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

Downsizing? Decide Which Furniture Is Moving Before You Start Packing

Downsizing? Decide Which Furniture Is Moving Before You Start Packing

Downsizing? Decide Which Furniture Is Moving Before You Start PackingMartha Viera Parsons
Published on: 12/08/2026

Avoid the most common downsizing mistake by planning your furniture layout first. Learn how to measure, prep, and make your new, smaller space feel like home.

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