Longhorn Ranch in Payson, Arizona

Longhorn Ranch

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?

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 […]

What Does $1.7 Million Buy You in Chaparral Pines?

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

Wildfire Preparedness

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 […]

Apache Lake: A Scenic Desert Escape in Arizona’s Rim Country

Apache Lake

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

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

Strip Mining Around Payson

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 […]

The Rim Golf Club in Payson Earns Top Arizona Rankings for 2025-2026

Rim Golf Club in Payson

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 […]