From the pines to the vines — we know home
Escape to the pines — where summer temperatures run 20 to 30 degrees cooler than the Arizona valley floor, elk roam through neighborhoods, and neighbors still wave from their front porches. Or embrace the vines — where rolling hills dressed in Cabernet and Syrah set the backdrop for a wine country lifestyle that feels like a weekend getaway every day of the week.
At Pines to Vines Realty, Felice Katz and Rica Girardi bring together their deep roots in both markets to offer home buyers and sellers something rare: genuinely local expertise in two of the Southwest’s most sought-after destinations.
Arizona’s White Mountain region is one of the state’s best-kept secrets — and that secret is getting out. Nestled above 6,000 feet in elevation, communities like Pinetop-Lakeside, Show Low, Greer, and Snowflake offer a refreshingly different Arizona experience: four full seasons, towering ponderosa pines, and temperatures that stay comfortable year-round. It’s where Phoenix and Tucson families escape the summer heat, where remote workers have discovered they can actually live where they vacation, and where retirees are finding a quality of life that the valley floor simply can’t match.
Felice Katz has called the White Mountains home for nearly two decades — and there’s no one better to help you find yours.
Temecula and the surrounding communities of the I-15 corridor offer something increasingly rare in Southern California: a real quality of life at a price that doesn’t require a second mortgage to afford. Think acclaimed schools, wine country weekends, and a tight-knit community feel — with San Diego and Orange County still within reach when you need them. From family neighborhoods in Murrieta and Menifee to the estate-style living of Temecula’s wine country, Felice and her team know this market inside and out.
Felice Katz has called the White Mountains home for nearly two decades — and there’s no one better to help you find yours.
Search active listings across Arizona’s White Mountain communities and California’s Temecula Valley, all in one place. Filter by price, bedrooms, property type, and more to zero in on homes that actually match the way you want to live. See something you like? Save your search and we’ll send you new listings the moment they hit the market — because the best homes in these areas don’t stay available for long.
When your business moves, changes, or grows, your people need to move with it. Pines to Vines Realty partners with companies throughout California and Arizona to make employee relocation seamless — from executive housing to helping your team find the right community for their family. We understand the timeline pressures, the human side of business disruption, and the local markets that can make or break a smooth transition.
Felice Katz has been closing deals in Arizona’s White Mountains since 2014 — more than 1,000 properties and counting, with over 200 five-star Google reviews. Rica Girardi was born and raised in the White Mountains and has spent her career becoming its most trusted real estate guide. Together, they’ve built a partnership rooted in community, commitment, and a genuine love for the regions they represent.