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Alexandra Baum

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Iconic Estates: Vast Views

The phrase “million-dollar views” exemplifies just how much people value the views from their homes. Especially amongst the luxury home industry, having sweeping panoramic views throughout the home can be the difference that makes a “wow factor” home worth an uber-luxury price point.

Everyone loves a view of the great outdoors. There is even science behind our preference for scenes of nature, increasing productivity and reducing stress. In the Valley, mountainside properties offer city sights below and picturesque horizons. Venture north to find dazzling vistas of red rock formations, national forests, and more. Beautiful views are often displayed as nature’s work of art, framed by expansive windows and outdoor spaces.

Homes with beautiful, vast views are highly sought-after, so you will need a real estate expert with Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty in your corner to help you secure the views you love in your next dream home. Find a beautiful spot to watch the sunset and breath in the fresh air in your new luxury home.

See the sights from the perspective of these ICONIC Estates!

Great things come in small packages. No truer is this saying than when it refers to Napa Valley, California’s boutique inns. These gem-like properties welcome guests with unmatched graciousness and special touches that make each unique.

To enjoy the hospitality of these special inns is to experience the casual sophistication of the wine country lifestyle in all of its authentic glory—unhurried, indulgent and refined.

Staying up to date on interior design trends can be a fun way to mix up your decor and ramp up your style, but what are the biggest 2022 design trends? We talked to the experts—interior designers—and asked them what trends we should know about this year.

Trends come and go—and then come back again—and while some designers embrace the trends, others firmly believe that choosing timeless designs is key. We asked six respected interior designers to share their thoughts on the 2022 design trends, and here’s what they had to say…

Imagine looking out of a 360-degree window and seeing the beauty of planet Earth below you. No longer exclusive to just astronauts, space travel is becoming a reality for the public thanks to the increasing demand for commercial space exploration.

With the goal of providing as many people as possible with an astounding view of Earth, Space Perspective reimagines space travel through the use of its pressurized capsule. ⁠

May 10, 2022 by Alexandra Baum

Business, Entertainment, Real Estate

Significant Sales: April 2022

Throughout the state of Arizona, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty has been proud to represent and participate in the following sales for the month of April.

We refer to these as ‘Significant Sales’, and while all of our transactions are truly significant, we hope you enjoy discovering these amazing homes based not only on price, but their architectural, cultural, and geographical significance, as well as those involved in the journey.

Enjoy!

Significant Seller Representations:

5837-5815 N Palo Cristi Rd | Paradise Valley
Sold for $9,750,000
Frank Aazami & David Arustamian

5501 E San Miguel Avenue | Paradise Valley
Sold for $6,750,000 | Dual Representation
Seller Representation: Karen DeGeorge & Susan Pelligrini
Buyer Representation: Cheryl D’Anna

5090 N Marlin Canyon Place | Tucson
Sold for $1,800,000 | Dual Representation
Penny Bernal

13868 N Steprock Canyon | Oro Valley
Sold for $1,125,000
Mara Mitchell

1 Presidio Dr | Tubac
Sold for $650,000 | Dual Representation
Gary Brasher

152 Avenida De Otero | Tubac
Sold for $617,000
Marty Durkin

9790 E Dead Sure Pl | Gold Canyon
Sold for $3,650,000
Sharon Steele

3962 N Pinnacle Hills Circle | Mesa
Sold for $1,925,000
Christine Anthony

3727 W Lind Rd | Queen Creek
Sold for $1,200,000
Aron Johnson

2596 S Cliffview St | Flagstaff
Sold for $920,000
Blake Cain

2858 W Alamo Dr | Flagstaff
Sold for $707,000
Charlotte Bamford

520 Forest Road | Sedona
Sold for $2,495,000
Ed Pennington and Jeanette Sauer

7620 E Sliding Lane | Cornville
Sold for $3,000,000 | Dual Representation
Josie Pakula & Nancy Read

1836 Enchanted Canyon Way | Prescott
Sold for $1,220,000
Molly Auman

11801 E Pinnacle Vista Dr | Scottsdale
Sold for $5,900,000 | Dual Representation
Seller Representation: Will Foote, Debbie Negrin, Jay Pennypacker, Mike Holder
Buyer Representation: Cheryl D’Anna

