Moving to Phoenix this summer from Kentucky. I lived in New Mexico for a while so excited to get back to the southwest. I hate cold and snow. I’m 28, paid off all my debt last year and have no wife or kids. Excited for a fresh start and plan to start traveling the world all alone.
Thanks for sharing, Jeff. You make the best videos. I've been a fan of yours since you lived in Hawai'i. Also, love the way you speak. Your way of communicating is captivating.
living in northern arizona, you got one thing wrong. the painted desert is partially in the petrified forest. it's were the different layers of dirt have different colors. different greys, reds, purples, tans, and so on.
I had to leave all my plants behind in California when I moved here. And I began to try to replace them and found they just couldn't make it outside. I didn't feel right about having them inside knowing they like the sun, but it was the heat they couldn't handle. However the nice people came through as usual and I learned that Vinca can make it outside all year round as long as they don"t get that afternoon sun in the summer.
Hello Jeff. Another good and informative video. Do you plan on doing virtual tours of Phoenix where you take your time and really show us your city (for now)lol. Great job my friend. Have a great weekend.
You forgot to mention scorpions in houses coming in when it's very hot outside because its cooler in the houses. Some people are deathly afraid of them. I was born and raised in Mesa and I still shiver and hyperventilate when one is in the house. Some people dont mind them but I very afraid of them. Still never been stung which is probably part of the fear.
I grew up in Arizona. In my childhood home, scorpions would occasionally appear but when we moved (to another location not far away), it wasn't really a problem.
Yuma foothills has a lot of scorpions. The last house we lived in they were everywhere. It may be because we had a pool. Cats and chickens will kill them. Also if you want to make sure you don't have them, look around your yard with a black light at night. They light up real easy.
Another thing I found about Arizona is that you will make a lot of friends with old people. They will be your neighbors. In many cases all of your neighbors will be old. You meet them at the doggy park, golf course, and about everywhere you go. One thing to keep in mind is that many of these old people were very cool when they were young and continue to be that way as they aged. Very interesting stories can be gleaned from them. However, you have to get used to having hearing the news that they died. In the 12 years I have been here, many of those old friends of mine have died, only to have old people buy their homes and you in turn making new friends. A lot of times they need help, so be prepared to taking them to the doctor or whatever. I had one guy he was so old he got to the point he was falling a lot. I could hear his calls for help and I would go over there and pick him up, dust him off, and get him in his house.
Sonoran hot dog sounds gross. I live in Apache Junction and moved here in October 2018 from Illinois north of Chicago and have family and friends here although I knew from visiting here all the time, my allergies would be rough. I would rather live here than in a more humid climate. Dang the dust storms are wicked 😳
Actually, Arizona DOES have Volcanoes that are located in the Upper West Area of the State. Recenty one of the Volcanoes had an Ash Plume Erupt from it. That Area is also where Most of Arizona's Earthquakes (3 magnitude) happen as well. I LOVE the Phoenix Area and Hope to Move there, from the SW Suburbs of Chicago, within the next year or two. Can't Wait to Live in the Valley of the Sun!! 🥰🏜🌵🌺🦂☀️😎🌡🌴🌄🌟🐍💖
Bro thank u sooo much.. ur channel has been my go to page for Az info.. now im moving my family to Goodyear Az.. LEAVING THE HELL OUT OF CALI.. n trust me i am VOTING RED !!
Totally agree with P. Jay. I've been checking the channel everyday for new videos. Can't tell you how much I appreciate your hard work. I have a question that I feel would relate to a lot of us who watch your channel since Phoenix has a growing field in the tech industry. Might be video worthy? Me and the girlfriend are moving to Phoenix in June of this year from Ohio. As young professionals in our early 20's, in your opinion, what areas would best fit us? People have mentioned to us that we should look into Tempe but I'm not so sure I'd like to be around the super young ASU crowd. On the flip side, we do enjoy a decent night life but typically only go out about once or twice a week. I do enjoy a nice brewery. We defienlty want to rent something (you can probably assume our budget range coming right out of college) but aren't sure about looking at an apartment complex or a full house rental. I'll be working downtown on N Central Ave and she is search of a full time teaching position. We, like many recent college grads, are coming to your city balling on a budget but would like to move to an area were we could still see ourselves staying 5 years from now. Any advice for us young full-time snowbirds? Thanks!
