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

Green Valley, Quail Creek or Tucson? Compare the Tuesday Test

Green Valley, Quail Creek or Tucson? Compare the Tuesday Test

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Published on: 08/10/2026

Vacation-day Arizona is different from everyday life. Learn how to evaluate routines, communities, and 55+ lifestyle choices when relocating to Southern Arizona.

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Relocating to Southern Arizona

Relocating to Southern Arizona

Relocating to Southern ArizonaMartha Viera Parsons
Published on: 07/10/2026

Moving to Southern Arizona? Learn why narrowing down your ideal community and lifestyle routine is the most efficient step before building a property list.

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