As of September 30, there were 47,889 active listings in our MLS.

Recently the East Valley Tribune reported that Money magazine announced that Mesa ranked third on its list of "Best Big Cities in the United States, following number 1 - Colorado Springs, Colorado, number 2 - Austin, Texas.  Other cities in our fair state that were on the 2006 list of the top 100 cities was Gilbert, number 16, and Scottsdale, number 7. Mesa ranked higher as a city with a population of 300,000 or more. The criteria that Money Magazine bases its selections on include: ease of living, crime rates, education, leisure and culture, weather, health and transportation. Mesa was boosted by its relative affordability and Scottsdale by its golf courses and recreational opportunities, and Gilbert by its exceptional job growth.

As I drive around our valley, so many beautiful views of nature fill my spirit. The incredibly blue sky, the spectacular mountains, flowers, trees, cactus, sunsets, white puffy clouds, little children playing, and a sense of peace and tranquility with large open fields, well groomed communities and homes. I marvel to think how fortunate I am to live here. I am grateful.