I just moved from Columbus at the beginning of Dec! I looked for 3 weeks for an apartment & finally found 1 across the Tempe border in Mesa. I'm less than 5 miles from work & there's 17 traffic lights. That's because I have to drive right thru the ASU campus. There's a light rail thru Mesa & part of Tempe & Phoenix. Really do your research on the rentals before you decide. A lot of complexes add taxes, pet fees, water, sewer, trash & maybe even for assigned parking or on site storage. And the rent rate literally can change from day to day when they're trying to get you in. Make sure you call to verify or get it in writing before you sign a lease. Some places have a Look n Lease deal where if you sign the lease within 24 hrs after you apply, they will give you a discount of some kind. Get ready to gps a lot when you drive, because this area is HUGE! But if you are into it, there are a lot of bikes or solar powered razer scooters on the sidewalks. I hope this helps you out! Good luck with your move & enjoy that cold weather & snow for what could possibly be your last full winter!
Thanks for the information about the size of the Indian reservations because I knew that they were in Arizona but I wasn't sure of the size. I am also looking forward to getting away from the daylight savings time garbage. You didn't touch on Arizona being a "right to work" state and what that means to employment. Is it legal to collect rain water?
Hey man, in terms of the legal to collect rain water subject, according to this bill here it appears as though the collection of rainwater is permitted in some capacity for governing bodies, but you can read the bill here www.azleg.gov/FormatDocument.asp?inDoc=/legtext/50leg/2r/laws/0095.htm&Session_ID=107
Thinking of relocating from California to Phoenix for work. Where is a good area to live and what parts of Arizona should I stay away from? Don’t want to commute no more than 25/30 min from my job because of my young kids. Great video
Hi Anna! I’m moving out there too in the spring from Boston! I’m out here right now checking it out looking for apartments etc!!! Where are you moving from?
@@oliviarosesteele4746 , hey! I am coming from Louisiana! My sister and I are flying in Feb 28 and looking around a few days. I haven't made any decisions yet, but I'm leaning toward the Tucson area :) Let me know what it's like! Hope you're having an amazing time :)
Hey! I’m moving to Phoenix too in April coming from MN! This video was helpful I’m glad you asked the question. Have you guys found any apartments that you’ve liked so far?
Patagonia/Sonoita is another wine region. Prob better than Cottonwood/Verde Valley. Def is bigger. If you go to a wine tasting in Verde Valley you're actually likely to get some wines made from Sonoita/Patagonia just because they can't produce enough solely from Verde Valley grapes.
Don't do it! Seriously! ... If you do, make sure to steer VERY clear of a 'town' called Dolan Springs. It's located in the NW corner of Arizona. I would consider checking different statistical information websites about the state. Arizona is not anywhere near the top 10 (states.) 115° Summers, and some times 32° in the winter. ... And those really are the only two seasons there. Oh, don't forget the scorpions, tarantulas, mosquitos (if you live ANYWHERE near water) and the US's most varied collection of venomous (and non-venomous) snakes. Best of luck.
It's beautiful because it says red they're is everything in this state that all states have even the salton sea and always make sure you have water with you always
Unless things have changed if you have an expensive car your license plates will cost you a fortune. It’s been a while but in Texas I paid 32, then moved to Phoenix where they were about 650. It’s based on value where in Texas it is your vehicle weight since lighter car cause less road damage. Also there’s state income tax which was a major pain. Like having to file and pay your taxes twice. Maybe 3% which adds up.
Moving to Phoenix at the end of the month... which parts should I avoid ( the bad parts of the city ) & which parts should I look for places to stay " safe areas " if any of this made sense
Can you speak to pros and cons of having a pool? We are moving to AZ as soon as our house sells. We want to have a pool but would like to know pros and cons. Thank you.
Jennifer Johnson: I live in Tucson right now. The pros and cons of a pool? Don't bother - LIVE ANYWHERE ELSE. Pay for water, try to keep pool clean with a bunch of nasty dust everywhere. A pool shows you have money, which means your home will be burglarized. Above ground hahaha sister, it will melt and rot in the sun. That fancy pool will get you robbed. Go live somewhere else ASAP.
