Don’t limit yourself to one type of shopping: About 7 in 10 consumers plan on shopping in-store for their holiday gifts, with the average person planning to visit about six stores in total. Instead, you may be able to score awesome prices from the comfort of your couch.
Don’t pay full price: There are lots of ways to save around the holiday season. This can come in a variety of forms, from free shipping codes, promo codes, coupon codes to cashback offers.
Do your research: Some stores will price match during Black Friday season, so it’s worth looking into the policies if you’re debating between several stores.
Check online deals: Many retailers will offer the same Black Friday deals online as they do in stores. AmazonSmile
Follow brands on social media: Sometimes, especially around Black Friday Week, you will find door buster codes. These are promotions that promise additional discounts.
Download apps and extensions: Consider downloading some apps for your smartphone and browser extensions that plug into your internet browser and alert you to cheaper prices and deals.
Shop after the sale days end: Only about a third of Americans plan to shop on Black Friday. In fact, over half say they will wait until the week after to complete their holiday shopping. You may be able to find better deals on certain items after Black Friday and Cyber Monday end.
Use credit cards: Credit card can give extra protection compared to debit cards; such as the right to dispute charges and a limit on liability.
Monitor: Check your credit card and bank accounts before, during, and after the holiday shopping season.
The holidays will look and feel a bit different this year because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but that does not mean those holiday traditions have to stop. Some of the best Christmas and holiday light displays around Arizona have already opened for the season, while others are preparing to open in the next few weeks. Here is our list of fun, festive light shows and experiences to check out!
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty (Russ Lyon SIR) is proud to announce that Leslie Jenkins of the Russ Lyon SIR Camelback Tower office has represented the seller of a $4,675,000 Clearwater Hills home in Paradise Valley.
The 5,081 SF soft contemporary home perched on a 1.130-acre hillside lot features 5-bedrooms, 5.5-bathrooms, a 4-car garage, split floor plan and great views. The home was remodeled while maintaining its walls to inspire resort zin. The ceiling and tiled powder room wall are reclaimed teak from Indonesia while the kitchen countertops are limestone and Spekva Wood from Sweden. The property offers a misted covered patio, negative edge pool, spa and firepit.
Whether by necessity or choice, home is not just our place of comfort and relaxation. Home is now our office, our gym, our favorite restaurant, our date night and more homebuyers and owners have discovered that their next purchase or renovation needs to match and accommodate their new lifestyle of being at home more than ever.
Privacy and Space: The work-at-home lifestyle, and the freedoms it provides, may take root beyond the current need to shelter at home. Without a work commute, vast and beautiful parts of Arizona that are far from major metropolitan areas are now possibilities for homebuyers seeking an upscale lifestyle. A whole new meaning to a high-end getaway.
Home Office: So long are the days where a home office could be your kitchen island, the dinner table or a desk in one of your guest bedrooms. With more options to work and learn remotely, a great home office is key. Homes that provide a functioning work environment with adequate spacing are a necessity.
Fitness Rooms: Health is wealth and your body is a temple. Arizona is known for its amazing outdoor scene to stay active and the ability to do so at home is on everyone’s mind. Home fitness includes indoor and outdoor amenities such as weight rooms, sports courts, dance and yoga rooms, putting greens and pools.
Indoor and Outdoor Entertainment: Plan your own staycation with a home that offers a home theatre, game room, kid’s playrooms, wine cellar and built-in bar. Don’t limit yourself indoors when you can experience outdoor living at it’s finest with cabanas and lounge areas, fire pits, private patios and balconies, an outdoor kitchen and dining areas. The true indoor-outdoor lifestyle all in one.
Judy Smedes & Kate Herk – Long Realty
Home Spa: A day at the spa is one of life’s ultimate luxuries and now, unwinding has never been easier. For some, having a tranquil oasis anytime day or night is an essential feature in a home. Steam showers, built-in saunas, views from a bathtub with floor-to-ceiling windows and an abundance of natural light are key factors that will transport you to the spa. Don’t forget your favorite bathrobe, scented candles and facemask!
