The time is here. This city, a halfway point between Phoenix and Tucson, already is starting to blossom with Valley residents. Part of what makes Casa Grande a popular homestead, besides its established services, is its small-town atmosphere, said Lance Keller, senior vice president of KB Home's Phoenix division. The builder has several subdivisions on the west side of the town, one of which is about sold out. It has the feel of Phoenix neighborhoods years ago, he said.
Price also is an issue.
Price was what prompted Jason and Kimber Gallagher to buy a home in Casa Grande. The price also enabled them to buy new, rather than resale. North I-17 corridor Build it, and they will come, the saying goes. Del Webb built Anthem five miles north of the Carefree Highway, once considered the outer fringes of development, and home buyers followed. Now, with an established look with homes, schools and services, the development is poised for more growth.