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 Southern Arizona Patio Test Every Buyer Should Try

Martha Viera Parsons

Published on: 29/09/2026

Buying a home in Southern Arizona? Don't forget the patio test. Learn how to evaluate outdoor living spaces, sun orientation, and privacy before you buy.

Martha Viera Parsons

Associate Broker · Realtor

"You're an MVP with me." — Personalized real estate care across Southern Arizona.

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