Phoenix, Arizona - Valley of the Sun
is the 14th largest metro area by population in the United States with about 4.2 million people in 2010. Phoenix is the county seat of Maricopa County, and is one of the largest cities in the United States by land area.
Club West in Ahwatukee - Great Park and Great Outdoor Amenities.
Club West offers world-class golf at the prestigious Club West Golf Club. this championship course boasts 18 holes consistently ranked in the top 20 golf courses in Arizona.
"36th Best Place to Live in US by CNN in 2010"
The nation's "top places to live and learn" by GreatSchools.org. Washington-based C.Q. Press rated Gilbert the "safest municipality in Arizona, and 24th safest in the nation.
Ocotillo in Chandler - Waterfront, Golf Resort, Oasis Indoors and Out
Renowned for its resort-like communities, Ocotillo offers luxury, sophisticated and yet afforable living experience.
Val Vista Lakes in Gilbert - Water Wonderland Paradise
Val Vista Lakes offerings are the result of an artfully master planned community consisting of 900 acres. This luxury development includes twenty-four subdivisions of exquisite properties, some of which have lakefront and several of which are custom gated communities.
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The 15 Worst Housing Markets For The Next Five Years
And the rebound -- if there is a rebound -- won't come soon.
Between Q2 2011 and Q2 2016, Miami home prices will decline at an annualized rate of 0.7%, according to data provided by Fiserv Case Shiller.
Fiserv identified 15 housing markets that will appreciate at an annualized rate of less than 1.5% -- a pretty lousy investment. If you stay out of these markets, the national average is slightly better at 3.7%.
Here are the 15 Worst Housing Markets For The Next Five Years
The worst place to invest: Miami, Florida
Cumulative growth from 2005 to 2011: -54.3%
Annualized growth from 2011 to 2016: -0.7%
Trough: Q3 2012
The second worst place to invest: Atlantic City, New Jersey
Cumulative growth from 2005 to 2011: -34.05%
Annualized growth from 2011 to 2016: 0.2%
Trough: Q3 2012
3. Nassau County, New York
Cumulative growth from 2005 to 2011: -27.3%
Annualized growth from 2011 to 2016: 0.7%
Trough: Q4 2011
#4 (tie) Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Cumulative growth from 2005 to 2011: -52.9%
Annualized growth from 2011 to 2016: 0.8%
Trough: Q4 2012
#4 (tie) Midland, Texas
Cumulative growth from 2005 to 2011: -40.95%
Annualized growth from 2011 to 2016: 0.8%
Trough: Q1 2009
#4 (tie) Washington, D.C.
Cumulative growth from 2005 to 2011: -28.1%
Annualized growth from 2011 to 2016: 0.8%
Trough: Q1 2009
#7 Abilene, Texas
Cumulative growth from 2005 to 2011: -18.9%
Annualized growth from 2011 to 2016: 1.0%
Trough: Q1 2009
#8 Morgantown, West Virginia
Cumulative growth from 2005 to 2011: -4.15%
Annualized growth from 2011 to 2016: 1.1%
Trough: N/A
#9 (tie) Austin, Texas
Cumulative growth from 2005 to 2011: 2.63%
Annualized growth from 2011 to 2016: 1.2%
Trough: Q4 2012
#9 (tie) Waterloo-Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cumulative growth from 2005 to 2011: -2.73%
Annualized growth from 2011 to 2016: 1.2%
Trough: N/A
#11 (tie) Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Cumulative growth from 2005 to 2011: -14.48%
Annualized growth from 2011 to 2016: 1.4%
Trough: Q1 2012
#11 (tie) Amarillo, Texas
Cumulative growth from 2005 to 2011: -10.5%
Annualized growth from 2011 to 2016: 1.4%
Trough: Q4 2012
#11 (tie) Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Cumulative growth from 2005 to 2011: -5.15%
Annualized growth from 2011 to 2016: 1.4%
Trough: Q2 2012
#11 (tie) Monroe, Louisiana
Cumulative growth from 2005 to 2011: -11.31%
Annualized growth from 2011 to 2016: 1.4%
Trough: N/A
#11 (tie) Shreveport, Louisiana
Cumulative growth from 2005 to 2011: -10.38%
Annualized growth from 2011 to 2016: 1.4%
Trough: Q3 2011
via yahoo finance