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, Michael Konefal, 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.
Michael has been an Arizona resident since 1989 and fell in love with Arizona from the moment he arrived. In 2001 Michael attended Northern Arizona University and earned his bachelor’s degree in Public Relations with a Minor in Spanish. In 2005 he began his first company, RisingHy Specialty Sauces, and started his entrepreneurial journey. In 2011 Michael saved a local Tortilla company, the Tortilla Lady, from closing its doors and merged it with RisingHy providing Northern and Central Arizona with high-quality sauces and tortillas.
Michael Konefal and his wife, an Arizona native, currently have two small children and are raising them in the wonderful community of Flagstaff. Michael takes his entrepreneurial spirit into the Real Estate market to locate the perfect home for you and your family. He is a diligent worker who pays close attention to your needs and strives to make you love the home buying and selling experience.
Michael’s extensive experience as a professional in the Flagstaff community, combined with his commitment to excellence and integrity, will bring great success in his real estate practice. As one of the best skiers on the mountain, he can be more than a REALTOR® to his clients and act as a local resource. Michael will be an amazing addition to our team.
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty (Russ Lyon SIR) is proud to announce that Lori Finnerty of the Russ Lyon SIR Camelback Tower office has represented the seller and buyer of a $4,500,000 home in Scottsdale.
The 11,080 SF Paradise Valley Farms estate features 6-bedrooms, 6-bathrooms and a 7-car garage. The interior showcases beautiful millwork and crown molding accentuated by Venetian plaster and the formal living room is complemented by a Cantera stone fireplace. The resort-style backyard features a pool with swim up bar, ramada and fireplace perfect for outdoor entertaining.
Arizona’s leading luxury real estate brokerage, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty (RLSIR), is proud to present the most significant August sales featuring everything from panoramic mountain views to historical masterpieces and one-of-a-kind custom estates.
The first sale topping the list is located 11004 E Feathersong Lane. This extraordinary home was sold by Allan MacDonald of the RLSIR Pinnacle Peak office for $8,250,000 earning its spot as the highest August sale for RLSIR. With a premier location in Scottsdale’s Silverleaf neighborhood, this home offers gorgeous panoramic mountain and city light views from every room and grand living spaces with generous covered outdoor living spaces appointed with the finest details and finishes. This Modern Mediterranean 11,045 square-foot floor plan includes a custom guest house with an elevator, a living room with balcony and fireplace, a bedroom, two-baths and a utility room.
The second highest sold home is located on 5212 E Exeter Boulevard is one of the three spiral designs realized by Frank Lloyd Wright. The home was sold for $7,250,000 by Bob Hassettof the RLSIR Pinnacle Peak office. This iconic historical masterpiece sits on approximately 5.9 acres with 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms in Phoenix’s Arcadia neighborhood and enjoys sweeping views of Camelback Mountain. The home offers reproductions of the signature “March Balloons” carpet designed by Wright for the living room and a dining table and chairs. Its new owners were students at Taliesin and plan to preserve its history.
The third highest sale was a Mediterranean designed home perched high up on the prestigious Upper Canyon of Silverleaf in Scottsdale. Joanie Barreiro of the Desert Mountain office represented the buyer in the purchase of 11173 E Feathersong Lane for $6,050,000. This 6 bedroom, 6.5 bathroom home includes luxury features such as a walk-out lower level guest retreat accessible via elevator, game room, pool and BBQ, 5 car garage and an abundance of natural lighting with views from nearly every room.
The fourth home on the list is an extraordinary contemporary masterpiece located in the village of Saguaro Forest in Desert Mountain. This 2018 Lee Hutchison designed home built by Dick Lloyd was sold for $5,025,000. Nancy Sertich, Dena Bullard, Tim Floor, Shawn Rimer, Katie Fisher, Kirk Marshall and Keith Marshall of the Pinnacle Peak and Desert Mountain offices represented the seller and the buyer. The home is located at 9847 E Chiricahua Pass. The estate property was designed with a modern flow that offers open free-flowing living between inside and out.
The fifth highest sale to round out August’s significant sales is a magnificent and chic modern designed home situated on the 17th hole of The Estancia Club offering sunset, golf course and Pinnacle Peak views. Debbie Negrin, Jay Pennypacker, and Will Foote of the Pinnacle Peak office represented the seller and the buyer. They sold the home for $3,950,000. This 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom home located at 10247 E Running Deer Trail offers a unique architectural blend of poured-in-place concrete, glass, steel and an ideal great room floor plan.
