I'm actually glad the 347 is a problem. Stops this place from becoming completely overrun. Phoenix cannot expand out to here an indian reservation is in the way, and that was my original reason for choosing this place. maricopa will merge with casa grande someday. This place sits on an aquafer, there are tons and tons of farms around here. Been here since 2010. I would recommend getting a house as far north in the town as possible. Otherwise, getting out of town can be a problem lots of traffic lights. town is very business/build a house friendly. Lots of young families here. Place is somewhat "preppy" actually, and average income is 100k. When I was first here I did my work remotely so the 347 wasn't an issue. If you must commute, which I did occasionally, don't leave till after nine am as the main highways will no longer have the hov lane restriction, and don't try to come back till after 7 pm.
Depends what part but you’re looking at a solid 40 minutes without traffic. Commuting daily would be a pain - as I mentioned in the video - but for the occasional visit it’s drivable. Lots of pros and cons to consider. Call/text me to discuss your options and areas that would be best for you and your families situation or needs. +1 (480) 470-1707
I have lived here for 9 years! There are not any indoor swim pools, the roads due not accommodate the increased population......also consider water will cost you $100 a month minimum! The recreation center is great! Need more restaurants..... Frys grocery here has the highest volume in state! The city has poor and rude drivers since population has doubled......if you learned to drive in southern California you will fit right in......
@@Living-In-Phoenix-Scottsdale I would like to see an Applebee's Or Olive Garden, or Red lobster, perhaps a Texas Roadhouse, Popeye or Chic filet, Jasons deli, and just one mexican restaurant as good as Espos in chandler! Also need an EOS fitness center, all gyms are overrun in Maricopa! Would prefer a Lifetime fitness center like Tempe, and a YMCA with indoor lap pools!
I don’t know when that’ll come. Maricopa needs to grow a lot bigger likely. Right now of all the “major” cities of the Phoenix Metro Maricopa has the lowest priced homes compared to other areas. Just finished filming a new video that I’ll be posting on the channel soon offering viewers a tour around the top 19 cities of the metro area and where they stand cost wise. Maricopa, while last on the list for price, has a ton to offer and i think is a huge opportunity for anyone thinking long term about the 347 highway expansion. Book a meeting with me if you want to explore your options: calendly.com/david-vanassche-calendar/home-purchase-meeting
Lived here for 3 years in Rancho El Dorado..... this is the worse place I have ever lived in my 69 years. I feel for anyone thinking of moving here....
Give us a call! Homes in your neighborhood keep selling... let's get you into an area that is going to be better for you, your lifestyle and the way you want to live. Our team can assist you with selling your current home in Rancho El Dorado and find you a new one in an area that you'll enjoy.
Try to learn about everything you can first.....home construction quality, HOA, neighbors & neighborhoods, official plans for Maricopa's exponential growth & traffic, etc. There's SO much more, especially affecting our lakefront properties. If you can get to local media sites you'll see for yourself. Good luck!
The 347 highway makes commutes tough. About to post a new video that talks about why this is such a huge opportunity. Grab a time on my calendar to discuss: calendly.com/david-vanassche-calendar/home-purchase-meeting
Visited Maricopa because of this video - it's definitely an island city. The food scene in Maricopa was very disappointing. Homes are built very very close together. Maricopa was not for us.
Pros and cons for sure. There’s a reason homes are half the price of what you pay in Chandler/Gilbert! Thanks for sharing. Reach out if you’d like to talk about other areas of the valley.
There’s definitely reasons it’s so much more affordable to live in Maricopa than Chandler/Gilbert or Tempe. Pros and cons to every area. and if you’re reading this, this is why you should definitely reach out to us if you’re planning on moving relocating anywhere in the Phoenix area. We can definitely help you understand the pros and cons of different areas as they relate to you and tour families individual circumstances and goals.
Just wait till the 347 highway is expanded in the coming years. You’ll look back at the home prices today and kick yourself…. If only I bought a home back then. Kind of like 10 years ago in Chandler or Gilbert. If only… We are a full service real estate brokerage team here in AZ. We can help you buy a home. Call us. (480) 470-1707
Schools range from various public school districts, charter schools, private schools and home school options. Lots to choose from. The first best step is to setup a time to meet with David over a Google Meet video call on your laptop or computer. app.usemotion.com/meet/david-vanassche/meeting
@Living-In-Phoenix-Scottsdale yeah, but we aren't ready to move yet..it will be a while out. We like that Maricopa is safe and we don't have to leave it bc it has everything. We would rarely - if ever - travel that highway in and out unless there are necessities Maricopa doesn't have. One of these days when we can both sit down for the video call, we will check that out!