19149 N 99th St | Scottsdale
Sold for $5,500,000
Allan MacDonald

10171 E Peak Circle | Scottsdale
Sold for $5,450,000 | Dual Representation
Bev Wasson

113073 W Cliffrose Road | Peoria
Sold for $650,000
Sue Connor

10715 E Prospect Point Drive | Scottsdale
Sold for $2,981,000 | Dual Representation
Seller Representaion: James Kolander
Buyer Representaion: Jan Collins & Ruth Sewart

1084 N Boulder Drive | Carefree
Sold for $2,600,000
Stacy Paluscio, Courtney Woods Olson, & Darcy Whalen

8400 E Autoplane Drive 817 | Carefree
Sold for $1,500,000 | Dual Representation
Preston Westmoreland

9625 E AW Tillinghast Road | Scottsdale
Sold for $7,800,000 | Dual Representation
Seller Representaion: Jay Pennypacker, Dan Wolski, Mike Holder, Debbie Negrin, Will Foote, Troy Gillenwater, Jack O’Keefe, & Mitchell Hundman
Buyer Representaion: Barry Conser

27633 N 105th PL | Scottsdale
Sold for $6,000,000
Kirk Marshall & Keith Marshall

Significant Buyer Representations:

8525 E Dixileta Drive | Scottsdale
- Sold for $7,995,000
- Buyer Representation: Oriana Lehman Wood

2830 N Calle Ladera 45 | Tucson
- Sold for $1,150,000
- Buyer Representation: Marta Harvey

34 Calle Maria Elena | Tubac
- Sold for $875,000
- Buyer Representation: Gary Brasher

4 Call4950 W. Three Forks Road 63 | Prescott
- Sold for $1,175,000
- Buyer Representation: Georgia Myers

2543 W Josselyn Dr | Flagstaff
- Sold for $535,000
- Buyer Representation: Angela Davis

135 Painted Cliffs | Sedona
- Sold for $2,858,250
- Buyer Representation: Katrin Themlitz

3445 Arabian Dr | Sedona
- Sold for $2,222,222
- Buyer Representation: Katie Harvey

12910 W Red Fox Road | Peoria
- Sold for $1,250,000
- Buyer Representation: Lori Reiland

2973 N Acacia Way | Buckeye
- Sold for $670,000
- Buyer Representation: Neal Farrell

May 5, 2022 by Alexandra Baum

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In the News: April 2022

Arizona Foothills Magazine

The Soaring Life at The Aerie

Dodgers Star Cody Bellinger’s Arizona Man Cave is for Sale

Rackensack property offers 62 acres, of private mine

AZ Big Media

Here are the top 40 under 40 Scottsdale REALTORS

AZ Central

Top metro Phoenix home sales in 2022

City Sun-Times

Paradise Valley Lot Breaks Records with $9.4 Million Sale

Off-Grid Famous Gold Mine Property for Sale in Cave Creek

Flagstaff Business News

Projecting Flagstaff Real Estate Trend

GlobeSt

The Share of Millennials Owning Homes Is Dwindling

Home Buyers, Sellers Rush to the Finish Line

KTAR

Gold mine property in Cave Creek is listed with an asking price of nearly $6M

Mansion Global

Talking Rock Ranch, a Master-Planned Community in Arizona, Offers Golf Club Living Against a Desert Backdrop

News Break

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Lists LA Dodgers Star Cody Bellinger’s Man Cave

Patch

Lounge, Live, Bathe Like Royalty In This $5.9M Phoenix Home

Rose Law Group Reporter

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Lists LA Dodgers Star Cody Bellinger’s Man Cave

The Week

6 Ideal Homes for Families with Kids

May 2, 2022 by Alexandra Baum

Business, Entertainment, Real Estate

Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Adrienne Zobec

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is dedicated to bringing the highest level of service to today’s home buyers and sellers. This tradition continues with the recent addition of luxury Real Estate Advisor, Adrienne Zobec to the Pinnacle Peak Office.

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty agents strive to deliver real estate experiences beyond expectations to enhance lifestyles for their clients, expanding their reputation as the most respected name in real estate.

Originally from Texas, Adrienne moved to Scottsdale more than two decades ago to pursue her passion for interior design, immediately establishing herself in the ultra-competitive industry. After working with such illustrious names as Bess Jones Interiors and Est Est Inc., Adrienne co-founded a custom home construction and interior design company specializing in high-end residential remodeling. Zobec Construction LLC proved a wild success and a testament to Adrienne’s professional emphasis on customer relationships, thriving for over twenty years on referrals alone.

Prioritizing client satisfaction comes easily to Adrienne – her well-honed skillset consists of a deep understanding of quality construction, a keen eye for design, strong attention to detail, and an intimate understanding of the Valley’s incredible high-end real estate.