PrinzII just moved out here in Jan. & got to go see my dodgers play. Camelback Ranch is the facility in which they play and it is a beautiful facility ❤️
Seems like it cuz he's full of shit. He talks like people should move to Tucson, but I live in Tucson currently. I've been here for 8 months, cuz I had nowhere else to go, like half the angry people here. The city sucks. The college kids think they're "college kids", but I'd guess most got in with a GED. There's NO IVY IN ARIZONA. People are unfriendly, nosey, lazy or jobless, and too many pick up trucks for no purpose. Tucson is the ANUS OF AMERICA
@@moonfreedom8523 I have lived in many places around the world. I can tell you that if you were to change your attitude, you might find life gets better. You attract what you put out so it's no wonder you only see angry, unfriendly people. You seem to be one yourself.
Excuse me I just moved to Tucson from Michigan and I love it. I love in the Catalina foothills and it's beautiful. You must live in the bad part which every city has.
How about sharing the truth about Employment Rights in this state ie, At will employment, workers compensation, employers violating employees rights and so on. AZ pays kibbles and bits and instill fear and intimidation amongst their employees. lack of public safety officers on the roads and freeways which is transparent in the drivers attitudes throughout the state. AZ has not evolved yet
the truth of the matter is Vegas is NOT culturally DEFICIT, and NOT BORING they exercise the Aloha Spirit, more activities all around....shows, concerts, variety of dining places and fast food establishments.
Moving to Phoenix this summer from Kentucky. I lived in New Mexico for a while so excited to get back to the southwest. I hate cold and snow. I’m 28, paid off all my debt last year and have no wife or kids. Excited for a fresh start and plan to start traveling the world all alone.
Your truly blessed
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@GenesisOwner Turbo you care enough to comment douchebag
I too have traveled a good chunk of the world (40+ countries), and Jeff is right, Arizona has the best sunsets in the world!
Thanks for sharing, Jeff. You make the best videos. I've been a fan of yours since you lived in Hawai'i. Also, love the way you speak. Your way of communicating is captivating.
Thank you P. Jay for the positive words.
I can do without the beach if it means not having to deal with snow.
Northern AZ gets snow ! We have winter, we are not dry barren hot desert
Hello my boyfriend and I just moved in March 2019 from Chicago to Arizona and we are loving it!!
How did you make the leap? Did you stay in an Airbnb for a month?
Going to this state in April
Looking for a place to find a house
My opinion not to expensive but still nice West Mesa , chandler , Gilbert price higher but nice and safe if you have kids
No wonder why your confidence is top notch. RTW Solo backpacking gave me confidence to face anything in life.
living in northern arizona, you got one thing wrong. the painted desert is partially in the petrified forest. it's were the different layers of dirt have different colors. different greys, reds, purples, tans, and so on.
WEll done! You really covered all the experiences of this South West mecca!
I had to leave all my plants behind in California when I moved here. And I began to try to replace them and found they just couldn't make it outside. I didn't feel right about having them inside knowing they like the sun, but it was the heat they couldn't handle. However the nice people came through as usual and I learned that Vinca can make it outside all year round as long as they don"t get that afternoon sun in the summer.
Not even Geraniums or Lilly of the Nile??? Where did you end up in AZ? Just curious. I'm on the verge of escaping CA, too.
One thing I found out was on the Hopi Reservation in the 4 corners area, they participate in the daylight savings.
Now, now, we have lots of beach, just no ocean. :D
Hello Jeff. Another good and informative video. Do you plan on doing virtual tours of Phoenix where you take your time and really show us your city (for now)lol. Great job my friend. Have a great weekend.
Hi, me and my family are moving from Montana to Arizona
I'm moving in August. Im from Colorado. I'm so happy to see your videos!
How is it? I'm making the leap from CO as well.
You forgot to mention scorpions in houses coming in when it's very hot outside because its cooler in the houses. Some people are deathly afraid of them. I was born and raised in Mesa and I still shiver and hyperventilate when one is in the house. Some people dont mind them but I very afraid of them. Still never been stung which is probably part of the fear.
I grew up in Arizona. In my childhood home, scorpions would occasionally appear but when we moved (to another location not far away), it wasn't really a problem.
