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 from California to Arizona: What Buyers Should Consider

Martha Viera Parsons

Published on: 08/07/2026

Relocating from California to Southern Arizona? Compare lifestyles, home styles, and costs to make your out-of-state move seamless, comfortable, and well-planned.

Martha Viera Parsons

Associate Broker · Realtor

"You're an MVP with me." — Personalized real estate care across Southern Arizona.

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