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Hi! I tried emailing you, but I typed it in incorrectly and now I can’t find it on your videos. Would you be able to provide me with the correct email? Thank you
I lived in tucson ten years almost with no AC in my pickup. Its ok, you get used to it, windows down. But once its over 100 degrees, then it starts getting a little uncomfy. It also gets really cold in higher elevations, really cold! Like ShowLow = cold winter. Just a quick tip, every year in the summer when the heat first hits, there are ALWAYS multiple people who die of dehydration. They were out hiking, running, walking and did not have enough water. Happens EVERY year. Dont be that person if youre new! The desert literally sucks the water right out of your skin because the air is very very dry, so please be careful to drink and carry much more water than usual if you dont have any experience in Tucson or the desert area.
Yep, I was on a trip where a girl in my group didn’t think and staying out at the pool in the sun with no water. And she had to go to the hospital for dehydration.
Your videos really helped solidify my decision to move to AZ from MA. Just got here this week! Drove across the country. Just wanted to say thank you & I’m going to keep watching!!
Me too!!! I am from NJ. But, I must say, people ask me where I am from originally because to me 72 is cold. Anything under 80 is cold to me. That’s why I loved the heat of Arizona. I visited and I thought 114 was a bit hot but 95-100 was nice and perfect weather.
Lol, that's perfect weather for me it's 90+ degrees in the south with 80 percent humidity. It's unbearable here. I'll swear just sitting outside during the summer
As a Texas girl being 25 now it's been my dream to live in Arizona....I had a family trip at 10 and been in love ever since so peaceful in nature I would MEDIATE for hours there If I moved
The pet information is very important. Coyotes have snatched up the little dogs during their walks with moms. If you live in the desert watch over your pets. Owls, hawks, coyotes, bobcats, rattlers. If getting a family pet the bigger the better. Pocket pups and 😻 don't do well. Never take them with you in the summer and leave them in the vehicle. Someone will bust out the window to save your bestie. Tucson to me is a wonderful and friendly place. People in summer go out in am& pm. Get a light-colored car. Use a sun shield. Park under a tree. Get misters in yard
@@ladya6803 we LOVE it so far! we're in the Power Ranch Community HOA and it's so nice and green and very family friendly. I don't know too much about other neighborhoods but this one is perfect for us. Everything is within a 5 min drive it seems and, coming from a rural area, blows my mind. It's also close enough to Chandler, Mesa, and Queen Creek to be able to do all the stuff over there too. You won't regret Gilbert!
A few years back I stayed in Phoenix a week for Christmas. The people were so nice that I met. I came from Ohio not knowing anyone. I found the people of Phoenix and the city itself welcoming...👍
People who moved here before we did kind of scared me about the "horrible" Arizona summers. I came from the suburbs of Chicago with truly horrible winters and terribly humid summers. I'm not hating summer in Arizona at all. I also get cold in the winter here even with higher daytime temps - I'm always cold and have to bring a jacket with me to stores & restaurants, even in the summer. When I lived in IL I always said that I was born in the wrong state.
I have to totally agree with dehydration in winter in Arizona. It’s not so hot but the dryness just drys out your whole body and you don’t realize it. I’m not a big drinker but in winter you have to force yourself to drink lots of water. In summer it’s so hot you want to drink constantly. So keep an eye on your water intake especially in Winter. I was getting weak and lightheaded this winter and couldn’t figure it out.
As far as sunscreen, I really want to recommend against it since sunscreen is actually extremely toxic. You’ll notice that in middle eastern countries, shielding with lightweight fabrics is the way to go, in addition to avoiding exposure during the most extreme parts of the day. I think they’ve the right solutions with that mindset. I encourage smart exposure, hats and clothing rather than chemicals that absorb into the bloodstream. Thanks for the video!
I heard if you go outside shortly after sunrise most days, your body will be most efficient in determining where on the planet you are and therefore know how strong the midday sun will be. (For people moving from out of state to AZ) The human body is miraculous and there’s so much yet to be discovered. ☀️
Arizona is a desert in the midst of a severe drought. Here in Tucson, we get most of our water (CAP) from the Colorado River. We share that with 7 other thirsty states and Mexico - some of which are also experiencing a drought. Last night (June 15th), I was waiting for it to cool off to 90 degrees before watering my plants. It never did. It was 96 degrees when I finally went to bed. It's supposed to be 117 tonight at 8 p.m. We haven't had our annual monsoon rains for three years! So if you're moving here and planning to put in a lawn, please, don't. Do us all a favor and plant heat tolerant native trees instead. I haven't had to water my mesquite and palo verde at all.
We moved to Tucson area in November, we are loving it. Feels peaceful. We went out to Gilbert to check it out and shop, though it was nice, we just wanted to get back home to Tuscon. Though this is a new look to the videos, I really loved the old style better, it felt more personable, like chatting with a friend, this style feels commercial like. Imho
New sub. Thnx very much. The daughter and her husband are taking me to Arizona from MA. I'm doing research and this is such a big help. Can't wait to go.
I think you did not touch enough about the weather, specifically the heat. I came from New York. It’s very dry here it’s not Florida. I can’t stand humidity. Also it’s not warm here 12 months a year. It’s really hot 4 months a year but the rest not so bad. Also the sun, the sun is out pretty much every day, hardly and cloudy days and rain is almost non-existent only during monsoon season and that is sporadic. If you love great weather and sunshine you will love it here.
I love that dry weather with hardly no rain. I am from NJ. I was in AZ when it was 114 in August and it was a bit hot but I loved it. I stayed outside all day exploring and drinking water. And trying to get hit by those misting machines they set up outside restaurants.
As soon as I open my mouth, my heavy NY accent comes out. That's when folks here in AZ look at me like I'm a freaking martian. That's ok, I dig their heavy accent too.
