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For something less rugged and more manicured, spend a day hitting the ball on the many lush green golf courses central Arizona is well known for. Enjoy the various shopping, dining, and cultural activities of the East Valley, whether you go to the Ostrich Festival in Chandler or avail yourself of the pumping night life of hip downtown Scottsdale. Whether your tastes run to the high-end and exclusive, in which case you'll love the world-class dining and boutiques featuring major designers, or you're a locavore who likes to frequent local restaurants and shops, you'll love everything the East Valley has to offer. To the west of all the East Valley towns is Phoenix, a top American city in terms of both land area and population, offering all the amenities of a major city, including world-class dining and shopping and major league football, basketball, and women's basketball teams. A slight jog to the northwest will take you to college town Tempe, where you can attend a Sun Devils game and cheer the local heroes. The East Valley offers a range of homes for every budget and lifestyle, so come find your dream home in central Arizona today.