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Yuma, Arizona Real Estate
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Yuma, Arizona is the economic and cultural center of southwestern Arizona. Situated on the eastern banks of the Colorado River along the California border, Yuma boasts gorgeous natural scenery and a strong economic base in tourism, transportation and agriculture. With a climate that mixes pure desert sunshine with the cool waters of the Colorado River and Gila Rivers, Yuma offers a year-round vista of surrounding rugged mountains and green agricultural fields.
Yuma's history dates back to 1540, when Hernando de Alarcon, the Spanish explorer, became the first European to scope out the region. From 1540 to 1854, Yuma was under the flags of Spain and Mexico, but in 1854 became a territorial possession of the United States through the Gadsden Purchase. In the 1850's, Yuma served as the major river crossing for the California gold seekers. From the 1850s to the 1870s, steamboats on the Colorado River transported passengers and goods to mines, ranches and military outposts in the area, serving the ports of Yuma, Laguna, Castle Dome, and others.
Today, the city of Yuma is a major tourist destination with a thriving economy and plentiful opportunities for outdoor recreation. With recently completed projects including the establishment of six new community parks, the construction of the Yuma Art Center and restoration of historic downtown buildings, Yuma looks to remain a terrific place to live, work and explore.
Through this site you will find comprehensive facts about Yuma, AZ real estate, as well as extensive information on buying or selling real estate in Yuma, Arizona. If you are looking to invest in Yuma real estate you will find a variety of opportunities available to you. Yuma offers residential homes, new construction, condominiums (condos), adult living communities (55+ communities), retirement homes and facilities, land, waterfront properties and multi-family investment properties. Yuma, AZ, and the surrounding areas offer vacation homes, farms, equine and country properties. To search the Arizona MLS (multiple listings service) also referred to as AZ MLS, for properties in Yuma, Arizona based on a keyword search, click on the following:
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ARIZONA: FRONTIERS NEW AND OLD
A sprawling natural wonderland at the heart of the American Southwest, Arizona is also one of the fastest-growing states in the country. A vast, largely uninhabited desert landscape as recently as the early 20th century, Arizona is now home to more than five million residents. A national leader in electronics, software, aerospace engineering and agriculture among other industries, Arizona offers a flourishing economy, breathtaking natural scenery, countless options for outdoor recreation and leisure, affordable housing and a rich cultural life. From the Grand Canyon to Lake Powell, from the old frontier towns to the modern metropolis of Phoenix, Arizona is a land of great promise and boundless opportunity.
In recent times, Arizona has become a major warm-weather tourist and retirement destination, much like Florida. A major part of the tourism industry is based on the presence of the Grand Canyon. With a gorgeous natural landscape, countless historical sites, parks and museums, a booming high-tech economy, excellent state services and a progressive approach to future growth, Arizona remains a great place to live, work and explore.
Climate
Due to its great size and variations in elevation, the state of Arizona has greatly varying climate conditions from one area to another. Lowlands are predominantly desert, with very hot and dry summers, cooler nights and moderate winters. The state's northern plateau has a significantly cooler climate, with mild summers and frequent snowfall in the winter.
Population:
One of the fastest-growing states in the nation, Arizona has a population of over 6.1 million, an increase of more than 1 million since the year 2000. The state's population is largely concentrated in the metropolitan areas of Phoenix and Tucson, the state's two largest cities. While there are smaller population centers around Yuma (in the southwest corner) and Flagstaff (in north-central Arizona), vast areas of the state remain largely uninhabited, due in great part to the desert climate.
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Government:
Arizona's capital is Phoenix, which lies in the Salt River Valley in the central region of the state. The state government has three branches: Executive (headed by the Governor), Legislative (comprised of upper and lower houses), and Judicial (headed by the Arizona Supreme Court).
- Arizona state tax is based on a percentage of the Federal income tax withheld for the pay period.
- The individual income tax rates for 2007 are determined as follows (income level followed by rate as a percentage):
- 0-$10,000 - 2.87%
- $10,000-$25,000 - 3.20%
- $25,000-$50,000 - 3.74%
- $50,000-$150,001 - 4.72%
- $150,001+ - 5.04%
Licenses and Fees:
Information on how to obtain driver's licenses, vehicle registration, hunting, fishing and gun permits, boating licenses, marriage licenses and more in the state of Arizona.
