[Moneyguy1]

"But it's a dry heat"..

Phoenix is noisy, crowded, a heat island; in summary, an eastern City located in the middle of a desert and not aware of its surroundings. According to one study, 3 of every 5 people moving to Phoenix leave within two years. I cannot remember the source of this information, so I cannot stand by it. Residential real estate has become insane (but not as insane as our neighbors to the west). A decent house will probably cost you multiples of what you will sell your home for in Illinois.

Although I do live in Arizona and think of it as a beautiful state, it is not for everyone.

Best thing to do immediately is find a newsstand that carries the Phoenix newspaper, buy the Sunday edition and scan the employment and real estate sections.

Good luck. As for losing jobs, been there, done that and it ain't pleasant. Just remember it wasn't something you did and for that you can begin to look forward and not relive the past!! THings will get better

P.S. What is your line of work?