For those who like to be at the heart of the action, urban Arizona homes are ideal. Each of Arizona's towns offers fantastic annual festivals, with everything from native art exhibitions to ostrich racing, plus there are great dining, concerts and social events all year round.

If you want to give your kids the best start in life, a spacious townhouse can provide a comfortable home with much better access to amenities than you'd enjoy in the suburbs, and it's a good way to get close to some of the very best schools.