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, Robin Sue Kaiserman, 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.
I always look towards the future and believe Tucson’s real estate future is the Sotheby’s International Realty brand.
I decided to come to the Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty’s Tucson office because of the prestigious reputation of the Sotheby’s International Realty brand. With a prominent national and international presence, the Sotheby’s International Realty global network is full of the finest and most successful real estate advisors in the business.
Robin Sue Kaiserman
Robin Sue Kaiserman is an experienced Tucson real estate agent, she has homes for sale throughout the Tucson area and specializes in the Foothills, Oro Valley, and the Central University of Arizona area. She can help you find the Tucson, Arizona real estate MLS listings to meet your needs.
Robin Sue has lived in Tucson since 1976 and prides herself on providing excellent, dedicated service. Robin has continuously sold several thousand homes over the past 30 years and is known as Tucson’s real estate legend who during that time has been Tucson’s #1 Real Estate agent for the past 12 years.
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty’s Tucson Office is thrilled to welcome Robin Sue Kaiserman, a perennial elite top producer to our team. Robin is an icon with over three decades of unparalleled production, knowledge, marketing skills, and professionalism.
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 Hollowell, 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.
An Arizona native, Brenda has lived in the beautiful Sedona/Verde Valley area for more than 30 years. She feels lucky to have raised her family in a close-knit community. She brings strong communication skills, persistence, and professionalism to the real estate industry.
Brenda brings a lifelong family history into the Verde Valley with her as well as deep connections in the Real Estate Industry. We are very fortunate to have had her select us as the company she chooses to work for.
Our homes should represent not only who we are, but also the things we love. The activities we enjoy and are passionate about often find our way into our abodes, allowing us to showcase and partake in our favorite hobbies.
Beautiful amenities gracing the luxury homes of today can include any number of features; athletes can enjoy full in-home gyms or professional-size sports courts, musicians can have sound-proofed music rooms or even recording studios, entertainers and gamers can have media rooms complete with billiards tables, shuffleboards, or arcade games. Perhaps you are an aficionado who collects automobiles, vintage wines, or sports memorabilia.
Finding a special amenity in your dream home is easy with the right real estate expert with Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty. No matter what pursuit you fancy, your future home will feel like a custom reflection of you, your family, and everything you love.
Explore the possibilities of amenities in your home with this edition of ICONIC Estates!
You may recognize renowned Chef Angelo Sosa from his appearances on several television shows—including three seasons of Bravo’s Top Chef and HBO Max’s Selena + Chef—and now you can enjoy his culinary expertise at his new signature restaurant in Scottsdale, Tía Carmen.
We asked acclaimed Chef Angelo Sosa to answer the proverbial question, “what’s for dinner and drinks?” recipes and all!
Each year the NAHB’s Best in American Living Award winners are the pinnacle of luxe design trends from around the country. The awards shine a spotlight on the top building industry professionals who are hitting the mark with outstanding residential designs.
Here we highlight the most ICONIC homes from the 2021 NAHB Best in American Living Award winners. Check out these stunning and unique custom home builds that won the 2021 NAHB Best in American Living home awards.
The famed professional golfer, Arnold Palmer says, “Success in this game depends less on strength of body than strength of mind and character.” He may be correct, but to really elevate your game it also takes a practiced and poised swing. Even impeccable golf equipment can’t always make you a better golfer, it’s all about perfecting your swing which is the most important weapon in any golfer’s armory.
As with most things, there are small intricacies that will help you fine-tune and improve your golf swing. ICONIC has put together five useful tips based on some of our own experience and with guidance from our friends at Birdies Crazy Golf, on the golf swing basics that will help you iron out the details and leave your competitors in the dust.
Off-Grid Famous Gold Mine Property For Sale Just North of Scottsdale: Rackensack Mine
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is well known for connecting buyers to sellers for many of Arizona’s most gorgeous, custom properties with all of the trappings of comfort. But every once in a while a property comes around that has those trappings yet manages to be so incredibly unique at the same time.
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Announces an Off-Grid Famous Gold Mine Property For Sale Just North of Scottsdale.
For starters, at 400 feet from the Scottsdale city limits, it has one of the closest helipads to Scottsdale. No need to fight rush hour traffic with this property. You can simply helicopter back and forth without opening your car door. Watch this video and see for yourself.
That’s just the start, living near this gold mine property. The Rackensack Mine property is, true to its name, situated on land that has a gold mine that thousands of people have paid money to tour. Take the speed tour of the mine yourself here.
Those are just the more idiosyncratic features of this amazing property, however; in essence, it is the ultimate safe haven secluded refuge. Constructed on a cliff, the property is surrounded by the Tonto National Forest, 360-degree panoramic views, and 14 potential sites for additional buildings. At 62 acres, to call it expansive would be an understatement. The property currently includes two structures; a two-room guest house and a fitness studio with a patio and bubbling hot spa, and plenty of room to still build your dream house.
