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

WHO MAINTAINS THAT?

WHO MAINTAINS THAT?

WHO MAINTAINS THAT?Martha Viera Parsons
Published 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.

Why Your Second Home Tour Should Be Different

Why Your Second Home Tour Should Be Different

Why Your Second Home Tour Should Be DifferentMartha Viera Parsons
Published on: 20/08/2026

Considering a Southern Arizona home? A second visit can help you evaluate storage, parking, natural light, layout, noise, and everyday livability.

Why I Recommend Looking Beyond the Listing Photos

Why I Recommend Looking Beyond the Listing Photos

Why I Recommend Looking Beyond the Listing PhotosMartha Viera Parsons
Published on: 20/07/2026

Wide-angle lenses can mislead. Discover why you must look beyond listing photos when buying a Southern Arizona home. Get essential tips on checking scale, neighborhood fit, and daily views from MVP-RealtyTeam.com. Call (520) 965-3536.

Martha Viera Parsons

Associate Broker · Realtor

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