@@DSL71584look forward to helping you guys. Reach out 6-9 months before you plan to move. Lots of info, tips and ways we can plan in advance to save you time money and stress.
Welcome! I hope the heat tapers off for you before then! Reach out to us if you have any other friends/family moving this direction. As an Arizona real estate broker we LOVE helping our UA-cam fans find/buy their AZ home :)
No. And for Rio Verde - the water issues I believe you are referring to are limited to properties that never went trough the proper permitting processes decades ago when they were first developed. The larger developments in Rio Verde such as verde River/Tonto Verde/Rio Verde golf course neighbourhoods are unaffected as they were built properly with 100 year assured water supply certificates. It’s the larger lots/non HOA properties to the West/NW of these that have issues. Grab a time to meet with me here: app.usemotion.com/meet/david-vanassche/meeting
We’d be happy to meet with you and organise a tour. Sometimes the best tours are virtual over a google meeting… you can grab a time on David’s calendar here: app.usemotion.com/meet/david-vanassche/meeting
We're planning to move to Maricopa in the next few months or the beginning of 2025! We'll take a trip to Maricopa on the next coming up Tues. to check this place out
I think you are referring to having an agent represent you and the rules most builders have. If you have gone into a model home, talked to the sales rep that works for the builder and provided them your name and contact info - you just waived your ability to have the builder compensate an agent who represents you and your interests. Bottom line - if you want to buy a new construction home, give us a call first so we can show you the pitfalls and issues to look out for and otherwise represent, lead and guide you through the process. Thanks for the question!
Or you can pay a realtor for representation out of your own pocket. It’s NOT a builder policy per se it’s an individual realtor choice not to represent you if they are not being compensated.
@mike4444x thanks for clarifying. It’s true that real estate agents won’t work for free. The key point here is to emphasise that if you want to buy a new construction home, and you contact the builder directly WITHOUT an agent (such as myself and my team) you will either go without representation when working with that builder OR will have to pay out of pocket. The builders are willing to pay realtors for bringing them buyers. That agent (call us) will then be able to assist you with no cash out of your pocket. Our number is (480) 470-1707
homes are cheaper there because no one wants to be there, the commute is terrible because there is one way in and out and that road is on native american land and they will not allow that road to be expanded. so unless you are a retiree that doesnt travel much, then this isnt the area for you, so they arent lying here the traffic and travel is a major issue. Other than that yes you can get alot of home for your money, dont expect to gain alot in equity due to all these factors. Thanks for not being totally dishonest in this vid just to make a sale.
Hey thanks for these points. I definitely mentioned all of that in the video. The state, Maricopa county, pinal county and the Indian tribe are working together to find a way to expand the road, which when that happens I predict will make property values go up significantly because it becomes way more accessible. In addition to retirees people who are willing to suffer through commuting now - but maybe the only answer to commute two or three days a week also have a lot to gain long-term from the current negative. When that highway gets expanded, it won’t be the cheapest place in the area anymore because it’s so close to everything else.
For sure - unless there's a wreck from someone in too big a hurry to get through the yellow lights! LOTS of good things about Maricopa - but commuting on the 347 is a difficult pill to swallow.
Every time I drive to my morning tee time to Ak Chin, I tell myself Maricopa looks very nice, but the one way traffic congestion every day due to only one highway into and out of town leave something to be desired. The more construction, the congestion will inevitably get worse.
Couldn't agree more... if you MUST work in the valley (Phoenix/Scottsdale/Chandler/Gilbert etc)... the commute is "less than desirable" on the 347 highway. If you work from home, are retired, or otherwise don't have to regularly go to the "main phoenix area" you'll definitely get way more house for the money in Maricopa. My prediction - someday the 347 highway issue will be figured out... and once that commute gets smooth - watch the property values skyrocket in Maricopa like they did in Chandler and Gilbert over the last decade.
I rented in Maricopa around 2013-2014 for a year. The commute to Tempe for work was about average. Some days were bad, some were smooth. There isn’t anything to do in Copa except go to Walmart. I was 34/35 years old during my stay there and I didn’t really care for it. It definitely felt “far away” out there. Sounds like it hasn’t changed much in the 10 yrs since I left. Glad to be back on the East coast region these days. The desert just wasn’t for me!
