Reader AI mentioned Patagonia and Sonoita in southern Arizona as two good places to consider, but both are really small - about 1,000 people each. Because most of this audience is made up of city-slickers, I picked a bigger town to feature as an introduction to...
Where to Move
#vanlife
While we're discussing where to move, let's note that you don't have to buy another home - although I recommend it! Here's an example: Until six years ago, Melody Shapiro never imagined herself living out of a van. She hasn't fallen on hard times, nor has she pivoted...
Payson, Arizona
Another small town that is within range of Phoenix is Payson, Arizona, which is at 5,000ft elevation (less heat) and has less than 20,000 people. Can you get by with a 2,079sf log home on an acre for $229,000?...
Prescott, Arizona
We lived in Phoenix during my high-school years, and I got to know some of the surrounding areas that might be of interest for those who are trying to figure out where to move! I worked for a landscaping company during the summer, and we spent a week in Prescott for a...
Boomers Moving Out
This story is about the same as Carlsbad folks moving to San Jacinto, where you can buy brand-new houses in the $300,000s. But boomers want to stay within range of their kids and grandkids, so any boomer-flight could be muted. [button...