Where is Payson, AZ, and why should I buy a house there?

Work or luck?

Leslie Prest, Prest Realty, Sales and Rentals in Payson, AZ — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:10:32 -0600

I heard a quote the other day which I really like:

"The harder I work, the luckier I am".

Wow! I like that. I'm a firm believer that focusing your intent and your actions toward a goal helps you reach that goal. I think we create our "luck" far more than most of us WANT to believe. It's easier to blame someone else.

Leslie Prest, Prest Realty
Sales and Rentals in Payson, Arizona
We've been in Payson for 20 years, and
we love to introduce people to our town!
http://www.PrestRealty.com
Leslie@PrestRealty.com

Arizona rentals and PROPER NOTICE- Frequently asked questions

Leslie Prest, Prest Realty, Sales and Rentals in Payson, AZ — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:08:21 -0600

Since we manage many rentals, we find that this comes up all the time. What constitutes "proper notice"? People have gotten the idea of 30 DAYS. They figure that if they give 30 days, they are OK. But in Arizona, that is NOT the law.

If you rent, if you manage rentals, if you are dealing with any clients who rent, please educate them- you may save them money, trouble, or a court appearance.

The law in our state says give notice at least 30 days from the periodic rent date. What's the periodic rent date? The day your rent is due! So, if your rent is due on the 1st of each month, that means you give notice by the 1st to be out at the end of that month. That notice needs to be in writing. And unless your contract states other wise, you must pay that last month.

But you've got a security deposit? That is NOT the same as a last month's rent. Very few of our Owners are willing to let Tenants use the deposit as a last month's rent (and we recommend against it). Why? Because if the deposit is used up and the property is not left clean and undamaged there is not enough money left to pay for cleaning/repairs.

We explain proper notice to our Tenants when we sign a lease with them. And they smile and nod. But sometimes they just don't hear us. People have a tendency to "hear what they want to hear".
We also give our Tenants a copy of the AZ Landlord and Tenant Act. It is available on the internet, and we provide a link from our website on the available rentals page.

If you rent in some other state we highly recommend that you check out the laws in that state.

A Holiday Craft Show in Payson, AZ

Leslie Prest, Prest Realty, Sales and Rentals in Payson, AZ — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:20:16 -0600

I LOVE Holiday events!
This one is a handmade crafts show. The Community Presbyterian Church sponsors it every year.
This year it will be held at the Julia Randall Elementary School Gym, 8am to 2pm, Saturday the 14th.
There are all kinds of handmade items, everything from the church ladies with tea towels and aprons to beautiful dried arrangements, jams and jellies, soaps, jewelry, and who knows what.
Come see what's new, come to the bake sale, lunch is usually available, Santa will come.
Get yourself in the Holiday Spirit!

Here is a link to the craft show web site- pretty graphics.

And look for me, I'll be there selling a few candles. I still make some when I have a little time to spare from Real Estate!

Sales tax and rentals in Payson, AZ

Leslie Prest, Prest Realty, Sales and Rentals in Payson, AZ — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:22:32 -0600

We've been in real estate in Payson for near 20 years, and we get a lot of people who call us for information. We don't mind, we feel part of our job is educating people.
We DO get a lot of repeat questions, which we answer over and over again.

I got a rare one the other day, however. A woman called up and asked how much sales tax she should write into a rental agreement with a tenant. It took me by surprise, because VERY few people even know there IS sales tax on rentals in Payson. Since there are many rentals in the area, I'm surprised that the town of Payson doesn't make it more widely known.
Sales tax on rentals is set by the cities or towns. So if you own rentals elsewhere in AZ, contact your town and ask, or contact a good property management company.

For years, Payson said "no sales tax on residential rentals". Then one day it occurred to someone that this could bring in revenue. So the town decided to charge sales tax IF an Owner has 3 or more residential rentals.To determine the tax, one takes the amount of rent (say, $850) and multiplies by .0212 ($850 X .0212 = $18.02) I know this one by heart, as one of our Owners has a number of $850 rentals.
We pass these charges on to the Tenant, so in the example above, the Tenant pays $868.02.

We have a few rentals in Star Valley, which is now its own incorporated town. Star Valley doesn't care HOW many rentals an Owner has. Even 1 residential rental is taxed 2%.