Living in Florida I can relate. We have palmetto bugs (huge cockroaches with wings), snakes and alligators. I’ve seen dead scorpions in the Keys but never on the mainland but I know they’re around. Recently there have been Coyote sightings in the city. Lastly plenty of 55+ folks. 😀 One day soon hope to have a home in central AZ.
AZ might not rank very high on the list for public schools but we have school choice and a very healthy charter school system that has been around since 1994, which means you can enroll your child in any school and the funding follows your child. The only barrier is transportation (we did carpooling but some offer busses) and waiting lists at the most popular schools. (The 3R schools are most popular) My teens went to a small charter high school (120 students) that was next to a community college, the students took college classes that were a credit for their high school diploma and counted toward their college degree. The classes were funded by the school and some students graduated with an Associate Degree along with their HS diploma! All AZ community colleges are all recognized by the AZ state universities so if they decide to go on to complete a 4 year degree all credits will transfer.
We used to have an indoor/outdoor cat when we lived in Ahwatukee. One night a coyote got him in our neighbor's backyard. My young daughter found him in two pieces. Believe me, that's not something you want to go through with your kids, wasn't great for me either. Keep your cats and small/medium dogs inside.
The hubs & I are having a home built so we can enjoy the rest of our lives spoiling grandkids we hardly get to see. Now we’ll be close by. As with every State, you have your own set of problems. You adapt and learn. I can’t wait to put roots down in Arizona. I do enjoy listening to what Arizona has to offer. I’m looking forward to exploring....👍😘
Thank you for covering a lot of the basic things. My partner and I are planning to move in the next couple years and Arizona is pretty high on our list. You covered a lot of things that I don't find on other channels, like the dust!
From Toronto here. when we say we have two seasons, winter and construction..that doesn't mean construction stops in the winter, it's year round here as well lol
Love your videos. Moving to marana in may and your videos are helping with my preparation in my move. My mom moved there 6 years ago, and my grandpa moved out there 20 years ago, but they have not i formed me as much as you have. Very happy i subscribed to your channel
Marana, that is home to Evergreen air. The CIA run airline that sprays the atmosphere with all varieties of cancer causing agents for one world Population Control ! Forgetabouit !
Man I remember as a toddler my dad was on the Cardinals and we were living in Gilbert, AZ in one of those nice big ass houses and I could never get them out of my head. I just wanna go back somewhere warm
Hey Jeff! Thank you so much for your videos. I’ve learned so much about Arizona from you. 6 months ago me and my wife have moved to Phoenix area from Washington state due to my wife’s health issues. We’ve used your brother’s services (thanks for the referral) to purchase a home; he was great! We enjoy so many outdoor activities Arizona has to offer year round; heat doesn’t bother us that much. We are so happy to see peoples faces instead of masks. As you have mentioned in one of your videos Washington state is obsessed with masks; people are jogging wearing masks, a single person driving a car wearing medical gloves and a mask 🙃 Keep these videos coming! God bless!
Hello there, This is some more great information, I do plane to move there, I do understand a lot and agree with much of what you are saying., Only coming from Nevada and it is similar dry weather. take care my friend
Things to Know About Moving to Arizona 2021: #1 - If you are from California you are persona non grata... try Texas or New Mexico instead. It will be more pleasant for you.
Your comment is very rude, Jim. Don’t generalize! Don’t tell Californians where to live. They are free to live anywhere they please in this country, just like you are hopefully free to live anywhere you wish. Not all Californians are alike, nor vote alike. I am a Republican Californian, a working tax payer, a US citizen and I can move wherever I please. Every state has its share of bums, homeless, criminals, and leftists.
Everybody from AZ can talk about the seat-belt-buckle shaped brand on our leg from getting in the car in summer. When we say it's hot and sunny we ain't playin.
I figure he meant like Scottsdale he said in a past video is very expensive. So, people who live there are high class and might be more arrogant and act more arrogant. Gilbert I hear is more affordable but still very desirable place to live so maybe they are nicer and more down to earth. But, it would be good if he did. Explain more. I know what you mean.
Overall pretty good - Where I live, in central Phoenix, we do get scorpions - have had several in my place this past year. Was pretty focused on your shirt - the smoothness of it and tight fitting in that it looked like a blue wet suit with a collar :)
Welcome to Arizona. It's terribly expensive and always has been ,however people are moving in from BLU.E states to escape the awfulness and housing prices are UP there. Rents at Prescott are at $2,000 a month and expect to experience crime . Other than that, enjoy your stay . Oh, I forgot one thing . There is a WATER shortage.
Hi, Been watching some of your great videos. I will be a "snowbird" this next year and have been trying to get info on somewhere to rent for 5-6 months. Been having a very hard time getting anywhere. Any help would be appreciated. 55+ communities would be fine and really want the warm weather.
We just visited Arizona and I would definitely recommend some good quality sunglasses with UV protection and a sun hat. That sun is blinding and could damage your eyes permanently.
I'm thinking of moving the family to AZ I'm not like the people here or how everything is coming up here in California its getting ridiculous I just want to work and go home to my family but I also know no one likes California people so im not sure I would let anyone know but I would like to know what cities I can look into for the family... I bring my family and my truck driver experience to AZ... I just want to be at peace with my wife and kids.
Moved here in October 2019. We were so excited to move here but we have been so disappointed. When you get anywhere near Phoenix there is trash everywhere, homeless everywhere and people here just throw their animals away like they were trash. I came here from Massachusetts and I had maybe seen 5 dead dogs in the road over the course of my entire life, and I have literally seen 10-15 in the last 6 months. You see abandoned pets daily here. We couldn't stand the rain all the time back east but it is ridiculous that it has only rained once in Surprise since April. The cost of living here has gone through the roof but the pay has stayed stagnant. The schools are terrible here, my daughter is 2 years ahead of everyone in her class. People here are "fake nice", at least back in Massachusetts everyone is an a**hole but they are upfront about it. I could go on and on but I think you all get my point. Once my wife is done with college here we will be moving out of state as quickly as possible.
