With an average home price just shy of a quarter-million and a population that's grown by nearly 6% in the previous 36-months, Phoenix is one of the most desirable places to purchase property in the United States. For investors looking to net the biggest bang for their buck, Phoenix is a prominent southwestern hub that's keenly position to hold it's value in the coming years. With a population of 4.5 million and a year-over-year home price growth than is currently hovering at 7%, Phoenix is a value-laden environment built for long-term and short-term returns. A strong job market, blossoming population, and major international airport make Phoenix, Arizona one of the hottest (literally and figuratively) real estate markets in the United States. 

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