Unfortunately I think the commute has gotten worse. Maricopa has grown a LOT since you left. They are working on expanding the 347 highway - but until that happens - commuting to/from Maricopa is definitely not recommended if it can be avoided. Everyone's circumstances are different however... lots of positives about the area - but commuting isn't one of them!
I think so! For anyone reading and considering a move to the area (or within the Phoenix metro) reach out to me: calendly.com/david-vanassche-calendar/home-purchase-meeting
Maricopa has came a long way. I am surprised it’s not one of the most popular cities in Arizona. People who moved here over the last 10 years are going to get so much for their home in 15-20 years. I heard they are also building a water park in Maricopa for 2024. Once they expand another freeway/widen the 347…. The floodgates will open to Maricopa and gone will be affordable home pricing.
Couldn’t agree more. Once the 347 highway expands its going to go crazy. That’s the only real bottleneck to the area. Commuting to the core Phoenix area from Maricopa is currently pretty aweful.
See a full tour of NEW Construction in Maricopa Here: ua-cam.com/video/5C8F051kdck/v-deo.html
I'm actually glad the 347 is a problem. Stops this place from becoming completely overrun. Phoenix cannot expand out to here an indian reservation is in the way, and that was my original reason for choosing this place. maricopa will merge with casa grande someday. This place sits on an aquafer, there are tons and tons of farms around here. Been here since 2010. I would recommend getting a house as far north in the town as possible. Otherwise, getting out of town can be a problem lots of traffic lights. town is very business/build a house friendly. Lots of young families here. Place is somewhat "preppy" actually, and average income is 100k. When I was first here I did my work remotely so the 347 wasn't an issue. If you must commute, which I did occasionally, don't leave till after nine am as the main highways will no longer have the hov lane restriction, and don't try to come back till after 7 pm.
Maricopa looks like a humongous city. How far is it to scotsdale
To damn far..lol
Depends what part but you’re looking at a solid 40 minutes without traffic. Commuting daily would be a pain - as I mentioned in the video - but for the occasional visit it’s drivable. Lots of pros and cons to consider. Call/text me to discuss your options and areas that would be best for you and your families situation or needs. +1 (480) 470-1707
I have lived here for 9 years! There are not any indoor swim pools, the roads due not accommodate the increased population......also consider water will cost you $100 a month minimum!
The recreation center is great! Need more restaurants..... Frys grocery here has the highest volume in state! The city has poor and rude drivers since population has doubled......if you learned to drive in southern California you will fit right in......
A lot has changed! What restaurants would you like to see added?
@@Living-In-Phoenix-Scottsdale I would like to see an Applebee's Or Olive Garden, or Red lobster, perhaps a Texas Roadhouse, Popeye or Chic filet, Jasons deli, and just one mexican restaurant as good as Espos in chandler! Also need an EOS fitness center, all gyms are overrun in Maricopa! Would prefer a Lifetime fitness center like Tempe, and a YMCA with indoor lap pools!
I don’t know when that’ll come. Maricopa needs to grow a lot bigger likely. Right now of all the “major” cities of the Phoenix Metro Maricopa has the lowest priced homes compared to other areas. Just finished filming a new video that I’ll be posting on the channel soon offering viewers a tour around the top 19 cities of the metro area and where they stand cost wise. Maricopa, while last on the list for price, has a ton to offer and i think is a huge opportunity for anyone thinking long term about the 347 highway expansion. Book a meeting with me if you want to explore your options: calendly.com/david-vanassche-calendar/home-purchase-meeting
In the Seattle metro area we have more water than we need but my monthly water/sewer bill is $110/month.
thats high - and you likely don't do any outdoor watering since it rains so much! Everything here is irrigated.
Lived here for 3 years in Rancho El Dorado..... this is the worse place I have ever lived in my 69 years. I feel for anyone thinking of moving here....
Give us a call! Homes in your neighborhood keep selling... let's get you into an area that is going to be better for you, your lifestyle and the way you want to live. Our team can assist you with selling your current home in Rancho El Dorado and find you a new one in an area that you'll enjoy.
@mcds54 What is bad about that area? We are just starting to look
Try to learn about everything you can first.....home construction quality, HOA, neighbors & neighborhoods, official plans for Maricopa's exponential growth & traffic, etc. There's SO much more, especially affecting our lakefront properties. If you can get to local media sites you'll see for yourself. Good luck!
