info on Cottonwood (Phoenix, Sedona, Quartzsite: sales, buying a home, buying)

[roadrocker]

I am considering buying a home in Cottonwood and would like some feedback. I'm currently in Quartzsite and know the area a little.
How are taxes, utilities, internet? Also, does this area require vehicles to be smogged? Any input appreciated.

[sharf315]

Hi Roadrocker...just wondering if you have received any advice or feedback on Cottonwood (good or bad)? I'm looking to relocate there myself by December and just wondering if you have anything you care to share...did you ever move?

Thanks much and hope to hear from you or any others out there.

Have a beautiful day!
Shar

[mohawkx]

Originally Posted by roadrocker

I am considering buying a home in Cottonwood and would like some feedback. I'm currently in Quartzsite and know the area a little.
How are taxes, utilities, internet? Also, does this area require vehicles to be smogged? Any input appreciated.

Cottonwood is a great place to live. Property tax is relatively low, sales tax is high utilities are ok. Good internet connections of all types. Vehicles do not have to be smogged.

[adventuregurl]

I like Cottonwood myself...it's close to many great things...Mingus Mountain, Jerome, Sedona, and the freeway to Phoenix...it also has pretty good shopping (compared to Sedona).

[bongofury]

Originally Posted by mohawkx

Cottonwood is a great place to live. Property tax is relatively low, sales tax is high utilities are ok. Good internet connections of all types. Vehicles do not have to be smogged.

"Vehicles do not have to be smogged."

Don't know if this is true for all vehicles? I'm guessing there are those historic license plates on 60's/70's beater vehicles that emit large amounts of toxic particulates into our environment which bypass smog testing - yes? Why would the lack of regular smog testing for all motor vehicles be a positive thing for the air we all must breathe in our community? The air quality statistics are out there, I've seen them. The air in the Verde Valley is already not so much better than that toxic stew in Phoenix without having the motor vehicle hobbyist fooling around with vehicle emissions equipment on their projects. I've overheard more than a few Arizonians over the years boasting of having altered a catalytic system to improve power/performance of their motor vehicle. The large number of diesel trucks (and equipment that burns diesel) emits small particulate that easily lodges in the lung tissue of all people/mammals (and increases ones risk of cancerous growths), and engineers, researchers, and politicians have been trying to address this health concern for decades, as diesel particulate is at the top of the EPA's list of cancer carcinogens. This presents a huge challenge as so much of our economy is dependent upon a transportation system heavily dependent upon diesel-burning trucks and trains. Why add to this problem within the towns where we live?

There are those people who will engage in activities detrimental to the welfare of their communities. Some are ignorant as to the ramifications of their actions, while others are aware of them but do them anyway. If nothing else think about the health of our children/elderly who are more vulnerable to respiratory infections/conditions. Fortunately most people are not so self-centered and/or naive when it comes to helping improve our public health.

[mohawkx]

I wasn't addressing the pros or cons of vehicle smog inspection, I was just giving a straight answer to the Ops question of whether it is required in Cottonwood or not. Currently, it is not required.

[bongofury]

Originally Posted by mohawkx

I wasn't addressing the pros or cons of vehicle smog inspection, I was just giving a straight answer to the Ops question of whether it is required in Cottonwood or not. Currently, it is not required.

Fair enough. My mistake.