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Every Car Needs a Home 2021

Arizona’s leader in luxury real estate, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, presents the list of the most lavish estates with the greatest garages; just in time for the kick off of any car lover’s favorite time of year, the collector car auction season. Every car needs a home. 

The first stop on the luxury garage tour is a timeless masterpiece in Paradise Valley, listed at $12,950,000. This 6 bed 9 bath estate is over 16,000 square feet. 5021 E Arabian Way, listed by Bob Hasset, boasts a lavish, opulent auto courtyard that can hold up to 30 cars, an RV, and has temperature control. The 4.45 acre estate also houses a state-of-the-art showroom for the ultimate luxury car display. 

Staying in Paradise Valley, the next stop is a 5 bed 9 bath 8,400 square foot estate. Listed at $7,500,000, 7001 N Longlook Rd, is a privately gated, contemporary mountainside home. Situated on 3.26 acres and listed by Jonathan De Young, this property boasts the best views of the city and sophisticated design. This estate has a 9-car garage that is temperature controlled with its own separate stage area, perfect for a year-round automotive season display. 

Head to Phoenix for the next stop on the Grandest Garages tour. 3715 E Mountain View Rd is a sophisticated 5,562 square foot estate settled on 1.27 acres. The 5 bed 4 bath home is listed at $1,600,000 by Camden Steele and Patricia Davis. This wonderful estate boasts a fully air-conditioned, detached garage that has 4 bays, engine hoist, and I-Beam. The perfect space for an automotive aficionado. 

Next on the tour is 2020 E Bethany Home Rd, a 6 bed 7 bath 10,663 square foot estate. This world-class luxury equestrian estate is the perfect spot for car and horse enthusiasts. Listed for $7,500,000 by agents Cionne McCarthy and Frank Aazami, it features a 14-stall barn and covered turn-outs that can easily transform into a car barn to host as many as 60 collectibles. Minutes from the Biltmore, this estate also is home to a luxury 5-car garage. 

The last stop on the tour is 7450 E Continental Mountain Estates Dr in Cave Creek, otherwise known as the “Penthouse.” This 5-acre mountaintop sanctuary is the dream home of any car enthusiast. Listed at $3,995,000 by Debbie Omundson, the home boasts panoramic mountain views, and seamless indoor-outdoor living. The contemporary estate can be the home to 10 cars, or 20 with the built-in lifts.

January 5, 2021 by
Business, Real Estate

Russ Lyon Welcomes Sheral James

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, Sheral James, 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 a 4th generation Arizonan from a founding family, Sheral James is passionate about our State and assisting individuals and businesses become acclimated and flourish here.

With an eye towards real estate beginning in college at Arizona State University, Sheral graduated with a Business Administration degree, with emphasis on all components of the Real Estate market. Through her career in leadership positions in the commercial and residential real estate industry, Sheral developed a passion for working with clients from the conception of their project, above and beyond trouble-shooting throughout the process and continuing post-project by maintaining communication and continuing to respond to their needs.

Now, coming full circle back to a total focus in the residential real estate field, Sheral brings her experience to benefit clients, both in the marketing of their properties and assisting in every facet of their transition, as well as in working hand in hand to consider all options in finding the perfect environment in which to live their best lives. She has extensive experience working with individuals and companies who are moving to our market, which benefits Sellers in providing eyes on their property that clients would not typically have access to.

Profiled in Arizona Business Magazine, with an article entitled “Outside the Box”, Sheral is a diverse individual and an “idea person”, drawing from extensive resources to assist her clients. Her personal interests are many, from running and biking several marathons, hiking throughout the southwest, sailing in our many beautiful lakes and on both coasts, skiing the wonderful slopes in several states, to animal rescue efforts. No matter where your interests lie, Sheral is passionate about contributing to the community and in connecting those new to the area with community assets, activities and charitable organizations.

Sheral has a strong belief and personal requirement of doing less better and doing ordinary things extraordinarily well, so you can be assured Sheral’s focus will be on your needs, small or large. She is truly excited to meet you and facilitate your next move in life!

January 5, 2021 by
Business, Real Estate

Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Tim FLorea

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, Tim Florea, to the Southeast Valley 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. 

Tim Florea was born and raised in Ohio, into a real estate family; work ethic, honesty and overall integrity were ingrained into his very DNA. Having settled in the East Valley in 2012, he now calls Arizona “home.” Tim served in the United States Air Force in his youth, then pursued a career in aviation for nearly 30 years. Now, with the support of his wife, he has built a very successful real estate career over the past 3 years.

