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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  • A buyer's quiet checklist

  • Green Valley vs. Sahuarita

  • On editorial photography

Why Getting Pre-Approved Before You Shop for a Home Is One of the Smartest First Steps

Why Getting Pre-Approved Before You Shop for a Home Is One of the Smartest First Steps

Why Getting Pre-Approved Before You Shop for a Home Is One of the Smartest First StepsMartha Viera Parsons
Published on: 03/08/2026

Learn how mortgage pre-approval can make your home-buying journey smoother, clarify your budget, and help you shop confidently in Southern Arizona.

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Martha Viera Parsons

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