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? Choose for Your Ordinary Monday, Not Just Your Vacation Saturday

Moving to Southern Arizona? Choose for Your Ordinary Monday, Not Just Your Vacation Saturday

Moving to Southern Arizona? Choose for Your Ordinary Monday, Not Just Your Vacation SaturdayMartha Viera Parsons
Published on: 12/08/2026

Vacationing in Southern Arizona is easy, but relocating requires a different test. Learn how to evaluate a community to find the perfect fit for your daily life.

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