Here’s a pic of our new Phoenix house. It’s Spanish style, which most houses are down here. Almost new and very comfortable, with an office where I can have all my books in their bookcases. Also a guest room for visitors. 
The front yard came landscaped, but the back yard is completely bare and empty. It’s going to take a while before we can get to that. 
One thing we especially like is no steps! As we get older, we think that’s going to be important.
It was a foreclosed house, which makes me sad for the people who lost it. But there are tons of these here in Phoenix–three more on our street alone, including the one next door. It’s a good time to buy while prices are low.
I never imagined I’d end up in Phoenix. But DH wanted to, so I’m along for the ride!
So I’m spending the month of March in our Phoenix house with my daughter. DH will come down in a week to join us. The weather and desert are enchanting. I’ll never tire of palm trees, saguaro cactus, and the purple mountains surrounding the Valley of the Sun.