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Patrick Rice Breaks Mirabel Records

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Breaks Two Recent Sales Records in Mirabel Golf Community with Listing Agent Patrick Rice. The Two Properties Are Now Records for Homes Sold Through the Multiple Listing Service

 Recently boasting the record for the most expensive home sold in Arizona, the Scottsdale-based brokerage has now closed on the highest residential sale price, as well as the highest price per-square-foot both in Mirabel Golf Community according to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). 

Real Estate Advisor Patrick Rice of the Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Desert Mountain office was the listing agent responsible for breaking both sales records.  

 In the first transaction – Rice represented the seller and closed the highest residential sale in the Mirabel Golf Community for $4,275,000 according to MLS.  The modern home called “SkyView” features Bulthaup kitchen cabinets with Miele appliances, views from every room, pocket doors for seamless indoor and outdoor living, a spacious poolside workout room with a full bath and steam fixture.  The home also features a family media room with a wet bar and an elevated view patio, in addition to a negative edge lap pool and spa. 

36735 N 102nd Place, built-in 2014 by Phil Nichols, has more than 6,387-square-feet. The masterfully minimalist home was designed by Tate Studio Architects and is located on the 17th fairway in the guard gated Mirabel Club community.  

The second record, again broken by Rice of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, now sets the record for the highest price per-square-foot on MLS at $753.27 in the community. This one-of-a-kind custom home, was also designed by Tate Studio Architects, and sold for $3,395,000. 

38138 N 108th St. was built by Madison Couturier in the Mirabel Club Community in 2016 on 4,507-square-feet. Tate Studio and Madison Couturier found innovative uses to showcase a wide range of textures and natural elements.  

This is a beautiful and well-appointed home that showcases some extraordinary modern and contemporary architecture. It was a pleasure to represent the sellers and really show off what Tate Studio had envisioned which was versatility and very forward-thinking desert architecture.

Patrick Rice

The dramatic features and custom-made furniture were part of sale and part of the allure, as was the homesite. It sits at the pinnacle of the Mirabel Club community, on a double fairway with spectacular views of the city lights, golf, mountains and sunsets.

The relationship you build with someone when you’re designing their home is unlike any relationship in architecture that I have experienced. As an artist, you want to feel that connection and know that your work resonates with the person who will live in it and will have many experiences and memories in the home for many years to come.

Mark Tate, Tate Studio Architects
December 11, 2020 by
Architecture, Business, Real Estate

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Represents Buyer and Seller for a $3.7M Scottsdale Home

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty (Russ Lyon SIR) is proud to announce that Anne Morrissey, Karen Baldwin, Bee Francis, Kathleen Benoit represented the seller while Katherine Conaughty-Reed, Hugh Reed and Stacey Vandivert represented the buyer of a $3,700,000 Desert Mountain home in Scottsdale. 

The 5,300 SF contemporary home was designed by Rains Design Group and is currently being built by State 48 Contracting. Located on the 9th fairway of the Chiricahua Golf Course, the single level home will have 4-bedrooms, 4.5-bathrooms and a 4-car garage. Outdoor living was designed to entertain with patios, pool, spa and beautiful golf, city, sunset and mountain views, pool and spa.

December 10, 2020 by
Business, Real Estate

Russ lyon SIR Welcomes Tonja Howard

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, Tonja Howard, 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. 

Tonja Howard has been an Arizona resident since 2010, after living in California. While living in California she graduated from college with a major in Psychology. Shortly after she took a job offer with Buck Owens Productions Company, Inc. in which she worked in management and marketing for 10 years. Tonja also became a mom to two amazing daughters while residing there which led her to work for Positive Discipline where she helped parents, and schools alike. Tonja also held a board position

Since residing in Arizona 20 years ago, Tonja have helped to start a few different businesses which she still co-owns, became a real estate investor, as well as a parent, life and fitness coach.

Tonja Howard’s love for business and people as well as her experience in real estate investing brought her to the Real Estate profession. She is both excited and honored to join the Cashman Partners Group, as they share the same values, hard worth ethic and professionalism.

