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Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Amanda Holcomb

 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, Amanda Holcomb, to the Carefree 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. 

As an Arizona native Amanda Holcomb’s passion for the outdoors will lead you on an adventure to find the right home for you. What motivates Amanda is being of service to others and making a genuine difference. Combining hard work, ethical negotiation and empathy for human relationships elevates her benchmark for success. Amanda is dedicated to working endlessly for you while admiring sunrises and chasing sunsets.

Amanda Holcomb’s genuine concern, intelligent problem-solving abilities, and attitude of cooperation are real assets for her clients. I am proud to have Amanda join the Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty team and know she will do a great job for our Buyers and Sellers.

Davi Friedman, Managing Broker
Architecture, Art, Business, Inspiration, Real Estate

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Represents Both Buyer and Seller in the Sale of Famous Interior Designer David Michael Miller’s Paradise Valley Home

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, Arizona’s leader in luxury real estate, is proud to announce the sale of award-winning interior designer David Michael Miller’s Paradise Valley estate. The hillside contemporary estate was originally designed by acclaimed architect Ned Sawyer

This exclusive property is the former home of renowned interior designer David Michael Miller and was completely remodeled by him in 2016. Miller has established his accredited career in the Southwest and initially began design in Phoenix. Since 1989, he has led his own interior design firm called David Michael Miller Associates. Miller is known for his ability to make living spaces “quiet.” He emphasizes ridding spaces of unnecessary visual noise and allowing the architecture to speak for itself.

The Lein House, as it was named, was well designed by its original architect Ned Sawyer back in the middle 1980’s. Updating such a house was a worthy task and such a pleasure to do. The house is timeless in its siting and architectural style, and now that the glass systems, mechanical, millwork, flooring, and new pool and deck are in, the house will look great for the next forty years. In my work on the house with architect Susan Biegner, I tried to add finishes that brought more warmth, while still respecting its architectural origins. The house needed to be updated, and I felt like I was the one to do it. It was difficult to let go of that desert sanctuary on the hill.

David Michael Miller

Luxury agents Grant Almquist, Joe Bushong, and Chad Christian of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty represented David Michael Miller, while luxury agent Suzi Miller of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty represented the buyer. The home is located at 6200 E. Hummingbird Ln, Paradise Valley and is a total of 4,559 square feet. The estate sold for $4.4 million and is rested on the Northeast slope of Mummy Mountain in Paradise Valley. 

The 4 bed 4.5 bath home features dramatic, panoramic views of the McDowell Mountains and Pinnacle Peak providing a picturesque view of the Valley. During the creation process of the home, Ned Sawyer aimed to seamlessly blend art, nature, and beauty into the hillside of Mummy Mountain. The home is surrounded by the lush Sonoran Desert and provides residents with an ultimate modern desert hideaway.

The interior of the property offers a new-age and sophisticated feel yet still preserves a natural consistency. European Oak Hardwood and Portuguese limestone flooring can be found throughout the home along with custom rift-cut Walnut and Oak millwork. The contemporary lighting designs of Allison Berger are gracefully decorated throughout the house. 

Walk-out decks surround the property allowing amazing views overlooking the Valley. Private patios, custom steel railings and built-in awnings with new age sunscreens are included as well. The exclusive mountainside estate features an in-home gym, a game room, and a lavish guest house that sits separately from the main living quarters. A private infinity pool is located at the edge of the property giving guests the opportunity to lounge at the brink of Mummy Mountain. Special technological features of the house include motorized window shades, and Savant and Lutron house management systems allow the homeowners to customize the audio, video, lighting, security, and HVAC functions throughout the home.

This house was a pleasure to sell, the pure architecture and beautiful execution of the finished detail was amazing. There are not many houses with that level of quality….or those views.

