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 Southern Arizona? Build Your Life Map Before Your Home List

Moving to Southern Arizona? Build Your Life Map Before Your Home List

Moving to Southern Arizona? Build Your Life Map Before Your Home ListMartha Viera Parsons
Published on: 08/10/2026

Planning a move to Southern Arizona? Learn how mapping your everyday routine helps you choose the perfect community before you build your home shortlist.

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The 55+ Community Checklist: Choose the Lifestyle, Not Just the House

The 55+ Community Checklist: Choose the Lifestyle, Not Just the House

The 55+ Community Checklist: Choose the Lifestyle, Not Just the HouseMartha Viera Parsons
Published on: 21/09/2026

Looking for a 55+ home in Green Valley or Sahuarita? Create your lifestyle checklist first. Discover how to find the perfect active adult community for your retirement.

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