As a North Scottsdale resident working in the luxury housing market, Adrienne’s love of architecture, design, and building prompted her into real estate as a career. When Adrienne is not working she enjoys traveling with her family. Adrienne is a busy mom, raising her son and daughter who are both very active in sports. With a love for fitness and the outdoors, the entire family loves camping and hiking in northern Arizona.

It’s been a pleasure getting to know Adrienne and learning about her goals and aspirations. She’s a sharp mind individual with attention to detail and is a wonderful representation of our brand.
Managing Broker, Kevin Gonzales.

May 1, 2022 by Alexandra Baum

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7 Ways to Improve Your Home’s Energy Efficiency

Energy-efficient home improvements are worthwhile for two big reasons. First, these updates can help you cut down on costs for utilities and other bills long-term. Second, saving energy at home can also help reduce your overall impact on the environment.

Before you design a new home or remodel an existing one, consider investing in energy efficiency. You’ll save energy and money, and your home will be more comfortable and durable. The planning process is also a good time to look into a renewable energy system that can provide electricity, water heating, or space heating and cooling. You may also want to explore your options for financing an energy-efficient home.

In an existing house, the first step is to conduct a home energy assessment (sometimes referred to as an energy audit) to find out how your home uses energy and determine the best ways to cut energy use and costs. To learn more about home energy assessments and find free tools and calculators, go to Your Home’s Energy Use, the Residential Services Network, and the Building Performance Institute.

Source: https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/energy-efficient-home-design

April 21, 2022 by Alexandra Baum

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Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Stephanie Arndt

As a real estate professional, Stephanie Arndt’s number one goal is to listen to your needs and guide you through smooth transactions. As an agent who has represented both sellers and buyers, the skill sets she brings to her clients are clear communication, enthusiasm, responsiveness, and perseverance. Having real estate experience on East Coast and now West Coast, Stephanie can help buyers or sellers in several different types of home purchases or sales, from resort to residential.

Stephanie is thrilled to join the family at Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty here in Arizona. She is drawn to its local, national, and global reach as well as its highly praised reputation across the market.

Stephanie Arndt is such an amazing human. Her zest for life and servant heart combined with her attention to detail gives her an edge when assisting her buyers and sellers. Stephanie made the move to AZ from Southern Vermont where she sold a blend of resort-style living and country residential property. Stephanie loves AZ and looks forward to helping any and all with their real estate dreams and needs.
Cathy Green, Southeast Valley Manager

April 21, 2022 by Alexandra Baum

Business, Entertainment, Real Estate

Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Robin Sue Kaiserman

I always look towards the future and believe Tucson’s real estate future is the Sotheby’s International Realty brand.
I decided to come to the Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty’s Tucson office because of the prestigious reputation of the Sotheby’s International Realty brand. With a prominent national and international presence, the Sotheby’s International Realty global network is full of the finest and most successful real estate advisors in the business.
Robin Sue Kaiserman

Robin Sue Kaiserman is an experienced Tucson real estate agent, she has homes for sale throughout the Tucson area and specializes in the Foothills, Oro Valley, and the Central University of Arizona area. She can help you find the Tucson, Arizona real estate MLS listings to meet your needs.

Robin Sue has lived in Tucson since 1976 and prides herself on providing excellent, dedicated service. Robin has continuously sold several thousand homes over the past 30 years and is known as Tucson’s real estate legend who during that time has been Tucson’s #1 Real Estate agent for the past 12 years.

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty’s Tucson Office is thrilled to welcome Robin Sue Kaiserman, a perennial elite top producer to our team. Robin is an icon with over three decades of unparalleled production, knowledge, marketing skills, and professionalism.
Will Rose, Managing Broker

April 18, 2022 by Alexandra Baum

Business, Entertainment, Real Estate

Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Brenda Holowell

An Arizona native, Brenda has lived in the beautiful Sedona/Verde Valley area for more than 30 years. She feels lucky to have raised her family in a close-knit community. She brings strong communication skills, persistence, and professionalism to the real estate industry.

Brenda brings a lifelong family history into the Verde Valley with her as well as deep connections in the Real Estate Industry. We are very fortunate to have had her select us as the company she chooses to work for.
Managing broker, Todd Christensen

April 17, 2022 by Alexandra Baum

Entertainment, Real Estate

Iconic Estates: Awesome Amenities

Our homes should represent not only who we are, but also the things we love. The activities we enjoy and are passionate about often find our way into our abodes, allowing us to showcase and partake in our favorite hobbies.

