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

Is It Time to Downsize? Start With Your Next Chapter

Martha Viera Parsons

Published on: 04/10/2026

Thinking about downsizing in Southern Arizona? Discover why it is really about creating your next chapter and finding the perfect lifestyle fit. Call Martha!

Your Furniture May Be Choosing Your Next House

Martha Viera Parsons

Published on: 01/10/2026

Downsizing buyers should measure the furniture they plan to keep before touring homes. A functional floor plan matters more than total square footage.

Downsizing Without the Overwhelm: What Should Come With You?

Martha Viera Parsons

Published on: 21/09/2026

Overwhelmed by downsizing? Discover practical tips for sorting memories, organizing your belongings, and preparing for your next chapter in Southern Arizona.

Downsizing? Decide Which Furniture Is Moving Before You Start Packing

Martha 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.