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It´s hard to find a more convenient, central location than the beautiful city of Tempe. It´s bordered by Phoenix, Scottsdale, Chandler and Mesa, making it ideal for those who want to live in this lively city yet want to work or play outside of it. Tempe´s close proximity to Sky Harbor International Airport, just minutes away, is also convenient for frequent travelers.

Tempe has something to offer for all of its diverse residents. The city is the home to Arizona State University and its 60,000 plus students in addition to the over 160,000 permanent residents of the city. This makes Tempe the fifth largest city in Arizona.

People are drawn to Tempe for a variety of reasons. The cost of living in Tempe is below many other cities of its size while the employment rate is much higher. Not only are there more jobs in Tempe, but there are higher paying jobs there due in large part to the 200 high tech firms located within the city limits including Honeywell, Motorola, Insight.com, and Medtronics Microelectronics. Other major employers include ASU, the Salt River Project, Chase Manhattan Bank, Wells Fargo Bank and State Farm Insurance.

Another draw is the variety of entertainment options that Tempe offers. For sports fans, The Sun Devil Stadium at Arizona State University brings the community together during the fall for college football. Fans of arts and entertainment will be delighted with the Mill Avenue District. The district has some of the region´s trendiest restaurants, bars and clubs. There are also several theaters that produce local plays, and the Gammage Auditorium hosts national touring productions of Broadway shows. A highlight of the entertainment scene is the Tempe New Year´s Eve Block Party, which is a New Year´s Eve party that rivals Time Square´s in attendance. It´s listed as one of the top ten places to spend New Year´s Eve in America.

Tempe is also a great city for families. The single family home prices are below national average. The people of the city value education and there are excellent public schools. Many of their elementary schools receive Arizona´s highest academic rating of Excelling. There are also several charter schools that meet student´s individual academic needs.

Families in Tempe have plenty of activities to keep them occupied. The Childsplay Theater offers plays year round to delight the oldest and youngest members of the family as well as everyone in between. The public library hosts several kids´ activities weekly. There is an extensive parks system for picnicking, hiking, swimming and sports activities. All of this is found in a location where the sun shines most of the days out of the year and the temperature is always warm.

There are homes in Tempe to satisfy all needs and tastes. There are condominiums and town homes for those who need a smaller home with little upkeep. Single family homes abound, many in subdivisions that have attractive amenities. Whatever home you´re looking for, the Spencer Rosas Team can help. Call us today at 602.695.3461.