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Johnathon De Young Sells $3.5M Paradise Valley Estate

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty (Russ Lyon SIR) is proud to announce that Johnathon De Young of the Russ Lyon SIR Camelback Tower office has represented the seller of a contemporary Paradise Valley estate for $3,500,000.

Smartly situated on a large and beautifully landscaped private lot, the 11,097 SF home is perfect for entertaining. The estate features 5-bedrooms, 6-bathrooms, a spectacular home theater and open social area which includes the kitchen, great room, dining, bar and lounge. The outdoor patio becomes an extension of the interior living space through the 35 feet of pocketing glass doors. Outdoor resort living with a pool, spa, fire pit and large sitting and lounging areas.

December 7, 2020 by Alexandra Baum

Architecture, Business, Entertainment, Real Estate

Luxury Headlines | November 2020

Replay Destinations Acquires Prime Development Parcels Adjacent to The Phoenician®, a Luxury Collection Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona – Valdosta Daily Times, Business Wire, Global Banking and Finance Review, Your Valley News, Yahoo! Finance, AZ Big Media

Tami Henderson, Laurie Tucker and Kelly Jones set Desert Mountain Record – Phoenix Business Journal

Castle-like house on market for $3 million in Paradise Valley – Arizona’s Family

Russ Lyon SIR Lists Arizona’s Highest Priced Home for $27.5M – Phoenix Business Journal, luxuryrealestate.com, Really List, 580 Washington Ave, Newsbreak, AZ Big Media, Rose Law Group Reporter, Forbes, Financial Wealth Digest, realtor.com

Breathtaking Views House for Sale in Scottsdale Asking $3,900,000 – luxury-houses.net

Want A Gold Mine? A Legendary One Is For Sale – Forbes

Tim Floor and Shawn Rimer of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Sell Carefree, AZ Estate for $3.025 Million – luxuryrealestate.com

Julie Bradfeldt of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Sells Scottsdale Estate for $5.75 Million – luxuryrealestate.com

December 2, 2020 by Alexandra Baum

Architecture, Business, Golf, Real Estate

Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Steve Thomas

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, Steve Thomas, 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.

Prior to Steve Thomas’s career as a REALTOR®, he developed a consistent record of success creating bespoke marketing and event experiences for the Los Angeles Lakers, Sony Pictures, Citi, PXG Golf, as well as the impeccable Silverleaf Country Club.

By breaking each property launch into three separate categories (off-market, on-market & event strategy), Steve will showcase his client’s property by telling it’s story to captivate and engage discerning clientele to compel action.

Steve’s focus is clear; his clients. His topnotch dedication to providing exceptional personalized service impresses in every step, assisting clients in selling their most valuable asset or in discovering their new home sweet home.

Steve brings an enormous amount of enthusiasm about his real estate career. During our first meeting, he struck me as being exceptional professional, probing and already incubating how he is going to harness the Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Brand to best serve his clients. We are very excited to have him on our team!
Kevin Gonzales, Managing Broker

December 2, 2020 by Alexandra Baum

Architecture, Art, Business, Real Estate

Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Jeff Grimm

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, Jeff Grimm, 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 an Arizona native, Jeff Grimm has developed an intimate knowledge of the Valley. He has witnessed its expanding suburban areas and revitalized downtowns over the past decades. Jeff recognizes and values the trust his clients place in him and strives to be committed to working hard, to listen and to follow through.

Jeff Grimm is extremely kind by nature with a strong work ethic. I believe those midwest values were instilled in him by his parents as his entire family is from Nebraska. His ability to communicate, attention to detail and his analytical strengths make him an exceptional real estate professional.
Cathy Green

December 1, 2020 by Alexandra Baum

Architecture, Business, Real Estate

Mary Ann Kelley, Joe Bushong, Chad Christian and Grant Almquist Represent the Seller and Buyer of a $3,600,000 Modern Paradise Valley Home

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty (Russ Lyon SIR) is proud to announce that Mary Ann Kelley represented the seller while Joe Bushong, Chad Christian and Grant Almquist represented the buyer of a $3,600,000 Paradise Valley home. All four Real Estate Advisors are with the Russ Lyon SIR Camelback Tower office.

The 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom 4,494 SF sleek modern home design is a fusion of glass, steel and concrete on the outside tamed by sophisticated style on the inside. The home features bold Camelback Mountain views, a dramatic open concept living, walls of glass, fire and ice fireplace and a 5-car garage. The outdoor living areas feature a 70-foot negative edge pool, baja shelf, aloe rising planter, laminar jets and cooler lighting, 1000 SF patio, concrete fireplace wall, custom water features and Sonance Sound Systems for entertaining.

December 1, 2020 by Alexandra Baum

Art, Business, Education, Entertainment, General

Successful Tips for Holiday Shopping

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.

November 25, 2020 by Alexandra Baum

Business, Real Estate

Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Kate Kistner

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, Katie Kistner, 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.

Katie Kistner is committed to offering her clients the highest quality representation and excellent client service. Her professional character, friendly attitude, and commitment to consistent communication allow her to build and maintain solid relationships.

A Massachusetts native, Katie also lived in New York City for six years in the fast-paced fashion and home décor industries. She worked in production and product development for three companies- her keen eye for design and her negotiation skills are now valuable assets to her real estate clients. With a background in management at a leading financial firm, Katie is able to draw professionalism, integrity, and sincerity from that experience.

According to Katie, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty allows her to provide clients with leading-edge market insight, innovative marketing techniques specific to luxury residential homes, and an advanced local and global network.

Katie’s positive outlook and energy were evident upon meeting her. The genuine, caring attitude made her an obvious fit for Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty.
Sherri Monteith

November 25, 2020 by Alexandra Baum

Business, Real Estate

Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Liz Kistner

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, Liz Kistner, 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.

Real estate and renovating properties have always been a passion of Liz Kistner’s, a natural fit to transition into a real estate professional. Her keen eye for design has been instrumental in creating the most basic home and transforming them into highly desirable properties with profitable results. Her love of decorating and staging properties has been very beneficial to the needs of her clientele. This, as well as her ability to negotiate and communicate with all parties involved, is her highest priority.

Liz Kistner began her real estate career in the greater Boston area in 2015. Her prior background in healthcare included Oncology Nursing and other specialties as a registered nurse at a leading hospital in Boston. Her endless commitment to families facing life-altering diagnoses has built Liz’s empathetic commitment to families in time of need. Liz’s education also includes a BA in Psychology from the University of Arizona. When representing the buyer or seller, Liz has the ability to understand and navigate the needs of her clients. Her meticulous organizational, time management skills, and empathetic patient nature are her greatest asset.

Liz comes from a real estate background, east coast versus west coast changes the process a bit. However, her knowledge of the business and obvious quest for excellence, make her an ideal candidate for success in any market!
Sherri Monteith, Managing Broker

November 24, 2020 by Alexandra Baum

Architecture, Business, Real Estate

Dan Wolski, Troy Gillenwater, Jack O’Keefe and Linda Simone Represent Seller and Buyer of a $3.495M Scotsdale Home

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty (Russ Lyon SIR) is proud to announce the sale for a $3,495,000 Scottsdale home. Dan Wolski, Troy Gillenwater and Jack O’keefe of the Desert Mountain office represented the seller while Linda Simone of the Carefree office represented the seller.

The 6,038 SF home is located inside the gates of Desert Mountain, was built by Red Moon Homes and has 5 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms and a 5-car garage.

November 24, 2020 by Alexandra Baum

Art, Business, Entertainment, Inspiration

Arizona Lights Up the Holidays

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!