Jesse Lapham, Real Estate Specialist for Tucson & Surrounding Areas

09/07/2026

I'm thankful for clients like this one.

09/06/2026

🏡 Back on the market — 513 S Stone Bench Rd in Vail is now offered at **$314,000**.

Sometimes a transaction just doesn’t come together, but this home is ready for its next buyer.

This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a rare three-way split-bedroom floor plan, a comfortable open great room, a landscaped backyard, a covered patio, mountain views, and a premium lot backing onto a common-area wash for a little extra space and privacy. It’s also located in the Vail School District.

If you know someone looking in the Vail/Corona de Tucson area, feel free to send this their way.

📍 513 S Stone Bench Rd, Vail, AZ
💰 $314,000
🛏 3 Bedrooms | 🛁 2 Bathrooms | 1,601 Sq. Ft.

See all the photos and property details here 👇

This 1601 square feet Single Family home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It is located at 513 S Stone Bench Rd, Vail, AZ.

09/01/2026

🏡 Looking for a home in Quail Creek with a little more flexibility in the floor plan?

Take a look at 2639 E Sawyer Road in Green Valley.

This Fiesta floor plan offers 1,994 square feet with two private bedroom suites, plus a separate den — a layout that works especially well when you want comfortable space for guests without giving up your own privacy.

The great room features a custom media wall with fireplace, and the kitchen offers quartz countertops, a gas range, island workspace and plenty of cabinetry. Travertine flooring runs throughout the home, and there's a separate laundry room with additional storage.

Outside, one of my favorite features is the extended north-facing covered patio — plenty of space to enjoy Arizona outdoor living without spending your afternoons in the direct sun.

You also get a 2½-car tandem garage with extra room for storage, projects or a golf cart.

And, of course, you're in Quail Creek, with golf, pickleball, pools, fitness, dining, clubs and all the amenities that make this community so popular.

📍 2639 E Sawyer Road, Green Valley
$475,000 | 2 Bedrooms | 2½ Baths + Den | 1,994 Sq. Ft.

Take a look at all 49 photos and the property details here 👇
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2639-E-Sawyer-Rd-Green-Valley-AZ-85614/97374664_zpid/

If you know someone considering Quail Creek, please share this with them or their real estate agent.

And agents — if you have someone looking for a great Quail Creek floor plan with two private suites, I'd love for you to take a look.

This 1994 square feet Single Family home has 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. It is located at 2639 E Sawyer Rd, Green Valley, AZ.

08/31/2026

🏡 Know someone looking for a home in Northwest Tucson under $300,000?

Take a look at 8625 N Katapa Trail in Star Trails Estates. Priced at $282,500, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home has been lovingly maintained by the same owner for more than 30 years.

It has vaulted ceilings, no carpet, interior laundry, an easy-care backyard with a covered patio, and a great lot that borders common area on two sides.

The neighborhood also offers a community pool, playground, basketball court, and Ramada — all with a low HOA that includes sewer, trash, and road maintenance.

$282,500 | 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 1,174 Sq. Ft.

Take a look at the photos and all the details here 👇
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/8625-N-Katapa-Trl-Tucson-AZ-85742/8631667_zpid/

If you know someone who's been looking in Northwest Tucson, please share it with them or tag them below. And agents, if this sounds like a fit for one of your buyers, I'd love for you to come take a look.

This 1174 square feet Single Family home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It is located at 8625 N Katapa Trl, Tucson, AZ.

08/31/2026

🏡 It’s Not Always the House

When a home sale falls apart, it’s easy to assume something must have been wrong with the house.

Sometimes that’s true. But sometimes it’s financing. An appraisal. Title. A missed deadline. Or simply new information that requires the buyer and seller to find a way forward.

And just because something comes up doesn’t mean the transaction is over.

I put together a look at five places where things can get complicated between an accepted offer and the keys—and why good communication, preparation, and negotiation matter along the way.

Read the full article:
https://www.realtyexecutives.com/agent/jesse-lapham/blog/it-s-not-always-the-house-why-some-home-sales-don-t-make-it-

 Why do some home sales fall through after an offer is accepted? Learn how inspections, financing, appraisals, title issues, and negotiations can affect closing

08/31/2026

🐾 Pima County Market Update — August 31

August is wrapping up, and the Tucson housing market seems to have found a holding pattern.

