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

Moving to Arizona? Wait Before Replacing All Your Furniture

Moving to Arizona? Wait Before Replacing All Your Furniture

Moving to Arizona? Wait Before Replacing All Your FurnitureMartha Viera Parsons
Published on: 20/08/2026

Moving to Southern Arizona? Measure first, prioritize essential furniture, and live in your new home before deciding how to furnish every room.

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Moving From California to Southern Arizona? Build a Real Cost-of-Living Comparison

Moving From California to Southern Arizona? Build a Real Cost-of-Living Comparison

Moving From California to Southern Arizona? Build a Real Cost-of-Living ComparisonMartha Viera Parsons
Published on: 19/08/2026

Moving from California to Southern Arizona? Compare housing, taxes, insurance, utilities, healthcare, transportation, and lifestyle costs before relocating.

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Why So Many Retirees Consider Southern Arizona

Why So Many Retirees Consider Southern Arizona

Why So Many Retirees Consider Southern ArizonaMartha Viera Parsons
Published on: 06/08/2026

Considering a move to Southern Arizona? Discover the best retirement communities, outdoor lifestyle benefits, housing options, and tips for your relocation.

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Why I Encourage Buyers to Make a Checklist

Why I Encourage Buyers to Make a Checklist

Why I Encourage Buyers to Make a ChecklistMartha Viera Parsons
Published on: 22/07/2026

Touring homes in Southern Arizona? Discover why Martha Viera Parsons encourages buyers to use a home viewing checklist to track must-haves and find the perfect home.

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What Makes Southern Arizona Living Unique?

What Makes Southern Arizona Living Unique?

What Makes Southern Arizona Living Unique?Martha Viera Parsons
Published on: 22/07/2026

Discover what makes Southern Arizona living unique. Explore desert lifestyles, active communities, and find your dream home with MVP Realty Team.

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Moving to Arizona: What Buyers Should Know Before Making the Move

Moving to Arizona: What Buyers Should Know Before Making the Move

Moving to Arizona: What Buyers Should Know Before Making the MoveMartha Viera Parsons
Published on: 08/07/2026

Thinking of moving to Southern Arizona? Discover what buyers need to know about the climate, home styles, and lifestyle in Quail Creek, Green Valley, and beyond.

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