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

Buyers Are Buying a Lifestyle, Not Just a House

Buyers Are Buying a Lifestyle, Not Just a House

Buyers Are Buying a Lifestyle, Not Just a HouseMartha Viera Parsons
Published on: 22/09/2026

Discover what home buyers really look for beyond bedrooms and square footage, including lifestyle, community, location, and Southern Arizona amenities.

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Martha Viera Parsons

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