The Damion Alexander Team

09/29/2026

Jim Click’s Run ‘N’ Roll photos can be found at https://thetucsonphotographer.smugmug.com/Sports/Running/RoadRunning/RunNRoll5K-1Mile

This is really three races in one, bringing together adaptive athletes, competitive runners, families and the Tucson community. The day starts with the elite wheelchair 5K, featuring some incredibly talented adaptive athletes. Southern Arizona Roadrunners hosts the 5K run and walk, giving runners a chance to race through the University of Arizona campus while supporting Adaptive Athletics. There is also a timed 1-mile fun run, making the event accessible to just about anyone who wants to participate.

What makes this event so special to me starts with the challenged athletes. I find it incredibly motivating to see what others work through and overcome to stay active and compete. Watching the speed and athleticism of the wheelchair racers is impressive, but it is the people and their determination that really stick with me.

09/17/2026

I’ve always like the number 7, but am not a fan of Interest rates at 7%.

What will 7 percent rates mean for the housing market here in Southern Arizona?

Are rates going to come down soon?

Is it a good time to buy or sell?

These are questions I’m hearing from a lot of friends these days.

I don’t have a crystal ball, but I can say with certainty that people will continue to need a place to sleep at night and somewhere to store all the things they’ve collected. Nationally, millions will change housing in the next year. In Tucson, tens of thousands.

And if the cost of renting is about the same as buying, many people will choose to buy, no matter the rates or prices

Housing is driven by life. People start careers and buy their first house. They get married, have kids and need more space. They make more money and buy a bigger house. The kids leave and they downsize. Parents move in and suddenly they’re looking for a family compound.

The point is, as our lives change, our housing needs change, and people move.

Personally, I think one of the things propping up the market right now is the number of homeowners with very low interest rates who feel “trapped.” They may want to move, but unless they have enough equity to put a substantial amount down on the next house, or buy it outright, giving up a 3% mortgage for something close to 7% simply may not make financial sense.

At the same time, Southern Arizona continues to attract buyers coming from more expensive markets. Many have sold homes elsewhere and arrive with substantial cash or equity. They may also be accustomed to markets where prices have seemingly gone up, up, up, so they can be more comfortable paying a premium for the house they want.

We’re also starting to see more loan programs with introductory or temporary lower rates. Having lived and worked through the housing crash that began in 2006, I’m cautious about these programs.

They can make sense in the right situation, but I think buyers need to be comfortable making the payment when the lower rate goes away. Buying based on the assumption that rates will come down and you’ll simply refinance later is a gamble. Rates may come down, but there’s no guarantee of when, or by how much.

When enough people make financial decisions based on the assumption that tomorrow will bail them out, that’s when problems can begin.

I could go on and on about this stuff. These questions are always running through my mind, and after 30 years in real estate, I still love discussing them.

So if you have a specific question about buying, selling, interest rates, prices, or what’s happening in Southern Arizona, please feel free to reach out directly or leave a question here.

09/14/2026

Tucson Medical Center Run Tucson Tucson 5 and 10 K was this past weekend. The Damion Alexander Team is proud to be a part of these events as a photographer and sponsor.

A wee bit of climbing is rewarded with a run around Painted Hills and a view in every direction. All images are posted at

https://thetucsonphotographer.smugmug.com/Sports/Running/RoadRunning/TMC-10k-and-5k-in-the-Painted-Hi

09/09/2026

Over 1200 images can be found at this link from the 2026 saguaro east Labor Day run.

The Damion Alexander Team is its Long Realty River/Campbell is a proud sponsor of Southern Arizona Roadrunners

https://thetucsonphotographer.smugmug.com/Sports/Running/RoadRunning/Saguaro-East-Labor-day-Run/2026-Saguaro--East-Labor-Day-run

09/06/2026

2026 Willcox Flyer.
I’ll have more photos to share tomorrow. Nice to see so many friends out there today.

09/06/2026

14th annual Willcox Flyer

08/12/2026

Just listed this incredible estate in Oro Valley. Pretty cool virtual tour by Joey Ambrose with Boompix.

