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.

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  • 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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Martha Viera Parsons

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