Payson & Rim Country Short-Term Rental Market Update
Elk are a familiar part of the Rim Country experience in Payson, Arizona. What buyers, sellers, hosts, and guests should know about the 2026 AirDNA data By Dennis Riccio, REALTOR® | Payson Arizona Real Estate SHORT-TERM RENTAL MARKET UPDATE | JULY 2026 THE SHORT VERSION: Rim Country continues to be a popular vacation-rental destination, especially […]
Longhorn Ranch in Payson, Arizona
Longhorn Ranch is planned near Longhorn Road and Green Valley Parkway in Payson. The photograph shows the general area and surrounding landscape, not exact property boundaries. What Buyers and Sellers Should Know About the Proposed Master-Planned Community By Dennis R. Riccio, JD, MBA, REALTOR® | West USA Realty If you have heard about 1,300 homes […]
What Does About $1.4 Million Buy Inside The Rim Golf Club?
By Dennis Riccio | Local Rim Golf Club Real Estate Specialist The Rim Golf Club is one of the most recognizable private golf communities in Payson, Arizona. For buyers looking for luxury mountain real estate, it offers something very different from the desert golf communities many people associate with Arizona. Here, the appeal is not […]
Watch the June 2026 Rim Country Market Update
The clearest way to describe the current market is this: Sales remain active, but rising inventory has moved Rim Country toward a more balanced and buyer-friendly environment. Sellers can still achieve strong results, but pricing, condition, and marketing matter considerably more than they did during the peak seller’s market. Unless otherwise stated, the broader sales […]
What Does $1.7 Million Buy You in Chaparral Pines?
Take a look at luxury golf community living, new construction, and mountain views in Payson, Arizona! Buyers searching for luxury homes in Payson, Arizona, often compare Chaparral Pines, The Rim Golf Club, and other Rim Country communities. But at the upper end of the market, the question is not just how many bedrooms a home […]
Wildfire Preparedness and Home Insurance in Payson: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
By Dennis R. RiccioPayson Arizona Real EstateLocal REALTOR® serving Payson, Pine, Strawberry, and Rim Country Wildfire preparedness and insurance availability are becoming more important considerations for Payson and Rim Country buyers and sellers. As a REALTOR® in Payson and Rim Country, I am seeing wildfire preparedness and insurance availability become a bigger part of the […]
Buying or Selling a Manufactured Home, Park Model, or RV-Type Property in Payson, Arizona? What to Know Before You Close
Manufactured homes, park models, and RV-type properties can be a great fit in Rim Country. They can offer affordability, flexibility, seasonal use, and access to Arizona’s mountain communities. But they are not always as simple as they look. Before buying or selling one of these properties in Payson, Star Valley, Gila County, Pine, Strawberry, Christopher […]
Apache Lake: A Scenic Desert Escape in Arizona’s Rim Country
Apache Lake is one of the most scenic and rugged lakes in central Arizona. Tucked between Roosevelt Lake and Canyon Lake on the Salt River chain, this long desert reservoir sits below the Mogollon Rim and offers a very different kind of Rim Country experience. Instead of tall pines and cool mountain air, Apache Lake […]
Woods Canyon Lake – A Beautiful Rim Country Escape Near Payson
Woods Canyon Lake is one of the most popular high-country destinations in central Arizona. Located along the Mogollon Rim east of Payson, this scenic mountain lake offers cool summer air, tall pines, calm water, camping, boating, hiking, picnicking, wildlife viewing, photography, and some of the best family-friendly outdoor recreation in Rim Country. For many visitors, […]
Is There Strip Mining Around Payson, Arizona? What Home Buyers Should Know
One of the advantages of working with buyers in Payson is helping them understand not only the home they are purchasing, but also the surrounding area. Recently, I was working with buyers relocating from Montana who were considering a home in The Rim Club. As we toured the community, they noticed the aggregate operation near […]