Tim Florea’s ability to serve goes above and beyond as he also is a U.S. Veteran. He has an incredible work ethic combined with an outstanding skill set in negotiation and communication. Tim’s ability to build trust and rapport quickly allow him to formulate a strategy for success with all of his clients.  Tim’s zest for life and his abundance mentality make him a true joy to be around.  Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty’s Southeast Valley office is so grateful to have him on our award winning team.

Cathy Green, Managing Broker
January 4, 2021 by
Architecture, Business, Real Estate

Michel Edery Represents Seller of a $5,600,000 Paradise Valley Home

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty (Russ Lyon SIR) is proud to announce that Michel Edery of the Russ Lyon SIR Camelback Tower office has represented the seller of a custom Paradise Valley home for $5,600,000. 

The 12,998 SF single level home built by Legendary Homes features Mediterranean opulent resort-style living on a private lush 1.8-acre lot. Featuring 7-bedrooms and 12-bathrooms, the home has an expansive 25 ft disappearing glass wall that leads to the impeccable grounds. Designed to entertain, the outdoor setting showcases a grand 50 ft palm tree-lined pool, sunken lit tennis court, fountains, walkways, a wet bar, outdoor kitchen and various lounge and dining areas.

January 4, 2021 by
Architecture, Art, Business, Entertainment, Real Estate

Luxury Headlines | December 2020

Desert Mountain home sells for record $10.2M azcentral, AZ Big Media, Arizona’s Family, Rose Law Group Reporter, KTAR

Leslie Jenkins of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Sells Paradise Valley Home for $4.675 Million luxuryrealestate.com

Exploring the Post-Pandemic World of Real Estate Flagstaff Business Journal

Here are the highest-priced Phoenix-area luxury homes sold in October Phoenix Business Journal

New neighbor coming next to Phoenician Scottsdale Progress

‘Zen House’ in Sedona sells for $3.5M Az Big Media

Jay Pennypacker, Debbie Negrin and Will Foote of the Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Announces Sale of Estancia Estate for $3.95 Million luxuryrealestate.com

Buyers paid cash for metro Phoenix’s 5 priciest home sales this week, with deals all above $5M AZ Central

Skyrocketing Suburbs: The 10 Urban Escapes Where Prices Are Rising the Most The Telegraph, Inman

The Marshall Brothers and The Power of 4 Represents the Seller and Buyer of a $3.84 Million Scottsdale Estate luxuryrealestate.com

Topped by a record-setting mansion: See the 10 highest-priced Valley homes sold in 2020 Phoenix Business Journal

Frank Aazami’s Featured Listing: This is Auction Season for Collectible Cars and Luxury Homes in the Valley Arizona Foothills Magazine

Renovated $4.3M mansion with massive balcony tops priciest homes list azcentral

Agent Spotlight: Jennifer Marsh Arizona Foothills Magazine

Johnathon De Young of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Represents the Seller of a $3.1 Million Phoenix Home luxuryrealestate.com

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Represent the Seller and Buyer of a $3.6 Million Modern Paradise Valley Home luxuryrealestate.com

PHOTOS: 40 acres of Arizona land with mine tunnels, gold prospecting on market for $1.3 million Arizona’s Family

January 4, 2021 by
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Russ Lyon SIR January Newsletter

Every Car Needs A Home: The new year means it’s auto season here in Arizona! Things may seem a bit different this season as some shows and auctions have decided to change their dates and host a more intimate setting for health and safety, but we’ve got a line up of lavish estates to get any car lover ramped up. Read more here

Home is Where the Heart Is: 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. Read more here

Design Trends of 2021: Elle Decor asked designers and industry veterans what they are forecasting as the top design trends moving forward into 2021. A neutral palette, relaxed seating, state-of-the-art entertainment equipment, and substantial dining tables are just a few of the trends that have emerged from all these days spent at home. Read more here

Sophisticated and Snug: 6 home features to chase away the chill this winter. With the winter months upon us, now is the time to create warm and cozy spaces for relaxing on chilly nights. While there are many tried and true strategies for making winter bright (with a steaming mug of mulled wine at the top of the list), set a foundation with inviting interior design. Whether you’re giving your current rooms a makeover or thinking ahead on inspiration, here are five sophisticated features to help welcome in the cheer. Read more here

Explore Switzerland: Every day, Sylvia Michel and her fluffy White Swiss Shepherd Rasta go on a hike through the perfect hills and valleys of Switzerland, and they take their Instagram followers along for the ride. Since COVID19 has kept many people in self isolation, travel-lovers around the world have been living vicariously through Rasta the dog’s daily adventures. Read more here

Upcoming Auctions: Following the guidelines for the Phase Four reopening of Manhattan, Sotheby’s is able to accommodate clients in their building by appointment only. For interest in upcoming auctions, to preview, or bid, click here.