Yuma foothills has a lot of scorpions. The last house we lived in they were everywhere. It may be because we had a pool. Cats and chickens will kill them. Also if you want to make sure you don't have them, look around your yard with a black light at night. They light up real easy.
@@karenmoran2944 How would a pool attract scorpions? Do they just occasionally take a deep dive?
Yes, you are right about the scorpion. I spray every month in the summer and still you see it in your floor.
They come out from your shower drain.
I’m moving to AZ in October, from Wisconsin! I’m so excited!
Another thing I found about Arizona is that you will make a lot of friends with old people. They will be your neighbors. In many cases all of your neighbors will be old. You meet them at the doggy park, golf course, and about everywhere you go. One thing to keep in mind is that many of these old people were very cool when they were young and continue to be that way as they aged. Very interesting stories can be gleaned from them. However, you have to get used to having hearing the news that they died. In the 12 years I have been here, many of those old friends of mine have died, only to have old people buy their homes and you in turn making new friends. A lot of times they need help, so be prepared to taking them to the doctor or whatever. I had one guy he was so old he got to the point he was falling a lot. I could hear his calls for help and I would go over there and pick him up, dust him off, and get him in his house.
Moving to Camp Verde soon from Ca, I really appreciate your videos.Thank you dude.
I love Arizona! Hope to move out there in the future! Love your insight and wisdom!
Sonoran hot dog sounds gross. I live in Apache Junction and moved here in October 2018 from Illinois north of Chicago and have family and friends here although I knew from visiting here all the time, my allergies would be rough. I would rather live here than in a more humid climate. Dang the dust storms are wicked 😳
Actually, Arizona DOES have Volcanoes that are located in the Upper West Area of the State. Recenty one of the Volcanoes had an Ash Plume Erupt from it. That Area is also where Most of Arizona's Earthquakes (3 magnitude) happen as well. I LOVE the Phoenix Area and Hope to Move there, from the SW Suburbs of Chicago, within the next year or two. Can't Wait to Live in the Valley of the Sun!! 🥰🏜🌵🌺🦂☀️😎🌡🌴🌄🌟🐍💖
And, the $50 hotel room in July, goes to $150 in January...
Bro thank u sooo much.. ur channel has been my go to page for Az info.. now im moving my family to Goodyear Az.. LEAVING THE HELL OUT OF CALI.. n trust me i am VOTING RED !!
Lol
Welcome
OUTSTANDING!
Loving the info you are sharing
Where is the best place to ride a horse? Also, do you know a place near Phoenix besides a zoo where you can pet sheep and alpacas?
Totally agree with
P. Jay. I've been checking the channel everyday for new videos. Can't tell you how much I appreciate your hard work. I have a question that I feel would relate to a lot of us who watch your channel since Phoenix has a growing field in the tech industry. Might be video worthy?
Me and the girlfriend are moving to Phoenix in June of this year from Ohio. As young professionals in our early 20's, in your opinion, what areas would best fit us? People have mentioned to us that we should look into Tempe but I'm not so sure I'd like to be around the super young ASU crowd. On the flip side, we do enjoy a decent night life but typically only go out about once or twice a week. I do enjoy a nice brewery. We defienlty want to rent something (you can probably assume our budget range coming right out of college) but aren't sure about looking at an apartment complex or a full house rental. I'll be working downtown on N Central Ave and she is search of a full time teaching position. We, like many recent college grads, are coming to your city balling on a budget but would like to move to an area were we could still see ourselves staying 5 years from now. Any advice for us young full-time snowbirds? Thanks!
I just moved from Columbus at the beginning of Dec! I looked for 3 weeks for an apartment & finally found 1 across the Tempe border in Mesa. I'm less than 5 miles from work & there's 17 traffic lights. That's because I have to drive right thru the ASU campus. There's a light rail thru Mesa & part of Tempe & Phoenix. Really do your research on the rentals before you decide. A lot of complexes add taxes, pet fees, water, sewer, trash & maybe even for assigned parking or on site storage. And the rent rate literally can change from day to day when they're trying to get you in. Make sure you call to verify or get it in writing before you sign a lease. Some places have a Look n Lease deal where if you sign the lease within 24 hrs after you apply, they will give you a discount of some kind. Get ready to gps a lot when you drive, because this area is HUGE! But if you are into it, there are a lot of bikes or solar powered razer scooters on the sidewalks. I hope this helps you out! Good luck with your move & enjoy that cold weather & snow for what could possibly be your last full winter!
