It's a beautiful Weather here in Payson, Arizona.. it is  currently 79 degrees, and will be in the upper 80's this evening. Perfect Barbecue Wheather! I have a recipe for Smokin' Barbecued Ribs. Delicious!   INGREDIENTS: 3lb. pork baby back ribs, 1/2 cup water, 1 cup Original or flavor of your choice Barbecue Sauce, 1/2 cup cilantro, 1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, and 2 tsp. of orange zest! TO MAKE IT: Heat grill to medium heat, place 1/2 ribs into large sheet heavy duty foil. Double fold top and one end to seal packet. Add 1/4 cup water,.double fold remaining end, leaving room for heat circulation inside. Repeat for 2nd packet. Grill 45 min. till ribs are done. Meanwhile, blend ingredients in blender until smooth. Remove ribs from foil (discard foil). Return ribs to grill, br... 08/12/2011

                       Payson schools start much earlier than many. Our schools actually started at the end of July, and are now in full swing. Since we deal with rentals, we see families moving to town who are surprised to find out the schools have started. Here is a link to the Payson School Calendar -looking at it you will see more/longer breaks than many schools. The Payson School District has a good website, with much information. There are links to each of the individual schools from the District site. Payson has two Elementary Schools (there were three, but they have closed Frontier Elementary), one Middle School, a High School and an alternative High School. They also have started offering classes through a "Virtual Academy". If you are considering a move to Payson, and have sc... 08/09/2011

Where in the heck is Payson, AZ you might ask? Half the people in Arizona don't know where Payson is, even though its only about an hour's drive North of Phoenix. We're one of Arizona's best kept secrets- a small town in a great location. Payson is also about 5,000 ft UP in elevation from Phoenix, so we are very different climate. This Summer, we are really wonderful weather. warm enough to use cooling, certainly, but not oppresive. Warm enough to make my garden grow (you should see my tomatoes!), but at night we cool down into the 60s. And on the days when the humidity goes down the nights get into the 50s. After the sun gets over the breezes cool and it is wonderful sit-on-the-deck weather. During the monsoon, storms roll in from the Rim and bring showers that cool things off nicely.... 07/25/2011

This is a beautiful home with great views on just under an acre of land in the serene landscape of Pine, Arizona! Spacious floorplan, large bedrooms, gorgeous views off of a bedroom balcony, and much more. The screened in back porch provides a great entertaining or relaxing area for those cool summer nights, with the great bonus of shelter from rain or wind or sun. Come take a look today, this is a beutiful home and won't last long. 3925 Alva Drive, Pine, AZ, 85544 Arizona Resource Realty Specializes in REO/Foreclosures in Payson, Prescott, Show Low and Surrounding areas. So come visit on the Web at resourceaz.com, or, MakeTheBankAnOffer.com     06/13/2011

Come take a look today at this great 2 story home with a backdrop of undeveloped land. Large, mature trees on lot provide shade and welcoming look. Covered front porch allows for visiting and lounging while staying out of the sun or rain. Beautiful island kitchen with large wooden cabinets and tiled dining area. Comfy jetted bathtub for relaxing and pampering. You'll love the walk-in closets, the large family room with a fire place, the great views, the large covered deck, and the fenced back yard with artificial turf for easy maintenance! 318 W. Corral. Payson, AZ 85541 Remember, Arizona Rescource Realty Specializes in REO/Foreclosures in Payson, Prescott, Show Low, and Surrounding areas. Come visit on the Web at resourceaz.com, or MakeTheBankAnOffer.com 06/13/2011

REDUCED TO SELL! BRING ME AN OFFER! Great Golf Course Lot on the 17th Fairway. Incredible Views at an Incredible Price. The subject subdivision has many amenities to offer such as, fitness center, clubhouse, fine dining, pool, spa, tennis courts and many more. You will not want to miss this amazing opportunity to own the The Premier Golf Course Community of Chaparral Pines. This lot is perfect to build your new home or Weekend Get-a-way. Arizona Resource Realty specializes in REO/Foreclosures in Payson, Prescott, Show Low, and surrounding areas. Visit us on the WEB at resourceaz.com, or MakeTheBankAnOffer.com Arizona Resource Realty can help you find what you really want for your year round home, your summer get-away cabin, or weekend get-away!   06/02/2011

