping center in the heart of downtown Phoenix. The dazzling office tower and residential apartments are centered around a lively courtyard, retail shops, bars, restaurants, a boutique hotel, and live stand-up comedy club—perfect for a quick lunch, happy hour, date night, or anything in between. Biltmore Fashion Park is an open-air lifestyle center, Arizona’s original luxury retail destination, featuring Saks Fifth Avenue, Ralph Lauren, Hyde Park Jewelers, Lululemon, and more, plus a stellar line-up of restaurants including The Capital Grille, The Cheesecake Factory, Seasons 52, and True Food Kitchen. Outlets at Anthem offers a pet-friendly open-air shopping experience with more than 60 designer brand shops. 

In nearby Scottsdale, Scottsdale Fashion Square is an upscale, super-regional luxury shopping mall located in the downtown area of Scottsdale. The largest shopping mall in Arizona, Scottsdale Fashion Square includes approximately 2 million square feet of retail space. With more than 200 shops and restaurants, including 40 of the world’s finest luxury and contemporary brands, Scottsdale Fashion Square is the place to go for luxury and upscale shopping, dining, and entertainment. 

Phoenix Nightlife Venues

Nightlife in Downtown Phoenix Includes the Roosevelt Row Arts District with spots such as The Churchill, Sazerac, Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co., and Angels Trumpet Ale House; Crescent Ballroom, where local and national music acts take to the stage almost every night; Cobra Arcade Bar; Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour; Little Rituals; Dust Cutter; and the two-block CityScape complex, which includes Chico Malo, and Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails. Central Phoenix is where the locals play after work at neighborhood hangouts such as Culinary Dropout at The Yard, The Vig Uptown, Linger Longer Lounge, The Womack, Across the Pond, The Casual Pint, and more. 

Phoenix Attractions

Phoenix Outdoor Recreation

For outdoor enthusiasts, Greater Phoenix provides an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities for all age groups. Hiking, biking, climbing, horseback riding, and golfing are among the most popular activities in the region and can be enjoyed year-round.  McDowell Mountain Regional Park offers spectacular views and features more than 21,000 acres of pristine desert, with miles of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails. South Mountain Park & Preserve, the largest municipal park in the country, includes over 51 miles of trails for horseback riding, hiking, and mountain biking for all ability levels. Salt River also provides plenty of recreational fun with bike paths and picnic areas that surround the lake. Camelback offers some of the best urban hiking in the U.S. and attracts over 300,000 hikers every year. Some of the best trails can be found around Lost Dutchman State Park or Desert Foothills Park. You’ll also find some great local park options like Echo Canyon Recreation Area or Phoenix Mountain Preserve. 

Best hiking trails in Phoenix:

Best hiking trails in nearby Scottsdale:

#1. Camelback Mountain via Echo Canyon Trail is a 2.5 mile heavily trafficked out-and-back trail and is rated as difficult. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round.  
#2. Pinnacle Peak Trail is a 4-mile heavily trafficked out-and-back trail and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round.
#3. Gateway Loop Trail is a 4.2-mile heavily trafficked loop trail and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and mountain biking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on a leash.
#4. Blue Wash Trail is a 2.8-mile heavily trafficked out-and-back trail that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and horses. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on a leash.
#5. Lost Dog Wash Trail to Ringtail Trail Loop is a 4.4-mile heavily trafficked loop trail that features beautiful wildflowers and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on a leash.
#6. Inspiration Point is a 5.7-mile out-and-back trail that offers scenic views and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and running. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on a leash.

Phoenix Professional Sports & Events

For sports fans, the Phoenix area offers a wide variety of professional sports & events such as the Arizona Diamondbacks (MLB) /Chase Field, Phoenix Suns (NBA), Phoenix Coyotes (NHL), ASU Sun Devil Football, ASU Cardinals Football, Phoenix International Raceway (NASCAR), Turf Paradise (Thoroughbred Racing), Waste Management Phoenix Open, and The Cactus League Spring Training Baseball. Phoenix professional sports facilities: Chase Field - Home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, tours available year-round; Talking Stick Resort Arena - Home of the Phoenix - Suns, Mercury, and Arizona Rattlers.

 Some of The Best Golf Clubs in Phoenix and Scottsdale 

  • We-Ko-Pa Golf Club - Set in the Sonoran Desert and on land owned by the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, We-Ko-Pa offers two fantastic courses: Cholla and Saguaro. Unlike other Arizona golf courses, there are no homes or condos lining the fairways. It’s just you and giant saguaros in the foreground framed by magnificent mountains in the distance.

  • Troon North Golf Club - North Scottsdale’s crown jewel and considered the best public 36-hole facility in the area, including the Pinnacle Course and the Monument Course. Recent course renovations by original designer and British Open Champion Tom Weiskopf have enhanced the experience further.

