Land Advisors Tucson Keeps Momentum Rolling with $48 Million in October Deals

Monarch Master Planned Community – in the heart of Marana

TUCSON, AZ (October 31, 2025) — In a housing market looking to find its footing, Land Advisors Organization (LAO) of Tucson continues to lead the charge in homebuilder deals in Tucson. Real Estate Daily reports that LAO Tucson has pushed its market share to over 70% heading into Q4 2025.

In October alone, LAO-Tucson reports over $48 million in lot purchases across the board, from northwest to southeast Tucson. In a strong counter to a slower market narrative, these homebuilder purchases signal a swing to a more active Tucson market. Real Estate Daily News reports the following deals:

Rocking K: Richmond American closed on 21 platted and engineered lots for $2.1 million. The lots are 80’X125’ and located along Mountain View Way in the latest phase of the project. The seller was Rocking K Development Co. These larger lots were the last parcel in the phase, with major new offerings at Rocking K slated for the Spring of 2026. Rocking K continues to command the bulk of the market share in Vail.

Blackhawk: Lennar Arizona closed on 41 finished lots for $3.25 million. The lots 40’X115’, the last available lots in the project, were purchased from Forestar (USA) Real Estate Group, Inc. This is Lennar’s second purchase from Forestar in multiple Tucson locations.

Remington Ranch: Pulte Homes purchased 112 lots in Block 2 (50’X115’), Phase 4 of Remington Ranch, known as “Copperland Estates” in Marana. The homebuilder paid $6.84 million for the platted and engineered lots. The seller in the transaction was AMH Remington Ranch Development TRS, LLC. This was the second closing of this phase in the past 90 days, with the previous going to Mertiage Homes. See the Real Estate Daily News article here.

Monarch: In the region’s largest bulk purchase of 2025, Ashton Woods/Starlight closed on 350 finished lots (Mix of 40’, 45’, and 50’) in the Monarch MPC in Marana for $37 million. The seller was Sunbelt Holdings, the developer. In combination with Sunbelt, this is Ashton Woods/Starlight’s second major purchase in Tucson this year. Sunbelt continues to deliver a large number of ready-to-build lots each year across multiple projects in the Tucson metro area.

The deals were all handled by Will White and John Carroll of the Land Advisors Organization in Tucson.

“Congratulations to our clients across the market,” White commented. “These transactions demonstrate serious builder confidence – several are locking in pipeline through 2027. But here’s the reality: infrastructure is bottlenecking the ready inventory. There aren’t many ‘shovel-ready’ deals left. Mix stronger demand with limited supply, and you’ve got an explosive 3-4 months ahead.”

Dominium Opens Affordable Housing Properties in Goodyear and Marana on Nov. 12 & Nov. 13

Affordable Housing

Estrella Springs (Goodyear)

Phoenix & Marana, Arizona (October 31, 2025) – Dominium, a leading national affordable housing owner, developer, and manager, is holding grand openings in Goodyear and Marana for 847 high-quality homes.

Local and state elected officials are expected to join in the festivities. The media is invited.

Dominium will hold a grand opening for Estrella Springs, offering 396 affordable apartment homes for families, and Suncrest Vista, featuring 261 affordable senior apartments, at 9:30 a.m. November 12 in Goodyear.

Suncrest Vista (Goodyear)

At 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 13, Dominium will hold a grand opening for The Safford, a 200-unit affordable housing property for families in Marana.

The Safford (Marana

Dominium has been developing affordable housing for more than 50 years, and manages more than 40,000 apartments in 19 states. Dominium has a national reputation of developing high-quality properties that they own for the long-term. Over the next few years, Dominium is planning to build 35 projects, encompassing 1,500 units of new affordable housing in Arizona.

9:30 a.m. Nov. 12: Dominium to hold grand openings for Estrella Springs and Suncrest Vista (16895 W. Van Buren St. in Goodyear).
11:30 a.m. Nov. 13: Dominium to hold grand opening for The Safford (8740 N. Silverbell Road in Marana)

About Dominium
Founded in 1972, Dominium is a purpose-driven leader in affordable housing, dedicated to addressing the nation’s housing crisis through lasting and impactful solutions. With offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Phoenix, and Minneapolis, Dominium owns, develops, and manages more than 40,000 apartment homes in more than 220 communities nationwide. The company is committed to building enduring value through high-quality, affordable housing that strengthens communities, supports residents and serves the needs of their financial partners. Beyond housing, Dominium extends its impact through pro bono development services, charitable contributions, post-secondary scholarships, internships, and volunteer efforts in the communities where its employees live and work. For more information, visit www.dominiumapartments.com.

Tucson Rental Report Trends: November 2025

Tucson, AZ (October 31, 2025) — The Apartment List November 2025 Rental Report for Tucson reports the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,039, after falling 0.6% last month. Prices are now down 4.4% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Tucson rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the nation as a whole.

Tucson rents are down 0.6% month-over-month and down 4.4% year-over-year

The median rent in Tucson fell by 0.6% over the course of October, and has now decreased by a total of 4.4% over the past 12 months. Tucson’s rent growth over the past year has is similar to the state average (-4.2%) but has fallen below the national average (-0.9%).

Tucson rent growth in 2025 is pacing below last year

Ten months into the year, rents in Tucson have fallen 2.7%. This is a slower rate of growth compared to what the city was experiencing at this point last year: from January to October 2024 rents had decreased 0.6%.

October rent growth in Tucson ranked #45 among large U.S. cities

Tucson rents went down 0.6% in the past month, compared to the national rate of -0.8%. Among the nation’s 100 largest cities, this ranks #45. Similar monthly rent growth took place in Fort Wayne, IN (-0.6%) and Las Vegas, NV (-0.6%).

Month-over-Month Rent Growth Among 100 Largest Cities In the U.S.

Tucson is the #94 most expensive large city in the U.S., with a median rent of $1,039

Citywide, the median rent currently stands at $867 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $1,113 for a 2-bedroom. Across all bedroom sizes (ie, the entire rental market), the median rent is $1,039. That ranks #94 in the nation, among the country’s 100 largest cities.

For comparison, the median rent across the nation as a whole is $1,214 for a 1-bedroom, $1,367 for a 2-bedroom, and $1,381 overall. The median rent in Tucson is 24.7% lower than the national, and is similar to the prices you would find in Tulsa, OK ($1,053) and Fort Wayne, IN ($1,033).

Median Overall Rent Among 100 Largest Cities In the U.S.

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