December 10, 2020 by
Business, Real Estate, Travel

Sotheby’s International Realty® Brand Opens First Office In Paraguay

Sotheby’s International Realty today announced that Raices Real Estate Group in Paraguay is the newest member of its global network and will now operate as Paraguay Sotheby’s International Realty. This addition marks the brand´s first affiliated office in the country and its continued strategic growth in Latin America, bringing its office count in the region to 26 in total.

Paraguay Sotheby’s International Realty is a family-owned and operated company managed by Ernesto, Aníbal, Jorge, and Yolanda Figueredo Coronel, who bring a combined more than 20 years of experience in the real estate industry in Paraguay and Latin America. The company is actively involved in the development of real estate projects and the growing interest for primary and vacation homes.

The modern real estate market in Paraguay continues to grow. The region is considered a central hub for South America with a number of connecting flights from major capitals, and we are seeing increased demand in the residential market as buyers seek high-end listings or vacation homes. The Figueredo Coronel family and their team have great knowledge at the local and regional level, and we are proud to welcome them as a new affiliate.

Philip White, President and CEO of SOtheby’s International Realty

“Aligning our company with Sotheby’s International Realty enables us to provide an added level of international exposure to our different projects,” said Ernesto Figueredo. “Our company culture is built on innovation, high quality service, professionalism, technology, and excellence. It was important that we affiliate with a brand that values these same principles and one that actively works to highlight a property to tell its story, capturing the attention of prospective clients on both a local and international level.

Paraguay Sotheby´s International Realty is located in Asunción. Paraguay Sotheby’s International Realty will serve the luxury and residential markets of Paraguay, such as Asunción and Gran Asunción, San Bernardino, Ciudad del Este, Encarnación and Pedro Juan Caballero, with 15 agents.

The Sotheby’s International Realty network currently has more than 23,000 affiliated independent sales associates located in approximately 1,000 offices in 72 countries and territories worldwide. Paraguay Sotheby’s International Realty listings are marketed on the sothebysrealty.com global website. In addition to the referral opportunities and widened exposure generated from this source, the firm’s brokers and clients will benefit from an association with the Sotheby’s auction house and worldwide Sotheby’s International Realty marketing programs. Each office is independently owned and operated.

December 9, 2020 by
Architecture, Business, Real Estate

Allan MacDonald Represents the Buyer of a $3.675M Scottsdale Home

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty (Russ Lyon SIR) is proud to announce that Allan MacDonald represented the buyer of a $3,675,000 Silverleaf estate in Scottsdale.

Located in the Parks of Silverleaf, the lavish 8,299 SF estate built by Desert Sky Homes offers three major components which are the main house, guest house and pool house. The 5-bedroom, 8-bathroom estate features seven fireplaces, hand-laid herringbone plank flooring, wood beam and brick ceilings and a 1,000 bottle wine room with tasting station. The outdoor living was made to entertain with stone patios and decking, two separate pools, a spa, beautiful grass lawns, lounge areas, multiple fireplaces and BBQ.

December 9, 2020 by
Business, Real Estate

Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Shena Lee Korn

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, Shena Lee Korn , 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. 

Shena Lee Korn’s commitment, reputation and global connection were founded on “Delivering Exceptional Service”. As a seasoned real estate professional, Shena understands that buying or selling a home is more than just a transaction: it’s a life-changing experience. That’s why she is dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized service for all of her clients. Shena takes great pride in the relationships she builds and always works relentlessly on the client’s behalf to help them achieve their real estate goals.

Shena’s philosophy is simple: clients come first. She pledges to be in constant communication with her clients, keeping them fully informed throughout the entire buying or selling process. No access to your property will exist without her or her team members being present. She believes that if you’re not left with an amazing experience, she hasn’t done her job. Shena Lee Korn doesn’t measure success through achievements or awards but through the satisfaction of her clients.

December 9, 2020 by
Architecture, Art, Business, COVID-19, Education, Entertainment, Fitness, Inspiration, Real Estate

Russ Lyon SIR December Newsletter

Physical distancing mandates put in place by government and health officials suspended much of the in-person interactions that businesses rely on, and stay-at-home orders made technology imperative. Technology has never been more important than it is right now. When the stakes are high and deals are on the line, clients want to know trusted agents have the tools to get the job done and agents want to know that their brokerage is going to support them. Read more

The holidays will look and feel a bit different this year because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but that does not mean holiday traditions have to stop. Some of the best 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! View our list

Marissa Mullen brings holiday inspiration to your traditional meat and cheese plate. The trend-setting, cheese-loving influencer is decking the halls with the charcuter-wreath, charcuterie chalet (formerly known as the ginger bread house) and charcutertree. Whether your ready to be inspired for an upcoming holiday soiree or are just craving something fun and new, check out That Cheese Plate and Cheese by Numbers and sign up for a That Cheese Class.

