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

Your First 30 Days in Southern Arizona: Plan the Landing, Not Just the Closing

Your First 30 Days in Southern Arizona: Plan the Landing, Not Just the Closing

Your First 30 Days in Southern Arizona: Plan the Landing, Not Just the ClosingMartha Viera Parsons
Published on: 08/10/2026

Closing day is just the beginning. Learn how to plan your first month, establish your routine, and settle into your new Southern Arizona community seamlessly.

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Green Valley, Quail Creek or Tucson? Compare the Tuesday Test

Green Valley, Quail Creek or Tucson? Compare the Tuesday Test

Green Valley, Quail Creek or Tucson? Compare the Tuesday TestMartha Viera Parsons
Published on: 08/10/2026

Vacation-day Arizona is different from everyday life. Learn how to evaluate routines, communities, and 55+ lifestyle choices when relocating to Southern Arizona.

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Buying From Out of State? Use a Three-Pass Home Tour

Buying From Out of State? Use a Three-Pass Home Tour

Buying From Out of State? Use a Three-Pass Home TourMartha Viera Parsons
Published on: 08/10/2026

Buying a Southern Arizona home from out of state? Learn how to look past the pretty rooms during a remote home tour and choose the right community.

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