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Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Brenda M. Cady

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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, Brenda Cady, 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.

As a former music teacher, school principal and district administrator, Brenda thrives on serving others. Brenda moved to Arizona in 2007 where she served the communities of Anthem, Glendale, Phoenix, Scottsdale and Surprise. Brenda grew up in the beach town of Ventura, California where she studied music as a professional French horn player. She lived in Tenerife, Spain for three years and has enjoyed playing concerts in several European countries. Brenda earned her bachelors from University of California at Los Angeles, took master classes at University of Southern California, earned her masters from Grand Canyon University and is currently finishing her doctorate in organizational leadership from Grand Canyon University.

Brenda currently resides in Sedona, Arizona where she and her husband were married on Valentine’s Day in the beautiful red rocks. Together they enjoy visiting their families in California and Nebraska. When not serving the community or taking in the great outdoors, they enjoy watching Cornhusker football and the Arizona Cardinals. 

We are thrilled to welcome back to Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, Brenda Cady! Brenda’s deep background in education is a time worn advantage in the real estate industry.  With a commitment to help others and a deep desire to dive deep into details, Brenda’s customers will get the benefit of a kind and caring as well as extremely prepared and professional.

Tod Christensen, Managing Broker
June 12, 2020 by
Business, Real Estate

Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Holly Sadlon

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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, Holly Sadlon, 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.

With over 25 years of experience practicing law, Holly Sadlon understands what it takes to serve as an effective advocate for her real estate clients. Whether Holly is finding a home for you or helping you get the most from selling your current home, she is here to guide you through the process. It would be her pleasure and honor to help you achieve your real estate goals. 

It is such an honor to have Holly Sadlon on our award winning Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Southeast Valley team. Holly’s expertise from her extensive 25 year career in law and mediation allows her to shine when it comes to phenomenal negotiation and communication skills.  Her ability to bring parties together to expedite the process and assure outstanding results are exactly what a client dreams of.  Holly’s incredible spirit and her love of serving others make her a perfect trusted advisor to all who are fortunate enough to work with her.

Cathy Green, Managing Broker
June 9, 2020 by
Architecture, Art, Business, Real Estate

The Little Daisy Goes Up for Auction

The Sedona Estate Will Be No Reserve via Concierge Auctions and Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty

Located just outside of Sedona, in the town of Jerome, 300 Upper Bell Road—known as The Little Daisy—will auction online this month via Concierge Auctions in cooperation with Luxury Agent Donna Chesler of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty. 

Previously offered for $5.9 million, the property will sell with No Reserve to the highest bidder. Bidding will be held June 26-30 via Concierge Auctions’ online marketplace, ConciergeAuctions.com, allowing buyers to bid digitally from anywhere in the world.

Be swept away to the grandeur of a bygone era at this thoughtfully-redesigned family estate. Once a famed miner hotel, the property was lovingly restored over 12 years and reconfigured into 8  bedrooms including a grand master suite—all while paying homage to the original structure. Original hand-plastered ceilings, exterior colorful tiles, walls of french doors, 3,000 square feet of verandas, and an antique copper sink are touches of the property’s past. Entertain guests with ease between the many verandas, blooming rooftop gardens, and the 9,000-square-foot rooftop entertaining space with a cozy sitting area, bar/dining space, and a hot tub for cold desert nights—all with sweeping views of the Sedona Red Rocks and entire Verde Valley. Other features include: master-suite with sitting area, spa bath, double vanities, claw-foot tub, bidet, his-and-her walk-in closets; chef’s kitchen with marble and stainless counters, marble island, bar seating, top-of-the-line appliances, walk-in pantry; formal dining space; billiards/media lounge; home office; wine cellar; 3,000-square-foot garage/workshop; lawn fountains and firepit; and outdoor shower—all 2 minutes to downtown Jerome and 40 minutes to Sedona. 

“After pouring a lot of love into this property for over 12 years, I am excited to partner with Concierge Auctions for the sale of my home,” said seller, Lisa Acker. “Their auction platform puts a spotlight on one-of-a-kind properties like my own, reaching the most discerning buyers from around the world.”

