moving to arizona,to work in downtown phoenix (Glendale, Tempe: gated, trip)

[osat]

Look around in Arcadia....

[sheena]

Originally Posted by osat

Look around in Arcadia....

That's expensive for anything good.

[amoeba]

thanks guys for your suggestions.
I would like your input on places around happy valley road to the west of I-17 and the areas between loop 101 and SR 51.Doing my online research,i found some homes in our price range in that area. the ommute to downtown phoenix ranges between 16-22 miles.

[Woodzman]

What part of Phoenix? If your on the West side the futher out you go the more house you get for the money. If your on the east side,(were I live) It's solid all the way to Apache Junction. I live in east Mesa and work in east Phoenix and think I have the best set up. The houses in my area go between $290-325. But I can get on the fwy in 1/2 mile from home. takes me about 25 mins to get to work. Woodz

[HX_Guy]

Originally Posted by amoeba

thanks guys for your suggestions.
I would like your input on places around happy valley road to the west of I-17 and the areas between loop 101 and SR 51.Doing my online research,i found some homes in our price range in that area. the ommute to downtown phoenix ranges between 16-22 miles.

The area around Happy Valley west of I-17 is good as long as you stay north of Pinnacle Peak.

[amoeba]

Thank you all for your input.

I would like your input on the are that is to the north-east o the I-17 and loop 101 intersection in the zip code 85085.
i found some homes that we like and i think that we might check out that area when we come down to phoenix.

[nevercoldcall]

Arcadia is expensive but is well worth it. Of the different areas I lived in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area, my favorite was Arcadia. It's the only place I miss and where I have the fondest memories.

[balderdash]

Originally Posted by sheena

I would stay off of the Phoenix public transportation Scarey folks at the bus stops and on the bus.

Hope it's not too late to jump in here -
Actually the express bus lines in Phoenix are better than you may imagine. Many employers in downtown Phoenix will pay or help pay your bus pass. City of Phoenix pays for all their employees who want to use the bus, including the Express Routes. The Express Routes are used almost exclusively by the professional working people who all dress well, have good maners, and make the best of the time by reading, or networking. The traffic is very bad, and the rush hour is endless. But, if you are going to work downtown Phoenix, I recommend Tempe, Awatukee, Mesa or Scottsdale. All are in the east valley, all have Express Bus service and the sun is behind you both going to work and heading home when you do have to drive. There's a lot of stress in commuting, add the work load you carry home, and then sun in your eyes, - well, you have the picture.

Unless you can find yourself enjoying the downtown lifestyle of Pheonix, it's going to be hard to find a safe and decent place to live for $200 to 300k. Be very careful when you decide where to live and look out for a lot of cars parked on the street and around the houses... that may mean there are a lot of people living in ONE house. Watch for culture clashes as well.

Good luck and welcome to Phoenix.

[uconn99]

Originally Posted by sheena

If you are thinking about commuting from there Cave Creek?, I would move to Gilbert. You can gets some nice deals in Gilbert now.

And also expect a 2 hour commute to downtown.

[sheena]

Originally Posted by uconn99

And also expect a 2 hour commute to downtown.

2 hour commute to downtown from Gilbert