Possible move to PHX (Phoenix: rent, home, buying)

[NCfamilyof5]

Looking at relocating to PHX from NC. Have three middle school kids active in soccer and basketball. What are some of the good schools and areas to live? Also, what are the top soccer clubs in the Phoenix Area?

[Java Jolt]

What are the job prospects and how far do you expect to commute?

Phoenix is such a large spread-out city by itself, the metropolitan area is even more massive. There are many places to recommend, we just need a little more information.

Maybe give us some idea of what kind of home you are searching for, the price ranges, where you will be working, and what your family's other interests are.

[sh9730]

NC - Ok - I ll be the one this time to ask the basic questions LOL.

You dont provide enough information for those here to help. So much depends on where will you would be working and what your budget is. Will you be buying or renting (most would highly reccomend you rent first and become familiar with the area)?

The Phoenix area is VERY large....almost every corner has some good and some not so good amenities.... so where you will be working is the biggest consideration combined with how far you are willing to commute.

[Finger Laker]

Do you know where you will be working?

It's a huge metro in area and commutes can run up fairly quickly.

There are great options all over the valley - including great places to play soccer .... however, it may not be prudent to suggest one that i'm familiar with that may be 40 miles from where you are working when there is another great location 5 miles from where you are working