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

Retiring to Arizona in 2026: The Real Tax Benefits, the Lifestyle, and What Nobody Tells You

Retiring to Arizona in 2026: The Real Tax Benefits, the Lifestyle, and What Nobody Tells You

Retiring to Arizona in 2026: The Real Tax Benefits, the Lifestyle, and What Nobody Tells YouMartha Viera Parsons
Published on: 11/06/2026

Thinking about retiring to Arizona? Here's what you need to know about taxes, climate, communities, and real estate in 2026 — from a Southern Arizona specialist REALTOR®.

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Martha Viera Parsons

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