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.
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
See the Neighborhood After Dark
Martha Viera ParsonsPublished on: 31/08/2026
Love a house during the day? Martha explains why you should always visit a neighborhood at night to ensure the lighting and traffic fit your lifestyle.
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.
Give the Neighborhood Its Own 15-Minute Showing
Martha Viera ParsonsPublished on: 18/08/2026
Found a home you love in Southern Arizona? Spend 15 extra minutes exploring the neighborhood to evaluate traffic, streets, amenities, sidewalks, surroundings, and everyday livability.
Why You Should Visit a Neighborhood More Than Once Before Buying
Martha Viera ParsonsPublished on: 10/08/2026
A neighborhood may feel completely different during the day and evening. Visit more than once and test your everyday routes before deciding where to buy.
Can You Trust Online Home Value Estimates?
Martha Viera ParsonsPublished on: 27/07/2026
Are online home value estimates accurate? Discover what automated tools miss and why a local Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) is vital for Arizona homeowners.
Martha Viera Parsons
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