💰 Median List Price: $399,999
📦 Inventory: 3,141
📊 Market Action Index: 34
⏱ Median Days on Market: 70
📉 Price Reductions: 42%
🏠 Median New Listing Price: $381,500

The $1 difference from last week's $400,000 obviously isn't the story. 😄

The bigger story is how consistent these numbers have become.

Median list price has essentially held at $400K for four weeks. Market Action has remained at 34, inventory continues to hover around 3,100 homes, and price reductions have settled at 42%.

Pima County remains in a slight seller's advantage, but this certainly doesn't feel like the seller's markets we experienced a few years ago.

Buyers are taking their time and paying attention to value.

Sellers still benefit from relatively limited inventory, but pricing correctly from the beginning matters.

That's the market we're in: more balanced, more selective and more dependent on good strategy.

No dramatic headline required.

Real stats. Not headlines. 🏡📊

Want to know what's happening in your neighborhood or price range? Let me know—county-wide numbers are only the starting point.

Full Pima County market report: https://altos.re/r/1c7b4ae3-9167-4573-9b19-75ccaa61814a

08/24/2026

🐾 **Pima County Market Update — August 24, 2026**

Sometimes the most interesting market changes happen before the headline numbers move.

💰 Median List Price: **$400,000**
📦 Inventory: **3,125**
📊 Market Action Index: **34**
⏱ Median Days on Market: **70**
📉 Price Reductions: **42%**
🏠 Median New Listing Price: **$399,990**

At first glance, not much changed this week.

But underneath those numbers, market conditions have recently started **tightening again** as the rate of sales improves relative to the number of homes available.

At the same time, the median list price has now held around **$400,000 for three consecutive weeks**, and 42% of listings have reduced their price.

That's an interesting combination.

**For buyers:** There are still opportunities, particularly with homes that have been sitting or needed a price adjustment.

**For sellers:** Limited inventory continues to provide some support—but today's buyers are paying attention to value. Pricing and presentation matter.

So are we suddenly in a booming seller's market? No.

Are we in a collapsing buyer's market? No.

We're in an **active, nuanced market with opportunities on both sides.**

And that's exactly why I keep saying:

**Real stats. Not headlines.** 🏡📊

Want to know what the market looks like in your neighborhood or price range? I'm always happy to dig into the numbers.

📊 Full Pima County report:
https://altos.re/r/1c7b4ae3-9167-4573-9b19-75ccaa61814a

08/19/2026

Diane Lapham

08/17/2026

🐾 **Pima County Market Update — August 17, 2026**

Another Monday, another reminder that one number never tells the whole story.

💰 Median List Price: **$400,000**
📦 Inventory: **3,132 homes**
📊 Market Action Index: **34**
⏱ Median Days on Market: **70**
📉 Price Reductions: **43%**
🏠 Median New Listing Price: **$400,000**

So, how's the market?

We're still technically sitting at a **slight seller's advantage**, but buyers are clearly more price-conscious than they were earlier this year.

The median list price has now held at $400,000 for a second week. The Market Action Index is holding at 34, and inventory remains relatively stable.

There's also an interesting shift hiding in the numbers: price reductions have eased from 45–46% a few weeks ago to **43% this week**.

For buyers, that can mean opportunities and negotiating room.

For sellers, it doesn't mean homes aren't selling—it means **pricing and presentation matter.**

The Tucson housing market is active. People are buying. People are selling. But neither side should be making decisions based on a scary headline or a single statistic.

**Real stats. Not headlines.**

Want to know what's happening in your neighborhood or price range? That's where these numbers become much more useful.

📊 Full Pima County report:
https://altos.re/r/1c7b4ae3-9167-4573-9b19-75ccaa61814a

08/13/2026

JUST LISTED | 8625 N Katapa Trail

Sometimes buyers know what they want — they just don’t know every way it can look.

I was recently out with buyers who wanted detached single-family living because they didn’t want to share walls. Then I walked into this listing appointment and was reminded of a housing option that can be easy to overlook.

From the street, you might assume this style of home is attached. It isn’t.

3 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1,174 sq. ft. | Detached single-family home | No shared residential walls

And now it’s officially on the market in Northwest Tucson.

8625 N Katapa Trail, Tucson, AZ 85742

Take a closer look:
https://sites.boompix.com/8625-n-Katapa-Trail