Grant Almquist
Architecture, Business, Real Estate

Pat Carleton Represents Buyer of a $5.2M Paradise Valley Home

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty (Russ Lyon SIR) is proud to announce that Pat Carleton of the Russ Lyon SIR Camelback Tower office has represented the buyer of a $5,200,000 Paradise Valley home.

The contemporary new build, located in the exclusive Casa Blanca Estates, was designed by PHX Architecture and build by Sapanaro Development. The 5.5-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom home is an entertainer’s paradise with an open floor plan, indoor/outdoor living, stunning views of Camelback Mountain, and the guest suite includes a kitchenette and exterior entry. This quality build boasts luxury finishes, high energy efficient systems for minimal air loss, smart home technology, and high end appliances.

Business, Real Estate

Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Jenna Jacques

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, Jenna Jacques, to the Camelback Tower. 

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. 

Jenna Jacques sees real estate as a highly-respected profession and provides all of her clients with exemplary customer service. Jenna Jacques’ humble beginnings serve as proof that anyone with the right attitude can be a success. Jenna has developed her team to serve as much as the Phoenix metropolitan area as possible and is focused on expanding and spreading her knowledge with other agents. Jenna is sincerely and humbly grateful to have been named one of the Top 40 Realtors under 40 years of age.

Meeting Jenna was a true pleasure from the moment we connected. She’s extremely responsive, highly energized and an absolute credit to our profession. It’s an honor to have her as part of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty.

Sherri Moneith, Managing Broker
Business, Real Estate

Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Michele Marshall

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, Michele Marshall, 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. 

Michele Marshall was born and raised in New York State, but always had a desire to move out west. Eventually, she moved to California and lived there for several years managing her travels to the West Coast and Canada for work. During her work travels, Michele visited Arizona often and soon fell in love with it. Michele packed her bags and became an Arizona resident.

Michele is a member of the Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS®. She is also a licensed real estate agent in New York.

Michele has always been passionate about helping people her entire life. Building trust and credibility with her clients while bringing them value is a must. She is dedicated to providing the highest level of service while assisting her clients in achieving their goals. Her top priority is finding her clients a property that best fits those goals: whether you are looking for your forever home, a rental, or investment, she wants to help accomplish this with you.

Michele deeply values the relationship she builds with her clients and her colleagues. Through her relationships, she can bring the added benefit of having a network of people that contribute to making your buying or selling process as efficient as it can be.

Michele’s presence is immediately known when crossing paths with her. Determined and genuine, Michele is someone you remember. Her real estate clients are in great hands with her business sense and kind ways.

Sherri Monteith, Managing Broker
Architecture, Business, Real Estate

Jennifer Belluomini Represents Seller of a $3.3M Scottsdale Home

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty (Russ Lyon SIR) is proud to announce that Jennifer Belloumini of the Russ Lyon SIR Pinnacle Peak office has represented the seller of a Silverleaf home in Scottsdale for $3,300,000.

Built by G & G Luxury Homes, the home was designed to showcase Spanish architecture with an Italian Villa flair. The homesite backs the 10th Fairway offering unlimited golf course, mountain and city light views. With 5-bedrooms, 5.5-bathrooms and a 3-car garage, the single story home features custom chandeliers, full bar, a 550 bottle wine cellar, chef’s kitchen and a large private casita with it’s own entrance and balconies. The backyard featured a custom heated pool and spa, spacious patios, a fountain

Business, Real Estate

Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Nancy Armanini

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, Nancy Armanini, to the Tubac 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. 

It is rare to find a REALTOR® and a company uniquely experienced in both fields.  That’s where Nancy Armanini and Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty come in.  

On the business side of real estate, one of your best bets is to look for a REALTOR® with in-depth knowledge of complete home construction, something that Nancy has gained from years of selling new construction.  Additionally, few REALTORS® truly know the ins and outs of the real estate mortgage industry as Nancy does, having been in the business herself for 12 years.  It has also been said that there are three important things to consider in real estate. These are location, location, location.  And Nancy gets it. 

