Buying From Out of State? Use a Three-Pass Home Tour
Martha Viera ParsonsPublished on: 08/10/2026
Buying a Southern Arizona home from out of state? Learn how to look past the pretty rooms during a remote home tour and choose the right community.
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
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The Arizona Patio Test: A Smart Buyer Tip
Martha Viera ParsonsPublished on: 04/10/2026
Buying a home in Southern Arizona? Discover why the "Patio Test" is crucial for outdoor living and finding the perfect real estate fit. Call Martha today!
Your Furniture May Be Choosing Your Next House
Martha Viera ParsonsPublished on: 01/10/2026
Downsizing buyers should measure the furniture they plan to keep before touring homes. A functional floor plan matters more than total square footage.
The Southern Arizona Patio Test Every Buyer Should Try
Martha Viera ParsonsPublished on: 29/09/2026
Buying a home in Southern Arizona? Don't forget the patio test. Learn how to evaluate outdoor living spaces, sun orientation, and privacy before you buy.
Buyers Are Buying a Lifestyle, Not Just a House
Martha Viera ParsonsPublished on: 22/09/2026
Discover what home buyers really look for beyond bedrooms and square footage, including lifestyle, community, location, and Southern Arizona amenities.
5 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Home in Southern Arizona
Martha Viera ParsonsPublished on: 21/09/2026
Planning to buy a home in Southern Arizona? Ask these 5 essential questions first to find your perfect lifestyle in Tucson, Green Valley, or Sahuarita.
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