Thanks for the information about the size of the Indian reservations because I knew that they were in Arizona but I wasn't sure of the size. I am also looking forward to getting away from the daylight savings time garbage. You didn't touch on Arizona being a "right to work" state and what that means to employment. Is it legal to collect rain water?
Hey man, in terms of the legal to collect rain water subject, according to this bill here it appears as though the collection of rainwater is permitted in some capacity for governing bodies, but you can read the bill here www.azleg.gov/FormatDocument.asp?inDoc=/legtext/50leg/2r/laws/0095.htm&Session_ID=107
It is definitely legal to collect rainwater in fact that is encouraged
Thank you for this video on Chandler.
I’m a little late to this party but I have a question about tobacco. Do the reservations sell tobacco at super low prices like they do in WA?
Sigfrank yes
Coyotes still run most of the valley! Especially at night! DON'T LEAVE SMALL PETS OUTSIDE LONG AND KEEP CATS INDOORS!
No no no.....keep the dogs inside and cats outdoors...we love Yotes...
Seriously considering the move to AZ but Im having a hard time with my love of deep sea fishing.
Thinking of relocating from California to Phoenix for work. Where is a good area to live and what parts of Arizona should I stay away from? Don’t want to commute no more than 25/30 min from my job because of my young kids. Great video
What area of Phoenix do you recommend for families with young school kids?
I'm also very curious!
Gilbert is one of the areas for families and it’s one of the best school districts here in AZ.
You mentioned a Sonoran hot dog; having never been to Arizona before...it sounds really good.
But please...no scorpions on the side 😆 just kidding!
Moving from Chicago to Phoenix in 2 months!! I’m excited to try the food here and see how it compares! :) love the videos!
Very informative. I am retired and thinking of moving to Arizona.
Want to buy land in Saint John 20-75 acres possibly been trying to research first tired of flooding in Texas any advice
I know this is a little older but thanks Jeff for more info. Appreciate it.
Ron
Thank you for this! Your videos have been so informative. Can't wait to start my journey there :)
Hi Anna! I’m moving out there too in the spring from Boston! I’m out here right now checking it out looking for apartments etc!!! Where are you moving from?
@@oliviarosesteele4746 , hey! I am coming from Louisiana! My sister and I are flying in Feb 28 and looking around a few days. I haven't made any decisions yet, but I'm leaning toward the Tucson area :) Let me know what it's like! Hope you're having an amazing time :)
Hey girls! I'm moving out to the Phoenix area in summer. I'm going next week for work but will be taking a day to look at apartments!
Hey! I’m moving to Phoenix too in April coming from MN! This video was helpful I’m glad you asked the question. Have you guys found any apartments that you’ve liked so far?
Ellen L I went and visited some. Rancho Ladera is at the top of my list.
Patagonia/Sonoita is another wine region. Prob better than Cottonwood/Verde Valley. Def is bigger. If you go to a wine tasting in Verde Valley you're actually likely to get some wines made from Sonoita/Patagonia just because they can't produce enough solely from Verde Valley grapes.
Was in Camp Verde last week and saw the winery sign..I had to do a double take. My brain saying...What's this ..lol
don’t forget to mention about the rural metro outside maricopa county.
Thanks 🙏
New wine country! I can dig it. Enjoyed Temecula in my years in San Diego.
Best info out there on AZ!!
Hahaha, don’t touch cholla cactus! Yeah, that jumping cholla stuff grabs onto you and won’t let go. Hey, let go of it, I can’t, it won’t let go of me!
I had one jump on top of my foot. Had to use a stick to pry it off.
Moving to Az from California can’t to live in California any more
Whatever u do dont come to ny, its a shit hole here.
well in n.y, cali and az is better than WI. WI IS SHITTY!!
Don't do it! Seriously! ... If you do, make sure to steer VERY clear of a 'town' called Dolan Springs. It's located in the NW corner of Arizona.
I would consider checking different statistical information websites about the state.
Arizona is not anywhere near the top 10 (states.)
