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

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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Why I Recommend Looking Beyond the Listing Photos

Why I Recommend Looking Beyond the Listing Photos

Why I Recommend Looking Beyond the Listing PhotosMartha Viera Parsons
Published on: 20/07/2026

Wide-angle lenses can mislead. Discover why you must look beyond listing photos when buying a Southern Arizona home. Get essential tips on checking scale, neighborhood fit, and daily views from MVP-RealtyTeam.com. Call (520) 965-3536.

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