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

Living in Vail, AZ: Top Schools & New Homes Guide

Living in Vail, AZ: Top Schools & New Homes Guide

Living in Vail, AZ: Top Schools & New Homes GuideMartha Viera Parsons
Published on: 26/06/2026

Top-rated schools, newer homes, and wide-open desert just southeast of Tucson — here's why families keep choosing Vail, AZ in 2026.

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Homebuying Costs Near Record Highs: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know in Today’s Market

Homebuying Costs Near Record Highs: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know in Today’s Market

Homebuying Costs Near Record Highs: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know in Today’s MarketMartha Viera Parsons
Published on: 22/06/2026

Homebuying costs remain near record highs as mortgage rates, home prices, taxes, and insurance impact affordability. Learn what today’s Southern Arizona buyers and sellers need to know.

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2026 Buyer’s Guide: Buying a Home in Corona de Tucson, AZ

2026 Buyer’s Guide: Buying a Home in Corona de Tucson, AZ

2026 Buyer’s Guide: Buying a Home in Corona de Tucson, AZMartha Viera Parsons
Published on: 04/06/2026

Discover why growing families and relocators are buying a home in Corona de Tucson, AZ. Explore 2026 market trends, emerging neighborhoods, and top-rated schools.

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