This is a beautiful home located in wonderful Payson, AZ. Beautiful wood floors and cozy carpeted, spacious bedrooms. Large kitchen with lots of cabinet space. Nice storage shed in fenced back yard for storing all your tools. Tall trees on lot create a great atmosphere for sitting on the front porch and enjoying the cool summer nights. 8-3416 & david.c.spencer@chase.com. Remember, Arizona Resource Realty specializes in REO/Foreclosures in Payson, Prescott, Show Low and surrounding areas. Come visit us on the Web at MakeTheBankAnOffer.com, or resourceaz.com 05/31/2011

Charming cabin in the woods with large, cozy brick fireplace in living room for chilly nights. Many mature trees on lot offer added seclusion and privacy, as well as add to the atmosphere of serenity and peacefulness. Fenced yard makes a great place for the kids to play! Come and see this one today it won't last long!For special financing and incentives, Seller requests potential buyers contact Chase Loan Officer David Spencer @ 310-428-3416 & david.c.spencer@chase.com. Arizona Resource Realty specializes in Foreclosures in Payson, Show Low, Prescott and surrounding areas. Visit us on the Web at resourceaz.com., or MakeTheBankAnOffer.com And remember, Payson, Arizona is a great place to shop for your summer get-away cabin, or your year round home! 05/27/2011

This is the third season for the Payson (AZ) Farmers Market, and it looks to be bigger and better than ever. Look for it in the same location as last year- Sawmill Crossing shopping center, at the South end of Payson, behind Chili's restaurant, 8am till noon, this Saturday (May 28th, 2011) thru September. There has been a produce truck parked sometimes in the center of town, with banners saying Farmers market- and I have heard at least one person say that is where the market will be this year. Don't be fooled, that's not the real market, and it will NOT be there. It is the same location as last year. Produce may be a little scarce to start- the Spring weather has been even more uncooperativve than usual this year, but it will get better. Schnepf Farms will have peaches on opening day (... 05/24/2011

It is currently 61 degrees and mostly cloudy. The low tonight will be 44 degrees. Tomorrow and through the rest of the week it will be sunny and beautiful- in the 80's. Tomorrow will be 79 degrees, the low 48. It is that time of year to come to Payson and enjoy camping, fishing, or hiking, you name it! In the fresh mountain air. Payson is also a great place to shop for your year round home or summer get away cabin!  Arizona Resource Realty specializes in REO/Foreclosures in Payson, Prescott, Show Low and surrounding areas. Come visit us on the Web at resourceaz.com, or MakeTheBankAnOffer.com 05/11/2011

Situated in Central Arizona, Payson enjoys a wonderful location at the base of the Mogollon Rim. There are a number of people who invest in Payson cabins for sale. Many of these cabins are siyuated in picturesque locations that provide wonderful views of nature and also a serene environment. Many people opt to have a vacation home in Payson because of its cool climate and exclusive setting away from chaotic city life.  Payson also offers three beautiful golf courses and two large parks  - Green Valley Park and Rumsey Park - that are filled with exclusive facilities. The Rim Country Museum and the Pine-Strawberry Museum provide more information about the area. Payson is known for organizing the World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo that has been running since 1884. The town also organizes the ... 04/26/2011

Payson is a town in the Grand Canyon State that is known as “The Heart of Arizona”.  There are many different, wonderful homes for sale in Payson, and it is a popular destination for rockhounds. Furthermore, Payson is also known for its rodeo. The moderate climate is perfect for outdoor recreation. The two large parks, Green Valley Park and Rumsey Park are great venues for spending some quality time with the entire family. At an elevation of 5,000 feet, a mountain town is a terrific getaway for desert dwellers looking to escape the summer’s heat, or simply to enjoy the snow in winter. When you purchase one of the Payson golf properties for sale, you will get to enjoy easy access to the fairways. There are several golf communities that consistently receive high ranks from notable publica... 10/25/2010

One more week to buy great produce, tasty tamales, scrumptious canned goods, decadent baked goods, spicy seasonings, olive oils, doggy bones, goat cheese, hummus and pesto, (I ran out of adjectives) and anything else I've forgotten!   Only one more market day! Next Saturday, 8am till noon! Don't miss it, or you'll have to wait for next May! At Sawmill Crossing shopping center, South Beeline Hwy. in Payson- behind Chilis restaurant. 10/04/2010