Another amazing month for Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty! From a $4,500,000 estate in Paradise Valley Farms estate to a luxury Sedona ranch with Oak Creek running through the property, here are our top September Significant Sales.
Seller Representation | Lori Finnerty | $4,500,000 | Scottsdale, AZ
Many of your favorite pumpkin patches and corn mazes are open this fall amid the COVID-19 pandemic and you can still hunt for your favorite pumpkin for your decorating and carving goals.
Vertuccio Farms – “Your Destination for Farm-Friendly, Family Fun”
Located at 4011 S Power Road, Mesa, Arizona
The corn maze is open from October 1st to November 1st.
Arizona’s leading luxury real estate brokerage, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty (RLSIR), is proud to present the most significant August sales featuring everything from panoramic mountain views to historical masterpieces and one-of-a-kind custom estates.
The first sale topping the list is located 11004 E Feathersong Lane. This extraordinary home was sold by Allan MacDonald of the RLSIR Pinnacle Peak office for $8,250,000 earning its spot as the highest August sale for RLSIR. With a premier location in Scottsdale’s Silverleaf neighborhood, this home offers gorgeous panoramic mountain and city light views from every room and grand living spaces with generous covered outdoor living spaces appointed with the finest details and finishes. This Modern Mediterranean 11,045 square-foot floor plan includes a custom guest house with an elevator, a living room with balcony and fireplace, a bedroom, two-baths and a utility room.
The second highest sold home is located on 5212 E Exeter Boulevard is one of the three spiral designs realized by Frank Lloyd Wright. The home was sold for $7,250,000 by Bob Hassettof the RLSIR Pinnacle Peak office. This iconic historical masterpiece sits on approximately 5.9 acres with 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms in Phoenix’s Arcadia neighborhood and enjoys sweeping views of Camelback Mountain. The home offers reproductions of the signature “March Balloons” carpet designed by Wright for the living room and a dining table and chairs. Its new owners were students at Taliesin and plan to preserve its history.
The third highest sale was a Mediterranean designed home perched high up on the prestigious Upper Canyon of Silverleaf in Scottsdale. Joanie Barreiro of the Desert Mountain office represented the buyer in the purchase of 11173 E Feathersong Lane for $6,050,000. This 6 bedroom, 6.5 bathroom home includes luxury features such as a walk-out lower level guest retreat accessible via elevator, game room, pool and BBQ, 5 car garage and an abundance of natural lighting with views from nearly every room.
The fourth home on the list is an extraordinary contemporary masterpiece located in the village of Saguaro Forest in Desert Mountain. This 2018 Lee Hutchison designed home built by Dick Lloyd was sold for $5,025,000. Nancy Sertich, Dena Bullard, Tim Floor, Shawn Rimer, Katie Fisher, Kirk Marshall and Keith Marshall of the Pinnacle Peak and Desert Mountain offices represented the seller and the buyer. The home is located at 9847 E Chiricahua Pass. The estate property was designed with a modern flow that offers open free-flowing living between inside and out.
The fifth highest sale to round out August’s significant sales is a magnificent and chic modern designed home situated on the 17th hole of The Estancia Club offering sunset, golf course and Pinnacle Peak views. Debbie Negrin, Jay Pennypacker, and Will Foote of the Pinnacle Peak office represented the seller and the buyer. They sold the home for $3,950,000. This 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom home located at 10247 E Running Deer Trail offers a unique architectural blend of poured-in-place concrete, glass, steel and an ideal great room floor plan.
Additional significant sales for August from Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Agents include:
10641 E Blue Sky Drive in Scottsdale sold by Mike Holder, Debbie Negrin, Jay Pennypacker, Will Foote, Penney Sutherland for $3,350,000
