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Old 04-07-2008, 07:20 PM
 
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Due to an employment opportunity we'll be moving to AZ. We're really miss the ocean and the lush tropical foliage. Is there any place in the area called the esat valley that might have water and foliage beside cactus? What are home prices like?
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Old 04-07-2008, 08:03 PM
 
Location: Buckeye, AZ
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My suggestion would be to visit, so you will have an idea where you would like to live - East Valley or West Valley. Depending where you will be working the closer u r the better because there isn't a great deal of public transportation here so everyone drives
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Old 04-07-2008, 11:41 PM
 
Location: NW Phoenix
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The East Valley is a huge area. It goes on for miles. You'd have to narrow down a couple of towns if you are going to get any idea of what you are looking for. It's like asking someone the name the beach on the "North Shore"...there are a ton of them! Home prices vary from neighborhood to neighborhood. There are some very nice areas, and some not so nice. You will find that all over the Metro-Phoenix area. I'd imagine there may be some nice areas that have green grass and palm trees, maybe a small man-made lake. It would be a good idea to get an experienced realtor who specializes in the East valley. Unfortunately, alot of the scenery out here is brown, cactus, and rock. We do have a few good Hawaiian BBQ places to eat though.....Aloha!
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Old 04-08-2008, 12:40 AM
 
Location: Calgary Canada
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I think AZ is probably the exact opposite of Hawaii Nature wise.. well outside of the microclimates Hawaii has.

There's palm's but they're a much different type then those in Hawaii, and it's not doubt Hotter.

You might find a place on a golf course to compensate for the lack of green, as Golf courses do an awesome job landscaping.

I would be curious to know where the largest ammount of green environment there is in The Phoenix area? I love Hawaii and i'd move there, if I could actually afford to live there..

First lottery I win, I'm moving to Hawaii. lol

Also really happy to hear about the Hawaiian BBQ, is there L&L Drive in in Phoenix? I know in Vegas they have at least one of them.
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Old 04-08-2008, 02:14 PM
 
Location: Oxygen Ln. AZ
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If you are a home owner in HI and have sold your home, buying one here should not be a problem. In my humble opinion, decent homes start in the mid $200K's. You can find nice homes under that as well. I have an idea. I will gladly trade you my home in Vistancia (AKA Vistancha) for your home in Hi. Best of luck to you.
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Old 04-08-2008, 04:39 PM
 
Location: Southeast Valley
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Due to an employment opportunity we'll be moving to AZ. We're really miss the ocean and the lush tropical foliage. Is there any place in the area called the esat valley that might have water and foliage beside cactus? What are home prices like?
There are several communities in the East Valley that have water and foliage besides cactus.

In Gilbert you'll find Val Vista Lakes, Stonebridge Lakes, The Islands and Wind Drift.

Chandler has The Springs, Lagaos Vistoso and Ocotillo.

Mesa has Dobson Ranch, Tempe has The Lakes, and Ahwatukee has Lakewood.

I've just hit some of the main lake areas, there are quite a few more. Several of these communites have been around for many years, so the landscaping is mature. Prices range from $250,000 - to whatever your wallet will allow!

Also, Mesa will be building a new project called the Waveyard. Hopefully it will satisfy some of our ocean/water cravings.
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Old 04-10-2008, 03:32 AM
 
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Sam,
We just moved here from Hilo, Big Island 3 months ago. We love it here and find the desert has it's own beauty. They are completely different so don't try to find Hawaii here because you won't just enjoy what Phoenix has to offer and you will be happy here.
Lee
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Old 04-10-2008, 04:09 AM
 
Location: Originally Fayetteville, Arkansas/ now Seattle, Washington!
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There are several communities in the East Valley that have water and foliage besides cactus.

In Gilbert you'll find Val Vista Lakes, Stonebridge Lakes, The Islands and Wind Drift.

Chandler has The Springs, Lagaos Vistoso and Ocotillo.

Mesa has Dobson Ranch, Tempe has The Lakes, and Ahwatukee has Lakewood.

I've just hit some of the main lake areas, there are quite a few more. Several of these communites have been around for many years, so the landscaping is mature. Prices range from $250,000 - to whatever your wallet will allow!

Also, Mesa will be building a new project called the Waveyard. Hopefully it will satisfy some of our ocean/water cravings.
That Waveyard place sounds pretty sweet! I couldn't tell if they are renting residential units, or just selling Whatever it is, i would like to see what its going to be like, because as of now its hard to tell, just some descriptions.
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Old 04-10-2008, 07:00 AM
 
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Well said.

Also to the OP, San Diego is not really that far away, if you need an oceanic fix. The "zonies" invade that city every summer.

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Sam,
We love it here and find the desert has it's own beauty. They are completely different so don't try to find Hawaii here because you won't just enjoy what Phoenix has to offer and you will be happy here.
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Old 04-10-2008, 12:21 PM
 
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Default Buyer Beware!

Buyer Beware! Gilbert doesn't even issue a building permit unless there's an HOA, whichmeans over 90% of the homes are HOA properties. Tempe and Chandler are older communities with some non HOA neighborhoods, but all water properties are HOA. Queen Creek is mainly HOA as are the newer homes in Mesa.

HOA's were originally created to protect property values and to maintain the communities amenities. Isn't a home the single largest investment that most people make? Yet decisions concerning this investment are made by a volunteer board. A group that is unregulated, unlicensed and inexperienced about property rights, laws and management. You could find a retired Home Ec teacher or a menopausal sandwich maker making the decisions on your biggest investment. Would you want your dog groomer managing your 401K?

Another item has been added to the purchasing a new home list-check out the HOA. Google newspapers, talk to people in the community and ask your realator to disclose information regarding the HOA Board of the community you're considering. They do business in these communities they know.

Good luck, the advice you've been given is very good. We're different but good in our own way.
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