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Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Tracey Aker-Schwartz

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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, Tracey Aker-Schwartz , to the Prescott 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. 

Tracey Aker-Schwartz  is a high energy, highly motivated, results oriented individual with a passion for real estate, architecture, interior design and historic preservation.

Entering the real estate field as an experienced sales professional seems to be a natural transition. She brings more than 20 years’ experience in the interior design and building community and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Interior Design. With a Mid-Western work ethic and a background that also includes more than 10 years in the hospitality industry, she takes pride in building long lasting personal and business relationships.

Tracey is a fantastic addition to our Prescott team. She brings a wealth of personal knowledge and an enthusiastic problem solving attitude to her clients. Tracey fits her high energy attitude into a very detailed and professional package.”

Tod Christensen, Managing Broker
September 14, 2020 by
Architecture, Business, Entertainment, Real Estate

Brandon Hamilton Lists the Olney House

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty (RLSIR) is pleased to present a piece of Arizona history in Safford, Arizona filled with the charm and nostalgia of yesteryear.  

Built in 1890 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this home was first owned by Sheriff Olney, who was once part of the group trying to locate Tombstone legends Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday. 

Real Estate Advisor Brandon Hamilton from the RLSIR Pinnacle Peak Office is the listing agent on the historic Arizona property in Safford. The 2,931 square-foot Colonial Revival home is located at 1104 S Central Avenue in Safford, AZ 85546. Listed for $575,000, the property offers 4 bedroom and 2 full bathrooms. Many of the interior’s original pieces remain in the home including the wood floors, wood banister, doors/doorways, wood trims, fireplace mantels, built-in bookshelves/bench located in the dining room.  There are also many modern upgrades throughout the home to compliment the 19th Century craftsmanship.

This is a unique opportunity to own a piece of Arizona history. This iconic home sits in the heart of Safford. It’s deep-rooted in the town’s history while embracing modern amenities, making it the perfect home.

Brandon Hamilton, Real Estate Advisor, Listing Agent

Currently known as The Cottage Bed & Breakfast, the property also features two guest houses with 593 square-feet and 551 square-feet respectively. In the past, the main house and guest houses were utilized entirely as a classic Bed & Breakfast. Today it now serves as a private residence with one of the guest houses operating as a B&B with a kitchen and full bathroom. The other guest house operates as a bakery with its own commercial kitchen called The Cottage Bakery.  

This home’s convenient location put it in close proximity to lakes, hiking trails, horseback riding, the Mount Graham International Observatory, museums and much more for residents to enjoy.

September 14, 2020 by
Architecture, Art, Business, Entertainment, Real Estate

Luxury Real Estate Headlines | August 2020

The David and Gladys Wright Home Sale – Inman, Fox Business, LA Times, Yahoo!, Business Insider, US News Site, Phoenix News Times, Arizona’s Family, AZ Big Media, KTAR, Rose Law Group, New World J, FN Talk, Really List, AZ lifestyle, Head Topics US, News Himalaya, The People, 6 News Albany, CT Post, Mohave Valley News, Martinsville Bulletin,

$5.5M Arizona home sale sets local real estate record – The People

Frank Lloyd Round – Chicago Agent Magazine

Business Awards in Southern Arizona – Tucson.com

Offering Flagstaff Real Estate Advice in a Busy Market – Flagstaff Business News

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty: Top-Notch Home Gyms and Workout Facilities – Arizona Progress and Gazette

September 14, 2020 by
Architecture, Business, Real Estate

Russ Lyon Welcomes Ericka Ateyyat

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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, Ericka Ateyyat, 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. 

Ericka Ateyyat denoted Cum Laude graduate of the Social Service platform with numerous accolades from Fortune 500 Health Care and Pharmaceutical Companies. Where excellence meets action, there has always been a passion for helping and serving others, volunteering in community outreach programs, overseeing Non-profit events for youths, and hosting Alumni charitable events. With over 30 years of World Class Service, each encounter is met with a personal approach coupled with integrity, attentiveness, commitment, and diligence. Welcome to The Elite Approach.

With a passion for service, Ericka is ready to help with your home buying, selling and investing needs. As a proud member of the Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Southeast Valley family, Ericka carries the values of hard work, integrity, and outstanding client service into everything she does.  Her incredible communication skills, combined with being a strong negotiator, allow her to bring solutions that meet the client’s needs and still accomplish their goals efficiently and effectively.

