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

The Biggest Mistake People Make When Downsizing

The Biggest Mistake People Make When Downsizing

The Biggest Mistake People Make When DownsizingMartha Viera Parsons
Published on: 08/09/2026

Planning to downsize your home? Learn why starting with your future goals—not boxes—makes decluttering easier. Read our step-by-step downsizing guide.

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Downsizing? Start With the Easy Decisions

Downsizing? Start With the Easy Decisions

Downsizing? Start With the Easy DecisionsMartha Viera Parsons
Published on: 31/08/2026

Downsizing doesn't have to be emotionally exhausting. Learn Martha's simple strategy to build momentum and declutter your home without the stress.

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SHOW THE STORAGE!

SHOW THE STORAGE!

SHOW THE STORAGE!Martha Viera Parsons
Published on: 27/08/2026

Selling your home? Don't forget the closets. Buyers evaluate storage space closely. Learn how to declutter and stage your closets to make them look spacious.

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