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

Is a 55+ Community Right for You?

Is a 55+ Community Right for You?

Is a 55+ Community Right for You?Martha Viera Parsons
Published on: 08/07/2026

Explore the benefits of 55+ communities in Southern Arizona. Find out if the amenities, clubs, and lifestyle in Quail Creek or Green Valley fit your next chapter.

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55+ Communities in Southern Arizona: What to Look For, What to Ask, and How to Choose

55+ Communities in Southern Arizona: What to Look For, What to Ask, and How to Choose

55+ Communities in Southern Arizona: What to Look For, What to Ask, and How to ChooseMartha Viera Parsons
Published on: 11/06/2026

Exploring 55+ active adult communities in Southern Arizona? Here's what an experienced senior specialist REALTOR® wants you to know before you decide.

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