Nestled in Jerome, Arizona—once known as the “the wickedest town in the west” during its copper mining heyday—the town is known today as a mecca for art, history, and wine lovers alike. Surrounded by historic sites and protected land, residents enjoy beautiful desert landscapes, rock formations, and Native American ruins. Nearby Sedona offers hiking trails with Red Rocks views, while Flagstaff offers skiing, mountain biking, and incredible restaurants. 

“This iconic estate sits atop the hillside in Jerome, capturing all-season views of the mountains beyond. Deep-rooted in the town’s history and renovated into the incredible personal residence it is today, this is your chance to own a piece of American history,” said listing agent, Donna Chesler.

The Little Daisy, located at 300 Upper Bell Road, is available or showings daily by appointment and additionally available for private virtual showings. For property details, photography, diligence documents, and more, please visit ConciergeAuctions.com

As part of Concierge Auctions’ Key for Key® giving program in partnership with Giveback Homes, the closing will result in a new home built for a family in need.Concierge Auctions offers a commission to the buyers’ representing real estate agents. See Auction Terms and Conditions for full details. For more information, visit ConciergeAuctions.com or call (212) 202-2940.

Photography by John Lloyd

June 8, 2020 by
Architecture, Art, Business, COVID-19, Entertainment, Real Estate

Luxury Real Estate Headlines | May 2020

Russ Lyon Charitable Foundation Partners with AAR to Sell T-shirts and Raise Funds to Benefit Arizona Housing Fund – LuxuryRealEstate.com

Local specialty T-shirt sale seeks to raise funds for Arizona Housing Fund – Daily Independent, Scottsdale Independent

PHOTOS: Home in heart of Arizona wine country on market for $2.5 million – AZ Family

PHOTOS: Penthouse in the middle of Scottsdale on Market for $5 million – AZ Family, News Break

PHOTOS: Scottsdale home on market for $5 million, includes Bentley in garage – AZ Family

Arizona’s Desert Mountain Demos Real Estate Sales In COVID-19 Era – Forbes, Newstral

PRICEY! Prescott Home on the Market for now $1,650,000 – ABC 15

PRICEY! Nogales Ranch on the Market for $4,950,000 – ABC 15

PRICEY! Scottsdale Home for Sale for $9,750,000 – ABC 15

Concierge Auctions Names New Industry Leaders to Esteemed Agent Advisory Board – EIN News

Sedona Area Estate to Auction Online No Reserve via Concierge Auctions and Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty – EIN News

June 5, 2020 by
Business, Golf, Real Estate

Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Eric Barna

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 Eric’s becoming a REALTOR®, Eric Barna spent his entire career working as a golf professional at luxury real estate based private clubs.  His two passions of golf and real estate now join together for him to assist you in finding the perfect property to fit your lifestyle. 

Being a native Tucsonan, Eric understands the nuances of each community to assist his clients in their home buying or selling process. As a professional golfer, active outdoorsman, food and wine enthusiast Eric looks forward to educating and helping you achieve your real estate dreams.

We are thrilled to welcome Eric Barna to the Tucson Team. As a golf professional, Eric, a Tucson native, brings a world of expertise in luxury based private golf course properties in Idaho, Las Vegas and Arizona.

William Rose, Managing Broker
June 5, 2020 by
Business, Entertainment, Real Estate

Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Wendy Herst

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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, Wendy Herst, 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 NY and L.A. with a few stints in Nashville. For the past 13 years, Wendy Herst has called North Scottsdale home.

Wendy is a successful real estate agent with a proven track record in helping both buyers and sellers in Arizona, including ranking in the top 1% of agents in the state. She takes a concierge approach to helping her clients and operates from the principle of “this real estate journey is about you, and you come first!”

