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Beyond the Median

Beyond the Median blog CAAR August 21, 2026 Real Estate What 859 Rim Country residential sales reveal about property type, financing and listing outcomes By Dennis Riccio, 2026 PresidentCentral Arizona Association of REALTORS® 859 residential closings $437,000 median sale price 37.7% cash purchases 7.4 months of inventory https://youtu.be/HnCWVS71IUY Man installing a sign post outside a […]

Rim Country Short-Term Rental Market Update

Rim Country Short-Term Rental Market Update blog CAAR July 27, 2026 Real Estate https://youtu.be/xy72q2DH1yY What AirDNA’s broad Payson market data tells REALTORS® and brokers THE TAKEAWAY  Rim Country’s short-term-rental market remains active and commands stable nightly rates, but owners are competing for slightly fewer booked nights. Supply increased, occupancy and average revenue declined, and property-specific […]

New Federal Housing Law: What It Could Mean for Rim Country REALTORS®

New Federal Housing Law: What It Could Mean for Rim Country REALTORS® blog CAAR July 20, 2026 Real Estate https://youtu.be/18voWnf-2Aw A first-time buyer finds an affordable manufactured home but struggles to obtain suitable financing. A veteran worries that a seller will reject an offer using VA financing. A custom-home appraisal is delayed because few appraisers […]

Rim Country Market Update

Rim Country Market Update blog CAAR July 13, 2026 Real Estate CAAR Member Briefing for REALTORS® and BrokersJune 2026 data, presented by Dennis Riccio, 2026 CAAR President https://youtu.be/pdSgLDIigTc A market that is active, but no longer forgiving Buyers have not disappeared. During the reporting period, 1,003 residential properties sold for a combined volume of approximately […]

Condos, Townhomes, and Patio Homes

Condos, Townhomes, and Patio Homes blog CAAR June 29, 2026 Real Estate By Central Arizona Association of REALTORS® President Dennis Riccio A buyer may be prequalified. The unit may appraise. The inspection may be acceptable. The seller may be ready to close. But in a condo, townhome, patio home, or certain HOA-governed property, there is […]

When Buyers Ask About Gravel Pits, Mines, and Future Land Use Around Payson

When Buyers Ask About Gravel Pits, Mines, and Future Land Use Around Payson blog CAAR June 23, 2026 Real Estate By Central Arizona Association of REALTORS® President Dennis Riccio Every so often, a buyer asks a question that reminds us how important local knowledge and due diligence are in our profession. Recently, I was working […]

From Fire Safety to Insurability: What REALTORS® Need to Know About Wildfire Preparedness

From Fire Safety to Insurability: What REALTORS® Need to Know About Wildfire Preparedness blog CAAR June 15, 2026 Real Estate By Central Arizona Association of REALTORS® President Dennis Riccio Wildfire risk is increasingly being evaluated at the parcel level, including the home, roof, vents, decks, vegetation, and the first five feet around the structure. Wildfire […]

Manufactured Homes, Park Models, Tie-Downs, and Carports: What Central Arizona REALTORS® Should Know Before Listing or Selling

Manufactured Homes, Park Models, Tie-Downs, and Carports: What Central Arizona REALTORS® Should Know Before Listing or Selling blog CAAR June 8, 2026 Real Estate Practical risk-management guidance for manufactured homes, park models, tie-downs, and accessory structures in Central Arizona resale transactions. By Dennis Riccio, President, Central Arizona Association of REALTORS®Co-authored by Steve Cantrill, Treasurer, Central […]