Sunsites Land Rush: May 2009 Archives

On your next visit to Sunsites and Southeast Arizona, don't miss this outstanding attraction just around the corner from the Sunsites community!

The Amerind Foundation is a private, non-profit archaeological research facility and museum devoted to the study and interpretation of Native American cultures.  This famous center is nestled beneath the protective shadows of the majestic Dragoon Mountains.  Boasting a vast 1,500 acres of land, the complex features a 25,000-square-foot museum.  The Amerind Museum enjoys worldwide recognition for some of the finest Native American ethnographic and archaeological collections in the entire United States.

With permanent holdings currently numbering in the tens of thousands of objects, the Amerind artifacts stretch from the Arctic into South America.  For details on location and hours, call 520-586-3666 or visit the website at www.amerind.org. 

Sunsites was originally conceived as a planned golf-course community with the centerpiece of a country club and golf course.  Today, the landmark amenity is stronger than ever, offering panoramic views of the Dos Cabezas Mountains and the dramatic Cochise Stronghold Peaks.  Golfers enjoy a beautiful 6,632-yard 18-hole championship course that delights with its playability and surprising challenges.  However, you don't have to be a golfer to enjoy the full service restaurant and lounge with weekend entertainment,  Now developers are anxious to take advantage of this lush stretch of natural beauty by building hundreds of lovely new homes around the country club, some that will enjoy fairway views.  Don't miss the chance to discover the social and recreational centerpiece of the Sunsites community, Shadow Mountain Country Club.

At this unsettling time when headlines all seem to be bad news, smart people are protecting their investments. Economic cycles will always come and go and stock investments rise and fall. That's why land ownership is such an important part of a balanced financial plan!

     History has proven over and over that land grows more valuable over time. Why?  Because available, desirable land is limited. No one is making more land!  In 1997 our acre lots in Sunsites opened at $7,000. Today, the price for that same acre has more than doubled. The land and home values in the Sunsites area were not caught up in the "real estate bubble" that has caused so much havoc in long-developed urban areas. From our own experience, we have seen values climb from 5 to 7 percent every year and we expect that trend to continue: Moderate, steady, stable growth.

     Arizona has remained at the top of the national growth charts for more than two decades, and the Southeast corner is no longer its best-kept secret.  Residential and commercial developers, environmentalists, and special interest groups from wine growers to star gazers are gobbling up large tracts of land. More and more retirees, telecommuters, entrepreneurs, and families with children are drawn to the area's breathtaking beauty, relaxed and friendly lifestyle, and unspoiled environment.