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Introducing the new Ascent at The Phoenician®️ Mountainside Residences

Modern and spacious luxury homes that command Scottsdale’s most coveted views and location on Camelback Mountain.

Ascent is a private residential community inside the gates of luxurious The Phoenician® offering stunning views of the Valley, city lights of Scottsdale and Camelback Mountain. These exquisitely designed, single-family sized residences offer the best of luxury condominium living in the Phoenix area with floor-to-ceiling glass to maximize views and natural light, luxury kitchens, Sub Zero and Wolf appliances and spa-inspired bathrooms.

Residents will enjoy access to the Mountain Club with a private pool, yoga studio, fitness facilities, social lounging spaces and a professional demonstration kitchen for cooking classes and private chef experiences, as well as, a spacious private rooftop terrace with fire tables, lounge spaces, activity areas and 360-degree views of both the Valley and Camelback Mountain.

Ascent presents an extraordinary opportunity to live on Camelback Mountain, in a private community adjacent to The Phoenician® in a home that offers the rare combination of both luxury and low maintenance living. An attractive investment, the Ascent Mountainside Condominium Residences are offered from $1.5 million up to $5 million.

Contact Leslie Jenkins or Joe Bushong to schedule an in-person or virtual meeting today. We look forward to providing you a personalized experience that suits your individual needs as you search for your new home.

Business, Real Estate

Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Katie McGee

 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 McGee, to the Flagstaff 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 is a runner, writer, and REALTOR® in Flagstaff. For Katie, Flagstaff isn’t just a beautiful physical place; it is a state of mind, a lifestyle, being a member of a community of people who share a sensibility that our town is unique and our resources are precious. Katie enjoys helping people find their own sense of place in Flagstaff because to live here is to be truly blessed.

We are excited to welcome Katie to our amazing team of real estate professionals. She has been a fantastic part of our community for years. Her expertise, integrity, and enthusiasm are perfect to serve those in the Northern Arizona real estate market.

Bret Lamberson, Sales Manager
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Iconic Estates | Pristine Pools

Summer is in full swing, and there’s nothing better than diving into a refreshing, cool pool! In fact, in Arizona, a pool is not just a beautiful luxury, but a necessity. Not surprisingly, 6 of the Top 10 Cities in the US for Swimming Pools are in Arizona. In the desert, nothing is more beautiful than a sparkling swimming pool in the backyard.

Arizona’s top estates feature resort-style swimming pools with all the best amenities. From lazy rivers to infinity edges, luxury spas and water-park-style slides, you can find beautiful Pristine Pools throughout the Valley, Northern Arizona and in the Tucson region.

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty has a talented team of luxury lifestyle professionals across the state who can help track down the perfect home with a Pristine Pool, perfect for entertaining, hosting parties and relaxing with family! Plus, pools complement the architectural features of the home and provide a focal point for the landscape.

Dive into these Pristine Pools featured in this month’s ICONIC Estates!

James Beard award-winning Chef Christopher Gross is leading a new chapter at the Wrigley Mansion in Phoenix. He’s reimagined this classic venue as the new home for fine French dining in the Valley with his newest version of Christopher’s restaurant—an ICONIC culinary experience in the making. Christopher’s is the restaurant Chef Gross has dreamed about opening for years. Check out his stunning venue and menu.

Ascent at The Phoenician, developed by Replay Destinations, is introducing 40 luxury living condominium residences—set to break ground in fall 2021—following the early sales success of its golf villas, introduced earlier this year.

Ascent came to be when The Phoenician recently deaccessioned a nine-hole golf course. “We are the master developers of this gated, 25-acre community,” explains Todd Patrick, Replay Destinations’ vice president of sales and marketing. “Part of it will include single-family homes built by Cullum Homes and the rest will be the luxury living golf villas and condominiums.”

The condominium residences will range from one-bedroom-plus-den to three-bedroom-plus-den floor plans, with current prices set from $1.5 million to $5 million. Joe Bushong and Leslie Jenkins of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty are the listing agents.

Summer is the best time of year for grilling, and with all of the delicious marinade recipes and grilling tips out there, it is the perfect time to show off your proverbial chops using some incredible grilling accessories.

