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Scottsdale real
estate, known by its popular nickname the "'Valley of the Sun", is
where sunshine dominates the weather more than 315 days a year. The allure of
sunny dry heat and an even hotter economy has attracted enough residents to
make this the sixth largest city in the nation, as well as a prime vacation
destination.
A Brief Look Back: The first people to settle and farm in the
Phoenix area along the Salt River were the Hohokam Native Americans who arrived
around 300 AD. It is still a mystery why these ancient people vanished, but the
accepted theory is their settlement was destroyed by a long drought.
Modern history began to rebuild from these prehistoric ashes in
the 1800's. By 1867, farmers discovered the conditions of Phoenix to be quite
suitable for farming. An irrigation canal company was established canals were
dug. Not long after water began flowing into the region, a growing number of
settlers arrived to establish permanent homesteads. It was suggested that they
name the town "Phoenix" after the Phoenix Bird of Egyptian legend -- a bird
that was burned in its nest and from the ashes a new and more beautiful bird
arose. Many of the settlers felt that the town would rise from the ashes of the
ancient cultures that had occupied the land so long before and grow into a new
and more beautiful city.
In 1874 a patent for the site of Phoenix was issued by Ulysses
S. Grant and the city was officially incorporated on Feb. 15, 1881. Phoenix
remained a small farming community until the 1930s when tourism began to
flourish due to the warm climate and healthy environment. The population grew
in rapidly calling Arizona home, making Phoenix the 6th largest city in the
U.S. today.
Today: Scottsdale, the capital of Arizona, is located on
the upper edge of the Sonoran Desert. It is situated in the south-central
portion of the state at the intersection of Interstates 17 and 10, and stands
1,117 feet above sea level. Phoenix is an agricultural, industrial, cultural
and service center. It has a population of 1,310,420 (2000 census), and is
projected to reach over 3 million residents by 2005, ranking it the 6th largest
city in the United States, and one of the fastest growing. The warm desert
climate with its yearly average temperature of 76 degrees attracts many people
to have an Arizona home.
A Phoenix home is often a favorite spot for vacationers,
business conventions, and leisure travelers. In Scottsdale Real Estate, an
abundance of golf courses (there are currently 190, with more under
construction) that can be played year round, together with tennis, hiking,
cycling, horseback riding, etc. are some of the reasons why people are flocking
to this part of the country. Numerous resorts provide business convention
facilities, and office space amidst the constant growth is always available.
Let us help you explore the various communities of Metro Scottsdale Real Estate
and find your next Arizona home. The city offers a diverse selection of living
ranging from the revitalized South Phoenix, Downtown Phoenix living, Central
Corridor to its charming historic districts like the Encanto District and the
Willow District.
If you have further questions or would just like to talk about
the highly desirable areas of Scottsdale Real Estate, don't hesitate to call (800)
22 HOMES or email.
Thank you,
Noah Gamer
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