For those who enjoy the outdoor life, there's nothing quite like the warm sunshine and beautiful landscapes of Arizona. Properties in this state offer easy access to trails for walking, biking and horse riding, and the air is clean and fresh.

Many of the Valley’s gated master planned communities are built where cotton once grew. Subdivisions have sprouted up on farmland in all directions. Areas that were once rural are now home to a more diverse population, who enjoy amenities that were previously out of their budget.