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View Poll Results: What city do you think is the best to raise a family?
Scottsdale 2 33.33%
Gilbert 4 66.67%
Cave creek 0 0%
Vail 1 16.67%
Picture rocks 0 0%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 6. You may not vote on this poll

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Old 12-13-2011, 12:59 PM
 
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I am moving to Arizona, I can go anywhere in the state, I have done a lot of research on safe neighboorhoods, good schools, my budget for a home is in the 200-250k I want to be close to malls and restaurants, my ideas were cave creek, Scottsdale, anthem, Gilbert, fountain hills, arrowhead in Glendale,sedona, or down by bail , or picture rocks, I want to find a nice suburb, if you think you can give me any idea of which parts of these areas are the nicest sections it would be great. Thanks.
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Old 12-13-2011, 01:57 PM
 
Location: prescott az
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Wow , that's alot of choices ! I never heard of Bail or Picture Rock . Maybe someone else has.
I think you would be fine with most of those, except Fountain Hills and Cave Creek, which are a little bit out there. You can find school info on line and also malls in the area too. Your price range is great and I don't think you will have a problem. Do you have a realtor and do you need a job? Certainly that would make a big influence on what you choose. Good luck to you !
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Old 12-13-2011, 02:26 PM
 
Location: Kaneohe, HI
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I am a Gilbert native, its grown up a ton since I was a little kid but it is still a great area. You can still find homes on bigger lots if you look as well. When I lived there we had 5 acres, the guy who owns it now is surrounded by houses but hasn't sold out. I've tossed up the idea of moving back but Havasu will be my next AZ destination.
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Old 12-13-2011, 03:01 PM
 
Location: Arizona
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FYI, Vail and Picture Rocks are not close to malls and restaurants. Perhaps in the future, but not at the moment.
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Old 12-13-2011, 03:03 PM
 
Location: Metro Phoenix, AZ USA
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Neither is Sedona close to malls.

How much time have you spent in AZ? You need to come here and rent for a while and decide where you really want to live. You don't want to be stuck with a property you then have to try to sell, no matter how attractive real estate prices seem to be right now.
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Old 12-13-2011, 05:30 PM
 
Location: SoCal desert
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And *every* poll should have the option to tick "Other"

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Old 12-14-2011, 06:35 AM
 
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I personally would say Chandler or Gilbert--but agree with the above poster. You need to to come and visit, have a realtor take you around to some neighborhoods and get a feel of the area.
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Old 12-26-2011, 10:41 AM
 
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Wickenburg.or Arrowhead area.(nw phoenix area)
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Old 12-26-2011, 12:55 PM
 
Location: Alamogordo, NM
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Wickenburg is a cool town...wild, wild west-ish.
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Old 12-26-2011, 01:57 PM
 
Location: Raleigh, NC
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First, There's not answer to this question without knowing where you will be working.

Second, you need to rent for 6-24 months before you buy. And before you rent, you need to know where you're working.
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