Grilling can seem like equal parts art and science, and grill masters know to trust their intuition when it comes to making delicious meals on the barbecue. However, technology has enabled us to take some of the guesswork out of grilling—making our fave dishes come out great every time.

Whether you are new to grilling or are a seasoned pro, some tips, tricks and gadgets can help you get the best results.

Business, Real Estate

Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Tucker O’Neill

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, Tucker O’Neill 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. 

Tucker O’Neill is an Arizona native whose expertise stems from a life steeped within real estate. Tucker’s family has a long history of working in real estate in Arizona. His father, a developer specializing in infill projects in Scottsdale and Phoenix. Tucker’s mother is a real estate agent with Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty. 

Beyond real estate, Tucker studied philosophy at Arizona State University. He is a person who values strong relationships with his clients.

Tucker brings an enormous amount of enthusiasm about his real estate career. During our first meeting, he struck me as being an 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
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Significant Sales | June 2021

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Presents Its Top Luxury Sales in the Valley

The Top Five Sales in the Month of June Reach over $30 million in Total    

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, Arizona’s leader in luxury real estate, proudly presents an impressive list of its top five sales in the Valley for the month of June. The list showcases significant sales of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty and features the Valley’s most sought after luxurious estates.

Mike Snep, Karen Shapiro | $6,975,000 | Paradise Valley | Seller Representation

Jan Kabbani | $6,700,000 | Paradise Valley | Buyer Representation

Frank Aazami, Bill Bulaga | $6,100,000 | Paradise Valley | Dual Representation

Larry Kimmel | $5,900,000 | Paradise Valley | Buyer Representation

Anne Morrisey, Bee Francis, Karen Baldwein, Kathleen Benoit | $5,300,000 | Scottsdale | Seller Representation

Additional Sales of Note:

Business, Real Estate

Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Jean Woodland

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, Jean Woodland, 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. 

Jean Woodland has built her career on helping many international students’ dreams come true both on an educational and professional level by assisting them in getting into college and graduate school, as well as career consulting. Her diverse cultural background and professional experiences built up an unyielding work ethic to strive for an exceptional client experience. It translates into her passion for exceeding client’s expectations in real estate needs.

With international trade business experience of over 10 years,  Jean traveled the globe to provide business consultant and negotiation which will ensure you get the best deal!

 Jean Woodland is the REALTOR® who listens and understands you. Let her ensure you the unimpeachable services in all spectrums of real estate needs.

We are so excited to welcome Jean Woodland.  She is an exceptional human who extremely values educating and serving others.  She is so passionate about life and community involvement.  She is excited to help others achieve the dream of homeownership and also to assist others to build wealth within real estate.

Cathy Green, Managing Broker
Business, Real Estate

Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Lisa Katz

The team of experienced agents continues to grow with Valley’s leader in luxury real estate.

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, Lisa Katz, 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. 

Lisa specializes in the Scottsdale Luxury Real Estate Market, a natural progression since acquiring both skills in Interior Design and Finance. Gaining valuable experience while working with Scottsdale’s top luxury real estate experts she understands the complexities of an every changing market. Lisa believes honesty and trust come first in building a long term relationship with her clients. 

Lisa is thrilled to join Russ Lyon Sotheby’s because of the professionalism and brand caliber.

Lisa has recently joined our Brokerage and I must say, I have been impressed with her enthusiasm for this business! I know Lisa will be an instant success!

Kevin Gonzales, Managing Broker
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Michelle Renteria Lists The New Darlings Home

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, the Valley’s leader in luxury real estate,  is proud to announce the New Darlings’ home is now on the market. Christina and Robert Martinez are the husband and wife behind the New Darlings. 

The New Darlings have 460k+ followers on Instagram and a wholesome family and lifestyle blog. Christina, Robert, and Oliver Martinez’s memories are recorded and featured on the blog, including the remodeling journey of their Phoenix home. 

The enchanting home is a 1930 Tudor in the historic Brentwood neighborhood of Central Phoenix. The property received a complete overhaul from its current owners, no surface untouched, no idea left undone. 

We spent so much time and energy to find a harmony between beauty and functionality for our home. We are sad to be leaving this house but we are excited to find new owners that will appreciate it as much as we do.