As a certified interior decorator and home stager, Nancy Armanini can guide you to maximize the sale of your current home or to visualize and beautify the home of your dreams.  This is born out with a 2017 National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) survey, which says 49% of buyers’ agents believe staging affects most buyers’ view of a home, 77% say it’s easier for people to visualize a staged home as their own, and staging can increase the sales price.

Finally, Nancy recommends working with an agent and a company who practices what she calls the fine art of caring.  This is core to her own professional calling and why she chose Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, a quality surely to be important to you.  Their professional working relationship will always be one of connecting with one another, knowing what we have in common, helping and being helped.  Nancy Armanini strives to maintain a deep respect for your values and needs, and to work with you as a true active partner on your journey to find that ideal home. 

“We are thrilled to have Nancy as part of our team. She brings with her an extensive knowledge of real estate throughout Southern Arizona and combined with her passion for Tubac and the Santa Cruz Valley  Nancy is going to be a wonderful added addition to our Tubac team.

Gary Brasher, Managing Broker
Architecture, Business, Real Estate

Joanna Wilkins and Louie Wilkins Represent Seller of $9.25M Scottsdale Estate

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty (Russ Lyon SIR) is proud to announce that Joanna Wilkins and Louie Wilkins represented the seller of a $9,250,000 Scottsdale estate.

Nestled in the upper canyon of Silverleaf, the estate is resort living at it’s finest. Build by Argue Custom Homes, the 14,168 SF estate is pure luxury that offers 7-bedrooms, 9-bathrooms and a 5-car garage. Featuring a majestic grand foyer, sumptuous living room, large formal dining, gorgeous 1,200-bottle wine cellar, massive family room with soaring ceilings, and a spacious kitchen with a a large butler’s pantry.

The backyard is a lush formally landscaped sanctuary with a resort pool area and cabana with misting heating, refrigerator, and icemaker. The backyard also features a children’s paradise with a quaint life-sized heated and air-conditioned playhouse among many other fun features.

Business, Real Estate

Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Ramses Chmait

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, Ramses Chmait 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. 

Ramses has been very successful in the real estate business for years. He loves working with all types of clients, whether it be first time homebuyers to seasoned property owners. He describes himself as a dedicated real estate agent with exceptional negotiating skills who is hyper-focused on delivering the best outcome for his clients.  Ramses wants to exceed all expectations and create lifetime relationships

Using his unique communication and listening style, Ramses is able to discover the “Why” behind his clients’ reasoning to buy or sell a home. This skill and pursuit of perfection allow him to cultivate the best outcome for his clients for one of the biggest investments of their lives. 

Beyond work, Ramses finds happiness by spending time with family and connecting with friends. Ramses is a proud father of a beautiful daughter, who is the centerpiece of his world. He also enjoys a healthy lifestyle, working out early in the morning to set the tone for an energetic and productive day! 

Having the Sotheby’s International Realty culture already in his system, Ramses was the perfect fit for Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty. Classy and defined, he will represent this Arizona brand to perfection.

Sherri Monteith, Managing BRoker
Architecture, Business, Real Estate

The Power of 4 Represents Seller of a $3,765,000 Scottsdale Home

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty (Russ Lyon SIR) is proud to announce that Anne Morrissey, Bee Francis, Karen Baldwin and Kathleen Benoit of the Russ Lyon SIR Desert Mountain office has represented the seller of a $3,765,000 contemporary estate in Scottsdale.

This exquisite home provides the perfect balance of warmth, intimacy and convenience. Expansive glass walls and pocketing doors eliminate a distinction between the interior and exterior. The 5-bedroom, 6-bathroom home was designed by award-winning H&S International architect Bing Hu and built by Platinum Homes. The home is inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright and is crafted to cascade down the site and is a perfect blend of passion, vision and execution. Overlooking starkly beautiful desert scenery from every room with sweeping views of mountains, sunsets and Valley views, this home is situated on over 5 acres providing the owners total privacy.