Wildfire Preparedness and Insurance Are Now Closing Issues in Rim Country

Wildfire Preparedness and Insurance Are Now Closing Issues in Rim Country blog chaz July 6, 2026 Real Estate As insurance underwriting changes in wildfire-prone areas, CAAR members are being encouraged to address mitigation, defensible space, and insurance availability earlier in the transaction. By Dennis R. RiccioPresident, Central Arizona Association of REALTORS®July 2026 CAAR members gathered […]
CAAR MLS Update – Strengthening Our Marketplace

CAAR MLS Update – Strengthening Our Marketplace blog chaz April 6, 2026 Real Estate By CAAR President Dennis Riccio Based on recent Arizona case law and statutory developments https://youtu.be/IYIoeIyZ3LY Key MLS changes approved by the Board of Directors MLS Updates at a Glance Virtual staging disclosure now required CDOM added + DOM reset moved to […]
Rim Country Real Estate Market Overview – September 2025 Letter

Rim Country Real Estate Market Overview – September 2025 Letter blog chaz October 21, 2025 Real Estate By Dennis Riccio, President, Central Arizona Association of REALTORS® I hope this message finds you well. As we head into Q4 2025, I want to share a comprehensive overview of our Rim Country housing market, focusing on eight […]
Join Us for a Rim Country Chamber Breakfast – Building Community & Real Estate Together

Protecting Against Deed Fraud in Arizona: What REALTORS® and Brokers Need to Know blog CAAR September 15, 2025 Real Estate Protecting Against Deed Fraud in Arizona: What REALTORS® and Brokers Need to Know By Dennis Riccio, President, Central Arizona Association of REALTORS® Deed fraud, also known as title theft or home title fraud, is a […]
Rim Country Real Estate Market Analysis – August 2025

Protecting Against Deed Fraud in Arizona: What REALTORS® and Brokers Need to Know blog CAAR September 15, 2025 Real Estate Protecting Against Deed Fraud in Arizona: What REALTORS® and Brokers Need to Know By Dennis Riccio, President, Central Arizona Association of REALTORS® Deed fraud, also known as title theft or home title fraud, is a […]
Payson’s Mayor: Role, Responsibilities, and Impact on Real Estate

Payson’s Mayor: Role, Responsibilities, and Impact on Real Estate blog chaz July 7, 2025 Real Estate Payson’s Mayor: Role, Responsibilities, and Impact on Real Estate Welcome, CAAR members! As we look forward to hearing from Payson Mayor Steve Otto at our upcoming business breakfast, it’s a great time to explore what the mayor actually does […]
CAAR President’s Report: Insights from Region XI Conference

CAAR President’s Report: Insights from Region XI Conference blog chaz June 30, 2025 Real Estate CAAR President’s Report: Insights from Region XI Conference On Friday, June 27, I had the privilege of representing the Central Arizona Association of Realtors (CAAR) at the annual Region XI conference held at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix. This gathering […]