| and of Arizona | | | | truly convenient. Its metropolitan centers are not that |
| Contrary to popular belief, Arizona real estate is not | | | | far from the natural wonders that the state is so |
| synonymous with cactus. Erase the picture of the | | | | famous for. Once you have your piece of Arizona real |
| lonesome wilderness with only the Roadrunner and | | | | estate, unwinding at the Grand Canyon or at Lake |
| Wile E. Coyote disrupting the terrain. Of course, that | | | | Mead is certainly within your reach. Literally. |
| kind of landscape are still here and there but the fact | | | | Industry |
| is, Arizona today is one of the fastest growing states | | | | The most significant industry in Arizona is |
| in the United States. A lot of people are drawn to | | | | manufacturing. Arizona real estate is ideal for those |
| investing in Arizona real estate because of its quality | | | | who are into the state’s primary products, |
| education, booming economy not to mention its popular | | | | namely aeronautical objects, communication and |
| and attractive areas of interest and of course who | | | | electrical items. It is also the producer of more than half |
| could forget the Phoenix Suns? | | | | of the country’s supply of copper. |
| Short History | | | | Arizona’s economy also relies greatly on |
| Also know as the “Grand Canyon | | | | agriculture which includes breeding of cattle, production |
| State”, Arizona joined the US in 1912 as the | | | | of dairy products as well as cotton. |
| 48th state. The name Arizona originated from the | | | | Places and Activities |
| term “arizonac”. The word is actually | | | | Aside from the Grand Canyon and Lake Mead, other |
| two Papago Indian words that means “place of | | | | places for rest and recreation include the Painted |
| the young spring”. Recognized for its bountiful | | | | Desert, Fort Apache, the Petrified Forest, Hoover Dam |
| cactus growth, the saguaro cactus blossom is | | | | and Lake Havasu City’s reconstruction of the |
| Arizona’s national flower, while its capital city is | | | | London Bridge. |
| Phoenix. | | | | For camping and hiking aficionados, you won’t |
| Geography | | | | get tired of Arizona’s various sites for these |
| With a total land area of 113,635 square miles, the sixth | | | | activities. There are five major parks to choose from, |
| biggest in the United States, Arizona has an estimated | | | | two of which are Dead Horse Ranch State Park and |
| population of 5,939,292 people in 2005. The climate, | | | | Fool Hollow Lake Recreation area. In these parks, you |
| which is dry and sunny, is ideal for outdoor activities. | | | | can camp, fish, canoe, hike and enjoy the view of the |
| Snows can be seen capping the tips of the high | | | | wildlife. For those who are into fishing and hunting, |
| central areas. | | | | Alamo Lake State Park is the place to be. |
| Real Estate Situation | | | | If you’re more of the “lounge |
| A lot of people have picked Arizona as one of their | | | | around” type, you don’t need to go far |
| favorite places to be. Investing in Arizona real estate | | | | from your Arizona home in order to unwind. There are |
| means the prospect of being close to the | | | | also popular resort areas there, as well as cultural sites |
| state’s powerful landscape, while enjoying the | | | | for the Native American heritage and quaint historic |
| vitality that is offered by the major cities. | | | | towns. |
| Experiencing Arizona’s vivid scenery is also | | | | |