Christina Martinez

The 1,846 square foot main house is home to 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and is listed at $700,000 by Michelle Renteria of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty. 

Upon entering the light-filled, opulent home, guests are greeted by smooth plaster walls, gorgeous hardwood floors, double archways leading into the stunning kitchen, and a dining space overlooking the lush backyard and guest house. The home’s garden-chic interior compliments the desert surroundings. 

The expansive owner’s suite boasts vaulted ceilings, skylights, and a massive walk-in closet complete with laundry, French doors to the patio, and a lovely en-suite bathroom with a soaking tub, dual sinks, and stall shower.

The secondary bedroom and hall bath embrace historic details and charm while providing owners with modernized windows, closet system, and updated lighting and hardware.

The 200 square foot guest house provides the perfect space for out-of-town guests and is complete with a private bathroom, kitchenette, storage, and a private patio.

The remodel was completed in 2018 by Loyal Construction Co. and Ron Elliot Studios. It expanded the footprint of the home and included a full owner’s suite remodel as well as a kitchen, dining, and back patio re-imagination.

This is truly one of the most wonderful and thoughtful homes I have had the pleasure of listing. Robert and Christina have poured their talents into this home and have made it very special. A home this enchanting and modern in the beautiful Brentwood Historic District will not be on the market for long.

Michelle Renteria, Global Real Estate Advisor

Photos Courtesy of LaRue Photography

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Luxury Headlines | June 2021

Ed Pennington and Jeanette Sauer Sell El Rojo Grande for a Record Breaking $14,750,000 ABC 15, AZ Big Media, AZ Family, Barron’s Penta, KTAR, Mansion Global, Newstral, Opera News, Phoenix Business Journal, RISMedia, Sedona Red Rock News

Bryan Durkin Sells The Diamond Estate for $3,073,000 Arizona Daily Star, Tucson.com, AZ Family, Inside Tucson Business, luxuryrealestate.com, Newsbreak, Phoenix Business Journal

Thalis Kyriakis Lists Eleven Arches AZ Family, Mansion Global, Phoenix Business Journal, Rose Law Group Reporter, KTAR, Arizona Daily Star, tucson.com

The Thousand RealTrends, Financial Editorial, Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal

America’s Best Real Estate Professionals – Arizona Real Trends

Scottsdale Area Association of Realtors® 40 Under 40 Scottsdale Area Association of Realtors®

Cave Creek house with space for 20 cars in garage on market for $3.95 million AZ Family

How Recent Shifts Impacted the Local Real Estate Market Flagstaff Business News

75 acre, 20 bedroom Tubac ranch with everything included on market for $2.6 million AZ Family

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Presents the Top Homes in Tubac AZ Foothills, luxuryrealestate.com

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Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Thalia Kyriakis

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, Thalia Kyriakis, 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. 

With impeccable client relationships since 2006, Thalia Kyriakis attributes her success in representing clients by providing the best customer service possible. Thalia is known for her white glove service, going above and beyond client expectations. Whether you are in the market to buy or sell a two hundred thousand or six million dollar property, every client is treated with the same exceptional service. 

Always on top of current market trends, she offers a wealth of knowledge. Technology and marketing are a personal passion that shines through every sale, ensuring maximum exposure in today’s ever-changing real estate arena. Having accumulated a prominent network of local and international clientele, she prides herself in having the utmost regard for her clients’ confidentiality and privacy, earning her consistent repeat and referral business. Identifying and defining clients’ needs and goals are key in positioning and guiding clients towards a successful transaction. She is a specialist in the Tucson and Southern Arizona residential markets, working with sellers, buyers and builders.

Traveling and spending time with family balances the real estate life she loves. Her favorite is spending time with her husband and two dogs in their home in the Catalina Foothills. She is multicultural and fully bilingual in Spanish. 

Thalia Kyriakis, an Arizona/Sonora native and graduate of the University of Arizona brings her 15 years of real estate experience as a Top Producer to the Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Tucson Office’s Team. Thalia’s keen knowledge of Southern Arizona and ability to work all price points will be an added asset along with her fluent Spanish language skills added to the “International” in our Brand.

Will Rose, Managing Broker