How likely is the rapid growth to continue in these areas?

[Discovery1]

Originally Posted by Newbe10

Was just noticing the final census tallies on a few suburbs of the Phoenix area and noticed the crazy growth particularly in Gilbert, Chandler, Maricopa, Goodyear, Buckeye, and Surprise. Except for Buckeye, are these areas still building up like crazy or have they built out already? I know that Buckeye covers something like 140 square miles so I know that it may be awhile before it is completely built out.

Also, I read on an online article somewhere (I can't remember which one) that Buckeye was trying to grow out to 2 million residents eventually. How accurate is that? That seems a little crazy to me. I don't know how that is possible unless Buckeye has some serious industrial (i.e. Tech and manufacturing) commercial and office development so all of those people have places to work w/o having to commute all of the way to Phoenix.

Goodyear plus 10K people in population last 3 years.

[dadof2divas]

Originally Posted by Captain Bill

The rent first advice is certainly advisable in some cases, but not all. It depends on the circumstances of the individual family.

Many people come to the valley and within a week they can determine what city they want to live in and the maximum drive they can tolerate.

Having to move twice, and probably store furniture and personal belongings, plus possibly having to change schools for their school age children, is a huge concern for many.

I've advised some of my clients, after learning more about their personal situation, to rent first. I've also advised others that it would be best to buy.

If a person can't learn enough about the area, and especially if we are in a declining market, then they are probably well advised to rent first.

If a person can learn enough about the area, or already knows the area, and if we are in an increasing market, like we are today, then advising to buy, after learning more about their personal needs, may be the best advice. Today, we have a fast increasing market, and a year from now a particular house may be out of the reach of some people.

That's why any decision on buying first or renting first, should be made by the individual based on their personal requirements, and giving consideration to the current market and the developing trends.

You have hit the nail on the head. Most of the furniture that I have is custom made and moving it all the time is hard to do. None of us are getting any younger that is for sure so moving a desk like the one I have that weighs over 200 pounds "Solid Curly Maple" is hard to do. We home school the kids so that is not an issue for us. We have lived there for around 3 years back in 04-07. I just want to get back there before the rise starts and we are not able to afford the house that we fit well in.

[Ponderosa]

Originally Posted by Discovery1

Goodyear plus 10K people in population last 3 years.

Really? It does not seem like that many houses have gone up. Many lots are just sitting there.

[Java Jolt]

I don't see much new construction around Avondale or Goodyer either.

I remember about seven years ago there were some nice subdivisions going up near the old Cashion area but the double-dip recession since then really put a damper on that kind of development.

Progress is slow but recovery is happening. Give it time and construction will pick up if things keep going the right way.