115° Summers, and some times 32° in the winter.
... And those really are the only two seasons there.
Oh, don't forget the scorpions, tarantulas, mosquitos (if you live ANYWHERE near water) and the US's most varied collection of venomous (and non-venomous) snakes.
Best of luck.
It's beautiful because it says red they're is everything in this state that all states have even the salton sea and always make sure you have water with you always
Unless things have changed if you have an expensive car your license plates will cost you a fortune. It’s been a while but in Texas I paid 32, then moved to Phoenix where they were about 650. It’s based on value where in Texas it is your vehicle weight since lighter car cause less road damage. Also there’s state income tax which was a major pain. Like having to file and pay your taxes twice. Maybe 3% which adds up.
Moving to Phoenix at the end of the month... which parts should I avoid ( the bad parts of the city ) & which parts should I look for places to stay " safe areas " if any of this made sense
Central runs down the middle of Phx. Streets are on the west side, avenues on the east. Stay on the east side. Scottsdale etc
Just to the east of Gallup NM, which is close to the AZ - NM state line is Malpais , a vast impenetrable landscape of ancient volcanic activity
Sweety lol prickly pears are awesome! you do need to know how to handle them, its a staple food in Mexico!
Can you speak to pros and cons of having a pool? We are moving to AZ as soon as our house sells. We want to have a pool but would like to know pros and cons. Thank you.
Jennifer Johnson: I live in Tucson right now. The pros and cons of a pool? Don't bother - LIVE ANYWHERE ELSE. Pay for water, try to keep pool clean with a bunch of nasty dust everywhere. A pool shows you have money, which means your home will be burglarized. Above ground hahaha sister, it will melt and rot in the sun. That fancy pool will get you robbed. Go live somewhere else ASAP.
Dodgers do play in Glendale. They share a facility with the White Sox.
PrinzII just moved out here in Jan. & got to go see my dodgers play. Camelback Ranch is the facility in which they play and it is a beautiful facility ❤️
Hi from China.
Cowboys come to town in Scottsdale got prado del dol
Dodgers play out in camelback ranch for spring training.
Sounds like good hot dogs but you couldnt beat us in a survey...forget about it;)
Yeah Chicago Dogs are world renowned, but people here seem to think Sonoran dogs are better. Not sure I agree.
Finding work as a carpenter
Kingman Dog, hot dog with baked beans cheese and slaw wrapped in a tortilla.
Jeff from Altcoin Buzz??
Too hot for pool. Had to wear sneakers to swim.
Do you get paid to promote Arizona?
Seems like it cuz he's full of shit. He talks like people should move to Tucson, but I live in Tucson currently. I've been here for 8 months, cuz I had nowhere else to go, like half the angry people here. The city sucks. The college kids think they're "college kids", but I'd guess most got in with a GED. There's NO IVY IN ARIZONA. People are unfriendly, nosey, lazy or jobless, and too many pick up trucks for no purpose. Tucson is the ANUS OF AMERICA
@@moonfreedom8523 I have lived in many places around the world. I can tell you that if you were to change your attitude, you might find life gets better. You attract what you put out so it's no wonder you only see angry, unfriendly people. You seem to be one yourself.
Excuse me I just moved to Tucson from Michigan and I love it. I love in the Catalina foothills and it's beautiful. You must live in the bad part which every city has.
Yes, the Indian reservations are a sovereign nation
Your video is inaccurate as we do have volcano in AZ they are not active
Dodgers play in Camelback
Bad audio. You need a Bluetooth Mike on your person.
How about sharing the truth about Employment Rights in this state ie, At will employment, workers compensation, employers violating employees rights and so on. AZ pays kibbles and bits and instill fear and intimidation amongst their employees. lack of public safety officers on the roads and freeways which is transparent in the drivers attitudes throughout the state. AZ has not evolved yet
Sounds like Vegas
the truth of the matter is Vegas is NOT culturally DEFICIT, and NOT BORING they exercise the Aloha Spirit, more activities all around....shows, concerts, variety of dining places and fast food establishments.
omg no evolution🤔
The wages in Arizona can be good depending on what type of work you do
I make good money but I know some people that don't
very good information. Terrible delivery. You'd likely make good money on youtube with some small changes.