@@timothywells9813 I'm not saying that those people are only locals and I am only giving my opinion on my experience here, yours may differ. I'm a truck driver so I see far more of the inner city that I care for so maybe it is making me jaded.
@@thecuz2798 You should have done more research before moving to a place so far from your home. I’m surprised that as a truck driver, who has traveled thru many states, you weren’t aware, that most- not all - of AZ is a desert. When you live in a desert climate, it is normal - not ridiculous- to experience 8, 9 months or more without rain. Perhaps you can try moving to another city in AZ, especially in northern AZ, where you can experience all 4 seasons or milder climate, than Surprise. By the way, I have never lived in AZ- I am a southern CA resident, and have been for most of my life - but since I have a daughter who lives in AZ, I drive there several times a year to visit her, and have grown to love and appreciate the beauty of AZ.
@@Lourdes-A. I actually did my research by living here back in 08-09. Ask anyone who has lived here and they will tell you this place has changed over the last 10 years. The rain was only one of many complaints. Also I never said that Arizona wasn't beautiful but I am starting to realize I am more Country mouse than City mouse. Seeing the homeless,the abandoned animals and the trash littering every street drains on you. If I could just work in the suburbs and never have to drive around the city that would be great but that is not where the money is.
#1 - Your vote doesn’t count. #2. Maricopa County decides your future regardless of where you live. #3. The slugs who set the electrical rates are on the payroll of the power companies.
I’m 60 born and raised in Chicago. I’m going to Phoenix April 4 to see if I’d like to live there. Gonna look at different locations. I like forests more than desert, any suggestions? Thanks
Anywhere other than the phoenix area is fine. Phoenix and its surrounding areas are basically becoming LA. High prices, tons of homeless and tons of californians. Oh, and by the way. He mentions the national parks which are beautiful! Just be ready cause they're crowded as fuk and people leave all their chit behind.
I miss living in Arizona. I live in Missouri now. We have coyotes and mountain lions too. I live out in the country. I see lots of wild life. Also... when I lived in AZ, I did get Valley Fever.☹
We live in Montana where the construction is booming and my husband who’s a contractor has work into the next 6 months and it’s been like that since we moved from Cali here 9 years ago. So much work! We aren’t competing with big construction companies and...well, the Hispanics like was the case in Cali. They do a lot of work for little $$. Is that the case there? Is “construction living” difficult because of cheap labor? Sorry if that sounds horrible but it’s a legit question 😬
I Loved Arizona, was looking to retire there to get the hell out of California. Now home prices are rising and now supposedly they went blue. I see little reason to leave a blue state to go to another blue state when I'm Conservative.
Ok how do I move with bad credit (mainly have bad credit from covid) im a single mom i had to dip into emergency finances. Are there places in Tucson thatll accept me?
I don’t know anything about Arizona but I know if you can find a private renter, one who maybe doesn’t like paperwork, they might not ask you for a credit check.
@@mandilynncarrillo2279 i dont want a lot of traffic is there a town thats well populated with a lot of stuff going on but not too trafficy i like my space lol
@@doxazo-2718 try to look at the outskirts of the inner city you will be ok! But closer to the the city is more traffic. Queen creek, Anthem, Good Year, surprise, carefree, San tan valley. Check around those cities
Here's one , there is no seat belt laws . Only for those under 18 . You can also conceal carry here without a permit on your person's or in your vehicle . Ok so it was 2 lol.
@@mindibear lol you can not be pulled over for not wearing your seatbelt in Az , that is a lie lol. My father is a retired officer from Peoria police department . My information is correct . You can be pulled over for speeding and get a no seat belt ticket , its a non moving violation . If an officer pulls you over and his reason for pulling you over was because you were not wearing your restraint , that officer just broke the law and lied to you. Don't get me wrong , I wear mine and so does my family , just pointing out the facts is all.
@@russellmoore963 No you cannot be pulled over for not wearing a seatbelt, but if you get pulled over for anything and are not wearing one and your vehicle is 1972 or newer you will be ticketed for not wearing your seat belt. Therefore we DO have a seatbelt law.
I'm moving from UK to Phoenix in a couple weeks. Can't lie, I am scared to death. The way Americans do stuff, is so alien to how we do it in the UK. Amount of times me and my American wife have butted heads is silly because, what I figure is common sense and normal doesn't happen in US and it scares me how I'll handle it lol.
@@Paige-Turnner 1. People carrying guns isn't normal in any western country but America. So if I get into an arguement with someone over anything (it happens) I've got t worry they're carrying and may shoot me. 2. In Arizona, you don't have to have a yearly 'health check' on your car, so in UK all cars can't be driven on the road unless they passed an MOT test. Like that's a law here. 3. Healthcare another think that scares me. The whole do I have the right insurance etc, in UK we pay 4% tax per year for everyone to get healthcare no matter the issue. 4. In UK we have employment rights, so I get 4 weeks paid annual leave no matter the job I have. I won't be 'guilt tripped' into not taking vacation. I've seen many stories about that on social media. 5. Your food standards, so American meat can't be sold in EU/UK because of how low the quality it. For example, American farms bleach their chicken....like wtf, why does a chicken need to be bleached, that's just not normal. There is alot more I can add to the list. But I'm in the middle of something haha.