Holiday 10? Quarantine 15? We’ve all heard about it…Who says you have to go to a gym to get exercise? Or even venture outside the house? From virtual training to live streaming, luxury at-home fitness is on the rise. Fitness enthusiasts furnish home gyms with NordicTrack equipment, as well as free weights, benches, yoga mats, jumping ropes, and punching bags, among other accessories. Matrix Fitness features a portfolio of gym-quality cardio and strength equipment including ascent trainers and treadmills. Read more

Who says your WFH space needs to be all work and no play? Catching up on work from the living room sofa always seemed like a pleasure—up until it became a full-time affair. With companies like Facebook and Twitter leading the charge to make working from home the new normal, the home office is finally top of mind once again. Whether used every day of the week or for an occasional evening brainstorm, a well-designed space can help shut out distractions, center the mind, and inspire creativity. Read more

You can wander into the belly of an Egyptian pyramid, explore the house where Mozart was born, or fly over the rocky peaks of Glacier National Park. Sure, you’ll be looking at a screen, but you’ll see new places, hear new languages and pick up some interesting tidbits about other cultures. Call it a warm-up for that moment when you’ll actually be packing your bags and heading out for your next adventure. View here

Sotheby’s is honoured to present A Celebration of Art Deco: Masterworks from the Collection of Dr. Stephen E. Kelly. The collection is, at its essence, a true celebration of the modernity, sophistication, richness, and aesthetic innovation of the artistic movement that defined the first half of the 20th Century. The impeccable quality of the collection is owed to the unbridled passion and unparalleled connoisseurship of Dr. Stephen E. Kelly. View more auctions

December 8, 2020 by
Architecture, Business, Real Estate

Frank Aazami, Michel Edery and Johnathon De Young Sell $3.5M Phoenix Home

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty (Russ Lyon SIR) is proud to announce that Frank Aazami, Michel Edery and Johnathon De Young of the Russ Lyon SIR Camelback Tower office have closed on a $3,500,000 Arcadia estate in Phoenix. 

Built in 2015 by Santorini Homes on a cul-de-sac lot with striking Camelback Moutain views, this palatial modern farmhouse features 5-bedrooms and 5.5-bathrooms. The 6,080 SF home offers a 3-car garage, separate guest/pool house, lush green outdoors with pool.

December 8, 2020 by
Business, Real Estate

Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Adam Johnson

 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, Adam Johnson, 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. 

As a REALTOR®, Adam provides the marketing expertise and negotiation skills needed to all of his clients. His business is built on trust, dedication, commitment, and honesty. Adam has an extensive professional background in marketing for various Fortune 100 companies & sales. He recognizes and values the trust his clients place in him and strives to exceed these expectations with every transaction

Leveraging his experience with business, outstanding customer service, and the newest in marketing technology. He believes that it’s vital to listen to his clients and educate them throughout the entire process. Adam showcases his home’s with a comprehensive marketing plan that gets home’s sold at the best possible price, by using state of the art technology.

December 8, 2020 by
Business, Real Estate

Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Helsa Gilmore

 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, Helsa Gilmore to the Tucson 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. 

Helsa Gilmore would be honored to assist you in your transition to a new hometown that is surrounded by open spaces, friendly faces, room to roam and a relaxed lifestyle that is as limitless as your imagination!

It has been her privilege to have been licensed as a REALTOR® in Idaho, Washington State and now here in my forever ranch home state of Arizona, Helsa truly loves helping new friends find their forever home.

Her husband, Warren, says that here in Arizona is where Helsa is really at her best. She feels limitless here, there is a special magic to this remarkable area that makes every day feel like an adventure is waiting!

Helsa and Warren actively ride their Nez Perce Appaloosas and have been lifelong competitive riders/backcountry explorers, it would be her honor to help you find that special property where you will find the new you.

December 7, 2020 by