Move out ill help you
The 347 highway makes commutes tough. About to post a new video that talks about why this is such a huge opportunity. Grab a time on my calendar to discuss: calendly.com/david-vanassche-calendar/home-purchase-meeting
Visited Maricopa because of this video - it's definitely an island city. The food scene in Maricopa was very disappointing. Homes are built very very close together. Maricopa was not for us.
Pros and cons for sure. There’s a reason homes are half the price of what you pay in Chandler/Gilbert! Thanks for sharing. Reach out if you’d like to talk about other areas of the valley.
Looking to move in the next few months
Awesome! You know what to do: Grab a time on my calendar for a strategy session. calendly.com/david-vanassche-calendar/home-purchase-meeting
No Target No Costco, can we be honest here?
There’s definitely reasons it’s so much more affordable to live in Maricopa than Chandler/Gilbert or Tempe. Pros and cons to every area. and if you’re reading this, this is why you should definitely reach out to us if you’re planning on moving relocating anywhere in the Phoenix area. We can definitely help you understand the pros and cons of different areas as they relate to you and tour families individual circumstances and goals.
We're getting a target soon
Just wait till the 347 highway is expanded in the coming years. You’ll look back at the home prices today and kick yourself…. If only I bought a home back then. Kind of like 10 years ago in Chandler or Gilbert. If only… We are a full service real estate brokerage team here in AZ. We can help you buy a home. Call us. (480) 470-1707
They are really trying to sell people on Maricopa. 90% of this is true tho. It is a nice place to live. There is no "indoor" water park or pool.
Thanks! Super curious to know which 10% we failed on! Call/Text if you've got detailed questions we can answer or help with.
Thinking about moving to AZ from UT. 6 in our family. Not sure where to start. What are the school systems like?
Schools range from various public school districts, charter schools, private schools and home school options. Lots to choose from. The first best step is to setup a time to meet with David over a Google Meet video call on your laptop or computer. app.usemotion.com/meet/david-vanassche/meeting
@Living-In-Phoenix-Scottsdale yeah, but we aren't ready to move yet..it will be a while out. We like that Maricopa is safe and we don't have to leave it bc it has everything. We would rarely - if ever - travel that highway in and out unless there are necessities Maricopa doesn't have. One of these days when we can both sit down for the video call, we will check that out!
@@DSL71584look forward to helping you guys. Reach out 6-9 months before you plan to move. Lots of info, tips and ways we can plan in advance to save you time money and stress.
Thank you for the video. Great tour of Maricopa. My wife and I are literally moving here from the Milwaukee WI area in two weeks and are very excited.
Welcome! I hope the heat tapers off for you before then! Reach out to us if you have any other friends/family moving this direction. As an Arizona real estate broker we LOVE helping our UA-cam fans find/buy their AZ home :)
How is it so far
We had to turn off your video. Background music horrible and way too loud. Too bad
Thanks for the feedback. My phone number is in the video description for you to call or text.
Does new construction in Maricopa have water access/utility issues similar to Rio Verde?
No. And for Rio Verde - the water issues I believe you are referring to are limited to properties that never went trough the proper permitting processes decades ago when they were first developed. The larger developments in Rio Verde such as verde River/Tonto Verde/Rio Verde golf course neighbourhoods are unaffected as they were built properly with 100 year assured water supply certificates. It’s the larger lots/non HOA properties to the West/NW of these that have issues. Grab a time to meet with me here: app.usemotion.com/meet/david-vanassche/meeting
Where I live so you can tour it before coming
We’d be happy to meet with you and organise a tour. Sometimes the best tours are virtual over a google meeting… you can grab a time on David’s calendar here: app.usemotion.com/meet/david-vanassche/meeting
We're planning to move to Maricopa in the next few months or the beginning of 2025!
We'll take a trip to Maricopa on the next coming up Tues. to check this place out
app.usemotion.com/meet/david-vanassche/meeting
Pick a time to meet up for a video call and will get you squared away!
So if you sign up for their email list you can not have an agent at a later date?
I think you are referring to having an agent represent you and the rules most builders have. If you have gone into a model home, talked to the sales rep that works for the builder and provided them your name and contact info - you just waived your ability to have the builder compensate an agent who represents you and your interests. Bottom line - if you want to buy a new construction home, give us a call first so we can show you the pitfalls and issues to look out for and otherwise represent, lead and guide you through the process. Thanks for the question!