Cathy Green, Managing Broker
September 3, 2020 by
Architecture, Art, Business, Real Estate

Laura Briggs Sells the Diamond House

Laura Briggs of the Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Pinnacle Peak office represented the seller of the unique Diamond House for $2,500,000.

This one-of-a-kind masterpiece designed by world-famous AIA architect, Gordon Rogers, was built with design, privacy, and views in mind. The 5-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom home features a cantilevered steel entry, an impressive retractable glass wall that seamlessly integrates to the infinity pool and views to take your breath away. City lights, mountain preview and Camelback Mountain all seen from this unprecedented home.

September 3, 2020 by
Architecture, Business, Real Estate

Team 4 Results Close Contemporary Farmhouse

Laura Broadrick, Rebecca Clayton and Shawna Warner of the Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Camelback Tower office represented the buyer of a contemporary farmhouse located within Paradise Valley Farms for $3,500,000.

Designed on a 1 acre mature homesite, this 7-bedroom, 9-bathroom, 6,039 SF home offers the best for indoor/outdoor living. The great room has ample entertaining space with a wet bar and wine room while the resort-like backyard includes covered and outdoor seating, two way fireplace, plenty of low maintenance artificial turf.

September 1, 2020 by
Architecture, Business, Golf, Real Estate

Susanne Grogan Sells $2,692,000 Tucson Estate

Susanne Grogan of the Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Tucson office represented the seller of a $2,692.000 Tucson estate.

The 7,471 SF stunning Santa Barbara home includes 5-bedrooms, 6-bathrooms and is located in prestigious Ventana Canyon Estates with mountain and city views. Exquisite details featuring a grand foyer, dramatic fireplaces, updated gourmet kitchen, master suite with dual baths and a private courtyard with spa. On the property there is a separate guest quarters with a full kitchen.

August 20, 2020 by
Architecture, Business, Entertainment, Real Estate

LPG Closes $3,575,000 Scottsdale Home

Jay Pennypacker, Will Foote and Debbie Negrin of the Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Pinnacle Peak office represented the buyer of a $3,575,000 Scottsdale home within Mirabel Club.

The custom 6,482 SF home designed by poetzl architecture and built by Linear Homes features 4-bedrooms, 4.5-bathrooms, an open transitional floor plan showcasing walls of retractable doors and expansive patios for outdoor living at its finest.

This home overlooks a glistening fairway lake on the 10th hole of the award-winning Mirabel Golf Course and is surrounded by breathtaking views of sunsets, city lights and majestic vistas of Pinnacle Peak. 

August 19, 2020 by
Architecture, Art, Business, Education, Real Estate

Bob Hassett Sells David and Gladys Wright House

 Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty — Arizona’s leader in luxury real estate — is proud to announce the sale of the David and Gladys Wright House in the Arcadia area of Phoenix.

The historic home was designed by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright for his son David and daughter-in-law Gladys. The new owners plan on restoring and preserving the mid-century contemporary home which has iconic views of Camelback Mountain.

Real Estate Advisor Bob Hassett was the listing agent for the Wright House. The home was sold for $7.25 million. The seller was the David Wright House LLC. 

Hassett said the goal of the sale was to find a buyer who would preserve the Wright House, which was built in 1952 and was one of the last homes designed by Frank Lloyd Wright before his death in 1959.

We had several offers over the past few years, but the buyers always wanted to only tear down the house and build all new ones. The sellers wanted nothing to do with those proposals as their intention from day one when they purchased it back in 2012 was to make sure the home and it’s integrity would de be preserved as such a historic Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece should and will be. These are the perfect buyers for this property, and we are all extremely happy that we were able to put this all together.

Bob Hassett

The buyer is Benson Botsford LLC. The buyers include architects Bing Hu and Wenchin Shi. They served as architectural apprentices at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West. They plan on personally restoring the Wright House including installing a new copper roof which was part of Frank Lloyd Wright’s original plans.

Jim Benson, former chairman and CEO of John Hancock, serves as CEO of Benson Botsford LLC.  Benson and Hu were also recently elected to serve on the board the School of Architecture at Taliesin (formerly the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture).

August 14, 2020 by