CAAR End of Winter Market Report

CAAR End of Winter Market Report blog CAAR March 23, 2026 Real Estate https://youtu.be/sAxJ0SdtBqs From the Desk of Dennis R. Riccio, President President’s Message As we transition out of winter and prepare for the spring market, one thing is clear. The Rim Country market is no longer being driven by momentum alone. It is being […]

REALTORS® Advocate for Housing and Property Rights at Arizona’s Capitol

REALTORS® Advocate for Housing and Property Rights at Arizona’s Capitol blog CAAR March 16, 2026 Real Estate https://youtu.be/LBcWBwec0Ak CAAR President Dennis Riccio joins more than 300 REALTORS® in Phoenix to discuss the 2026 legislative agenda and housing priorities affecting communities across Arizona. About REALTOR® Day at the Capitol REALTOR® Day is an annual advocacy event […]

President’s Message: What REALTORS® Should Know About Property Taxes

President’s Message: What REALTORS® Should Know About Property Taxes blog CAAR March 9, 2026 Real Estate https://youtu.be/yrMqA2N0OcQ By Dennis RiccioPresident, Central Arizona Association of REALTORS® March CAAR Business Breakfast Recap Members gather at Chaparral Pines Country Club for the March CAAR Business Breakfast featuring Gila County Assessor Sherra J. Kissee. Speaker: Sherra J. Kissee, Gila […]

Verify Your Fingerprint Clearance Card Status

Verify Your Fingerprint Clearance Card Status blog CAAR March 2, 2026 Real Estate https://youtu.be/4NeJzORe-e4 By Dennis R. RiccioPresident, Central Arizona Association of REALTORS® ACTION REQUIRED Verify Your Fingerprint Clearance Card Status By Dennis R. RiccioPresident, Central Arizona Association of REALTORS® CAAR REALTORS®, Before reading further, please take a moment to log into your ADRE licensee […]

2025 CAAR Remodeling Impact Report: National Trends and What They Mean for Rim Country Homeowners

2025 CAAR Remodeling Impact Report: National Trends and What They Mean for Rim Country Homeowners blog CAAR February 23, 2026 Real Estate https://youtu.be/AM_X3iGmkT4 By Dennis R. RiccioPresident, Central Arizona Association of REALTORS® With average days on market exceeding 100 in many parts of Rim Country, condition and presentation increasingly influence how quickly a home sells […]

Clark Jones Receives Mary Lee Greason Excellence in Professional Standards Award

Clark Jones Receives Mary Lee Greason Excellence in Professional Standards Award blog CAAR February 23, 2026 Real Estate By Dennis R. RiccioPresident, Central Arizona Association of REALTORS® Clark JonesPast CAAR President | AAR Professional Standards Committee Member | RPAC Hall of Fame The Central Arizona Association of REALTORS® proudly congratulates Clark Jones on receiving the […]

Navigating Transactions with Self-Represented Buyers in Arizona Real Estate

Navigating Transactions with Self-Represented Buyers in Arizona Real Estate blog CAAR February 17, 2026 Real Estate https://youtu.be/tYQbO2HrQsw By Dennis R. RiccioPresident, Central Arizona Association of REALTORS® Disclaimer:This article is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Arizona REALTORS® and brokers are encouraged to consult their designated broker or seek guidance […]

Leave It As You Found It: Professional Showing Courtesy in Rim Country

Leave It As You Found It: Professional Showing Courtesy in Rim Country blog CAAR February 9, 2026 Real Estate https://youtu.be/5oI6DwqgMFc By Dennis R. RiccioPresident, Central Arizona Association of REALTORS® Every REALTOR® who works in Payson and the surrounding Rim Country understands that our market is a little different. We work with year-round residents, seasonal owners, […]

Property Taxes, Perspective, and Proposition 117

Property Taxes, Perspective, and Proposition 117 blog CAAR February 2, 2026 Real Estate By Dennis R. RiccioPresident, Central Arizona Association of REALTORS® https://youtu.be/UVgT1n0K_6k Property taxes are once again a common topic of conversation across Payson and the Rim Country. Many homeowners have seen assessment notices increase over the past few years, and buyers are understandably […]

Playing the Long Game with Anxious Sellers

Playing the Long Game with Anxious Sellers blog CAAR January 26, 2026 Real Estate By Dennis R. RiccioPresident, Central Arizona Association of REALTORS® https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlROz1shDkE A Familiar Seller Scenario It’s a scene many Rim Country REALTORS® know well: the listing went live two weeks ago, and now your sellers are on the phone, anxiety in their […]