Or you can pay a realtor for representation out of your own pocket. It’s NOT a builder policy per se it’s an individual realtor choice not to represent you if they are not being compensated.
@mike4444x thanks for clarifying. It’s true that real estate agents won’t work for free. The key point here is to emphasise that if you want to buy a new construction home, and you contact the builder directly WITHOUT an agent (such as myself and my team) you will either go without representation when working with that builder OR will have to pay out of pocket. The builders are willing to pay realtors for bringing them buyers. That agent (call us) will then be able to assist you with no cash out of your pocket. Our number is (480) 470-1707
homes are cheaper there because no one wants to be there, the commute is terrible because there is one way in and out and that road is on native american land and they will not allow that road to be expanded. so unless you are a retiree that doesnt travel much, then this isnt the area for you, so they arent lying here the traffic and travel is a major issue. Other than that yes you can get alot of home for your money, dont expect to gain alot in equity due to all these factors. Thanks for not being totally dishonest in this vid just to make a sale.
Hey thanks for these points. I definitely mentioned all of that in the video. The state, Maricopa county, pinal county and the Indian tribe are working together to find a way to expand the road, which when that happens I predict will make property values go up significantly because it becomes way more accessible. In addition to retirees people who are willing to suffer through commuting now - but maybe the only answer to commute two or three days a week also have a lot to gain long-term from the current negative. When that highway gets expanded, it won’t be the cheapest place in the area anymore because it’s so close to everything else.
Moving to Arizona in march next year from Hawaii.
I hear island fever is the real deal! Pick a time to meet up: calendly.com/david-vanassche-calendar/initial-game-plan
Don't do it!
Arizona too is a choice for us-we’re leaving our island life from Guam.
Let us help you find a rental or home to buy. Welcome to AZ! Call or text us.
Do not move to maricopa the utilities are outrageous in price
Hi Dale! Would you be willing to share how big your house is and what those utility bills average out to?
Am sure rush hour coming into town is pretty bad. But going out in the afternoon isn't so bad.
For sure - unless there's a wreck from someone in too big a hurry to get through the yellow lights! LOTS of good things about Maricopa - but commuting on the 347 is a difficult pill to swallow.
Every time I drive to my morning tee time to Ak Chin, I tell myself Maricopa looks very nice, but the one way traffic congestion every day due to only one highway into and out of town leave something to be desired. The more construction, the congestion will inevitably get worse.
Couldn't agree more... if you MUST work in the valley (Phoenix/Scottsdale/Chandler/Gilbert etc)... the commute is "less than desirable" on the 347 highway. If you work from home, are retired, or otherwise don't have to regularly go to the "main phoenix area" you'll definitely get way more house for the money in Maricopa. My prediction - someday the 347 highway issue will be figured out... and once that commute gets smooth - watch the property values skyrocket in Maricopa like they did in Chandler and Gilbert over the last decade.
I rented in Maricopa around 2013-2014 for a year. The commute to Tempe for work was about average. Some days were bad, some were smooth. There isn’t anything to do in Copa except go to Walmart. I was 34/35 years old during my stay there and I didn’t really care for it. It definitely felt “far away” out there. Sounds like it hasn’t changed much in the 10 yrs since I left. Glad to be back on the East coast region these days. The desert just wasn’t for me!
Unfortunately I think the commute has gotten worse. Maricopa has grown a LOT since you left. They are working on expanding the 347 highway - but until that happens - commuting to/from Maricopa is definitely not recommended if it can be avoided. Everyone's circumstances are different however... lots of positives about the area - but commuting isn't one of them!
@@Living-In-Phoenix-Scottsdale Basically.. Hopefully 347 will be easier to commute on in the near future.
I think so! For anyone reading and considering a move to the area (or within the Phoenix metro) reach out to me: calendly.com/david-vanassche-calendar/home-purchase-meeting
Moving to Az, just saw some property
Great! Don’t let the heat right now scare you! It gets better ;-). Give us a call - (480) 470-1707
Maricopa has came a long way. I am surprised it’s not one of the most popular cities in Arizona.
People who moved here over the last 10 years are going to get so much for their home in 15-20 years.
I heard they are also building a water park in Maricopa for 2024.
Once they expand another freeway/widen the 347…. The floodgates will open to Maricopa and gone will be affordable home pricing.
Couldn’t agree more. Once the 347 highway expands its going to go crazy. That’s the only real bottleneck to the area. Commuting to the core Phoenix area from Maricopa is currently pretty aweful.