Every spring, the Valley of the Sun transforms into the epicenter of Major League Baseball. Here in the Greater Phoenix area, we host the legendary Cactus League — and with it, an incredible influx of energy, tourism, and opportunity.
How Big Is Spring Training in Arizona?
Arizona is home to 15 MLB teams during Spring Training, all within about an hour of each other. That accessibility is part of what makes our market so unique.
Some of the teams that call Arizona home each spring include:
- Chicago Cubs
- Chicago White Sox
- Colorado Rockies
- Seattle Mariners
- San Francisco Giants
- Los Angeles Dodgers
- San Diego Padres
- Kansas City Royals
- Arizona Diamondbacks
Fans pour in from Chicago, Denver, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and beyond. And they don’t just come for baseball — they come for sunshine, golf, restaurants, hiking, and the lifestyle.
Perfect Weather. Peak Energy. Prime Real Estate Season.
March in Arizona is magic.
- Daytime temps in the 70s and 80s
- Blue skies
- Desert in bloom
- Restaurants and patios buzzing
- Golf courses in peak condition
Areas like Carefree, Cave Creek, and Scottsdale — especially North Scottsdale — come alive.
Visitors often start as vacationers… and leave as future homeowners.
From Fans to Future Residents
We see it every year.
A couple comes into town from Chicago to watch the Cubs. They stay a few extra days. They explore North Scottsdale. They play golf at Troon or The Boulders. They dine in Cave Creek. They hike Black Mountain.
And something clicks.
They begin picturing:
- A lock-and-leave winter retreat
- A golf course property
- A luxury estate with desert views
- A second home to escape Midwest winters
Spring Training isn’t just tourism — it’s exposure. It introduces thousands of potential buyers to the luxury lifestyle that makes this area so special.
Why This Matters for Luxury Sellers
For homeowners in Carefree, North Scottsdale, and Cave Creek, this season is strategic:
- Out-of-state buyers are physically here
- They are relaxed, inspired, and emotionally connected to the lifestyle
- Inventory is visible when the Valley looks its absolute best
- Events, energy, and momentum create urgency
Many of our luxury transactions over the years have started with a simple phrase: “We were here for Spring Training and decided to look at homes…”
The Totten Team Perspective
As locals who live and work in this community, we understand how lifestyle drives purchasing decisions.
Spring Training isn’t just baseball.
It’s golf at The Boulders.
It’s patio dinners in Cave Creek.
It’s sunset views over the high desert.
It’s the feeling that you don’t want to leave.
For buyers – it’s discovery.
For sellers – it’s opportunity.
If you’re considering buying, selling, or investing in luxury real estate in Carefree, Cave Creek, or North Scottsdale, this is one of the most powerful seasons of the year.
Thinking About Making Arizona Your Home Base?
Let’s connect while the Valley is buzzing.
Spring Training only lasts a few weeks — but the lifestyle lasts all year.