@@markjenkins464 okay, I can tackle #1, people get in arguments all the time and most don't end in a shootout lol I've never had a gun pulled on me during a confrontation and I don't carry so if I'm not scared, neither should you :) Also, most people aren't confrontational, most just want to be left alone, so just don't be a jerk and act all superior because England does this or England does that. Remember, we won a war against England because we didn't like the way you ruled over us. ;) Healthcare is fine, we believe in personal responsibility and individual autonomy rather than the state telling us what to do with our bodies. If I choose to live a certain way, I have to live with those consequences. I don't expect my neighbors to lift a finger for me if I end up sick because of my choices. However, America is one of the most charitable nations in the world, I'd rather my neighbor choose to be charitable rather than forced to be. Food is fine too. We have organic meat if it's such a concern. Standards are arbitrary, if you cook it well enough you'll be fine.
@@markjenkins464 As far as work goes, no one can guilt trip you out of a vacation. Just do it. In America we used to have this thing called a Protestant work ethic which the left has discouraged to oblivion so no one is going to get upset if you take some time off.
Gilbert is good for young families. Gilbert is surrounded by most of the cities which allows for easy access to other cities. Hurry the price homes 🏡 is going up.
Buckeye or Goodyear are better. Gilbert is way east and you'll feel far away from phoenix plus it's expensive. Scorpions are fun to kill at first but then it gets boring and you'll forget about them. Most of what people have to say about living in Phoenix Area is exaggerated.
Check out our video about things to do in Arizona. ua-cam.com/video/VcoTgPB9ON0/v-deo.html
Hi! I tried emailing you, but I typed it in incorrectly and now I can’t find it on your videos. Would you be able to provide me with the correct email? Thank you
I lived in tucson ten years almost with no AC in my pickup. Its ok, you get used to it, windows down. But once its over 100 degrees, then it starts getting a little uncomfy. It also gets really cold in higher elevations, really cold! Like ShowLow = cold winter.
Just a quick tip, every year in the summer when the heat first hits, there are ALWAYS multiple people who die of dehydration. They were out hiking, running, walking and did not have enough water. Happens EVERY year. Dont be that person if youre new! The desert literally sucks the water right out of your skin because the air is very very dry, so please be careful to drink and carry much more water than usual if you dont have any experience in Tucson or the desert area.
Yep, I was on a trip where a girl in my group didn’t think and staying out at the pool in the sun with no water. And she had to go to the hospital for dehydration.
Your videos really helped solidify my decision to move to AZ from MA. Just got here this week! Drove across the country. Just wanted to say thank you & I’m going to keep watching!!
I moved from AZ to MA so if you have any questions about anything let me know, they’re like 2 different worlds haha.
Hi Michelle, moved from NYC. Let me know if you have questions or just need someone from back East to chat with. It's a whole lot different out here.
What route did you take from MA to AZ? I am leaving in two weeks from the Mid Hudson Valley.
We're leaving tonight from NC. Driving across country with 5 kids. This is gonna be fun. Haha 😂😂😂
@@HeathStarkey Sheeesh those cross country drives are a cursed blessing😭😭
I love living in Arizona, year around!! It was the best move I made.
Where’d you move from?
Ditto!
Ditto. I moved from the dirty state of California. It's the best here.
@@jake8882 just make sure to leave your politics in CA.
@@mcrissman291978 they won’t they never do
I literally laughed out loud when he said 72 degrees was cold😂
It is here
I was there last week and it was 70-75 and some people were wearing long sleeves and jeans lol
Me too!!! I am from NJ. But, I must say, people ask me where I am from originally because to me 72 is cold. Anything under 80 is cold to me. That’s why I loved the heat of Arizona. I visited and I thought 114 was a bit hot but 95-100 was nice and perfect weather.
i’m from SC i can relate. it’s not as hot as the zone but it’s pretty hot
Lol, that's perfect weather for me it's 90+ degrees in the south with 80 percent humidity. It's unbearable here. I'll swear just sitting outside during the summer
As a Texas girl being 25 now it's been my dream to live in Arizona....I had a family trip at 10 and been in love ever since so peaceful in nature I would MEDIATE for hours there If I moved
If you are comfortable with the weather, I'm sure you'd love it.
The pet information is very important. Coyotes have snatched up the little dogs during their walks with moms. If you live in the desert watch over your pets. Owls, hawks, coyotes, bobcats, rattlers.
If getting a family pet the bigger the better. Pocket pups and 😻 don't do well.
Never take them with you in the summer and leave them in the vehicle. Someone will bust out the window to save your bestie.
Tucson to me is a wonderful and friendly place. People in summer go out in am& pm. Get a light-colored car. Use a sun shield. Park under a tree. Get misters in yard
Carry a stick when you walk the dog. Tuscon is liberal politically so you'll run across people with messed up ideas, tolerance.
My husband and I moved to Gilbert back in June! Loving it so far!
Can you give me some pointers? I'm thinking about Gilbert
@@ladya6803 we LOVE it so far! we're in the Power Ranch Community HOA and it's so nice and green and very family friendly. I don't know too much about other neighborhoods but this one is perfect for us. Everything is within a 5 min drive it seems and, coming from a rural area, blows my mind. It's also close enough to Chandler, Mesa, and Queen Creek to be able to do all the stuff over there too. You won't regret Gilbert!
Someone please get this dude the right size shirt....
LOL
It’s called Smedium
He’s gonna put someone’s eye out when those button let go...
@@chriscone2684 ahahaha
🤣🤣🤣
A few years back I stayed in Phoenix a week for Christmas. The people were so nice that I met. I came from Ohio not knowing anyone. I found the people of Phoenix and the city itself welcoming...👍
Jeff is gettin so ripped his shirt cannot contain him.
Luv it here, so much positive energy....fireworks were amazing in Chandler AZ last night.
People who moved here before we did kind of scared me about the "horrible" Arizona summers. I came from the suburbs of Chicago with truly horrible winters and terribly humid summers. I'm not hating summer in Arizona at all. I also get cold in the winter here even with higher daytime temps - I'm always cold and have to bring a jacket with me to stores & restaurants, even in the summer. When I lived in IL I always said that I was born in the wrong state.
