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The Property Man: Lost Canyon Home Sneak Peek

Bob Massi, The Property Man, and Dave Pattison of the Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Pinnacle Peak office takes us inside and around a property that just soaks up the essence of its surroundings in Scottsdale, AZ.

Tune in this Friday June 23, 2017 8:30 PM EST on the Fox Business Network

Here’s your sneak peek!

Business, Entertainment, Real Estate, Residential, Residential Architecture, Residential Real Estate, Russ Lyon

The Property Man: Paradise Valley Home Sneak Peak

Bob Massi, The Property Man, and Lisa Wadey of the Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty DC Ranch office takes us inside this beautiful Mediterranean estate hidden away in Paradise Valley, Arizona.

Tune in this Friday June 16, 2017 8:30 PM EST on the Fox Business Network

Here’s your sneak peek!

Architecture, Business, Real Estate

Significant Sale ~ $2,000,000

Luxury real estate experts Barbara Miller, Preston Westmoreland and Elaine Leisenring of the Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Carefree and Camelback Tower offices provided exclusive representation for a National Award-Winning Home in Cave Creek for $2,000,000.

Recognized by the National Association of Homebuilders for Best Semi-Custom in its class and featured in Phoenix Home and Garden Magazine, the 4 –bedroom, 5-bath offers total privacy and solitude surrounded by acres of open space and is minutes from shopping, dining, and entertainment in Cave Creek. A perfect home for multi-generational living it borders Nature Preserve Land and is located near the Cave Creek Regional Park. A natural home with Earthen materials, infused in a classic design.

The home also offers space for vehicle storage, Pickleball/Tennis Court, Guest House or Equestrian Facility. Walk, bike, or ride the many trails from the privacy of your own land. Panoramic views welcome you to this Zen-like backyard entertainment area anchored by a 70′ heated lap pool with swim-up bar plus heated spa.

Architecture, Business, Real Estate, Residential Architecture, Residential Real Estate, Russ Lyon

Significant Sale ~ The Salke Home Sells for $4,350,000

Luxury real estate experts Jay Pennypacker, Debbie Negrin, Will Foote and Tracy Fitzgerald closed on this Scottsdale estate for $4,350,000.

The 4-bedroom, 5-bathroom home, located in Estancia was home to Joan and Michael Salke, who made Art and Antiques top 100 collectors list. The 7,300-square-foot home designed by Scottsdale based architecture firm, Drewett Works, includes a massive, dual segment butterfly roof incorporating two 75-foot wings. It floats above an elevated, golf course lot in Estancia with panoramic golf, Pinnacle Peak and sunset views. It features an abundance of specialty glass and large, long walls perfect for an extensive art collection. An open, great room and kitchen concept is perfect for entertaining while the split floor plan works well for family and guests.

“It takes merely a second on site to realize that this artfully designed home is an architectural masterpiece,” said Pennypacker. “It truly exemplifies the ideals of beauty and luxury.”

Architecture, Business, Real Estate, Residential, Residential Architecture, Residential Real Estate, Russ Lyon

Significant Sale ~ $6,900,000 by Lisa Westcott-Wadey

Luxury real estate expert Lisa Westcott-Wadey of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty DC Ranch office has sold a $6,900,000 home in the exclusive Upper Canyon of Silverleaf.

This spectacular Calvis Wyatt estate offers breathtaking views of the city, sunsets and surrounding mountains. The 11,000 SF home boasts uncompromised attention to detail and features 6 bedrooms, 8 baths, private detached Casita, gourmet custom kitchen with catering entrance, large laundry/craft room, lush landscaping, game room, pool, spa and outdoor kitchen, multiple fireplaces and water features, theatre, elaborate wine cellar with custom corked flooring, wood paneled office, and elevator for easy access. Front courtyard offers water feature, fireplace, and mountain & sunrise views. The Casita offers its own private courtyard, suite, and spectacular views. An enormous amount of thought and detail went into the planning of this home.

Architecture, Business, Real Estate, Russ Lyon

Significant Sale ~ $2,400,000 by David Newman

Luxury real estate David Newman sells Southwest style Spanish Hacienda home in Paradise Valley for $2,400,000.

The 4-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom home is nestled on 2+ acres in the native landscape. This stylish home was a collaboration between the owner and architect Daniel Eastburn with entertaining and outdoor living in mind. The exterior of this home features classic earth-toned, extra-thick stucco walls with softly rounded corners, flat roof with canales draining rain water through the parapet walls, and flagstone patios covered with wood beamed ceiling supported by wooden columns. The orientation offers passive solar warmth as abundant southern windows capture the low winter sun for natural heating. Both outside and inside, the simplicity of warm natural materials create an earthy, informal setting for gathering.

Additional features include a large office, workout room, sport court, pool and hot tub and the living area sports a grand wood burning fireplace with generous use of wood in the raised beamed tongue and groove ceilings that contrasts pleasantly with the smooth tile floors and earth-toned walls.

Architecture, Business, Real Estate, Residential Architecture, Residential Real Estate, Russ Lyon

Significant Sale ~ $2,400,000 by Frank Aazami

Luxury real estate expert Frank Aazami of the Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Camelback Tower office represented the buyer for $2,400,000 Scottsdale estate, Shiloh.

