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 from California to Arizona: What Buyers Should Consider

Moving from California to Arizona: What Buyers Should Consider

Moving from California to Arizona: What Buyers Should ConsiderMartha Viera Parsons
Published on: 08/07/2026

Relocating from California to Southern Arizona? Compare lifestyles, home styles, and costs to make your out-of-state move seamless, comfortable, and well-planned.

Buying New Construction in Southern Arizona

Buying New Construction in Southern Arizona

Buying New Construction in Southern ArizonaMartha Viera Parsons
Published on: 08/07/2026

Buying a new construction home in Southern Arizona? Learn why having your own Realtor is essential when navigating builder contracts, model homes, and lot selection.

Financing a Home in Southern Arizona: What Buyers Should Know

Financing a Home in Southern Arizona: What Buyers Should Know

Financing a Home in Southern Arizona: What Buyers Should KnowMartha Viera Parsons
Published on: 08/07/2026

Understand your home financing options in Southern Arizona. Learn about HOA fees, closing costs, and mortgage planning for your new home.

 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: 30/06/2026

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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