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 Made Simple: Keep What Matters Most

Downsizing Made Simple: Keep What Matters Most

Downsizing Made Simple: Keep What Matters MostMartha Viera Parsons
Published on: 01/09/2026

Downsizing doesn't have to be about loss. Discover Martha's tips for choosing what belongs in your next chapter and get our Senior's Downsizing Guide.

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PICK YOUR FIVE!

PICK YOUR FIVE!

PICK YOUR FIVE!Martha Viera Parsons
Published on: 27/08/2026

Downsizing your home isn't about what you give up—it’s about what you gain. Learn how to identify your lifestyle priorities for your next move.

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Will Your Furniture Fit? The Downsizing Floor-Plan Test

Will Your Furniture Fit? The Downsizing Floor-Plan Test

Will Your Furniture Fit? The Downsizing Floor-Plan TestMartha Viera Parsons
Published on: 10/08/2026

Before paying movers to transport oversized furniture, test your major pieces against the floor plan of your future home.

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