Now what do you do with the money? Prest Realty is set up with the state of Arizona to pay the sales taxes for any of our Owners who needs to do so. So we collect it, and once a month we fill out the appropriate form and send the correct amount to the state (who pass the appropriate amount back the the correct town).

A private Owner would need to contact the state of Arizona, Department of Revenue for instructions.
Or, of course, they could just hire Prest Realty!

Lots of space for a low price- best bargain for rent in Payson, AZ!

Leslie Prest, Prest Realty, Sales and Rentals in Payson, AZ — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:02:43 -0600

612 Gila Lane

3 bedroom, 2 bath, large double-wide
manufactured home in nice neighborhood
(Payson North subdivision).

This home is now reduced to $750 per month!

Call us to see!

We manage many rentals in the Payson area, and there are some real bargains available right now. we have condos at Green Valley Lakes, apartments, newer site-built homes...

Visit our rentals page to see all our availables.

Let it snow, let it...well, you know the rest.

Leslie Prest, Prest Realty, Sales and Rentals in Payson, AZ — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:19:47 -0500

Payson (AZ) was predicted to get its first snow last night or today. I LOVE SNOW, AND I CAN'T WAIT!

It rained a little last night at our house, but when we woke up- clear blue sky with not a cloud in sight!

Now it's clouding up again, and the weather report still says chance of snow.

We'll see...

I took this picture last Spring, in our backyard.

Aspens in Northern Arizona- I love Fall!

Leslie Prest, Prest Realty, Sales and Rentals in Payson, AZ — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 12:42:23 -0500

This picture doesn't quite do the aspens justice. They were glowing!

Aspens are THE symbol of Fall for a lot of our area. But they are dying off, and no one seems to agree on why. Here's a link to one article about the die-off. I hope someone can solve the problem. It would be a much duller Fall without them.

Should I consider renting out my house until the market improves?

Leslie Prest, Prest Realty, Sales and Rentals in Payson, AZ — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:31:23 -0500

This is my update to this article I posted originally about a year and a half ago. The sales market has not improved, in Payson.

In today's real estate market many Owners are finding that they either can't sell, or might have to sell at a very deep discount to find a buyer. Many are, therefore, turning to renting as a possible alternative to a bargain basement sale. (I'm talking here about non-occupied properties. We have many in our area- either they are 2nd homes, investment property that isn't selling, or the Owners have HAD to move for some reason).
These are some of the issues we raise with Owners who come to discuss it with us:

-Can I AFFORD to rent my house for enough time for the market to recover?
    -At least in our area (Payson, AZ) we don't see the market turning around for some time
    -Possible rent may OR MAY NOT be enough to cover your mortgage payment- rents are coming down somewhat, and there is more competition than ever, especially higher end
    -a reputable Property Management company is not going to give any refundable security deposit
from the Tenant to you, so don't count on that money. It will probably go into the company's trust
account until the Tenant moves out.
    -Do your homework and find out how long it takes comparable properties to rent, and for how much $.
    -Can you make the payment if the house doesn't rent for a few months, or if the Tenant leaves and the property takes awhile to re-rent? This is a BIGGIE. You just can't count on the property renting immediately.
    -Can you make any necessary repairs to make the place safe for renters?
    -Can you do any fix-ups needed to make it "rentable"?
    -Can you do necessary maintenance while the property is rented? What if the water heater goes out? The furnace or AC? What if there is a plumbing or roof leak? Can you repair/replace necessary items? Cosmetic items don't have to be done, but a Landlord must provide the basics.

-How "rentable" is my house?
    -How much competition is there in your area for quailified Tenants? (Believe me, NO Tenant at all is much better than the unqualified kind)
    -How easy it it to rent properties in my neighborhood? Ask a good Property Manager. (In Payson, that means us).
    -Is the rent amount I want/need reasonable? Again- ask a professional.
    -Am I willing to allow pets? (people LOVE their pets, no pets makes a place less rentable)
    -If you want to leave your house on the sales market Tenants will NOT want to rent it. You
will probably have to give them lower rent or other concessions to get it rented. And the Tenant
CAN and may "blow the sale" with any prospective Buyer. Better to take it OFF the sales market.

-How ready am I to give my house up to Tenants?
    -How emotionally attached are you? I guarantee you will have at least normal wear and tear.
    -That "accent" wall you love may make the house harder to rent. We don't want you to leave your treasured drapes (OR the furniture you just don't want anymore)
    -Are you willing to allow children? Fair Housing violations are VERY expensive.
    -Once the property is leased you CANNOT come on the property except with proper notice.
    -You MUST comply with any and all national, state, and local laws regarding rentals.