Designed by renowned architect Marc Soloway, this exceptional residence sits on 3.3 acres of rare, flat, fully usable land in the heart of Oro Valley. Solid masonry construction offers durability and timeless appeal. Walls of windows frame breathtaking views of Pusch Ridge, the Catalina Mountains, city lights & spectacular Arizona sunsets. Soloway's signature curved design creates a seamless flow between living spaces while blending indoor and outdoor living. The thoughtful split floorplan provides privacy for owners and guests alike. Enjoy 2,208 sq ft of covered patio space, expansive flagstone patios, a resort-style grotto pool, heated spa with cascading waterfalls, mature landscaping, and exceptional privacy. Multiuse path access to Naranja Park, trails, library, schools, dining & shoppingBeyond the architecture, the true rarity of this estate is the land itself. Flat, fully usable acreage of this size is increasingly difficult to find in Oro Valley, where many luxury homes are built on steep or heavily terraced lots. Here, the grounds function as an extension of the residence, creating a private compound surrounded by mature landscaping, flowering oleanders, and dramatic outdoor living spaces.

Walls of glass blur the line between indoors and outdoors, filling the home with natural light and framing views in every direction. The covered patios and expansive flagstone terraces invite year-round entertaining, quiet mornings watching the sunrise over the Catalinas, and evenings spent enjoying the city lights and the soothing sound of cascading water from the spa and pool.

Ideally situated across from Naranja Park and connected by a new multiuse path, the property offers convenient access to trails, recreation, the Oro Valley Library, dining, and shopping while maintaining a sense of privacy rarely found in such a central location. Combining renowned architecture, solid masonry construction, mature grounds, and a truly irreplaceable homesite, this residence represents a rare opportunity in the Oro Valley luxury market.

This 4881 square feet Single Family home has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. It is located at 11157 N Desert Whisper Way, Oro Valley, AZ.

08/03/2026

Week 6 of the EZPZ Lemmon Squeeze

If you ride a bike, you probably know the feeling of accomplishing something you once believed you could never do.

Yesterday, I had the privilege of talking with several cyclists who reached the top of Mount Lemmon for the very first time. Whether it’s a hill in your neighborhood that you’ve never made it up or a 29 mile climb to the summit, the feeling is the same. Setting a goal, refusing to quit, and proving to yourself that you can do hard things is incredibly rewarding.

That’s my favorite part of the EZPZ Lemmon Squeeze every year. The conversations at the top. The smiles. The stories. Watching people discover they’re capable of more than they imagined.

Those riders inspired me.

This year, after watching so many people push beyond their comfort zones during the first five weeks, I decided it was my turn to do something that intimidated me. My goal was to climb Mount Lemmon three times in a single ride.

I didn’t.

I climbed it four times.

By then I was close to the elevation of Mount Everest, so I kept going until I reached 29,062 feet of climbing. By the end of the ride I had covered 250 miles and climbed 31,502 feet.

As meaningful as that ride was for me, it wasn’t the highlight of the weekend.

The highlight was hearing someone say, “I never thought I could do this.”

Those moments matter just as much whether your victory is your first climb, your longest ride, or simply making it farther than you ever have before. We all have different mountains to climb, and every one of them deserves to be celebrated.

A huge thank you to the Tucson Tri Girls for putting on the six week EZPZ Lemmon SqueezeTucson Tri Girlsn my opinion, there isn’t a better way to conquer Mount Lemmon. Each week the ride goes a little farther, with well stocked aid stations, great volunteers, and a community that cheers everyone on.

I hope next summer I’ll be congratulating you at the top.

07/26/2026

EZPZ Lemmon Squeezey week 5. It was a toasty day for the nearly 110 riders who rode up Mt Lemmon as part of the Tucson Tri Girls event.

Flowers are popping up top.

I always feel the best part of this ride is the people who push themselves past what they have ever done in the past. It is all about doing a little more than you did last time.

Next week is the final week. Looking forward to seeing you out there

07/24/2026

Fleet Feet Tucson run in sabino Canyon last night with demos by ASICS. Nice seeing people staying active throughout the summer