Arizona has enjoyed a great number of years as one of the top states to move to from other states. This exceptional continued long term growth of people and businesses, all moving mostly to the “Valley of the Sun,” has contributed greatly to our exceptional good quality of life as well as our modern and expanding communities. Each community has it’s own unique style and niche. Because of the evolving nature of all our communities, your almost assured of continued energy and dynamics from the continuing changing and diverse population of these communities. In short, it is an exciting place to live with lots of choices of lifestyles and amenities. Generally the Phoenix area, also known as the “Valley of the Sun,” is made up of Phoenix and a large number of surrounding communities. For your use, I have organized and listed the major communities with web links to official sites that can provide you more details. Though I specialize in Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Higley, and Gilbert areas of the Valley, I have the unique and fortunate background of being a life long Valley resident so am familiar with the entire Valley.