Mesa, Arizona Offers Great Lifestyle For The Money, Say Realtors
by Blanche Evans
Low taxes, valley access and beautiful neighborhoods are just a few of the reasons to live in Mesa, Arizona, say local Realtors. "Mesa Arizona is a great place to live," says Realtor Pam Stevenson. "There are many nice neighborhoods. Mesa is an established community with many services, restaurants and recreational activities." Stevenson explains, "Located 12 miles southeast of Phoenix, Mesa is the third-largest city in Arizona. With a population of 450,000 and growing, Mesa continues to attract thousands of newcomers each year. Affordable housing is one of the attractions to Mesa. Most of the new home building is in North Mesa and East Mesa. Mesa's shopping, recreational, educational and cultural amenities are some of the most extensive in the Valley. Many "snowbirds" migrate to Mesa in the winter months to enjoy the sunshine, golf courses and desert living. Even though interest rates are moving in an upward trend, (6.0 percent), rates are still low -- good news for homesellers and homebuyers, as well as our local economy and a very exciting real estate market." "Mesa is located in the East Valley," adds Realtor Gregg Beeson. "Mesa has a great diversity of new and re-sale home prices. From low-cost homes to multi-million-dollar gated communities." Beeson says, "The home market in Mesa is hot! The resale market has increased by 19 percent in 2003 over 2002 and the median price has increased by 7 percent. Both of those numbers signify a hot market that benefits both the seller and the buyer. Looking at basic supply and demand, the market is tilted slightly to the seller, but there are many great opportunities for the buyer." He advises, "Buyers; the sooner you buy a home the sooner you will take advantage of the appreciation of this great market. Home prices is about many things like location, age of home, shopping, freeways, views and many other factors." "Because of the freeway systems, Mesa is completely accessible to the entire valley," says Realtor Rob Jones. "It also offers some of the lowest tax rates in Arizona. No matter what kind of home and how much you want to spend, it is available in Mesa." Jones suggests, "Right now is a great time to purchase a home or even property. Yeah, it is a little bit of a sellers market but with rates so low you still will pay less! Lenders are being very creative to obtain you as their client and that makes you the winner. Even if you have poor credit or self-employed you still can find a great home for an excellent APR." | 
