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Alexandra Baum

Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Colby Schmeckpeper

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, Colby Schmeckpeper, to the Camelback Tower 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 the midwest, Colby Schmeckpeper has called the Phoenix Metro his home for over a decade. A graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Colby excelled in the local business community specializing in operations and account management. Having always known that home ownership is a time-tested gateway to personal wealth, he has personally invested in the Phoenix real-estate market. By joining Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty he is now helping others do the same.

Meeting Colby and learning of his past career experiences made him an absolute dream fit for Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty. Organized, detailed, but with a wonderful personality, he will take his real estate business to extraordinary levels!
Sherri Monteith, Managing Broker

September 24, 2020 by Alexandra Baum

Business, Entertainment, Real Estate

Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Carey Devlin

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, Carey Devlin, to the Sedona 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.

After graduation from UCLA, Carey Devlin’s professional career began with Sony Pictures, where she worked in various motion picture & sitcom post-production positions. Relocating from LA to the Palm Springs area to raise a family, she worked from home as a children’s television writer.

She returned to outside business in 2007 as a REALTOR® with Prudential CA Realty and then Bennion Deville Homes. Being in real estate for over a decade, Carey’s completed hundreds of deals and has an extensive database of satisfied clients.

Always helping friends and clients with creative projects, Carey launched her own design/development firm, successfully managing numerous commercial and residential projects. After selling her company in 2019, she moved from Palm Springs to Sedona, AZ, where she’s building a new home and real estate business as an Associate Broker at Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty.

Carey Devlin is excited to join Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty because reputation is critical, and theirs is the most respected in the business. She looks forward to using her decade of real estate knowledge and the cutting edge tools and exposure of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty to guide her clients toward their goals & dreams.

While newer to the area, Carey is certainly not new to the business. With a long track record of success, Carey, like many other Californians, decided to make Sedona her home. Her professional attitude and work ethic will help her vault into the top ranks of our REALTORS®, and we are thrilled to have her join us.
Tod Christensen, Managing Broker

September 24, 2020 by Alexandra Baum

Art, Education, Entertainment, Inspiration

The Perfect Fall Bucket List

CONNECT WITH YOUR INNER FOODIE

Pinterest has a plethora of recipes to choose from!

Try a new soup
Bake a pie
Host a dessert night
Make pumpkin pancakes or bread
Get your PSL on
Enjoy hot cocoa or apple cider
Roast pumpkin seeds
Make s’mores
Eat ginger cake

ENJOY THE WEATHER

Go for a walk
Visit a fair, festival or farm
Take a hayride
Walk a corn maze
Rake leaves
Jump in the leaves you just raked
Collect leaves and pine cones for decor
Take fun family photos outside
Plant a fall/winter garden

STAY WARM

Carve a pumpkin
Make Fall crafts
Watch a seasonal movie
Make a peanut butter feeder with the pine cones you collected
Read a new book
Tell scary stories
Decorate your home for Fall

September 22, 2020 by Alexandra Baum

Business, Real Estate

Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Debbie Gregor

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, Debbie Gregor, to the Sedona 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.

Debbie Gregor, who moved from the Chicago area to Sedona full-time in 2017, lives in the Village of Oak Creek. She specializes in relocation buyers, second-home buyers, golf properties, and is becoming one of Sedona’s top listing agents with Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty. Debbie is a tenacious and resourceful REALTOR® and with her love of people and outgoing personality, her career as a luxury real estate professional has served her and her clients well!

Debbie is not just a complete professional but her energy and attitude are just amazing. We are so fortunate to bring her into our Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty family, just as her future clients will be as well.
Tod Christensen, Managing Broker

September 22, 2020 by Alexandra Baum

Architecture, Business, Golf, Real Estate

The Power of 4 Represented the Seller of a Scottsdale Estate for $3,150,000

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty (Russ Lyon SIR) is proud to announce that Anne Morrissey, Bee Francis, Karen Baldwin and Kathleen Benoit, The Power of 4, of the Russ Lyon SIR Desert Mountain office have represented the seller of a custom $3,150,000 Desert Mountain home in Scottsdale.

Built by Stonehenge, the Tuscan 6,206 SF estate sits on the 7th fairway of Desert Mountain’s picturesque Chiricahua course with panoramic vistas from Four Peaks to Pinnacle Peak. The home features 4-bedrooms, 4.5-bathrooms, a great floor plan with no steps, a 250 bottle wine room, workout room and sunroom. The home includes extensive technology with a security camera system, art lighting and Lutron lighting controls. The resort patio features a negative edge pool and spa and generous sun and shade areas for desert living.

