Phoenix Ranked # 5 Best City for the outdoors !

June 3, 2008


grand canyonPhoenix ranked #5 for ” America’s Best Cities for the Outdoors “…. according to Forbes.com and Rebecca Ruiz

The article looked at factors such spending per resident, parkland, city land, recreation index, sunny days, rain and air quality.

I have to believe that the Phoenix #5 ranking could fluctuate 5 spots on the list depending on time of years. (its not 100 degrees yet, but will be soon.)

I have lived in a variety of places including Japan, Chicago, New York, Boston, L.A. (Santa Monica) and Fountain Hills - Scottsdale. I have to say that Arizona , not just because its my home now is my favorite place to live.

Here are the Reasons why

Sun shine 85% of the days and an average of less than 30 days with any rain at all

Real Estate Affordability for a resort destination is unmatched for price , availability, quality communities and taxes.

Location - we are short flights from California, Las Vegas, and most of the Midwest. Yes, the east coast is 5 hours by plane, but who cares, everyone comes to visit us :)

Recreation - golf, golf, golf, horse riding, boating, fishing, hunting, dining, shopping, resorts and spas, co-ed and amateur sports leagues, parks, parks, parks, ATV trails, hiking, biking, all virtually 365 days a year. (OK, we are missing the ocean)

Granted, I am a die-hard Phoenician, an Arizonan.

However, don’t get me wrong I love the West Coast Beaches and the Ocean. I was raised in the big Cities of the East Coast where many of my close friends live and love to go back. I visit my mother in Florida as often as she can take and spend much of my vacation time in Vancouver and Montreal.

To stimulate a lively discussion (debate??) ….

I have asked the following highly respected professionals from their respective cities of which they are equally proud to state their case for #1.

  • Gregory Garver , Commercial Real Estate from San Francisco who’s city is Ranked #1
  • Mike Lewis , Realtor from San Diego who’s city is Ranked #2
  • Frank Jewitt, real estate trainer of San Jose, CA who’s city is Ranked #3
  • Krista Frack, or Re/Max from Jacksonville, FL who’s city is Ranked #4
  • Rae & Michelle Prudential Realty from Tampa, FL Ranked #5 (Tied with Phoenix)
  • Heather Barr , Coldwell Banker, from metro Phoenix ( Tempe )who’s city is Ranked # 5
  • Aaron Dickinson, Edina Realty of Minneapolis who’s city is Ranked #6
  • Olivia McClellan, a realtor from Las Vegas who’s city is Ranked #7
  • Lisa & Kim Gray , real estate agents from Austin, TX who’s city is Ranked #8
  • Liz Schuyler, realtor from Virginia Beach who’s city is Ranked #9
  • Brian Perry, 425 Realty, of Seattle who’s city is Ranked #10

thanks everyone for contributing your thoughts and comments.

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One Response to “Phoenix Ranked # 5 Best City for the outdoors !”

  1. RAE on July 4th, 2008 1:09 am

    Hi James,
    I don’t recall interviewing with you re: the Tampa Bay Area Real Estate Market. I found your listing linking to our blog. Thanks! Feel free to add us to your blogroll.
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    Thanks,
    Rae
    Prudential Tropical Realty-South Tampa

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