Finally, if you’ve ever found yourself lamenting the heat during the summer, this is the property for you. Situated at 4,500 feet, you will almost certainly find it to be wonderfully temperate in the summer and might even find some snow in the winter.
Listing Agent Preston Westmoreland has represented numerous Arizona gold mines throughout his 30-year-real-estate-career but this one, he says makes you feel like you are on top of the world.
I love to explore the desert and have been in over 100 mines over the years and this is one of the most fun mine trips I’ve ever taken, especially with the level tunnels, very exciting. It’s amazing to me, looking from the top of the mountain, how much you can do in a remote off-grid location and talk about a safe haven, even though you’re looking right at the northern boundary of Scottsdale, you’re surrounded by the national forest with gated access.
Preston Westmoreland, listing agent for Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty.
Between a corporate retreat, a wilderness B&B, a center for eco-tourism, or just your own dream home, the options for this land are endless. You can check out the full listing of this truly unique property here.
It is yet another example of how Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty manages to continually showcase incredible bespoke properties.
Throughout the state of Arizona, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty has been proud to represent and participate in the following sales for the month of March.
We refer to these as ‘Significant Sales’, and while all of our transactions are truly significant, we hope you enjoy discovering these amazing homes based not only on price, but their architectural, cultural, and geographical significance, as well as those involved in the journey.
Enjoy!
SignificantSeller Representations:
5711 N Yucca Road 10 | Paradise Valley Sold for: $9,400,000 Seller Representation: Frank Aazami, Zoja Pedenko
20 Western Saddle Court | Tubac Sold for: $1,550,000 Dual Representation: Gary Brasher & Melinda Maddock
5 De Ayer Court | Tubac Sold for: $1,105,000 | Dual Representation Seller Representation: Mindy Maddock Buyer Representation: Marty Durkin
130 Cinnabar Drive | Sedona Sold for: $3,872,390 | Dual Representation Seller Representation: Ed Pennington & Jeanette Sauer Buyer Representation: Katrin Themlitz
150 Rimstone Circle | Sedona Sold for: $2,195,000 | Dual Representation Seller Representation: Ed Pennington & Jeanette Sauer Buyer Representation: Jim French & Anne French
5185 W. Three Forks Road | Prescott Sold for: $1,845,000 Seller Representation: Linda Wood & Chris Wood
13871 N Grey Bears Trail | Prescott Sold for: $1,401,000 Seller Representation: Terri Kiffer
14465 N Soza Mesa Lane | Prescott Sold for: $1,550,000 Seller Representation: Linda Wood & Chris Wood
26450 N 106th Way | Scottsdale Sold for: $5,500,000 Seller Representation: Michael Johnson
7450 E Continental Mountain Estates Drive 3 | Cave Creek Sold for: $3,875,000 Seller Representation: Debbie Omundson & Susan Folts
7878 E Sunflower Court | Scottsdale Sold for: $2,700,000 Seller Representation: Stacy Paluscio, Courtney Woods Olson, & Darcy Whalen
42882 N Chiricahua Pass | Scottsdale Sold for: $6,025,000 | Dual Representation Seller Representation: Will Foote, Mike Holder, Debbie Negrin & Jay Pennypacker Buyer Representation: Bee Francis, Karen Baldwin & Kathleen Benoit
376 N Cloverfield Circle | Litchfield Park Sold for: $1,450,000 Seller Representation: Cindy Smith
245 N Parkview Court | Litchfield Park Sold for: $855,000 Seller Representation: Theresa Schoffstall
8246 W Rock Springs Drive | Peoria Sold for: $805,000 Seller Representation: Lori Reiland
3370 N Mahogany Run | Flagstaff Sold for: $4,408,000 Seller Representation: Valerie Core/Freddi Paulsrud
13448 and 13358 East Old Route 66 | Parks Sold for: $1,800,000 Seller Representation: Andy Grannan & Jenny Addington-Bradshaw
10280 N Cliff Dweller Place | Oro Valley Sold for: $1,800,000 Seller Representation: Jenna Loving
5000 E Via Estancia Miraval 8 | Tucson Sold for: $1,950,000 Seller Representation: Judy Smedes & Kate Herk
3320 East San Miguel Place | Paradise Valley Sold for $3,200,000 | Dual Representation Seller Representation: Anthony Guerriero Buyer Representation: Lisa Roberts
2218 E Orleans Drive | Gilbert Sold for $2,268,671 Seller Representation: Jeffery Hall
9993 N Ginger Way | Casa Grande Sold for $1,200,000 Seller Representation: Adam Prather
23005 N Via Ventosa | Scottsdale Sold for $5,800,000 Seller Representation: Lisa Lucky, Matt Lucky, & Laura Lucky
8900 E Sands Dr | Scottsdale Sold for $4,550,000 Seller Representation: Will Foote, Jay Pennypacker, Debbie Negrin, & Mike Holder
19465 N 98th Pl | Scottsdale Sold for $4,450,000 Seller Representation: Allan MacDonald
SignificantBuyer Representations:
21174 N 110th Way | Scottsdale
Sold for $8,400,000
Buyer Representation: Brad Kimmelman
6220 E Bret Hills Drive | Paradise Valley
Sold for $7,150,000
Buyer Representation: Nicole Hedges
20 Ruby Drive | Sedona
Sold for $2,500,000
Buyer Representation: Jacque Weems
10675 E Winter Sun Drive | Scottsdale
Sold for $5,100,000
Buyer Representation: Cheryl D’Anna
11128 E Mesquite Drive | Scottsdale
Sold for $4,250,000
Buyer Representation: Kirk Marshall & Keith Marshall
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, Matthew Oparowski to the Carefree 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.