September 17, 2020 by Alexandra Baum

Architecture, Business, Real Estate

Reizdorf Metz and Partners Sell Silverleaf Home for $3M

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty (Russ Lyon SIR) is proud to announce that Cindy Metz, Kathy Reisdorf, Katie Metz of the Russ Lyon SIR Pinnacle Peak office have represented the seller of a custom $3,000,000 Silverleaf home in Scottsdale.

The single-story, split floor plan house is tucked away on 2 acres backing to the preserve in the Upper Canyon of Silverleaf. It is light and bright and captures the very essence of desert living with generous indoor & outdoor venues for entertaining or relaxing. Luxurious finishes and superior craftsmanship raise the standard of the property by featuring extensive use of hardwood floors, hand-hewn wood beams, custom cabinetry, and superior brick, stone and metal craftsmanship.

A spectacular gourmet kitchen anchors the home and is designed for easy entertaining with a center island, custom cabinetry, and high-end appliances. Outdoor living features a pool and spa, a dining area complete with BBQ, fireplace and TV, plus a central plaza and an event lawn with in ground trampoline, provide plenty of space for larger outdoor events.

September 17, 2020 by Alexandra Baum

Business, Real Estate

Russ Lyon Welcomes Cassidy Raynolds

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, Cassidy Raynolds, to the Camelback Tower 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.

Having served a wide variety of clientele across different industries, Cassidy Raynolds understands every interaction is unique and prides herself on being dedicated to providing the highest level of service catered to her clients. Cassidy provides a highly personalized experience to ensure that her client’s wants and needs are always exceeded. Valuing relationships and integrity, Cassidy prioritizes her clients as she navigates the market for them while providing exceptional service and making it a process they can enjoy!

Cassidy has the drive to make her successful in whatever field she chooses. We are lucky she chose real estate and honored to partner with her as her real estate career begins!
Sherri Monteith, Managing Broker

September 14, 2020 by Alexandra Baum

Business, Real Estate

Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Tracey Aker-Schwartz

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, Tracey Aker-Schwartz , to the Prescott 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.

Tracey Aker-Schwartz is a high energy, highly motivated, results oriented individual with a passion for real estate, architecture, interior design and historic preservation.

Entering the real estate field as an experienced sales professional seems to be a natural transition. She brings more than 20 years’ experience in the interior design and building community and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Interior Design. With a Mid-Western work ethic and a background that also includes more than 10 years in the hospitality industry, she takes pride in building long lasting personal and business relationships.

Tracey is a fantastic addition to our Prescott team. She brings a wealth of personal knowledge and an enthusiastic problem solving attitude to her clients. Tracey fits her high energy attitude into a very detailed and professional package.”
Tod Christensen, Managing Broker

September 14, 2020 by Alexandra Baum

Architecture, Business, Entertainment, Real Estate

Brandon Hamilton Lists the Olney House

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty (RLSIR) is pleased to present a piece of Arizona history in Safford, Arizona filled with the charm and nostalgia of yesteryear.

Built in 1890 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this home was first owned by Sheriff Olney, who was once part of the group trying to locate Tombstone legends Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday.

Real Estate Advisor Brandon Hamilton from the RLSIR Pinnacle Peak Office is the listing agent on the historic Arizona property in Safford. The 2,931 square-foot Colonial Revival home is located at 1104 S Central Avenue in Safford, AZ 85546. Listed for $575,000, the property offers 4 bedroom and 2 full bathrooms. Many of the interior’s original pieces remain in the home including the wood floors, wood banister, doors/doorways, wood trims, fireplace mantels, built-in bookshelves/bench located in the dining room. There are also many modern upgrades throughout the home to compliment the 19^th Century craftsmanship.

This is a unique opportunity to own a piece of Arizona history. This iconic home sits in the heart of Safford. It’s deep-rooted in the town’s history while embracing modern amenities, making it the perfect home.
Brandon Hamilton, Real Estate Advisor, Listing Agent

Currently known as The Cottage Bed & Breakfast, the property also features two guest houses with 593 square-feet and 551 square-feet respectively. In the past, the main house and guest houses were utilized entirely as a classic Bed & Breakfast. Today it now serves as a private residence with one of the guest houses operating as a B&B with a kitchen and full bathroom. The other guest house operates as a bakery with its own commercial kitchen called The Cottage Bakery.

This home’s convenient location put it in close proximity to lakes, hiking trails, horseback riding, the Mount Graham International Observatory, museums and much more for residents to enjoy.

September 14, 2020 by Alexandra Baum