January 1, 2021 by
Business, Real Estate

RUss Lyon SIR Welcomes Stephanie Perez

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, Stephanie Perez , 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. 

Stephanie Perez moved to the Scottsdale area from Lakewood Ranch, FL. She is originally from Milwaukee WI and spent the last 9 years in Florida before relocating in 2018. Passionate about the outdoors, the Scottsdale area is a good fit! Stephanie met her husband in South Africa in 2000, where she worked for a year in 2005 as a Sunday School teacher, camp counselor and AIDS educator. 

Her work experience begins with working as an event planner in the Milwaukee area. Event planning led her to understand the importance of building relationships, networking and thinking outside of the box for her clients to get the job done. Handling events often meant managing some of the most stressful days of her client’s lives. Managing events with grace, sensitivity and professionalism became the norm. Her career as an event planner set her up for Real Estate success and after encouragement from friends and family she found that Real Estate was a natural fit for her. Assisting her clients with the sale and purchase of their homes has become a passion for her and she manages the entire process from start to finish with the same professionalism she would apply to events. She views each transaction just as important as the last and realizes that her clients put their complete trust in her to guide them and to help navigate their needs and desires in the current market. Her dedication to honesty and integrity is unwavering. 

When not working, Stephanie enjoys traveling anywhere and often, gardening, running, hiking and reading as much as she can. She spends as much free time as possible with her young sons and teenage step daughter. As a family, they enjoy camping, the beach, hiking, kayaking, road trips and simply being together.

Stephanie is a tried and true Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty agent. Having begun her successful career with our counterpart in Florida, she has already proven herself and we look forward to her long standing tenure with Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty.

Sherri Monteith, Managing Broker
December 28, 2020 by
Business, Real Estate

Russ Lyon SIR Agents Ranked in Phoenix Magazine

Congratulations to the Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Real Estate Advisors who have been ranked and listed within Phoenix Magazine’s inaugural lists of Top 50 Agents and Top Producing Residential Real Estate Agents and Teams in the Phoenix Metro Area. Click on a Real Estate Advisor’s name to learn more about them.

The Phoenix 50 Top Agents

Top Producing Agents and Teams

December 23, 2020 by
Architecture, Business, Real Estate

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Represents Seller and Buyer of $5,800,000 Scottsdale Home

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty (Russ Lyon SIR) is proud to announce that a Real Estate Advisor of the Russ Lyon SIR Pinnacle Peak office represented the seller while Michael Johnson of the Russ Lyon SIR Carefree office represented the buyer of a $5,800,000 Scottsdale home.

Built by Calvis Wyant with interior design by Lissa Lee Hickman, the 6,282 SF home is located in the prestigious Upper Canyon of Silverleaf in Scottsdale and has 5-bedrooms, 7-bathrooms and a 4-car garage. The home is perched up in the mountains with views from every room and features a theater, game room, laundry room and a guest casita with a kitchenette. Accordion doors provide a smooth transition between the indoor and outdoor living Arizona is known for. The backyard is entertaining worthy with its views, pool, spa, outdoor kitchen, fire pit and lounge areas. 

December 23, 2020 by
Architecture, Business, Entertainment, Real Estate

November 2020 Significant Sales

From a record-breaking Desert Mountain estate in Scottsdale to the meticulously designed Zen Home in Sedona, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to announce its November 2020 Significant Sales.

Seller Representation: Tami Henderson | Buyer Representation: Kelly Jones | $10,200,000 | Scottsdale
Buyer Representation: Anne Morrissey, Bee Francis, Karen Baldwin, Kathleen Benoit | $6,400,000 | Scottsdale
Seller Representation: Lisa Westcott | Buyer Representation: Michael Johnson | $5,800,000 | Scottsdale
Buyer Representation: Lisa Westcott | $5,750,000 | Scottsdale
Buyer Representation: Michel Edery | $5,600,000 | Paradise Valley

View all our November Significant Sales below

December 22, 2020 by