Finding Phoenix Neighborhoods: Top 5 Reasons to Relocate to Gilbert, AZ

Monday, February 19, 2007

Top 5 Reasons to Relocate to Gilbert, AZ

So, you're hunting around, you've decided on AZ because you're finally sick of cold/earthquakes/hurricanes/floods/out of control housing costs, take your pick. But you're not quite sure of where to settle down and call home.

To help you out in this important decision, I'm going to run a series of the Top 5 Things about each East Valley city, Gilbert, Mesa, Chandler, Queen Creek, and Tempe. So without further ado (drumroll please..)

Gilbert AZ!

5. It's GREEN! Not many places in the Valley of the Sun can shout that acclamation. Sure, Gilbert's nowhere near as green as most of the country. But in comparison to almost every other Phoenix suburb, Gilbert neighborhoods are downright tropical. Every community has at least one neighborhood park, there are tons of city parks, along with dog parks. The city of Gilbert has done a great job of enforcing architecture standards that include low-water green foliage. If you're unsure about moving to the desert, you might consider this an integral part of your decision.

4. Gilbert has one of the lowest crime rates in the entire Valley. Enough said.

3. Gilbert has one of the top 3 school districts in the Valley. Particularly if you have a child that is disabled in any way, mentally or physically. Gilbert school starts a very early intevention program that includes at home therapy and a school bus pickup right from your front door.

2. Shopping! Even if you're not a shopping addict, having your home convenient to shopping greatly increases its resale potential. Gilbert is designed with stellar shopping within 2 miles of each neighborhood. Luckily shopping plazas are jumping on the boutique bandwagon so it's not one "big box" after another. We even have Sprouts, Sunflower and Trader Joe's for our groceries. My favorite grocerty store has free child care, which my boys love! Soon the brand new, Nordstrom-anchored mall will be completed and shopping addicts will be over the moon.

1. Best reason to relocate to Gilbert, AZ is the real estate diversity.

Want a condo in a resort-style community complete with lakes, sandy beach pool and numerous spas? Got it. Want a brand new home with no yard but a doggie park? Got it.
Want a huge house, huge yard, and a 3 car garage? Got it.
Want to live on a water-ski lake? Yup, got that too.
Want an older, custom home with room for horses and chickens? Got it.
We even have brand new Craftsmen style homes that surround an organic farm and farmer's market, with a neighborhood school, community pool, and putting green. Who wouldn't want that?!

The Gilbert area is full of friendly neighborhoods and fun activities. Call me today to help you find the right one for you!

Where Integrity is Just the Beginning,
Elena Thurston

Labels: az real estate, family real estate, first time home buyers, gilbert real estate, phoenix neighborhoods