Matthew, a Midwest/Chicago transplant, has lived in North Scottsdale for over a decade. With a background in new construction with a passion for luxury and from that experience, his desire is to be your resource person for the various luxury communities – what differentiates them.
Matthew can speak to the statistics, as well as the lifestyle trade-offs. Affiliating with the leader in luxury has its perks, including the most powerful marketing on earth. He prides himself on good communication skills and paying attention to detail.
Learning what clients are looking for and understanding why is a key component to the experience. It’s fun to educate buyers on our market so we can get them the right property and they can live their dream resort lifestyle.
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, Wendi Ingram 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.
“Straight Talk, Solid Service” is what you will receive from Wendi when she guides you through the real estate process in Arizona. Wendi has been a real estate agent for the last 18 years in the Midwest. Wendi comes from Iowa where she was a REALTOR® with the largest private real estate brokerage in the state, Ruhl & Ruhl REALTORS®. Her strong values and ethics helped her receive numerous awards including the Top Agent for Excellence in Service in 2019 and in 2020 was named Chamber Ambassador of the Year for GMICC.
Wendi is aware of how stressful moving can be. Her goal is to make the process simple and hassle-free. In the aggressive market conditions that Arizona is currently in it is important to have an experienced agent that will be your trusted advisor. As a buyer’s agent, she will consult with you on making the best offer possible for your situation, lead you through the inspection process and assist you in your financing alternatives. As a seller’s agent, she will help navigate you through the multiple offer pros and cons and the steps that you need to take before putting your home on the market to receive the highest offer on your home.
Wendi feels strongly about continuing to further her education in the ever-changing world of real estate and sharpens her skills, by receiving designations such as her: Certified Residential Specialist (CRS®), Senior Residential Specialist (SRES®), Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR), e-Pro, Luxury Homes Certification (LHC).
Wendi and her husband Lane have two adult children, Zach, an IT Analyst at Nationwide Insurance, and Maddie who is a teacher at Fellows Elementary. In her spare time, she likes walking, hiking, being involved in her church, and spending time with family and friends.
We are excited to welcome Wendi Ingram to our Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty sales team at the Pinnacle Peak Office. I know she will be a great asset to our office and will do a great job representing her clients.
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, Melissa Kalinowski, 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.
Melissa has lived in Arizona since 1995. Prior to relocating to AZ, Melissa grew up in Cincinnati and spent several years in Southern California. Melissa began her career in real estate as a paralegal and has spent years developing her deep understanding of real estate transactions serving as a title officer, escrow officer, and real estate agent.
“I am beyond excited to be joining Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty! The brand name is synonymous with high-end real estate across the globe,” said Melissa Kalinowski. “Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty felt like a perfect fit for me, from the culture of the company, the management team, to the professionalism of its agents! Thrilled to begin this new journey”
Melissa’s zest for life and her incredible vast knowledge create an experience for her clients that is second to none. Melissa’s ability to communicate, pay attention to detail, and understand the client’s needs in helping them reach their goals has truly been her recipe for success. By following a process, Melissa prepares her clients to win in any market. Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is so proud to add her to our award-winning team.
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is proud to announce the highest closing price ever – $9.4M for the highest unsplittable single-family homesite in Paradise Valley history.
Frank Aazami and Zoja Pedenko Represented the seller on this record-breaking sale.
The extraordinary run of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty and its long-standing luxury real estate domination in Arizona has yet another landmark to tout. The brokerage has now sold and represented the most expensive, unsplit single-family land lot in Paradise Valley’s history. The parcel located at 5711 N. Yucca Road, 10 closed Friday, March 25th, 2022 for a record-breaking $9.4 million.
Agents Zoja Pedenko and Frank Aazami represented the seller and spearheaded the transaction of the sprawling parcel of land which covers almost 5 acres.
Aazami says the buyer, who has not been named, plans to spend in the vicinity of $30 million to develop the land and turn it into their own dream property. “This lot is one of the last, larger undeveloped pieces of land in the Town of Paradise Valley and we knew it was going to command a record-breaking price. This is one of those rare opportunities and we are more than pleased to have found the buyer who will now take the property to a whole new level,” said Aazami.
