| The foremost thing to keep in mind when searching for a golf home in the Phoenix vicinity is the metropolitan area covers over 500 square miles and there are over 50 golf communities.Location, location, location... you have heard it said before. With Phoenix being such a big area the initial choice is what area to buy in.
Price range ought to be the next factor considered. A number of golf developments in the Phoenix region offer single family or patio homes for below $100,000. Other developments can be in the $150,000 to $250,000 range with several of the more resort areas at $250,000 plus.
After you have an area and price range figured out your next focus ought to be on services. An example could be is a gated community essential? Is a guarded entrance important? Other considerations would be a community pool, spa, tennis courts, restaurant(s), banquet facilities, bike/jogging paths, etc. Understand your monthly dues increase in direct proportion to the services in the community, which is also a vital aspect not to be disregarded when purchasing in a Phoenix golf community. HOA costs can be as low as $50 a month to well over $300 in some of the exclusive communities.
Next on the list is do you want to own in a 55+ community or a multi-generational development? In a 55+ community at least one of the owners needs to be 55 years of age or more. A trend that has developed over the last 10 years is the multi-generational planned development. Builders and developers, after years of building 55+ age restricted communities thought the idea of a multi-generational population could be attractive to a more diverse population. This is something else to consider when narrowing your search.
Last but not least do you want a condo, townhome, patio home or single family detached home? Is being on a golf course lot significant to you? As far as parking goes do you want a 2 car (or bigger) garage, 1 car garage or carport? Some homes even have tiny garage bays built specially for a golf cart. What about private pool, how many bathrooms, bedrooms and and how much square footage?
Bottom line is ask yourself the important questions above and do your research and due diligence first. Start with the big picture and continually narrow your search from area, too community and then to what type of dwelling. With this line of attack will make acquiring your Phoenix golf home a lot more fun and definitely much less frustrating. Of course using a specialist that has familiarity of the areas and communities you are looking at will also prove to be invaluable.
Ken Schmidt is a Realtor with West USA Realty in Mesa, AZ. He specializes in Arizona Golf Communities and homes. Find out more about Phoenix Golf. http://golfcoursehomesaz.com |
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