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Actually what's called "desert" in the USA are often not what people think of as deserts which is the Sahara desert of sand. Deserts have a lot of plant life and animal life, not really different from anywhere else. I live in what's considered to be desert and you can see deer, coyotes, cougars, foxes, beavers, muskrats, all kinds of birds including many migrating and year round water fowl.
People who have never been to the USA deserts have a big misunderstanding of what they are.
You mean because there is no water and it is too hot. hmmm... should that not be your first clue.
My well hasn't run dry yet... It's been pumping up water for over 20 years. As for too hot? I would rather be in the desert at 110 than in a humid environment at 90.
Arizona and Nevada are number 1 and number 2. I don't care how cheap the house was I would still would not buy a house in the desert.
There are around 20 Fortune 1000 corporations in the Phoenix area. In addition, corporations such as American Express, Honeywell, General Dynamics and Starwood have large operations there.
Where would you suggest that their employees live?
Location: On the "Left Coast", somewhere in "the Land of Fruits & Nuts"
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It is not surprising that Nevada and Arizona have the highest foreclosure rates in the U.S. It seemed that many residents failed the stupid test when they decided to buy a cheap home in the desert.
At least with Nevada, they had Las Vegas. For the life of me, I can't understand why people would move to the Arizona Desert. I guess a lot of people are now agreeing with me and are just walking...no running away from their homes there.
I hear what you're saying, but the real estate mess aside (and AZ ain't the only place with "strategic defaults"), some folks actually prefer the desert climate, just as others prefer the mountains, the coast, the plains, the lush green (and wet) Pacific NW, etc..
For example I never would have thunk it years ago when I always considered myself a "gotta live by the water" type, but having retired to the CA Sierra foothills, I absolutely love the climate and local scenery (among other things).... and haven't missed the beach in years. And BTW, having also spent many years in the rainy NW, I can easily see how desert living might have its "advantages"!
Actually what's called "desert" in the USA are often not what people think of as deserts which is the Sahara desert of sand. Deserts have a lot of plant life and animal life, not really different from anywhere else. I live in what's considered to be desert and you can see deer, coyotes, cougars, foxes, beavers, muskrats, all kinds of birds including many migrating and year round water fowl.
People who have never been to the USA deserts have a big misunderstanding of what they are.
When I think of Phoenix, I think of orange trees.
I have been to Las Vegas. Most people there call it the desert. I am sure there are worse deserts; however, that does not change the fact.
I've lived in desert areas (including Phoenix) for most of my life. It's where I belong.
My kids love the desert too!
What I don't get is why anyone would live East of the Rockies... all that water, humidity, flatness, crowds of people and lack of open spaces to romp in would drive a man to insanity!
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