I have to totally agree with dehydration in winter in Arizona. It’s not so hot but the dryness just drys out your whole body and you don’t realize it. I’m not a big drinker but in winter you have to force yourself to drink lots of water. In summer it’s so hot you want to drink constantly. So keep an eye on your water intake especially in Winter. I was getting weak and lightheaded this winter and couldn’t figure it out.
I love Arizona
Great list, Jeff! Your videos are a great representation of how awesome life in AZ is.
360 days of Sunshine was all I needed to hear!!! 💕💕💕
As far as sunscreen, I really want to recommend against it since sunscreen is actually extremely toxic. You’ll notice that in middle eastern countries, shielding with lightweight fabrics is the way to go, in addition to avoiding exposure during the most extreme parts of the day. I think they’ve the right solutions with that mindset. I encourage smart exposure, hats and clothing rather than chemicals that absorb into the bloodstream.
Thanks for the video!
I grew up in Az and so did my dad , I never wore sunscreen and never had cancer , my dad wore it and got skin cancer. There's something to that .
I agree ! It clogs your skin so it can't breathe. Just cover up an have fun .
@@--_-_-_-74.. you can get natural nontoxic sunscreen
My grandma never wore sunscreen and got skin cancer, soo 🤷
I heard if you go outside shortly after sunrise most days, your body will be most efficient in determining where on the planet you are and therefore know how strong the midday sun will be. (For people moving from out of state to AZ)
The human body is miraculous and there’s so much yet to be discovered. ☀️
Moved here from Florida in 2019. Let me tell you I appreciate the clouds and the rain
hell nah. thats why I left Texas. raining everyday for months. no thank you.
Would you move back though?
Arizona is a desert in the midst of a severe drought. Here in Tucson, we get most of our water (CAP) from the Colorado River. We share that with 7 other thirsty states and Mexico - some of which are also experiencing a drought. Last night (June 15th), I was waiting for it to cool off to 90 degrees before watering my plants. It never did. It was 96 degrees when I finally went to bed. It's supposed to be 117 tonight at 8 p.m. We haven't had our annual monsoon rains for three years! So if you're moving here and planning to put in a lawn, please, don't. Do us all a favor and plant heat tolerant native trees instead. I haven't had to water my mesquite and palo verde at all.
We moved to Tucson area in November, we are loving it. Feels peaceful. We went out to Gilbert to check it out and shop, though it was nice, we just wanted to get back home to Tuscon.
Though this is a new look to the videos, I really loved the old style better, it felt more personable, like chatting with a friend, this style feels commercial like. Imho
I just moved to Green Valley/Sahuarita. Any suggestions for best place to do car window tint?
I have lived in Arizona nearly my entire life and I know for a fact, there is not a city or town in Arizona called "Tuscon".
@@georgegarman6974 Tucson
Great video. Congrats great background graphics , very pro!!
New sub. Thnx very much. The daughter and her husband are taking me to Arizona from MA. I'm doing research and this is such a big help. Can't wait to go.
I boondocked over the winter in Arizona,,, I never felt better,,
Life long resident. Thinking of becoming snow bird because of brutal summers. But also thinking of relocating because it’s getting too crowded.
I think you did not touch enough about the weather, specifically the heat. I came from New York. It’s very dry here it’s not Florida. I can’t stand humidity. Also it’s not warm here 12 months a year. It’s really hot 4 months a year but the rest not so bad. Also the sun, the sun is out pretty much every day, hardly and cloudy days and rain is almost non-existent only during monsoon season and that is sporadic. If you love great weather and sunshine you will love it here.
In 2020 we had 2 weeks of 115+F, gets really old with a 100 days of 100+F straight. Live at 5000+ft and its ok. Flagstaff or Prescott.
Hey Robert F, I'm here from NYC as well. Can't say I luv it, but it's okay. 😊
I love that dry weather with hardly no rain. I am from NJ. I was in AZ when it was 114 in August and it was a bit hot but I loved it. I stayed outside all day exploring and drinking water. And trying to get hit by those misting machines they set up outside restaurants.
We're leaving tonight!
wow ty for the information! I am currently, moving to Arizona! and i am really exited thank you. :D
Thank you so much for all the information you put out there for those of us from Colorado or other areas!
Thanks brother...just accepted a job offer.....heading over next weekend.....
what part? im thinking of going there and taking my wife and kids
@@DZenitram23 job is in Metro Phoenix but live in South Phoenix.....love it
My girlfriend and I are starting to watch your channel, we plan on moving from Illinois in about 1.5 or 2 years. Thanks so much for the content!
Thank you for the pet info
Who else has driven while wearing oven mitts during the summer?
I love travelling to Arizona specially during winter time because it's not very cold down there.
As soon as I open my mouth, my heavy NY accent comes out. That's when folks here in AZ look at me like I'm a freaking martian. That's ok, I dig their heavy accent too.
I’m from Chicago they notice our accent Da Bears! But Arizonans do have an accent I notice
@Richard Schiffman Omy ! Yes u are correct on that! My fam that lives here def sounds like Cali ! Ha
Another great video. Thanks man!
Can you please do a video on the best walkable cities? Thank you!
Living in Florida I can relate. We have palmetto bugs (huge cockroaches with wings), snakes and alligators. I’ve seen dead scorpions in the Keys but never on the mainland but I know they’re around. Recently there have been Coyote sightings in the city. Lastly plenty of 55+ folks. 😀
One day soon hope to have a home in central AZ.
Yes Florida has scorpions!
Ahhh Palmetbugs! My grandma lived in South Carolina so I saw plenty of them as a kid. And don’t forget how they hiss as well!