This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of things to consider. It is intended to get you thinking. A good (read "experienced") Property Management Company can give you information particular to your area. If you decide to rent out your house we STRONGLY recommend letting a professional handle it. Mistakes (letting in a Tenant who can't pay, tears up the house, makes a meth lab, fills it with illegals, etc.) can be very expensive.
Renting CAN be a viable option- don't let this scare you off. Just be aware of the possibilities and
TALK TO A PROFESSIONAL!

In the Payson, AZ area, call Prest Realty. We are the rental experts for Payson. Visit our web site for more information.

AR people- what would you add?

Come browse in Payson Saturday morning

Leslie Prest, Prest Realty, Sales and Rentals in Payson, AZ — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:36:55 -0500

Ahh, the last warm days! Come out and enjoy them at the last community Flea Market of the year. It is held at the Presbyterian Church parking lot on West Main Street, Saturday the 17th from 8 am till noon.

You never know what you may find. In addition to second hand items, there are often various crafts, some real antiques; and at this one I think there will probably be some Farmer's Market vendors since the Market closed the end of September. You might look for some baked goods and jams and jellies.

Payson weather is gorgeous just now. Nights are chilly, so mornings are cool. I figure by noon it will be around 80, though.

I'm planning on coming to sell tomato preserves (the last of my harvest) and maybe some herbs and flowers. I will also be clearancing some candles left from a craft show. I garden and craft for fun sometimes, to get a break from the RE office.

Come on out and enjoy. You might find a treasure!

If you're looking for a treasure in a house for sale or for rent, visit our web pages and give us a call. We've been in Payson for many years, and love to help people discover our nice little town!

Rare FOUR bedroom rental in Payson, AZ.

Leslie Prest, Prest Realty, Sales and Rentals in Payson, AZ — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:11:30 -0500

We manage well over 100 rentals, but we have only about 4 or 5 which are four bedroom.

This one is currently for rent. It is a large double-wide manufactured home, newer- so it is light and bright inside. It sits on a city lot on a cul-de-sac in a quiet part of town, It has a deck, a fenced yard, and even a fireplace in the master bedroom!

It is available for $1150 per month.

For this or any other rental in the Payson area, visit http://www.RentinPayson.com

Change of the seasons- goodbye to my tomatoes. Gardening in Payson.

Leslie Prest, Prest Realty, Sales and Rentals in Payson, AZ — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:17:59 -0500

I love to garden! When we moved to Payson I was so excited- a four season climate! Reasonable temperature summers! I can garden!

Well, yes, Payson has nice daytime temperatures in the Summer, but the nightimes can be down in the low 50s. And we can have storms with high winds and hail. We can have Spring snows and Fall heat. Fruit trees bloom in the Spring and a frost knocks down all the buds. A Fall frost knocks out flowers, and then it gets warm again.

For help with gardening in the Payson area I recommend the local gardening clubs. High Country Gardening Club has a website, as does Rim Area Gardeners. Or contact Plant Fair Nursery in Star Valley. They are very knowledgeable and helpful.

Alas- I pulled my tomato vines last weekend I hated to do it, but twice it got much colder in my backyard than was forecast, and some of the vines froze. Payson is notorious for a killing frost followed by Indian Summer, but I didn't want to have to cover and uncover on the colder nights. So I just gave in. Now I have a counter full of green tomatoes, a freezer full of ripe tomato salsa, and am already thinking what to plant next year!

I DID, however, put pansies out front. They can withstand the cold, even snows. I also put in some of the prettier versions of chard, kale, and mustard. I've got to have something to look at in my flower garden! Besides, they are good eating, and can take a lot of cold.

To Garden Memories!

If we can help you locate property in Payson, or give you information on the sales or rental market, please contact us. We have been in Payson for 20 years, and we love to tell people about the area!

Visit our web site for information on homes for sale or rent in Payson, and pictures.

Arizona has a set of rental laws, do you know where to find them?

Leslie Prest, Prest Realty, Sales and Rentals in Payson, AZ — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:53:33 -0500

By law, when we sign a lease with a tenant, we have to tell them where to find the Arizona Landlord and Tenant Act. We prefer to just give them a copy, even though it is 20some pages and expensive to have copied. We feel we are educating people by doing so.

