Scottsdale

An affluent suburb of Phoenix that was criticized for being a haven for the nouveau riche 60 years ago, but now that the area is verging on old money, people have developed jealously towards it. People stereotype the area for expensive mansions, but the area is mostly $450,000 single-family homes. Scottsdale also has trailers, apartments, condos, and townhomes, but people focus on the minority super-rich in the area. There's also a huge difference between South Scottsdale and North Scottsdale. Living in Scottsdale does not necessarily mean you're stuck-up...it mostly likely means you want a safe area, good schools, nice homes, excellent shopping, and world class resorts.

Scottsdale's nickname is 'Snobbsdale'.

Scottsdale is the closest thing to Hollywood in Arizona.

A lot of celebrities flock to Scottsdale because of its resorts, golfing, and low-key nature.

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Condo

Traditionally, an apartment-style home that you own. However, condos can resemble apartments, lofts, townhomes, or single-family homes. California has a lot of gated single-family detached homes that are marketed as condos because landscaping, common areas, the community pool and spa, and tennis courts are taken care of as part of an astronomically high association fee. They can be converted and upgraded from their apartment days or built with their intended purpose from the start. They make good vacation properties and can provide rental income when not in use. Condos are the international language of homeownership because you can get one anywhere in the world. Condos can be on golf courses, beaches, greenbelts, etc. A penthouse is the king of condos.

"I don't have time to take care of a yard because I'm a medical doctor who works 80 hours a week, that's why I own a $2 million dollar condo in Hollywood whose association dues cover a club room, rooftop deck, movie theater, sauna, tennis courts, workout room, weight room, and pool and spa. I could own a 6000 sq. ft. home in the suburbs for the same money, but I want an urban lifestyle with all the amenities and shopping and I don't want a half-hour commute.

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BMW

A German luxury automaker that made the best driver's cars for common people until about five years ago when they started losing comparison tests to Audis, Cadillacs, and Lexuses because of controversial styling and subpar driving dynamics.

Before 2008, BMWs won 95% of comparison tests from Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Road and Track, Automobile Magazine, Inside Line, Autoblog, Autocar, and other automotive publications. However, they lose most comparison tests nowadays because BMW has softened their vehicles to the point where Audis, Cadillacs, Jaguars, Mercedes, and Lexuses are as luxurious as ever, but now have best-in-class handling as well. Mercedes sport packages and AMGs have also dealt a swift blow to the BMW brand. The Bangle era, M suvs, non-enthusiast vehicles such as the X6 and 5-Series Gran Turismo, sloppy handling, and the death of their naturally-aspirated inline-6 ultimately let to BMW's demise.

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Catalina Foothills

An affluent suburb of Tucson, Arizona where people move to when they can't afford to live in California.

"I felt like trash living in SoCo because people with real money there live in $2,000,000+ homes so I moved to a $500,000 house in Catalina Foothills so blue-collar Tucsonans think I'm rich."

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Catalina Foothills

An affluent suburb of Tucson, Arizona. The Catalina Foothills School District has been on the news multiple times for heroin busts and other drug-related issues. Catalina Foothills High School's nickname is "heroin high." Google it. The area is mostly crumbling roads, 70s ranch homes, and newer custom one-stories.

"I work in the city of Tucson and I'm a lawyer so like most of my co-workers, I live in Catalina Foothills."

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Marana

A blue-collar suburb of Tucson.

"I moved to Marana because I smoke meth and I want a trailer on an acre."

"I moved to Marana because I couldn't afford to live in a better area."

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Catalina, Arizona

A rural blue-collar community of Tucson, Arizona.

"I work in the back of a restaurant and I smoke meth so I live in a rented trailer in Catalina, Arizona."

"I'm retired and I want to live in a 55+ community of expensive homes away from the craziness of Tucson so I live in SaddleBrooke, the only nice area in Catalina, Arizona."

"I can't afford to live in Oro Valley so I live in Catalina, Arizona."

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