Payson is continuously growing because of the increasing demand of homebuyers. There are many people attracted to the forests and mountain living. Payson is a fairly calm town that provides great entertainment and facilities for residents to enjoy a great stay. If you are considering investing, then Payson New Real Estate for Sale has some fabulous options waiting for you. There is a wide range of properties to choose from. The golf properties, luxury homes and riverfront homes are among the most sold properties in the area. With the town flanked by three national forests, residents enjoy a range of outdoor activities and also lovely scenes of nature. Even though many people know Payson as a rural area, there are quite a number of master-planned communities where you can look for great ... 08/04/2010

Real Estate sales soared a whopping 46% in the last quarter from the prior quarter. At 107 total sales for the quarter (May-July, 2010) vs. 85 the prior quarter (Feb-Apr), it's another encouraging sign that the market may be heading toward recovery. While sales prices continued to dip (-4.43%), the average sales price compared to listed price was UP over 1/2%, which is significant. While overall sales prices were down in the latest quarter vs. the earlier, the number of sales above $300k rose an astounding 36% (11 to 15), indicating that the upper price range inventory is moving again, partly as a result of the lower inventory reducing through the noted sales activity increase. What's the bottom line you might ask; good question, look in your own crystal ball, I dropped mine in the park... 07/30/2010

I remember when buyers blamed Realtors for driving prices up prior to 2006. I used to reply "We just market the property for what the buyer will be willing to pay, the buyer's set the market value". In 2007, I started hearing "Realtors and Appraisers are causing the values to fall". So did Real Estate Agents cause the rise & fall, or did the economy undermine the Real Estate market? . . . and where do we go from here? We may not have the answers to that question without the benefit of hindsight. I've smashed my crystal ball on the pavement, since it stopped working about 4 years ago. The fact is that we're in a destination community. While our largest buyer pool used to be second homeowners, the Phoenix Metro-area resident no longer has a strong equity position that would allow them to ... 07/27/2010

Payson, AZ is a small town. Last census showed just under 16,000 (not sure what the current one will show). Now there are some drawbacks to a very small town. Where do we shop besides WalMart? Not too many places. BUT...(and it's a HUGE but) there is NOTHING like a small town Fourth of July celebration! In Payson the fun starts tonight (Friday). On Main St. there is something called "First Friday" held the first Friday (duh!) of each month in which merchants along Main St. keep their doors open into the evening and maybe offer food and/or entertainment. People stroll the street. For the holiday weekend it should be even more festive than usual. Don't forget the Farmer's Market from 8am till noon on Saturday at the Sawmill Crossing shopping center (Main St. and Beeline Hwy). Fresh veggie... 07/02/2010

What does Payson's original title of Green Valley call to mind...quaint residences on gently sloping pastures? Once upon a time, cattle and horses roamed these parts, and it was typical to see a ranch hand about town. This is a community where everyone knows your name, and an emergency last minute cupcake order for tomorrow's bake sale that calls for a cup of borrowed sugar is easy to get. Payson homes run the gamut from quiet cabins on the river to easy to manage condos. There's a reason that Payson is home to the longest running rodeo. This is a town that cherishes its heritage and people will go the extra mile to make sure it doesn't disappear. Here, you'll find an atmosphere that welcomes all, from those people still living and working off of the land, to the white collar profession... 06/24/2010

UPDATE: I just got word that Schnepf Farms from Queen Creek will be at the Market, with peaches, plums, applea,  and vine-ripe tomatoes! Come early if you want some- they may well sell out! Payson's Farmers Market is going strong. Come by tomorrow (Sawmill Crossing shopping Center- behind Chilis restaurant) and see what's new, what's good, and who's there. We've had an unusually cool (well, really unusually unpredictable- hot then cool) Spring, so the produce is a little scanty still, but there is some; and there are great baked goods, spices and herbs, olive oils and vinegars, goat cheese and farmers cheese, ready-cooked foods, jams and jellies, ALL KINDS OF THINGS! COME AND JOIN THE FUN! 8 am till noon. 06/11/2010

We have had an unusually cool Spring in Payson. Well. actually we have alternated cool (even snow!) with really warm. The weather has slowed down my garden, and I imagine I'm not alone in  that. Hopefully SOME of the growers who will sell at the Farmers Market live in areas which haven't been as cool, and will have early veggies. We have bakers who produce wonderful baked goods, jams and jellies, marinades and rubs, cheese, herbs and seedlings, herbal products, a massage lady, prepared food, live entertainment- something for everyone! We've had another location change for the Market. It will be held in the Sawmill Crossing shopping center,in front of the theater, and behind Chilis. This is a great location! Lots of parking on every side, several ways in and out of the area, and lots of... 05/12/2010