Wendy has handled hundreds of relocations in her career and also has experience in Family Office real estate. She enjoys complex transactions and creative solutions and leverages her background in economics and business to evaluate what makes real estate valuable – from location to municipal growth plans. She considers local trends and macroeconomic factors and stays current with real estate news to better assess market conditions.  Wendy’s experience in real estate is enriched by her business background in which she helped grow a travel nursing staffing firm into a multi-million dollar industry leader, founded her own executive search firm, and was a franchisee of a restaurant group. She also had success in the entertainment industry where she produced a feature film and worked in Television & Film Talent at ICM Partners.

Meeting Wendy was a breath of fresh air! Her approach to life mirrors her approach to business. Kind, generous, yet tenacious- her success is already evident in her sales career thus far, and I can’t wait to watch the new levels she achieves partnered with Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty.

Sherri Monteith
June 1, 2020 by
Business, Real Estate, Russ Lyon

Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Todd Schreiber

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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, Todd Schreiber, to the West 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. 

With over 30 years of sales experience and a passion for real estate, Todd Schreiber looks forward to: Effectively communicating with his valued clients to discover their needs, enthusiastically advising on the best possible solutions with the most current and complete local market knowledge and rigorously negotiating for them to become their agent of trust.

Todd is joined in Arizona by his parents and two sisters and their families. Aside from real estate, Todd’s other passions include exercising, volunteering, reading and wearing shorts as much as possible when not working.

Todd has extensive sales experience, which is always great. However, his true contribution to our clients lives is undoubtedly his intelligence and strong sense of humanity. I can’t wait to see how many people he will help to thrive .

David Friedman, Managing Broker
May 29, 2020 by
Architecture, Art, Business, COVID-19, Education, Equestrian, Real Estate

Luxury Real Estate Headlines April 2020

Here’s how businesses are helping others during COVID-19 crisis – AZ Big Media

A Conversation with ‘The Golden Girls of Real Estate’ – Flagstaff Business News

Giving back in Southern Arizona – Arizona Daily Star

Aazami on Luxury Homes: Virtual Real Estate Tools Assist All Parties During COVID-19 Crisis – AZ Foothills

Renowned Architect David Hovey’s First Private Residential Design and Former Home Shadow Caster Hits the Market in Desert Mountain – Yahoo! Finance

U.S. Golf Communities for the Love of the Game – Mansion Global

Arizona Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury’s home stole the show at the NFL draft. Here’s more on his Paradise Valley home – AZ Central

Here’s what you can get for $1M in Phoenix – Yahoo! Finance, Fox Business

Shifting Footprints: The New Normal in Office Design – RISmedia

PHOTOS: Past mining hotel with 40 rooms in Jerome on market for $5.9 million – AZ Family

PHOTOS: Scottsdale home with underground garage on market for $6.2 million – AZ Family

May 4, 2020 by
Art, Business, Community, COVID-19, Entertainment, Inspiration, Real Estate

Russ Lyon Charitable Foundation Partners with Arizona Association of REALTORS to Sell T-Shirts and Raise Funds to Benefit Arizona Housing Fund

The Love Your Neighbor T-Shirt Sales Start Monday, May 4th

The Russ Lyon Charitable Foundation, a subsidiary of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, is partnering with the Arizona Association of REALTORS to raise money for the Arizona Housing Fund. The sales start Monday, May 4th, and only runs through Monday, May 18th, 2020. 

The Love Your Neighbor t-shirts are being produced by local Tempe business Anton Sport and just $20.

They are available online at https://russlyon.antonsport.com/russlyon/shop/home. 

All the proceeds benefit the AZ Housing Fund. The Arizona Housing (AZHF) is a dedicated and sustainable revenue source that grants funding to the nonprofit agencies that build and operate Permanent Supportive, Low-Income and Working Poor Housing. Its equity grants will enable more housing units to be constructed, meeting the growing needs of our communities in Arizona with the goal of reducing homelessness.

For every shirt or onesie ordered the Russ Lyon Charitable Foundation will donate $10 to the Arizona Housing Fund. 

There has never been a more important time for everyone to come together and support the Arizona Housing Fund. This foundation gives families a fighting chance to stay in their homes and helps others find housing.

Betsy Dickinson, president of the russ lyon charitable foundation
May 4, 2020 by