Heaven in Arizona: the Desert Mountain Community of Scottsdale

Today we are going to talk about the Desert Mountain community in northern Scottsdale. For golfers, this community truly is heaven on earth. It was named one of the world's best golf communities by Robb Report magazine. It's no wonder considering that it features SIX Jack Nicklaus Signature courses. There is no location on the entire planet with more. Nicklaus himself claimed that building the Desert Mountain courses were one of the highlights of his career and he believes that it will always be known as one of the greatest courses in the world. Desert Mountain also have a very extensive practice facility, with four separate practice ranges and help available from PGA-trained professionals.

To go along with the six courses, there are also six separate club houses. Each club has its own golf shop as well as multiple dining options. The Sonoran fitness center and spa provides its members with a plethora of fitness options and spa treatments. The tennis facility, often called the "Wimbledon of the West", features three different playing surfaces: grass, hard composition, and clay.

Homes in the area are designed to blend with the beautiful surroundings, using timber, stucco, stonework and metal roofs to capture that "old west" feel. The homes range in elevation from 2,500 to 4,800 feet above sea level, giving the community an average temperature 5 to 10 degrees below the Phoenix area. Prices range from around half-million to multi-millions.

If you would like to learn more about living in Desert Mountain, or want to hear about properties for sale there, call Choice Group Realty today. We have lots of homes in Desert Mountain to show you.

Mesa, Arizona - One of the Hottest, Fastest Growing Cities in the U.S.

From 1980 to 1990, the population of Mesa, Arizona increased from 152 thousand to 288 thousand, a whopping increase of 89% (number one in the country). By 2000, the population had increased to 404 thousand. Today, Mesa is the third largest city in Arizona. So what accounts for this incredible growth?

It is a number of factors, including:

• A very mild winter.
• A very pleasant year-round atmosphere. In fact, Mesa has over 320 days of sunshine every year. How many places in this world can make that claim?
• Strong economic conditions.
• An incredible array of outdoor/sports-related activites.

If you're a golfer, then you are going to love it in Mesa. There are many golf clubs. Just a few are:

• Arizona Golf Resort
• Augusta Ranch Golf Club
• Desert Sands Golf and Country Club
• Dreamland Villa Golf Course
• Las Sendas Golf Club
  

This is no way a complete list. Just a start.

There is also horse back riding, desert exploration, hiking, even river tubing!

But despite all this, ultimately, the reason for Mesa's growth is the fine people who live here. There is a warmth of the Southwest that radiates in the people who call this city home. We invite you to come check it our for yourself. And if you decide to stay, Choice Group Realty is here to help you find your perfect dream home. Just call us!

The Famous and Infamous Celebrities of Phoenix

We don't know what it is, really...maybe it's the wonderful weather? Maybe it's the fantastic golf courses or amenities? Whatever it is, the Phoenix/Scottsdale areas attract people from ALL walks of life, as evidenced from some the more famous (and infamous) people who live here, such as:

Alice Cooper. Cooper's family moved to Phoenix when he was 10 to help with his bronchial asthma. To this day, he remains a loyal resident of Phoenix, Arizona. He is an avid golfer and can often be found golfing around Phoenix, or at a little league baseball game. He is a devoted husband and father of three, and despite his shock rock background, is known as one of the nicest guys around. He started a foundation to help inner city kids avoid drugs and gang violence, and he hosts his own annual celebrity golf tournament.

Jenna Jameson. Jammeson, widely regarded as the top actress in the adult entertainment industry, is also a successful businesswoman who makes her home in Scottsdale. She has appeared on television, over a thousand magazine articles, and has graced over 400 magazine covers.

Sandra Day O'Connor. O'Connor is an icon in this country for being the first woman elected to the U.S. Supreme Court. She graduated with high honors from Stanford with a degree in Economics, and then law. In 1981, President Reagan appointed her to the Supreme Court. She and her family still maintain a residence in the Phoenix area.

So there you go...if this city is good enough for rock stars, adult film stars, and Supreme Court justices...there must be something truely unique about it.

Choice Group Realty is here to help you find your perfect home here.

Welcome to the Choice Group Realty Phoenix/Scottsdale Arizona Blog!

Hello! This is the first official post in the Choice Group Realty blog. Choice Group Realty is an agency that specializes in properties in the North and East Valleys of the Phoenix/Scottsdale areas. Hiring a realtor that specializes in a particular area, as we do, has many advantages. We know this area, know the people, know the properties, and know the institutions that can help you finance the home of your dreams. We hope you will check back with us often as we discuss the history, attractions, and all the other reasons you should consider living here. We will also do our best to educate you on what you need to know to find your perfect home.

Some of the cities we represent are Phoenix, Scottsdale, Gilbert, Chandler, Tempe and Mesa. These areas have fantastic weather, some of the world's nicest golf courses, as well as world class accommodations. Phoenix claimed the number one spot for job growth in the country, and Maricopa County is the fastest growing county in the country. To say this is a "hot spot" is an understatement.

Again, we welcome you to our official blog and hope you will visit us often to learn more about this wonderful section of the SouthWest.r>