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

Green Valley, Quail Creek or Tucson? Compare the Tuesday Test

Green Valley, Quail Creek or Tucson? Compare the Tuesday Test

Green Valley, Quail Creek or Tucson? Compare the Tuesday TestMartha Viera Parsons
Published on: 08/10/2026

Vacation-day Arizona is different from everyday life. Learn how to evaluate routines, communities, and 55+ lifestyle choices when relocating to Southern Arizona.

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Right-Size Your Next Move

Right-Size Your Next Move

Right-Size Your Next MoveMartha Viera Parsons
Published on: 07/10/2026

Moving into a smaller house? Discover why right-sizing your space, maintenance, and location might be the better goal for 55+ homeowners in Southern Arizona.

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The Forgotten Home-Tour Test: Stop and Listen

The Forgotten Home-Tour Test: Stop and Listen

The Forgotten Home-Tour Test: Stop and ListenMartha Viera Parsons
Published on: 24/08/2026

Touring a home in Southern Arizona? Take a quiet moment to listen for traffic, neighborhood activity, outdoor noise, and other sounds before you buy.

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