The Valley had seven cities with less than a million, but more than 100,000 residents in the year 2000. These cities were: Chandler, Peoria, Tempe, Mesa, Scottsdale, Glendale and Gilbert. That same year, Phoenix boasted a population of over a million people.

These days the smart money in real estate development is in condominiums. These properties span the range from affordable properties to luxury residences with more and more people anxious to buy into condo living. These spacious and well appointed homes appeal to almost every buyer.