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 […]
Payson Wildfire Preparedness: What Homeowners, Buyers, and Sellers Need to Know About Insurance and Real Estate
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 preparedness in Payson and Rim Country is no longer just a fire-season topic. It is quickly becoming a real estate issue, an insurance issue, a lending issue, an affordability […]
The Rim Golf Club in Payson Earns Top Arizona Rankings for 2025-2026
Payson, Arizona, has long been known for its cool mountain air, towering Ponderosa pines, scenic hiking trails, and laid-back Rim Country lifestyle. But for golfers and luxury home buyers, one of the area’s standout attractions continues to be The Rim Golf Club. Located in the private Rim Golf Club community in Payson, The Rim offers […]
Railroad Tunnel Trail Near Payson, Arizona
The Railroad Tunnel Trail is one of the most unique hikes in Rim Country because it combines forest scenery, Mogollon Rim views, local history, and a little bit of mystery. Just north of Payson, near Washington Park and the East Verde River, this trail leads hikers through a shaded high-country canyon to the remains of […]
Firewise Living in Payson, Arizona: What Homeowners and Buyers Should Know
Payson’s forested setting is one of its greatest attractions, but mountain living also requires year-round Firewise maintenance. Living in Payson, Arizona offers something special: tall pines, mountain air, cooler summers, wildlife, privacy, and access to some of the most beautiful forested areas in Rim Country. For many buyers, especially those coming from the Phoenix area, […]