AZ might not rank very high on the list for public schools but we have school choice and a very healthy charter school system that has been around since 1994, which means you can enroll your child in any school and the funding follows your child.
The only barrier is transportation (we did carpooling but some offer busses) and waiting lists at the most popular schools. (The 3R schools are most popular)
My teens went to a small charter high school (120 students) that was next to a community college, the students took college classes that were a credit for their high school diploma and counted toward their college degree. The classes were funded by the school and some students graduated with an Associate Degree along with their HS diploma!
All AZ community colleges are all recognized by the AZ state universities so if they decide to go on to complete a 4 year degree all credits will transfer.
We used to have an indoor/outdoor cat when we lived in Ahwatukee. One night a coyote got him in our neighbor's backyard. My young daughter found him in two pieces. Believe me, that's not something you want to go through with your kids, wasn't great for me either. Keep your cats and small/medium dogs inside.
The hubs & I are having a home built so we can enjoy the rest of our lives spoiling grandkids we hardly get to see. Now we’ll be close by. As with every State, you have your own set of problems. You adapt and learn. I can’t wait to put roots down in Arizona. I do enjoy listening to what Arizona has to offer. I’m looking forward to exploring....👍😘
Well said. I pray to move this October.
Thank you for covering a lot of the basic things. My partner and I are planning to move in the next couple years and Arizona is pretty high on our list. You covered a lot of things that I don't find on other channels, like the dust!
I've got three air filters running all the time. Valley fever or fire smoke are no joke.
From Toronto here. when we say we have two seasons, winter and construction..that doesn't mean construction stops in the winter, it's year round here as well lol
We arrived 22 years ago. I was stunned by the sub par education system in AZ. It's gotten better but govt. funding is still needed.
Awesome video!
where are some cooler areas to live?..Is Prescott and Flagstaff the best two options for cooler weather in some nice towns?
Love your videos. Moving to marana in may and your videos are helping with my preparation in my move. My mom moved there 6 years ago, and my grandpa moved out there 20 years ago, but they have not i formed me as much as you have. Very happy i subscribed to your channel
Marana, that is home to Evergreen air. The CIA run airline that sprays the atmosphere with all varieties of cancer causing agents for one world Population Control ! Forgetabouit !
@@eskimomosul7132 lol, nice way to spread bullshit on a "thank you" post. Your maturity is shinning
@@josephanthony2659 I'm a Native, there is both humor & truth. If the shoe fits.. Well then .
I will be coming from Colorado to Arizona! I’m a little afraid of the heat. Lol
I do want to know what the job market is like. Great video!
Merchandise looks good I’ll buy some when I get some money 👍😊 maybe hats? Nice work today !
Man I remember as a toddler my dad was on the Cardinals and we were living in Gilbert, AZ in one of those nice big ass houses and I could never get them out of my head. I just wanna go back somewhere warm
Either AZ, Cali, Florida. Only if I have a stable income in the future though.
Excited to return to AZ. Hopeful by fall.
Thank you
i hateee the heat with a passion so therefore Arizona is most definitely off my list
Hey Jeff! Thank you so much for your videos. I’ve learned so much about Arizona from you. 6 months ago me and my wife have moved to Phoenix area from Washington state due to my wife’s health issues. We’ve used your brother’s services (thanks for the referral) to purchase a home; he was great! We enjoy so many outdoor activities Arizona has to offer year round; heat doesn’t bother us that much. We are so happy to see peoples faces instead of masks. As you have mentioned in one of your videos Washington state is obsessed with masks; people are jogging wearing masks, a single person driving a car wearing medical gloves and a mask 🙃
Keep these videos coming! God bless!
Hello there, This is some more great information, I do plane to move there, I do understand a lot and agree with much of what you are saying., Only coming from Nevada and it is similar dry weather. take care my friend
Fantastic video thank you
You forgot the brown recluse spider... 😉. Had those and scorpions in my home in Tucson.
Happy New Year buddy!
Loved Sierra Vista and Ft. Huachuca
Things to Know About Moving to Arizona 2021:
#1 - If you are from California you are persona non grata... try Texas or New Mexico instead. It will be more pleasant for you.
Well said Jim Dandy
not cool...why is that....you honestly think most people leaving CA are liberal....definitely not my experience
Arizona is a blue state. move to Kentucky with your kind.
Your comment is very rude, Jim. Don’t generalize! Don’t tell Californians where to live. They are free to live anywhere they please in this country, just like you are hopefully free to live anywhere you wish. Not all Californians are alike, nor vote alike. I am a Republican Californian, a working tax payer, a US citizen and I can move wherever I please.
Every state has its share of bums, homeless, criminals, and leftists.
@@choprox01 As a matter of fact I do and the statistics show it.
Appreciate your diplomacy about Scottsdale. 😃
I can't wait to get to Arizona!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just left Arizona 2 days ago and I loved it😌🤞❤
Loved that you left or loved AZ?
@@leroyandjunior Both lol. I left Arizona, me and my son was on vacation. It was lovely
I've lived on the west coast,Midwest and east coast and found myself back in arizona it is favorite state but the cost of living is expensive now.
Compared to what?
Everybody from AZ can talk about the seat-belt-buckle shaped brand on our leg from getting in the car in summer. When we say it's hot and sunny we ain't playin.
When you say there's a difference in the people and personalities depending on location. Could you elaborate on this?
I figure he meant like Scottsdale he said in a past video is very expensive. So, people who live there are high class and might be more arrogant and act more arrogant. Gilbert I hear is more affordable but still very desirable place to live so maybe they are nicer and more down to earth. But, it would be good if he did. Explain more. I know what you mean.
nice informationn....thanks
They have a map with scorpion hot spots in Pheonix and Tucson. I have never had one in my home.