Additional significant sales for August from Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Agents include:
10641 E Blue Sky Drive in Scottsdale sold by Mike Holder, Debbie Negrin, Jay Pennypacker, Will Foote, Penney Sutherland for $3,350,000
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, Colby Schmeckpeper, 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.
Originally from the midwest, Colby Schmeckpeper has called the Phoenix Metro his home for over a decade. A graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Colby excelled in the local business community specializing in operations and account management. Having always known that home ownership is a time-tested gateway to personal wealth, he has personally invested in the Phoenix real-estate market. By joining Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty he is now helping others do the same.
Meeting Colby and learning of his past career experiences made him an absolute dream fit for Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty. Organized, detailed, but with a wonderful personality, he will take his real estate business to extraordinary levels!
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, Carey Devlin, to the Sedona 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.
After graduation from UCLA, Carey Devlin’s professional career began with Sony Pictures, where she worked in various motion picture & sitcom post-production positions. Relocating from LA to the Palm Springs area to raise a family, she worked from home as a children’s television writer.
She returned to outside business in 2007 as a REALTOR® with Prudential CA Realty and then Bennion Deville Homes. Being in real estate for over a decade, Carey’s completed hundreds of deals and has an extensive database of satisfied clients.
Always helping friends and clients with creative projects, Carey launched her own design/development firm, successfully managing numerous commercial and residential projects. After selling her company in 2019, she moved from Palm Springs to Sedona, AZ, where she’s building a new home and real estate business as an Associate Broker at Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty.
Carey Devlin is excited to join Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty because reputation is critical, and theirs is the most respected in the business. She looks forward to using her decade of real estate knowledge and the cutting edge tools and exposure of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty to guide her clients toward their goals & dreams.
While newer to the area, Carey is certainly not new to the business. With a long track record of success, Carey, like many other Californians, decided to make Sedona her home. Her professional attitude and work ethic will help her vault into the top ranks of our REALTORS®, and we are thrilled to have her join us.
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, Debbie Gregor, to the Sedona 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.
Debbie Gregor, who moved from the Chicago area to Sedona full-time in 2017, lives in the Village of Oak Creek. She specializes in relocation buyers, second-home buyers, golf properties, and is becoming one of Sedona’s top listing agents with Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty. Debbie is a tenacious and resourceful REALTOR® and with her love of people and outgoing personality, her career as a luxury real estate professional has served her and her clients well!
Debbie is not just a complete professional but her energy and attitude are just amazing. We are so fortunate to bring her into our Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty family, just as her future clients will be as well.
Built by Stonehenge, the Tuscan 6,206 SF estate sits on the 7th fairway of Desert Mountain’s picturesque Chiricahua course with panoramic vistas from Four Peaks to Pinnacle Peak. The home features 4-bedrooms, 4.5-bathrooms, a great floor plan with no steps, a 250 bottle wine room, workout room and sunroom. The home includes extensive technology with a security camera system, art lighting and Lutron lighting controls. The resort patio features a negative edge pool and spa and generous sun and shade areas for desert living.
The single-story, split floor plan house is tucked away on 2 acres backing to the preserve in the Upper Canyon of Silverleaf. It is light and bright and captures the very essence of desert living with generous indoor & outdoor venues for entertaining or relaxing. Luxurious finishes and superior craftsmanship raise the standard of the property by featuring extensive use of hardwood floors, hand-hewn wood beams, custom cabinetry, and superior brick, stone and metal craftsmanship.
A spectacular gourmet kitchen anchors the home and is designed for easy entertaining with a center island, custom cabinetry, and high-end appliances. Outdoor living features a pool and spa, a dining area complete with BBQ, fireplace and TV, plus a central plaza and an event lawn with in ground trampoline, provide plenty of space for larger outdoor events.
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, Cassidy Raynolds, 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.
Having served a wide variety of clientele across different industries, Cassidy Raynolds understands every interaction is unique and prides herself on being dedicated to providing the highest level of service catered to her clients. Cassidy provides a highly personalized experience to ensure that her client’s wants and needs are always exceeded. Valuing relationships and integrity, Cassidy prioritizes her clients as she navigates the market for them while providing exceptional service and making it a process they can enjoy!
Cassidy has the drive to make her successful in whatever field she chooses. We are lucky she chose real estate and honored to partner with her as her real estate career begins!
