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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
CAAR’s Coming Soon Is Not Delayed Marketing: CAAR’s Approach to Listing Exposure, IDX, and Seller Choice
CAAR’s Coming Soon Is Not Delayed Marketing: CAAR’s Approach to Listing Exposure, IDX, and Seller Choice blog CAAR June 1, 2026 Real Estate By Dennis R. Riccio, President, Central Arizona Association of Realtors A recent dispute in the Chicago area involving Zillow, Midwest Real Estate Data, and Compass has drawn national attention across the real […]
Rim Country’s Spring Market Rewards Strategy Over Speed
Rim Country’s Spring Market Rewards Strategy Over Speed blog CAAR May 26, 2026 Real Estate By Dennis R. Riccio, President, Central Arizona Association of Realtors https://youtu.be/97k6pSyM5Zs The Rim Country real estate market did not slow down this spring. It matured. Buyers remained active. Sellers brought more homes to market. And the difference between a successful […]