That’s good to know!!! I am terrified of them. Especially when he showed that one in a shoe 😫😲
Me too
Overall pretty good - Where I live, in central Phoenix, we do get scorpions - have had several in my place this past year. Was pretty focused on your shirt - the smoothness of it and tight fitting in that it looked like a blue wet suit with a collar :)
Welcome to Arizona. It's terribly expensive and always has been ,however people are moving in from BLU.E states to escape the awfulness and housing prices are UP there. Rents at Prescott are at $2,000 a month and expect to experience crime . Other than that, enjoy your stay . Oh, I forgot one thing . There is a WATER shortage.
Hi, Been watching some of your great videos. I will be a "snowbird" this next year and have been trying to get info on somewhere to rent for 5-6 months. Been having a very hard time getting anywhere. Any help would be appreciated. 55+ communities would be fine and really want the warm weather.
Try Quail Creek, south of Tucson. My husband and I rented there twice with great results! Be sure to get a golf cart included in the deal!
@@marilynrowley7023 Hi Marylyn, Thanks for the info. I will check this out. :)
@@marilynrowley7023 ooh I am not 55 and older but a good cart sounds fun to get that included with your rental!! So cool!
haha man i am from montreal i wanna move to arizona when you said not like montreal you killed me brother
I have recovered from COVID-19, and my body is now extremely sensitive to cold. I am literally craving for dry, desert heat.
We just visited Arizona and I would definitely recommend some good quality sunglasses with UV protection and a sun hat. That sun is blinding and could damage your eyes permanently.
I'm thinking of moving the family to AZ I'm not like the people here or how everything is coming up here in California its getting ridiculous I just want to work and go home to my family but I also know no one likes California people so im not sure I would let anyone know but I would like to know what cities I can look into for the family... I bring my family and my truck driver experience to AZ... I just want to be at peace with my wife and kids.
Looking for apartments in Tucson as you speak.
Moved here in October 2019. We were so excited to move here but we have been so disappointed. When you get anywhere near Phoenix there is trash everywhere, homeless everywhere and people here just throw their animals away like they were trash. I came here from Massachusetts and I had maybe seen 5 dead dogs in the road over the course of my entire life, and I have literally seen 10-15 in the last 6 months. You see abandoned pets daily here. We couldn't stand the rain all the time back east but it is ridiculous that it has only rained once in Surprise since April. The cost of living here has gone through the roof but the pay has stayed stagnant. The schools are terrible here, my daughter is 2 years ahead of everyone in her class. People here are "fake nice", at least back in Massachusetts everyone is an a**hole but they are upfront about it. I could go on and on but I think you all get my point. Once my wife is done with college here we will be moving out of state as quickly as possible.
Hey Cruz the fake nice people you refer to are from everywhere else where you from
@@timothywells9813 I'm not saying that those people are only locals and I am only giving my opinion on my experience here, yours may differ. I'm a truck driver so I see far more of the inner city that I care for so maybe it is making me jaded.
@@thecuz2798 You should have done more research before moving to a place so far from your home. I’m surprised that as a truck driver, who has traveled thru many states, you weren’t aware, that most- not all - of AZ is a desert. When you live in a desert climate, it is normal - not ridiculous- to experience 8, 9 months or more without rain.
Perhaps you can try moving to another city in AZ, especially in northern AZ, where you can experience all 4 seasons or milder climate, than Surprise.
By the way, I have never lived in AZ- I am a southern CA resident, and have been for most of my life - but since I have a daughter who lives in AZ, I drive there several times a year to visit her, and have grown to love and appreciate the beauty of AZ.
@@Lourdes-A. I actually did my research by living here back in 08-09. Ask anyone who has lived here and they will tell you this place has changed over the last 10 years. The rain was only one of many complaints. Also I never said that Arizona wasn't beautiful but I am starting to realize I am more Country mouse than City mouse. Seeing the homeless,the abandoned animals and the trash littering every street drains on you. If I could just work in the suburbs and never have to drive around the city that would be great but that is not where the money is.
@@thecuz2798 lol I live in Seattle and it is disgusting.
#1 - Your vote doesn’t count.
#2. Maricopa County decides your future regardless of where you live.
#3. The slugs who set the electrical rates are on the payroll of the power companies.
We have a lot of these heat problems in Alabama, good to know
Great video! How did you get your video background?
Got a Green Screen. Finally!
Im afraid the button on your shirt is going to pop off and hit me it the face lol
For the Poison vs Venom - Venom is deadly TO you but Poison is deadly IN you (as in you have to ingest it)
I’m 60 born and raised in Chicago. I’m going to Phoenix April 4 to see if I’d like to live there. Gonna look at different locations. I like forests more than desert, any suggestions? Thanks
Prescott
Anywhere other than the phoenix area is fine. Phoenix and its surrounding areas are basically becoming LA. High prices, tons of homeless and tons of californians.
Oh, and by the way. He mentions the national parks which are beautiful! Just be ready cause they're crowded as fuk and people leave all their chit behind.
TUCSON, THE BEST LOCATION < BEST MEXICAN FOOD IN THE STATES!!!!
Cool video
I miss living in Arizona.
I live in Missouri now. We have coyotes and mountain lions too. I live out in the country. I see lots of wild life.
Also... when I lived in AZ, I did get Valley Fever.☹
Everyone gets Valley Fever at some point in Arizona. I've lived here my whole life.
@@barbaraholzgrebe4710 true, but... it landed me in Scottsdale Memorial for 3 weeks.
Summer time you will die there but fall winter and spring is the best time in Arizona.
I never lived in Arizona. But I've been through it. What I saw was not impressing at all. So I choose Colorado over any State.