Aptly named for its peace and tranquility, Shiloh is a 5-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom estate on nearly 8 acres designed by world-renowned Bill Tull, boasting warm interiors with Arizona-authentic finishes, including hand-plastered walls, latilla and wood beamed ceilings, flagstone floors, walls of windows, and 10 hand-crafted fireplaces. The separate guest home is built with the same distinct palette and finishes as the main home. Enjoy the desert scenery from the private walking paths, covered veranda, secret garden full of fruit trees, or from the large pool complete with an outdoor kitchen, covered ramada, and cozy bancos.

Architecture, Business, Real Estate

Significant Sale ~ $2,110,000 by Frank Aazami, Jan Lilley and Dawn Dickinson

Luxury real estate experts Frank Aazami, Jan Lilley and Dawn Dickinson sell award-winning estate in Carefree for $2,110,000.

This 3-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home features magnificent artwork throughout and provides seamless indoor-outdoor living. Built for entertaining, the home also features a spacious open living area adjacent to a chef’s kitchen, an extended wet bar, an outdoor lap pool, theater room, study, and an outdoor patio featuring the best mountain and city views Arizona has to offer. A detached guest house has its own garage, a kitchen area and living room. The outdoor living spaces are abundant and each guest bedroom has a private patio. For swimming, you have a 60′ lap pool with a motorized retractable cover. The mature landscaping is second to none and designed by Master of the Southwest Landscape Architect, Donna Winters with Enchanted Gardens.

Business, Real Estate

Sotheby’s International Realty Brand Expands Presence in Greece

Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced it has signed a long-term franchise agreement with Greece One Realty Limited to further expand the Sotheby’s International Realty® brand presence in Greece and with Rodon Realty P.C. for the opening of Rhodes Sotheby’s International Realty in Rhodes.

Greece Sotheby’s International Realty is led by seasoned real estate professionals Savvas Savvaidis, president and chief executive officer, and Natalie Leontaraki, chief operations officer. Savvaidis also serves as the chief executive officer of Rhodes Sotheby’s International Realty. With a flagship office in the historic capital city of Athens, Greece Sotheby’s International Realty will continue to serve the luxury residential real estate market throughout the country and in key areas including Mykonos, Crete and Corfu, while Rhodes Sotheby’s International Realty will focus on the unique market in Rhodes, the largest of the Dodecanese islands of Greece.

“Greece and its islands are emerging as an attractive luxury real estate market in the Mediterranean,” said Philip White, president and chief executive officer of Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. “Rhodes is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Greece known for its rich history, beaches and 300 days of sunshine, and we are proud to have Savvas Savvaidis at the helm of this expansion within the country.”

“The luxury real estate sector in Greece has a promising future,” says Savvaidis. “Greece’s luxury tourism market is expanding rapidly while state-of-the-art golf resorts and branded mixed-use developments are creating a strong luxury footprint in the Mediterranean. Being a part of the Sotheby’s International Realty brand allows us access to unparalleled marketing platforms for these high-end developments, an excellent recipe for a successful business operation.”

The Sotheby’s International Realty network currently has more than 20,000 affiliated independent sales associates located in approximately 880 offices in 69 countries and territories worldwide. In 2016, the brand achieved a record global sales volume of $95 billion USD. Greece Sotheby’s International Realty and Rhodes Sotheby’s International Realty listings will be 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.

Business, Real Estate

Sotheby’s International Realty Brand Expands Presence in New Jersey

Tim Kerr Sotheby’s International Realty to Serve Luxury Residential Real Estate Market in Avalon and Stone Harbor, New Jersey

Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced that Tim Kerr’s Powerplay Realty in Avalon, New Jersey, is the newest member of its network and will now do business as Tim Kerr Sotheby’s International Realty.

Founded in 1992, the boutique firm is led by Owner Tim Kerr and Broker Ryan Vince. Tim Kerr Sotheby’s International Realty will serve the luxury residential real estate market in Avalon and Stone Harbor, New Jersey, along the shore community of Seven Mile Island.

“Tim Kerr and his team are homegrown professionals who are deeply knowledgeable about the local real estate market and have a proven track record of success,” said Philip White, president and chief executive officer of Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. “Seven Mile Island is a charming beach community with an attractive luxury residential real estate market. It is a dynamic area known for its family-friendly atmosphere, beach and water sports, restaurants, and exclusive shopping. We are proud to welcome Tim Kerr Sotheby’s International Realty to our global network,”

“This community is not just where we do business, it is our home,” said Kerr. “We are dedicated to providing personal service and building relationships to assure client satisfaction. The Sotheby’s International Realty® brand is the perfect complement to the unique and prestigious market of Seven Mile Island. Moreover, affiliating with the brand lends us a credibility and provides us with the tools and global connections to further grow our company. We are thrilled to be representing the Sotheby’s International Realty brand in our local market.”

Tim Kerr Sotheby’s International Realty is located at 2821 Dune Drive in Avalon. With this addition, the Sotheby’s International Realty network now has 41 branded offices throughout the state, giving the brand a significant presence in luxury residential real estate markets along the Jersey shoreline, from Rumson to Cape May, as well as major feeder markets to the shore.