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Originally Posted by Hugh R
Cool, my wife and I are flush with cash and thinking about a second house. I can't afford the Ventura or Santa Barbara Coast, so we're thinking Tuscon, eff Phoenix. I love the area north of Tuscon towards the biosphere.
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HughR, TUCSON-TUCSON-or was that on purpose?
Research Tucson before you decide on which AZ city. Spend a few days at one of the large resorts in Tucson or nearby cities. The area is known as the "Old Pueblo". If you are near the retirement age, you are in good company. A lot of military.
I lived in Tucson for a few years going to University of Arizona-UA. I got a job and moved to the outskirts-Oro Valley-better, near to the biosphere. Tucson has a lazy, sleepy, laid back feel, waiting to die atmosphere.
I moved north and after a couple of houses found paradise in the Cave Creek/Carefree/N. Scottsdale/N.Phoenix area.
I would not "flush my cash" in Tucson. And yes, wait a while.
My 2c.
Additional thought-Fountain Hills area. Nearby and growing but upscale-tallest fountain in USA (?). Will be green on St. Patrick's Day. Some of the houses have foundation issues-shifting. Overall good area to be in.
John_AZ