Are you thinking of downsizing and moving out-of-state?
This new survey says half of Californians are considering! Let’s give it a go!
A few years back, we had sold David Meek’s sister a house in Pt. Loma, and she told him to check me out. David is a Phoenix-area realtor who has since then emulated the jimjamalama, and has been running his own realtor blog in the Valley of the Sun:
David and I have cherry-picked a reasonably-priced home in an exclusive area close to town as an example of the lower-end house you can buy in a good area of Phoenix.
Obviously, if you spend a little more, you can buy a better home with extras, but at least this video tour gives you a look at what you get for $414,900:
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/4132-E-Beryl-Ave-Phoenix-AZ-85028/7828660_zpid/
This is a really good idea. Maybe set up alliances with offices in Prescott, St. George, Eugene, etc.?
On the market for 54 days = overpriced. One car carport? Ugh. No thanks! Paradise Valley Village used to be not such a good area, things must have changed in the last 15 years. I would not pay that price to live there. For a bit more money, I would pick up a property in someplace like McCormick Ranch in Scottsdale. Much better neighborhood.
I said right in there that this is an example of the lower-end, and you can always spend more.
Every one of your comments lately has been negative – did I do something to offend you?
Maybe set up alliances with offices in Prescott, St. George, Eugene, etc.?
I hope to do more – not every realtor is hip to doing house videos though. If I can get a couple under my belt, it should get going.
Sorry, don’t mean to be so negative!
The area does appear to be gentrifying and I’m definitely out of date. However, if that were my price range, I would probably look outside this area. For example, if the commute allows, you can get into really good school districts in the East Valley with a much nicer house. Gilbert is packed with California refugees and with good reason. For a little more money, I would pick Scottsdale over much of North Phoenix. It’s more uniformly upper middle class.
There we go – thanks!
Historically you have been one of the best commenters ever here. I value your input!
Obviously this is my first try at this, and David’s too. We should probably have him tour homes in other parts of town – and make it a regular feature!
The tour idea is great. Feature some newer $350-$450k houses in Gilbert and Chandler, and you will probably attract some significant business. For something older, redone in trendy HGTV style, and commutable, look in Tempe in the same price range.
David’s blog post:
https://arizonareport.com/san-diego-moving-phoenix-relocation/
Send em my way Jim. Phoenix and Prescott office. 4TH Generation Native of Prescott
Bill – can you walk around your next listing with a camera and send me the video?
And could you give me a glimpse of the Palace Saloon? Man, I love that place – been there on 4th of July!
Let’s all be perfectly clear, NOBODY wants to live in Phoenix if they have a choice to stay in San Diego. People are forced to move to Phoenix because of:
A, They cannot afford San Diego while still working,
B. Did not save enough for retirement and need to sell their home.
C. Want to be closer to the grandkids.
D. Wife wants a house.
E. All of the above
It’s not so bad. I spent my seven years of high school there!! 😆
Money wise it’s better to purchase a house that’s in Phoenix, but borders Scottsdale. You’ll be in a better neighborhood, because of Scottsdale, but your price point will be less, since Scottsdale building codes are a lot more expensive and stringent than Phoenix’s, I.E. fire sprinklers inside the house, etc.