So many people are SO confused about the law. Tenants think they can just withhold the rent if the Landlord does something wrong or doesn't fix something they want done. WRONG! Owners think they can put anything they want into a lease. WRONG! Tenants think they can give 30 days notice to move, starting anytime of the month. WRONG! Owners think they can just show up at a property anytime they want. WRONG!

Here is a link to Arizona's laws governing rentals, in pdf format.

If your state has something similar, post the link. This would be a good resource.

Leslie Prest

the Rim Road, in Northern Az. A favorite Fall drive.

Leslie Prest, Prest Realty, Sales and Rentals in Payson, AZ — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:12:01 -0500

I try to make sure that, at least once during the Fall season, we drive the Rim Road. This is a Forest Service road (#300) that goes from Hwy 87 above Strawberry to Hwy 260 near Woods Canyon Lake.
The road starts out in forest, tall Ponderosa pines, with Oak that turn nice yellows and golds. There are spots along where one gets glimpses of reds and oranges where there are pockets of other tree types. The road then winds closer to the edge of the Mogollan Rim. At spots, it also passes through areas of past forest fires.

This picture is the view from an outlook point. The day I took it the wind was blowing like a son-of-a-gun! Even on a calm day the wind pours up the side of the Rim, but this day I could hardly stand against it.
Depending on the light and the lookout point one can see many, many layers of mountains. From over near Hwy 260 one can even see the top of Superstition Mountain, down near Phoenix. It's like being on top of the world!

The map below follows the Rim Road. I added the blue line to make it a little easier to see. (Use the "hand" to move it down a touch- for some reason it isn't centered). Try looking at it in the "terrain" version.

The road IS dirt, and can be rough. You don't need 4 wheel drive, but you DO need something with some ground clearance that can take the bumps.

View the Rim Road, Northern Arizona in a larger map

Market Stats for Payson, AZ, September 2009

Leslie Prest, Prest Realty, Sales and Rentals in Payson, AZ — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:28:46 -0500

Payson, AZ sold statistics for September, 2009.

(These are ONLY for properties listed as being IN PAYSON, not outlying areas, and are properties which were listed through our local MLS).

Site Built homes (constructed on the site)

38 sold
1 of these was "bank-owned"
prices ranged from $105,900 to $975,000

15 of the "solds" were under $200,000
15 were between $200,000 and $300,000
8 were over $300,000

the average price was $258,665
median price was $225,000

average days on the market until sold was 185

Manufactured homes (trucked in, but newer than mobiles)

8 sold
prices ranged from $108,000 to $325,000
average price was $157,937
median was $132,500

average days on the market was 129

There were also older mobiles, condos, land sales; and there are many properties in Pine, Strawberry, Star Valley, Christopher Creek, and other outlying areas. For info on any of these please contact us.

Do you garden? Worried about a freeze? Go here.

Leslie Prest, Prest Realty, Sales and Rentals in Payson, AZ — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:10:12 -0500

Last year a couple of days cold snap took out my tomatoes, flowers, and herbs; then we had "Indian Summer" for several weeks. This year I'm not gonna let it happen!
I still have green tomatoes on my vines, and after tonight we are supposed to warm up again with lows into the 40s, maybe even 50s.

A lady at our Farmers Market told me about a web site which gives detailed weather information for any location.

It is http://www.NOAA.com
NOAA is National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (say THAT 3 times, even slowly!)

Put in your city and state, and it will give you a forecast, as well as an interactive map on which you can zero in on your house/garden. If you are like we are, there are a lot of hills and valleys which affect climate. My town of Payson, AZ is predicted to be 37 degrees tonight, but at my house (2 miles out, higher elevation) it predicts 39.

Look at dew point (higher=less chance of a freeze), look for clouds and breeze predicted (they help lessen the chance of a freeze). The site is updated often, so you can check in the evening and decide whether or not to cover, harvest, or just go say goodbye to your plants. (Personally, I'm covering tonight, just to be safe).

Hope this is helpful to someone.

UPDATE: It got to 34, according to the thermometer on my deck. I covered the 'maters, and they are just fine- supposed to be back in the 40s tonight.

Don't get snippy with ME!

Leslie Prest, Prest Realty, Sales and Rentals in Payson, AZ — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:51:36 -0500

After all, you're the one who hasn't paid the rent, didn't make the first late deadline you set, didn't call about that missed deadline, lost the call when I just tried to call you.

