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Old 08-30-2013, 10:07 PM
 
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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I'm moving to Phoenix the very end of September. Super excited. Just wanted to share with everyone and if any locals have any advice for a newbie in town, please share.
Advice about meeting people (I am rsvp'ing to meetup.com events) or just any advice in general.
Thanks!
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Old 08-30-2013, 10:28 PM
 
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I would recommend playing with google maps just looking around the city to familiarize yourself with its layout. Something important for PHX "newbies" to know is that Central Avenue in Phoenix is the exact middle of the Metro (in terms of East-West), and you have all of your "Avenues" starting with 1st Ave 2nd Ave etc to the West of Central, and you have all your "Streets" starting with 1st St 2nd St etc to the East of Central.

Also, personally I would advise renting for the first 6 months or so, that way you can explore the valley and know exactly what (and where) you are buying before committing yourself to a 30 year financial commitment.
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Old 08-31-2013, 10:48 AM
 
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I'm moving to Phoenix the very end of September. Super excited. Just wanted to share with everyone and if any locals have any advice for a newbie in town, please share.
Advice about meeting people (I am rsvp'ing to meetup.com events) or just any advice in general.
Thanks!
My advice to you???? Never, EVER clean your pool with your cell phone strapped to your side. I've killed 3 phones in two years because of that.
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Old 09-01-2013, 12:37 AM
 
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My advice to you???? Never, EVER clean your pool with your cell phone strapped to your side. I've killed 3 phones in two years because of that.
Nice.

Also: find a place with AC and look before you cross the street.
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Old 09-01-2013, 01:07 PM
 
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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I would recommend playing with google maps just looking around the city to familiarize yourself with its layout. Something important for PHX "newbies" to know is that Central Avenue in Phoenix is the exact middle of the Metro (in terms of East-West), and you have all of your "Avenues" starting with 1st Ave 2nd Ave etc to the West of Central, and you have all your "Streets" starting with 1st St 2nd St etc to the East of Central.
Good to know.
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