The third-largest city in Maricopa County is Mesa.  The city is home to over 450,000 residents who live and work in the East Valley section of the Phoenix metro area. The Sonoran Desert delivers mild winters, moderate temperatures in the spring and fall along with hot dry summers. The city rests on 133 square miles and bisected between East Mesa and West Mesa. There are over 2,280 acres of parklands including Red Mountain Park and Mesa Grand Ruins. The city is also home to several large shopping centers including the Superstition Springs Center in East Mesa.

Home builders have been busy in the last year as demand for housing in the Mesa area has led to increased construction. New home sales currently make up 9% of the home sales in the Valley region. Over the last three years,  new housing activity has more than doubled.

Mesa offers a variety of property options. Choose from single family homes, condominiums, townhouses, Co-ops, and multi-family units. There are small two-bedroom starter homes and multi-acre properties.  Home values continue  to rise as more buyers move in to take advantage of the current rates in anticipation of an uptick in interest rates.

Purchasing a new home or existing home can be a nerve-racking event for many first-time buyers. When buying or selling property, contracting with a realtor could make the process easier for everyone involved. This is a fantastic time to check out the local housing market when looking at Mesa houses for sale.