This area gets more than 300 days of sunshine in an average year, which makes for great weather for golf and other outdoor sports and recreation. Local activities include hiking, camping and fishing in any of several man-made lakes or ponds found throughout the Valley.

Although property managers charge a fee for the running of your HOA, they often save the community money by getting better deals on professional repairs and upkeep. Also, there is less concern about possible personality conflicts than there might be when community members are responsible for enforcement of policies.