Welcome to southeastern Arizona, an area of unexpected natural beauty & colorful borderlands history.  Interwoven with the charms of old Mexico, authentic ranch bravado, ghost town mystery & an extraordinary habitat as backdrop--the best of times await!

LA FRONTERA REALTY is the outstanding choice for those considering relocating to this part of the world---a very special area that has been identified by THE NATURE CONSERVANCY as one of only two locations (in Arizona, southern California & southern Nevada) with the highest biodiversity in the region.  Further, the Santa Cruz Valley, encompassing 3,300 square miles, was recently designated a National Heritage Area (www.santacruzheritage.org).  For more area features & events see Interesting Regional Information on this website. 

LA FRONTERA REALTY is locally owned & operated by year-round residents Gary Retherford & Kathleen James (husband & wife) who, working together as a team, provide comprehensive real estate services tailored to your individual interests & requirements.  We are committed to providing the highest level of professional services & insight.  We have a broad & diverse group of independent industry professionals at our fingertips---including lending specialists, surveyors & appraisers, architects, builders, tradespeople & artisans---among many, many others, to enhance and inform your transaction.  We want your real estate experience with La Frontera to be exemplary, insuring a satisfied client & a valued relationship for a lifetime.

LA FRONTERA REALTY's focus includes homes & all variety of undeveloped land parcels, including ranch properties--all within the extended environs of Santa Cruz County, including Patagonia & Sonoita, the Elgin & San Rafael Valleys, Patagonia Lake, Kino Springs & Nogales.  This large & uniquely beautiful expanse of southeastern Arizona encompasses diverse landscapes, habitats & vistas.  We always have an excellent variety of property listings; however, we are in no way limited to these properties alone.  We assist our clients in an unbiased manner, making them aware of all available properties on the market, including those offered for sale through the professional MLS/Multiple Listing Service (all real estate firms) as well as those being offered privately or 'for sale by owner', as applicable. 

It will be our distinct pleasure to assist you in your quest for a regional home or land parcel.  Locating that ideal property & facilitating all that is involved in the process, as seemlessly & pleasurably as possible, is our objective.  We relocated here six years ago & we love this area---which has exceeded our expectations.  We look forward to sharing our insights with you. 

....For our fellow southeastern Arizonans interested in selling a home or land parcel, as your REALTORS® we will enthusiastically employ the highest industry standards & resources---coupled with our characteristic creativity & high energy---to insure an excellent result for your property.