So when I call AGAIN, don't get snippy about it.

HONESTLY, WHAT ARE TENANTS THINKING?

Thankfully, those kind are by far the minority. We don't mind working with people who are nice about it and who keep communicating, AND WHO DON'T HAVE A NEW STORY EVERY MONTH. Most of our tenants are good- no problems, but a few make it sound like OUR FAULT that they are late.

Payson, AZ market statistics for the Summer

Leslie Prest, Prest Realty, Sales and Rentals in Payson, AZ — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:26:04 -0500

(Yes, I know I'm late)

Payson, AZ sold statistics for the Summer, 2009- June 1st to August 31st.
(These are ONLY for properties listed as being IN PAYSON, not outlying areas, and are properties which were listed through our local MLS).

Site Built homes (constructed on the site)
64 sold
3 of these were "bank-owned"
prices ranged from $61,400 to $725,000
25 of the "solds" were under $200,000
17 were between $200,000 and $300,000
22 were over $300,000
the average price was $284,641
median price was $230,000
average days on the market until sold was 188

Manufactured homes (trucked in, but newer than mobiles)
11 sold
prices ranged from $70,000 to $187,500
only the one at $70,000 was under $100,000
average price was $139,955
median was $140,000
average days on the market was 298

A Shameless Plug for the new Group SHAMELESS PLUG

Leslie Prest, Prest Realty, Sales and Rentals in Payson, AZ — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:59:36 -0500

I LOVE the idea of this group, and I can't believe more people haven't joined. So I'm re-blogging the post. Come on, people- brag on some locals in YOUR area!

Via South Austin Real Estate Blog, Gail Tassey (Sky Realty Austin):

After posting to various groups about local businesses and activities and events I thought it would be a fun idea to have all those in one area, besides of course Localism.

http://activerain.com/groups/shamelessplugs

When you post to Localism its wonderful and is directed to your state, county, city and community. What about also posting those great bragging reports into a group that will easily be found by the Public, Realtors, Mortgage folks, Inspectors, Appraisers and anyone else interested.

Maybe someone is going to be traveling and you have a good local cafe, that post could easily be found in the Shameless Plugs group. So I am asking for you to post your shameless plugs to this new group as well as your local groups.

While we all have a rant or two in us, this group is for really positive news .. spread the news about your neighbors and friends and what you will get is some Google Juice back at you. Now that is a good thing, anytime.

While your at it, help me think of a new logo, phrase, or any other creative ideas you have for making this a topten group. So ActiveRain Bloggers, I am asking for your help to establish this group. Now, go post something.

Plugging Sunshine Cleaning, in Payson, AZ

Leslie Prest, Prest Realty, Sales and Rentals in Payson, AZ — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 12:32:44 -0500

Sunshine Cleaning does carpets, and related things such as upholstery. We have used them in our rental business for years. They do a wonderful job. I've seen them work near miracles. They can even dye a carpet which is stained.
They get to the job promptly, work jobs in where they can to get them quickly, all while being pleasant and professional.

Their phone number is (928) 474-2521
If you need your carpets cleaned in the Payson area call this family owned business and tell them Prest Realty sent you!

PLEASE be careful with fires in the woods.

Leslie Prest, Prest Realty, Sales and Rentals in Payson, AZ — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 12:19:12 -0500

(I tried to post this Friday, but our internet service was out due to a storm)

Picture below is from a fire a few years ago west of Payson. That's not sunset- it was the middle of the afternoon. The smoke and ash made it hard to breathe, and turned the sunlight red and yellow.

We who live in the woods understand why people who live in the desert want to come North for the weekend. Really, we do. And we welcome you.

But PLEASE, please, be careful while you're here.

We had a fire just North of Payson last week. It started last Sunday afternoon, within half an hour there was a gigantic plume of smoke, and two small communities in the woods, Beaver Valley and Whispering Pines were quickly evacuated. Here is the story in the local newspaper.

The fire is pretty well out now, the evacuees were back home by mid-week. and no homes were destroyed/no one hurt.
We were lucky this time. A headline in the paper in big print read "Dodged the Bullet". This time.

They aren't yet sure of the cause,but they say it started near the road. Sounds to me like a careless cigarette tossed out a car window.

If you come North to be in the woods, you must THINK about what you are doing. Don't be the cause of the next fire. we might not be able to dodge that bullet.

