Your Southern Arizona Test-Drive
Martha Viera ParsonsPublished on: 01/10/2026
Relocating to Southern Arizona? Experience communities in person before choosing a home. Test everyday life, amenities, and neighborhood feel. Get our guide!
THE JOURNAL
Field notes from fifty years of opening doors.
Slow essays on buying, selling, and settling into Southern Arizona — written between showings, signings, and long drives down Continental Road.
In this issue
The first ten days on market
A buyer's quiet checklist
Green Valley vs. Sahuarita
On editorial photography
Martha Viera Parsons
Before You Move to Arizona, Test the Location Before You Buy
Martha Viera ParsonsPublished on: 23/09/2026
Relocating to Southern Arizona? Discover essential tips for choosing the right community, testing your daily routine, and navigating insurance before you buy.
The 55+ Community Checklist: Choose the Lifestyle, Not Just the House
Martha Viera ParsonsPublished on: 21/09/2026
Looking for a 55+ home in Green Valley or Sahuarita? Create your lifestyle checklist first. Discover how to find the perfect active adult community for your retirement.
Your Guide to the 55+ Lifestyle in Southern Arizona
Martha Viera ParsonsPublished on: 01/09/2026
Choosing a 55+ community is about more than the house. Explore Martha's tips on finding the perfect lifestyle and amenities in Southern Arizona.
Read the Community Rules Before You Buy
Martha Viera ParsonsPublished on: 31/08/2026
Looking at 55+ communities in Southern Arizona? Discover Martha's tips for reviewing HOA rules to ensure the neighborhood actually fits your lifestyle.
WHO MAINTAINS THAT?
Martha Viera ParsonsPublished on: 27/08/2026
Considering a 55+ community in Southern Arizona? Learn how to compare HOA vs. homeowner maintenance responsibilities to find your ideal lock-and-leave lifestyle.
Martha Viera Parsons
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