As the the colorful autumn fall leaf display wanes and the weather "up north" starts to turn cooler, many retirees begin thinking about upcoming winter vacations - where to go? should I rent or buy?

Located less than 20 minutes south of the Tucson metro area, Green Valley Arizona offers a winter vacation destination for many retirees from the United States and Canada.  Green Valley offers easy access via the Tucson International Airport or I-10.  In Green Valley find a friendly small town living atmosphere that includes many recreational activities and numerous public & private golf courses.  Take a virtual tour of Green Valley right now and see what this Southern Arizona retirement community has to offer!

Green Valley Arizona was recently selected by U.S. News & World Reports as one of the "10 Best Healthy Places to Retire"  Noting that Green Valley is a rapidly developing community for retirees.

Should I rent?  Thinking of renting a furnished condo, townhome or home this winter?  Best to secure those reservations RIGHT AWAY!!  Many of the nicest turnkey seasonal rentals are booked a year in advance!  Winter rents range from $1200/mo to well over $3000/month - depending on size, location, condition and additional amenities offered (cable tv, high speed internet, etc).  While renting provides the option of checking out an area before making a longer term real estate purchase committment - be advised that changes in the Capital Gains Tax Laws effective Jan 1, 2009 could have significant future tax $$ consequences when selling the property.

Should I buy?  Green Valley is experiencing a Seller's market!  How long will this last?  Where is the bottom?  We won't know we're PAST the bottom until prices start creeping up.  With current and proposed changes in more conservative lending practices, it's likely that we won't see the quick price increases as observed in 2003-2006.  Fortunately for the Green Valley real estate market, there are very few short sale or foreclosure sales.

A Fall Rental?  Enjoy warm days, blue skies & puffy clouds of the Arizona Fall AND discounted fall rental rates!  Take a trip to Green Valley, find your perfect Arizona Vacation home, enjoy seasonal family gatherings and then head to Green Valley for the winter.