Re: Tucson?

Ms tyrion2 · ‎05-08-2017

@Travone wrote:
@patbz thank you....I really appreciate the feedback. While I want decent weather, I definately also want things to do.

@Travone ,

If you really like the Laughlin area, check out Parker, AZ. It is right on the river and has quite beautiful views. It has a huge retirement community. Lake Havasu has some good restaurants.

It gets very hot in the summer, but if that is not a dealbreaker, check it out.

Travone · ‎10-14-2016

@Ms tyrion2 wrote:
@Travone wrote:
@patbz thank you....I really appreciate the feedback. While I want decent weather, I definately also want things to do.

@Travone ,
If you really like the Laughlin area, check out Parker, AZ. It is right on the river and has quite beautiful views. It has a huge retirement community. Lake Havasu has some good restaurants.

It gets very hot in the summer, but if that is not a dealbreaker, check it out.

This is why I like this fourm.....we can really share some very good advice. I will definately look into Parker...thanks for the suggeston.

shoppersince1989 · ‎02-05-2011

We have lived in AZ for 21 years, and love it here.

I am from Chicago, have lived in MD, MO, WA, TX.

I live in Ahwautukee, south of the Phoenix airport.

Sure it gets hot in the summer (dry heat does make a difference), but you don't have to shovel sunshine.

As I get older I appreciate emergency responders. Here, you don't have to worry about being reached due to ice or snow.

Sure, every summer I wish I was somewhere else (mountains are cooler), but then I think it's more perfect here than not.

There is plenty of greenery here. We have some beautiful plants that bloom year round, not to mention all the fruit trees. We do not have a grass yard, and that's fine with us.

We have palm trees & cactus.

As for scorpions, in our area - Ahwatukee, I have only seen 1. Usually, you can find out if they are an issue ahead of time.

Some commuties are more known for that, because when they were built, the builder disrupted their home.

Or if you buy a place that backs up to a reserve, then you might get more critters.

The cost of living is pretty good here. Property taxes are around 1-2%. More if you are a snowbird.

And home owners insurance is pretty reasonable, even with a swimming pool.

And think about this, If this was such a horrible place, there wouldn't be so many retirement communities.

Nothing like riding around in your golf cart, even if you don't golf.

Come here during the summer & winter (this weekend in the 70's - not a cloud in the sky).

Please remember when you come, to carry bottle water, and drink lots of it.

Have fun, there is lots to do here.

shoppersince1989 · ‎02-05-2011

My husband has also lived in CA, CO, CT, IN.

He loves it here the best.

A great site to look at retirement homes is

> 55places.com <

You can look at each state for retirement communities.

Their HOA fees, taxes, and the ammenities.

Financialgrl · ‎03-13-2010

This post is timely. My sibs were all talking about moving farther south and I was trying to figure out if I would stay here or follow. I was talking to my sister in law recently and she asked if I'd ever decided.

I told her I've decided I'd stay here. I'm in the farther south burbs of DC but I like having four seasons. I don't particularly like if we have a cold winter but I told my SIL if other family members moved farther south I'd seriously consider renting down near them for a month during the winter. (I don't stay with family - I have to have my own personal space).

Sapphiregal · ‎04-08-2019

OK. For those of you saying the heat in summer is awful, you need to experience summers in Northeast Texas. The humidity is brutal. I live in Texas , but, spent one summer in Tucson. It may sound cliche, but, Tucson has dry heat. The temp may read 110 in the daytime, but, it feels cooler than a day in Texas with a temp of 95 and 80% humidity. The nights cool down quickly in Tucson, also. I didn't even feel hot while in Tucson. Loved it!

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ahoymate · ‎05-30-2010

shopper since 1989: Good review. However, retirement communities aren't a great endorsement of "lots to do". Just saying.

Sadiesadie · ‎08-05-2011

@pinkcrystal : Not sure when you'll see this post but Evine/ShopHq (I think that's what they're calling themselves now) are broadcasting their jewelry shows today from Tucson. You can at least check out the background

patbz · ‎03-10-2010

@Financialgrl : I grew up in Silver Spring and now live in Northern Az (mountains, four seasons, big pines). I loved living in S.S.but what would be the deal breaker now would be the high taxes.