More home rentals in Payson, AZ

Leslie Prest, Prest Realty, Sales and Rentals in Payson, AZ — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:13:27 -0500

I posted the 3 and 4 bedroom rentals already. Here are the 1 and 2 bedrooms:

*apartments at 2 locations, one a large complex, one a very small complex.
-The large complex is technically condos (converted from apts a few years ago) so it is a mix of Owner occupied and renter occupied. Our rents start at $400 for an uptairs 1 bedroom to $525 for a downstairs 2 bedroom. Our Owner also has a couple of these for sale at good prices. Visit our web site for details.
-The small complex is 5 one bedroom units, 5 two bedroom. The 2 bedrooms are two story, and back to a shared yard. They range from $450 for a 1 bedroom to $595 for a 2 bedroom.

*a 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath site-built home in Payson, for $700
*a 2 bedroom, 1 bath site-built home in Tonto Village (about 20 miles East of Payson), very near National Forest, has a large garage, for $800
*a 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath site-built home in Pine (about 15 miles North of Payson), for $700

We could use more 2 bedroom places for rent! Mid-range properties are still filling fairly quickly in Payson.
Visit our web site for full details.

Dodged the bullet- wildfire

Leslie Prest, Prest Realty, Sales and Rentals in Payson, AZ — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:51:56 -0500

"Dodged the Bullet" was the large headline in our local peper on the page dealing with a wildfire this week. It started Sunday afternoon- they evacuated 2 small communities really fast because it was spreading so quickly. But the fire people got on it- nature cooperated and blew it away from the homes, and no structures were lost, no one hurt. It's still burning but partly contained and not threatening any homes. Something to be very grateful for (and to remind me to pray for the CA firefighters and homeowners).

Rents are coming down in Payson, Arizona

Leslie Prest, Prest Realty, Sales and Rentals in Payson, AZ — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:11:20 -0500

A year or two ago $1300-$1400 a month or more was not uncommon in Payson. Now there there are many more homes on the rental market because they are not selling, so the competition has brought rents down somewhat. If you are looking for a higher-rent home you now have many to choose from.
Many Owners are trying to rent the homes out themselves, and we say "Tenants beware". Why is it to your advantage to rent through a management company?

* We KNOW the laws governing rentals, and we WILL follow them
* We will NOT come into your rental without your permission (except emergencies)
* We run the company as a business, so we won't get emotional at you
* We do walk-throughs, we're "firm but fair" about cleanliness, we deal with the deposits when you leave (we would MUCH rather you leave it clean and get all your money)

In short- it protects YOUR rights as much as it protects the Owners.

These are our 3 bedroom rentals currently available:

a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, large site-built home, 2-car garage, great views from the deck, an extra room (outside access), $1100

a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, large site-built home with TWO garages (a 1-car and a 2-car), fenced yard, $1200

a 3 bedroom, 3 bath, condominium by the town lake, 2000 sq ft, 2 story (1 bedroom/bath downstairs) $1200

a 3 bedroom, 1 bath site-built home, corner lot, deck, $850

a 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, manufactured single-wide with add-on, extra room, large carport, fenced yard, $750

a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, manufactured home single-wide with add-on, $775

AND a (rare) 4 bedroom, 2 bath, newer manufactured double-wide, $1150

Visit our web site RentinPayson.comfor more rentals, our applications, and info about Payson.

The West is alive and well in Payson this week! It's Rodeo time.

Leslie Prest, Prest Realty, Sales and Rentals in Payson, AZ — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:56:07 -0500

This is the 125th annual, and is billed as the "World's Oldest Continuous Rodeo" It is a Pro-Rodeo event, with professional Cowboys, big time prizes, and lots of excitement. There are events with Cowboy Story Tellers, events for youngsters, a Rodeo Parade down Main St. on Saturday (Aug. 15th) at 9am, as well as the main Rodeo performances.

Here is a link to more information.

Low cost Living on Easy St., Payson, AZ.

Leslie Prest, Prest Realty, Sales and Rentals in Payson, AZ — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:21:39 -0500

This 2 bedroom, 2 bath singlewide manufactured home is now for sale at $105,000. It is in Payson North subdivision, close to everything in town. It would make a great weekender or Summer home, full time residence, or at this price it would make a good rental property.

Click here for more pictures and a floor plan.