Wildfire Risk and Homeowners Insurance in Rim Country
Wildfire Risk and Homeowners Insurance in Rim Country blog CAAR January 12, 2026 Real Estate By Dennis R. RiccioPresident, Central Arizona Association of REALTORS® https://youtu.be/nGODcsr76J4 Central Arizona’s Rim Country is known for its towering ponderosa pines, cool high-country climate, and vast stretches of public land. But those same forests and public lands that make Rim […]
CAAR MEMBER ADRE RULE REVISION UPDATE
CAAR MEMBER ADRE RULE REVISION UPDATE blog CAAR January 5, 2026 Real Estate By Dennis R. Riccio, President, Central Arizona Association of REALTORS® This update highlights critical ADRE rule changes effective December 13, 2025, including shorter reporting deadlines, expanded disclosure duties, and increased broker accountability. All CAAR members should review the sections applicable to their […]
NAR Economist Forecast: Opportunity Ahead in 2026
NAR Economist Forecast: Opportunity Ahead in 2026 blog CAAR December 29, 2025 Real Estate By Dennis Riccio, President, Central Arizona Association of REALTORS® At the December National Association of REALTORS® Real Estate Forecast Summit, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun shared an outlook signaling renewed opportunity for the housing market in 2026. Yun noted that lower […]
Rim Country 2026 Housing Market
Rim Country 2026 Housing Market blog CAAR December 29, 2025 Real Estate By Dennis Riccio, President, Central Arizona Association of REALTORS® Fellow CAAR Members, As we move into another year in our market, I want to thank each of you for the professionalism, resilience, and commitment you bring to your clients and our communities every […]
Member Spotlight | Integra Homes & Land: Building Community Through “Pies in the Pines”
Member Spotlight | Integra Homes & Land: Building Community Through “Pies in the Pines” blog CAAR December 15, 2025 Real Estate By Dennis Riccio, President, Central Arizona Association of REALTORS® For Integra Homes & Land, a prominent real estate brokerage serving the Chaparral Pines and Rim Golf Club communities, giving back is more than a […]
Deed Fraud Awareness: Practical Protection Tips for REALTORS®, Brokers, and Your Clients
Deed Fraud Awareness: Practical Protection Tips for REALTORS®, Brokers, and Your Clients blog CAAR December 15, 2025 Real Estate By Dennis Riccio, President, Central Arizona Association of REALTORS® Deed fraud is becoming a more frequent threat across Arizona, and real estate professionals are often the first to spot the warning signs. As discussed in the […]
Community Concerns and Responsible STR Growth in Rim Country
Community Concerns and Responsible STR Growth in Rim Country blog CAAR December 15, 2025 Real Estate By Dennis Riccio, President, Central Arizona Association of REALTORS® Short-term rentals remain one of the most discussed topics among Rim Country property owners, brokers, and local officials. With strong investor demand on one side and rising community concerns on […]
Holiday Staging and Showing Etiquette
Holiday Staging and Showing Etiquette blog CAAR December 8, 2025 Real Estate By Dennis Riccio, President, Central Arizona Association of REALTORS® Helping Your Sellers Deck the Halls (and Sell Their Home) with Professionalism The holiday season is upon us in Rim Country, and with it comes a unique set of opportunities and challenges for home […]
Payson, AZ Short-Term Rental Market Analysis (2025)
Payson, AZ Short-Term Rental Market Analysis (2025) blog CAAR December 1, 2025 Real Estate By Dennis Riccio, President, Central Arizona Association of REALTORS® Why Understanding Payson’s Short-Term Rental Market Matters for REALTORS® As short-term rentals (STRs) continue to reshape the real estate landscape, it’s critical for REALTORS® and brokers to stay informed on the dynamics […]
CAAR REALTORS® Deliver Again
CAAR REALTORS® Deliver Again blog CAAR December 1, 2025 Real Estate By Dennis Riccio, President, Central Arizona Association of REALTORS® CAAR members once again demonstrated the spirit of service that defines our association. On Thanksgiving morning, eight volunteer teams gathered at the Payson Elks Lodge to deliver meals to residents who were unable to leave […]