Have you noticed the California Exodus? Let's find out why Californian families
are moving to Anthem, Arizona!
Hey everyone! Welcome back! I'm Lindsay with
the Wise Move AZ Team at Realty ONE Group. If you want to stay up to date on
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first to know when our new videos are posted every single Thursday! As your
Anthem, Arizona REALTOR®, I am seeing a ton of people looking to relocate from
California to Arizona. Different groups of the population have different reasons
for leaving California, but in today's video I'm going to focus on young families,
or people looking to start a family soon. I'll explore other groups
of the population in future videos. Also, at the end of this video, I'll give you
exclusive access to our guide: 'Moving to Arizona? 10 Reasons to Choose Anthem',
because if you're considering a move to Arizona you definitely don't want to
over look Anthem! My team and I have worked with a number of young families
that we're trying really hard to get ahead in California, and just couldn't
make it work, and they've since made the move to sunny Arizona. Each individual or
family has different reasons for making this move but we've definitely noticed
some common threads. In this video I'll give you the top 5 reasons Californian
families are relocating to Anthem, Arizona. #1: The Commute. If
sitting in traffic is shortening your life and taking away precious time with
your family, then it may be time to consider a move to the Grand Canyon
State. Did you know that Californians on average spend a day and a quarter more
per year commuting the people in Arizona?!? I don't know about you but I can think
of a lot of things I'd like to do with an extra day in my year!
#2: Income Tax. The income taxes in California
are NO JOKE! The tax rates in Arizona and California are comparable for
individuals making less than $26,500 per year,
but that's where it ends! If you're making $30,769 - $53,000 per year, the income tax
rate in California is more than double that in Arizona. The rate in California
is 8%, while the rate in Arizona is only 3.36%
That blew my mind! Stop giving away your hard earned money and come
to beautiful Arizona! #3: House Prices. According to Business Insider, in
2018, the median list price from home in California was $544,000,
which was $320 per square
foot. In Arizona, the median list price was $285,000
which worked out to $154 per square foot.
That's a difference of $259,000 in the
median list price! So, depending on how much equity you have built up in your
home in California, there's a chance that you could sell there, buy here, and be way
further ahead. Additionally, for many families in California, it's too
difficult to save up to buy larger home. That's crazy,
come to Anthem! Chances are you could buy a significantly larger home for way less
money than your current home in California. #4: Property Taxes.
This is a huge factor for homeowners in California, the new $10,000
cap on deductions for taxes paid has definitely incentivized folks to consider
a move to sunny Arizona. The greater Phoenix area is located in Maricopa
County. In Maricopa County, the property tax rate is 0.802%
of the homes assessed value, while the average in California is 1.25%
of the homes assessed value. Couple that with the fact that
California state taxes and income tax rates are some of the highest in the
country, and that home prices are significantly higher,
it's no wonder young families are considering a move. To put it simply, many
families can avoid the stress this new $10,000 cap imposes completely by
relocating to Arizona. #5: Great Schools. I did a whole
video showcasing just how fantastic our schools are here in Anthem, and you
can check it out by clicking up here. Suffice it to say that the schools here
in Anthem are well above average. No matter where you decide to live in
Anthem, you can rest easy knowing that your kiddos will receive a great
education. All of the schools in Anthem received an 8 out of 10 or higher on
GreatSchools.org, including Diamond Canyon which received a glowing 10 out
of 10. Okay, I know I promised that I would give you the top 5 reasons
Californian families are relocating to Anthem, but I have one last bonus and that
is the award-winning community! If you're relocating to Arizona, you have to check
out Anthem. Between the community center, community park, trails, quick commute to
Phoenix and most importantly the people, we're confident you'll feel right at
home here. We have an entire playlist dedicated to do this amazing community
that we're proud to call home, you can check it out by clicking up here. So,
there you have it! If you're a Californian family that's looking to get
ahead, but you're feeling overwhelmed, know that you're not alone! A move to
Arizona might be just the thing you need to turn your hard-earned dollars into
the future of your dreams, for you and your family! Come visit us, we would love
to meet you and help you explore your options! As promised, if you would like
your free copy of our guide: 'Moving to Arizona? 10 Reasons to Choose Anthem',
simply click the link in the description box below. If you enjoyed this video, let
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this video with your friends! See YOU next Thursday!