Gilbert Arizona – A Great “Family” City
The city of Gilbert was founded in 1891 and incorporated into a city in 1920. The city encompasses 76 square miles and averages 7.66 inches of rainfall and 310 days of sunshine annually. In 2007, the median home price for a single family residence was $276,085 for a new home and $270,000 for an existing home.
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Gilbert is a great proximity in relation to the city of Phoenix. With the new constructed San Tan Loop 202, it makes commuting to work a breeze.
History of Gilbert
Gilbert is a young, affluent community in central Arizona. Incorporated on July 6, 1920, Gilbert is a relatively new community that has seen tremendous growth during the past two decades. The 2003 Gilbert Community Profile provides a broad overview of this growing town and metropolitan area, including demo-graphics, business resources, and community resources. It is an excellent reference for businesses and residents alike.
Gilbert Today
Gilbert has experienced a rapid transition from a historically agriculture-based community to an urban center and suburb in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. In the last two decades, Gilbert has grown at a pace unparalleled by most communities in the United States, increasing in population from 5,717 in 1980 to over 138,000 in January 2003. As Gilbert has grown, the community has recognized the need to develop a strong, diverse economy while preserving its highly desirable quality of life.
Gilbert Tomorrow
The Town of Gilbert is continuously planning for the future in order to meet the needs of tomorrow. As the Town continues to grow so does Gilbert's commitment to providing residents, businesses and employees with the best possible services, programs and accommodations. Several new projects in Gilbert recently completed or currently under construction, demonstrate this commitment.
New Regional Mall - In 1998, Gilbert established zoning for the Town's first regional mall, Westcor. The mall will be adjacent to the new Santan Freeway as it makes its way through central Gilbert.
Investing with Gilbert Arizona Real Estate
While most of us would love to have an extensive portfolio of investments, the reality is that most of us use our homes as our primary investment vehicle. And that’s a good thing: real estate tends to be one of the safest and most reliable investment tools around far more predictable than stocks and bonds.
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Arizona is one of the best states for real estate investment, especially the city of Gilbert. There are communities that are geared towards high-end investment, like Scottsdale, and then there are some communities that are more affordable, like Gilbert.
Investing in these more affordable communities serves a completely different purpose. For instance, Gilbert is a family friendly community. This community is built around equestrian and hiking trails, golf courses, fishing and boating. There’s a very active and growing business community.
Living in Gilbert is Just A GREAT IDEA!
Because homes in Gilbert Arizona are so affordable, the community is a great place to invest. More people are buying second homes for investment than ever before. In fact, last year 40% of all home sales were for investment purposes.
In part, more people are able to afford to invest in second homes because there are so many great mortgage options. Second home buyers are able to find an affordable Gilbert home, and yet still continue to pay their first mortgage. Add in the rental income from the second property, and your mortgage may pay for itself.
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The growing business climate encourages people to move to Gilbert. There are a variety of businesses expanding operations to the Gilbert area, creating a demand for rental housing. Whether you are considering a condominium or town house, or a single family home, there will be a rental market.
When you factor in the appreciating values of the home, especially one in Gilbert, you could find yourself with an investment property that doubles in value within 10 years. Family communities like Gilbert are very desirable; if you decide to sell the property you are sure to find buyers.
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Your first step to invest in Gilbert real estate is to discuss the situation with a qualified mortgage consultant. The Next step to purchasing a home in Gilbert is to work with a Realtor like Kyle Weidman.
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