Relocating to Gilbert Arizona

When Eric and Terri Hirning decided to relocate to Arizona from San Diego, they were overwhelmed at the decision before them.  Terri had put her career on hold once their son was born.  On one income, San Diego just proved too expensive.  They did a lot of research and decided that Gilbert Arizona would be their new home.  They made one trip out to house hunt.  When their top choice fell through, Eric was put in charge of the hunt as Terri returned to San Diego to get ready for the move to Gilbert.  After a thorough search and many pictures sent back to Terri, Eric found the home they live in now.  He made a great choice.

One of the Best Gilbert Neighborhoods

The first thing you notice when you enter Higley Groves, is the tree lined streets and mailboxes at the end of the drives.  When was the last time you saw a new development with individual mailboxes and not big, community boxes?  The next thing you notice are numerous playgrounds in the community as well as a huge grassy field for soccer, baseball or just running around.  But aesthetics are one thing, what about the feel of the neighborhood?

Friendly Neighbors in Gilbert Arizona

When Eric and Terri moved in, the atmosphere was a shock.  They had neighbors coming to greet them and people waving as you pass by, it was a very foreign environment from the urban city life that they had known. 

Well-designed neighborhoods leads to friendly community 

The developers, the Morrison Family, have lived in the area for decades and wanted to create a small town feel with the neighborhoods.  They certainly have achieved that.  By creating the majority of streets as cul-de-sacs that end at a park, it fosters a strong sense of community.

May afternoons you can find parents out with their children at the end of the cul-de-sac, socializing and watching the kids play.  Many streets get together for street BBQ’s, Halloween pot lucks, holiday cookie exchanges, and other celebrations.

Higley Groves HOA has activities and website

In addition, Higley Groves has an active HOA which puts together events for the whole neighborhood, has a very informative website and a quarterly newsletter.  Terri joined the HOA Board as soon as they moved in to ensure the neighborhood stayed as family friendly as it was when they moved in. 

The close knit feeling amongst the neighbors is hard to beat.  The neighbors all watch out for one another and know each others children.   There is a horse trail that runs behind the community which is also great for walking, but just taking a stroll down the tree lined streets brings you back to the “good old days”.

Community just right in Gilbert AZ real estate

This was just the kind of place Terri and Eric envisioned raising their children.  From big city life to the good ole days, Terri and Eric are happy to be in Higley Groves.