Long story short, looking into something in Phoenix. But, I am totally unfamiliar with AZ.
Biggest thing I am struggling with, is where to look for housing.
See LOTS of HOAs.. and, well, if possible, I'd prefer to avoid those.
Lots of recommendations on where to live based on amenities, etc. None of that is super important.
I need at least a 2 car garage(I have a motorcycle problem), and am after a 3/2, or even a 2/2,nothing huge, as my youngest will be a freshmen next year, and my other 2 are grown, so trying to downsize. A decent high school, or available voc/tech/STEM if workable..
We live in a small town of 6k people, with not much else. Previously have lived IN other cities... doable in the right neighborhoods, just, not something Im AFTER.
I have no issue with a commute(I can do 2 hours, though Id prefer to keep it at an hour or so). Wife will be trickier, but, will cross that bridge when it is time, as she isnt even sure WHAT she wants to do.
Prefer to be within 20-30min of a grocery store.
We have lived in cities before, and I currently am based out of one.
We want nothing to do with big flashy houses, etc.
I want this to be my last move, so, I'd like to get it right.
I am planning to put a longish weekend together, and head out with her, and scope stuff out, but, if it's anything like Houston, I will certainly need direction before heading out.
Sorry being all over the place..
Id potentially be working in the vicinity of Interstates 10 and 17
And budget, I'd like to stay as far under 300k as possible. Edit, looks like Im going to have to increase threshold quite a bit..
Doubt renting a house will be suitable, I have a dog, and she is NON-negotiable
Thanks