Phoenix is the capitol of Arizona and is the sixth largest city in the United States with a population exceeding 1.5 million. Due to the year round beautiful weather, local residents enjoy a vast array of recreational activities year-round. Phoenix now ranks as one of the fastest growing cities in the nation. The housing market has plenty of options with affordable price tags from single family homes, townhouses, condos, new houses, and land for custom home building. Nearby Scottsdale and Tucson also offer more real estate options and urban neighborhoods.