  • TPC Scottsdale - The Stadium Course at TPC Scottsdale hosts the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Right across the street is the Champions Course, which is less expensive and very walkable.

  • Talking Stick Golf Club - A 36-hole facility with both courses designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, and situated on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. Adjacent to each other on flat land very walkable, the O'odham Course has a links-feel and the Piipaash Course is shorter, with more water and trees.

  • The Boulders Golf Club - The unique resort sits in the Sonoran Desert foothills nestled among massive granite boulder formations. Both Jay Morrish-designed championship courses offer spectacular views. The North, known for its challenging back-9 and is the older of the two. The South has holes that go right up into the boulder formations.

  • Grayhawk Golf Club - Among the top-rated public courses in Arizona with the Tom Fazio-designed Raptor Course having hosted the PGA Tour Frys.com Open from 2007-2009. The Talon Course features in Golf Magazine’s prestigious list of the “Top 100 You Can Play in the U.S.” for daily fee courses.

  • Quintero Golf Club - Ranked number one in the Phoenix-Scottsdale area by both Golf Digest and Golfweek in their ‘Best Public Course’ lists, this Rees Jones-designed course fully deserves its accolades. With tees ranging from 5,800 to 7,200-yards, generous landing areas, and slick, multi-tiered bent grass greens, Quintero is a great test for all golfers.

  • Sunridge Canyon Golf Club - one of the best value, premier daily-fee golf club offerings available in the area.  Designed by Keith Foster, enjoy the thrilling string of finishing holes, dubbed the “Wicked Six”, which are among the best golf experiences in Arizona.

  • Mirabel Golf Club - This stunning Tom Fazio 7,147 yard, par-71 course is an exceptional example of the outstanding quality, craftsmanship, and beauty that are the hallmarks of Mr. Fazio's global reputation. Above all, he designs to create a unique golf experience for each player that is challenging, enjoyable, and memorable.

  • Gainey Ranch Golf Club - The Gainey Ranch Golf Club experience is Scottsdale golf taken to a whole new level. The  Scottsdale golf club boasts great holes of golf designed by Michael Poellot, the former chief architect for Robert Trent Jones Jr. His craftsmanship has more than lived up to his reputation in designing each of Gainey Ranch’s golf courses. Each of the three distinct nine-hole courses offers a different experience for players of all skill levels. 

  • Legend Trail Golf Club - When the architect Rees Jones created the golf course at Legend Trail Golf Club, he created a course that brings out the Old West-style of Scottsdale as well as a challenging yet fair test of golf. The golf course at the Legend Trail Golf Club features generous fairways.  Panoramas include local sites like Black Mountain, Pinnacle Peak, and Lone Mountain.  A round at Legend Trail Golf Club gives all levels of golfer a limitless choice of shot-making possibilities.

  • Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club - Located within the Ak-Chin Indian Reservation,  the Ak-Chin Southern Dunes course is ranked in the Top-5 ‘Best Courses to Play in Arizona’ by Golf Monthly. A Fred Couples and Schmidt-Curley designed course with distinct links feel, it has hosted numerous US Open qualifiers and regional amateur and PGA events.

Phoenix Transportation

Public transportation in the Phoenix metro area is provided by Valley Metro, which includes trains, buses, and a rideshare program. The Valley Metro Rail is a 20-mile light rail that runs through north-central Phoenix, downtown, and eastward through Tempe and Mesa. The Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport serves more than 100 cities with non-stop flights and over 1000 flights per day. Also located about 30 miles southeast of Phoenix Sky Harbor, is Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, which offers commercial flights around the United States. 

Partner with Highly-rated Phoenix REALTOR® -  Cathy Carter

With a passion for real estate, Cathy Carter has been serving Phoenix home buyers and sellers for over two decades. Known for her friendly personality and positive demeanor, Cathy’s personal approach to the real estate process allows her to connect with her clients and uncover the right homes for them. Cathy is an extremely good listener and will be able to quickly ascertain your needs and wants and have a plan of approach that's based on your specific criteria. 

Cathy is down-to-earth and someone you can trust and feel good about working with. Her clients appreciate her honesty and transparency and feel it helps them as they make important real estate decisions. An excellent communicator, Cathy makes herself available to her clients whenever they have questions or concerns and promptly returns any texts, calls, or emails. Her client testimonials speak volumes about her professionalism and care for every detail.  

Having a trusted professional like Cathy by your side means there is one less thing to worry about. She will always protect your best interests, advocate for you, negotiate on your behalf and do whatever is necessary to ensure a smooth and successful transaction. To find out more about buying or selling real estate in Phoenix, please give trusted Phoenix REALTOR® - Cathy Carter a call today at (480) 459-8488 or get in touch by email. 

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