Beautiful amenities gracing the luxury homes of today can include any number of features; athletes can enjoy full in-home gyms or professional-size sports courts, musicians can have sound-proofed music rooms or even recording studios, entertainers and gamers can have media rooms complete with billiards tables, shuffleboards, or arcade games. Perhaps you are an aficionado who collects automobiles, vintage wines, or sports memorabilia.

Finding a special amenity in your dream home is easy with the right real estate expert with Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty. No matter what pursuit you fancy, your future home will feel like a custom reflection of you, your family, and everything you love.

Explore the possibilities of amenities in your home with this edition of ICONIC Estates!

You may recognize renowned Chef Angelo Sosa from his appearances on several television shows—including three seasons of Bravo’s Top Chef and HBO Max’s Selena + Chef—and now you can enjoy his culinary expertise at his new signature restaurant in Scottsdale, Tía Carmen.

We asked acclaimed Chef Angelo Sosa to answer the proverbial question, “what’s for dinner and drinks?” recipes and all!

Each year the NAHB’s Best in American Living Award winners are the pinnacle of luxe design trends from around the country. The awards shine a spotlight on the top building industry professionals who are hitting the mark with outstanding residential designs.

Here we highlight the most ICONIC homes from the 2021 NAHB Best in American Living Award winners. Check out these stunning and unique custom home builds that won the 2021 NAHB Best in American Living home awards.

The famed professional golfer, Arnold Palmer says, “Success in this game depends less on strength of body than strength of mind and character.” He may be correct, but to really elevate your game it also takes a practiced and poised swing. Even impeccable golf equipment can’t always make you a better golfer, it’s all about perfecting your swing which is the most important weapon in any golfer’s armory.⁠ ⁠

As with most things, there are small intricacies that will help you fine-tune and improve your golf swing. ICONIC has put together five useful tips based on some of our own experience and with guidance from our friends at Birdies Crazy Golf, on the golf swing basics that will help you iron out the details and leave your competitors in the dust.⁠ ⁠

April 12, 2022 by Alexandra Baum

Real Estate, Residential Real Estate

Rackensack Mine

Off-Grid Famous Gold Mine Property For Sale Just North of Scottsdale: Rackensack Mine

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is well known for connecting buyers to sellers for many of Arizona’s most gorgeous, custom properties with all of the trappings of comfort. But every once in a while a property comes around that has those trappings yet manages to be so incredibly unique at the same time.

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Announces an Off-Grid Famous Gold Mine Property For Sale Just North of Scottsdale.

For starters, at 400 feet from the Scottsdale city limits, it has one of the closest helipads to Scottsdale. No need to fight rush hour traffic with this property. You can simply helicopter back and forth without opening your car door. Watch this video and see for yourself.

That’s just the start, living near this gold mine property. The Rackensack Mine property is, true to its name, situated on land that has a gold mine that thousands of people have paid money to tour. Take the speed tour of the mine yourself here.

Those are just the more idiosyncratic features of this amazing property, however; in essence, it is the ultimate safe haven secluded refuge. Constructed on a cliff, the property is surrounded by the Tonto National Forest, 360-degree panoramic views, and 14 potential sites for additional buildings. At 62 acres, to call it expansive would be an understatement. The property currently includes two structures; a two-room guest house and a fitness studio with a patio and bubbling hot spa, and plenty of room to still build your dream house.

Finally, if you’ve ever found yourself lamenting the heat during the summer, this is the property for you. Situated at 4,500 feet, you will almost certainly find it to be wonderfully temperate in the summer and might even find some snow in the winter.

Listing Agent Preston Westmoreland has represented numerous Arizona gold mines throughout his 30-year-real-estate-career but this one, he says makes you feel like you are on top of the world.

I love to explore the desert and have been in over 100 mines over the years and this is one of the most fun mine trips I’ve ever taken, especially with the level tunnels, very exciting. It’s amazing to me, looking from the top of the mountain, how much you can do in a remote off-grid location and talk about a safe haven, even though you’re looking right at the northern boundary of Scottsdale, you’re surrounded by the national forest with gated access.
Preston Westmoreland, listing agent for Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty.

Between a corporate retreat, a wilderness B&B, a center for eco-tourism, or just your own dream home, the options for this land are endless. You can check out the full listing of this truly unique property here.

It is yet another example of how Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty manages to continually showcase incredible bespoke properties.

April 9, 2022 by Alexandra Baum

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