We live in Montana where the construction is booming and my husband who’s a contractor has work into the next 6 months and it’s been like that since we moved from Cali here 9 years ago. So much work! We aren’t competing with big construction companies and...well, the Hispanics like was the case in Cali. They do a lot of work for little $$. Is that the case there? Is “construction living” difficult because of cheap labor? Sorry if that sounds horrible but it’s a legit question 😬
Yes it’s like that here and being in the Southwest you’ll also see a lot of Hispanics too.
I seen the girls from Southen AZ are
Baked to perfection ;)
I Loved Arizona, was looking to retire there to get the hell out of California. Now home prices are rising and now supposedly
they went blue. I see little reason to leave a blue state to go to another blue state when I'm Conservative.
Ok how do I move with bad credit (mainly have bad credit from covid) im a single mom i had to dip into emergency finances. Are there places in Tucson thatll accept me?
Dont think it would be easy
I don’t know anything about Arizona but I know if you can find a private renter, one who maybe doesn’t like paperwork, they might not ask you for a credit check.
In pittsburgh pa definitely think of moving, what cities are best in Arizona?
Northern Phoenix is beautiful it’s starting to get alot of traffic so many ppl moving out there .
@@mandilynncarrillo2279 i dont want a lot of traffic is there a town thats well populated with a lot of stuff going on but not too trafficy i like my space lol
@@doxazo-2718 try to look at the outskirts of the inner city you will be ok! But closer to the the city is more traffic. Queen creek, Anthem, Good Year, surprise, carefree, San tan valley. Check around those cities
@@mandilynncarrillo2279 awesome thank youu!
Nice shirt Jeff next one be vacation in Arizona
Here's one , there is no seat belt laws . Only for those under 18 . You can also conceal carry here without a permit on your person's or in your vehicle . Ok so it was 2 lol.
that's what I'm digging........
We absolutely have seat belt laws. Not sure where you got that misinformation from.
@@mindibear lol you can not be pulled over for not wearing your seatbelt in Az , that is a lie lol. My father is a retired officer from Peoria police department . My information is correct . You can be pulled over for speeding and get a no seat belt ticket , its a non moving violation . If an officer pulls you over and his reason for pulling you over was because you were not wearing your restraint , that officer just broke the law and lied to you. Don't get me wrong , I wear mine and so does my family , just pointing out the facts is all.
@@russellmoore963 No you cannot be pulled over for not wearing a seatbelt, but if you get pulled over for anything and are not wearing one and your vehicle is 1972 or newer you will be ticketed for not wearing your seat belt. Therefore we DO have a seatbelt law.
@@mindibear my point exzactly .
Who has the best gun stores ?
It won't be cheap
who in their right mind would want to work construction in Arizona?
😂fr never been there but that doesn’t seem too desirable.
Don't move here and try to make Arizona the state that you left we are our own people
But I want my food stamps and state healthcare
@@jacrispycreem6031 most of the people actually work here
I there a lot of homeless people over there
@@Mia-sp5wh not as bad as most places.. but yes there is
@I Perez totally agree
I'm moving from UK to Phoenix in a couple weeks. Can't lie, I am scared to death.
The way Americans do stuff, is so alien to how we do it in the UK. Amount of times me and my American wife have butted heads is silly because, what I figure is common sense and normal doesn't happen in US and it scares me how I'll handle it lol.
What do you consider common sense and normal? Care to share an example?
@@Paige-Turnner 1. People carrying guns isn't normal in any western country but America. So if I get into an arguement with someone over anything (it happens) I've got t worry they're carrying and may shoot me. 2. In Arizona, you don't have to have a yearly 'health check' on your car, so in UK all cars can't be driven on the road unless they passed an MOT test. Like that's a law here. 3. Healthcare another think that scares me. The whole do I have the right insurance etc, in UK we pay 4% tax per year for everyone to get healthcare no matter the issue. 4. In UK we have employment rights, so I get 4 weeks paid annual leave no matter the job I have. I won't be 'guilt tripped' into not taking vacation. I've seen many stories about that on social media. 5. Your food standards, so American meat can't be sold in EU/UK because of how low the quality it. For example, American farms bleach their chicken....like wtf, why does a chicken need to be bleached, that's just not normal.
There is alot more I can add to the list. But I'm in the middle of something haha.
@@markjenkins464 okay, I can tackle #1, people get in arguments all the time and most don't end in a shootout lol I've never had a gun pulled on me during a confrontation and I don't carry so if I'm not scared, neither should you :)
Also, most people aren't confrontational, most just want to be left alone, so just don't be a jerk and act all superior because England does this or England does that. Remember, we won a war against England because we didn't like the way you ruled over us. ;)
Healthcare is fine, we believe in personal responsibility and individual autonomy rather than the state telling us what to do with our bodies. If I choose to live a certain way, I have to live with those consequences. I don't expect my neighbors to lift a finger for me if I end up sick because of my choices. However, America is one of the most charitable nations in the world, I'd rather my neighbor choose to be charitable rather than forced to be.
Food is fine too. We have organic meat if it's such a concern. Standards are arbitrary, if you cook it well enough you'll be fine.
@@markjenkins464 As far as work goes, no one can guilt trip you out of a vacation. Just do it. In America we used to have this thing called a Protestant work ethic which the left has discouraged to oblivion so no one is going to get upset if you take some time off.
@@markjenkins464 and I agree, bleaching chicken is not normal lol
My fiancé and I are thinking about moving to Gilbert! Anybody have any pointers? Trying to get as many opinions about it as I can!!
Family friendly but heard its a hot spot on scorpion map. Google it
Gilbert is good for young families. Gilbert is surrounded by most of the cities which allows for easy access to other cities. Hurry the price homes 🏡 is going up.
Buckeye or Goodyear are better. Gilbert is way east and you'll feel far away from phoenix plus it's expensive. Scorpions are fun to kill at first but then it gets boring and you'll forget about them. Most of what people have to say about living in Phoenix Area is exaggerated.