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

Downsizing Doesn't Mean Giving Up—It Means Gaining Freedom

Downsizing Doesn't Mean Giving Up—It Means Gaining Freedom

Downsizing Doesn't Mean Giving Up—It Means Gaining FreedomMartha Viera Parsons
Published on: 27/07/2026

Discover the benefits of downsizing your home in Southern Arizona. Learn how a simpler lifestyle offers more freedom, less maintenance, and a fresh start.

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Why I Encourage Buyers to Think Five Years Ahead

Why I Encourage Buyers to Think Five Years Ahead

Why I Encourage Buyers to Think Five Years AheadMartha Viera Parsons
Published on: 23/07/2026

Planning to buy a home in Southern Arizona? Discover why Martha Viera Parsons encourages buyers to think 5 years ahead for flexibility and comfort.

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Why I Tell Buyers to Look Up

Why I Tell Buyers to Look Up

Why I Tell Buyers to Look UpMartha Viera Parsons
Published on: 23/07/2026

Don't buy a Southern Arizona home without looking up! Spot water damage, roof leaks, and hidden structural clues. MVP Realty Team reveals what to check during a Tucson home tour.

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