Ah word! Congrats kid.
I use to stay in Tempe, it's about 20 mins. away from where I stay now. For good spots to stay out there, if you looking for apartments, then check out Willowcreek or Centrado. They both are off Broadway and McClintock. Decent apts for decent prices, especially Centrado for price wise. Both are really close to your job's location as well.
Is there fios right there that you know of