Architecture, Business, Entertainment, Real Estate

Team with MORE and Luxury Property Group Represent Seller and Buyer of a $3,395,000 Scottsdale Home

 Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty (Russ Lyon SIR) is proud to announce that Kim Leinweber, Tracey Gray, Jay Pennypacker, Debbie Negrin and Will Foote of the Russ Lyon SIR Pinnacle Peak office have represented the seller and buyer of a $3,395,000 Scottsdale Home.

The Cavallo model by award-winning Camelot Homes exemplifies indoor and outdoor living. The 6,015 SF home features a flexible floor plan with 4-bedrooms, 4.5-bathrooms, a 4-car garage and neutral high end finishes all on a single level.

Agency, Architecture, Business, Community, Entertainment, Real Estate

Todd Gillenwater Named Among AZ Business Leaders

 Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty (Russ Lyon SIR) is proud to announce Todd Gillenwater has been named an AZ Business Leader.

Released annually by AZ Big Media, leaders are selected from a pool of more than 5,000 of the most innovative entrepreneurs and the best and brightest Arizona business leaders in healthcare, real estate, construction, education, baking, financial services, manufacturing, technology and law. Over the course of more than two dozen meetings, that list of 5,000 leaders under consideration was paired down to about 500 names, which the selection panel considered to be the most influential leaders in their industries. 

Prior to his role current role as CEO and co-owner of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, Gillenwater worked as a sales associate, associate broker and managing broker expanding his experience and knowledge in the real estate industry. He founded the Russ Lyon Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3), in 2014 and is a part of its Board of Directors overseeing the philanthropic efforts put forth on behalf of the Arizona community.  

Todd has been the cornerstone of the RL Foundation. His foresight and commitment to community service encouraged him to establish our Foundation in 2014 as a vehicle to give all of our associates and employees the opportunity to come together for the benefit of each of the communities we serve.

Deems Dickinson, President and Designated Broker

To see the full list of the AZ Business Leaders, click here.

Architecture, Business, Entertainment, Real Estate

Mara Harvey Represents the Seller of a $3.1M Tucson Home

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty (Russ Lyon SIR) is proud to announce that Marta Harvey of the Russ Lyon SIR Tucson office has represented the seller of a custom $3,100,000 Tucson home.

Casa de Plegado, AIA Home of the Year winner, is a custom 5,104 SF home designed by Rob Paulus Architects. The unique 3.4 acre lot has amazing city and mountain views, offers privacy and backs to the Coronado National Forest.

The 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom modern home is single-level with no interior steps and implements green design features such as passive solar orientation, 12-inch steel framed walls with high R-value insulation and low maintenance landscaping.

Architecture, Business, Real Estate

Allan MacDonald Represents Buyer of a $3.1M Paradise Valley Home

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty (Russ Lyon SIR) is proud to announce that Allan MacDonald of the Russ Lyon SIR Pinnacle Peak office has represented the seller of a custom $3,100,000 Paradise Valley home.

The 6,920 SF Santa Barbara transitional home has 5 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms. The home features a split floor plan that includes a chef’s kitchen, formal and casual dining room, great room, large game/flex room, office and a fully appointed guest house. The resort backyard features multiple patios, sitting areas, an oversized pool and spa, poolside cabana with fireplace and grilling station.

Architecture, Business, Real Estate

Deems Dickinson Named to 2021 Swanepoel Power 200 List

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty (Russ Lyon SIR) is proud to announce Deems Dickinson as a member of the 2021 Swanepoel Power 200.

Released annually by management consultancy T3 Sixty, the SP200 is the premier ranking of residential real estate’s most powerful and influential leaders. As part of its process for determining the SP200, T3 Sixty analyzes more than 3,000 industry CEOs, executives, and leaders to build each year’s list.

In his role as President and Designated Broker of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, Dickinson oversees over 900 agents who did over $5 billion in annual sales in 2020.

In addition to his leadership role at Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, Dickinson sits on the Arizona Regional MLS Board of Directors as well as the Arizona Association of REALTORS® Professional Standards Committee, has recently been appointed to the Board of Directors of The Reality Alliance and serves on the Russ Lyon Charitable Foundation Advisory Council.

In our ever-evolving industry, Deems leads Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty with skill, professionalism and compassion – he is most deserving of this recognition.

Todd Gillenwater, CEO and co-owner of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty.

Included on this year’s SP200 list are Ryan Schneider, President and CEO of Realogy Holdings, Philip White Jr., CEO of Sotheby’s International Realty, and Ryan Gorman, President and CEO of Realogy Brokerage Group.

To see the full list of the 2021 SP200 award winners, click here.

Architecture, Business, Real Estate

Cheryl D’Anna represents Buyer of a $5.1M Scottsdale Estate

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty (Russ Lyon SIR) is proud to announce that Cheryl D’Anna of the Russ Lyon SIR Desert Mountain office has represented the seller of a custom Silverleaf home for $5,100,000 in Scottsdale.

The 9,177 SF residence is located in Silverleaf’s Upper Canyon and sits on 1.68 acres. The home offers unobstructed city light and McDowell Mountain views. Built by Cullum Homes, the ranch hacienda-style design features a great room, formal dining, kitchen with breakfast room, sunken wet bar, wine room and office space. The home is also great for entertaining with additional features that include an elevator, retractable glass packeting doors, extensive stonework, beamed ceilings and a gorgeous backyard to enjoy and relax.

Architecture, Business, Real Estate

Kristine Williams Represents Buyer of a $3,095,000 Scottsdale Home

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty (Russ Lyon SIR) is proud to announce that Kristine Williams of the Russ Lyon SIR Pinnacle Peak office has represented the seller of a custom Estancia home for $3,095,000 in Scottsdale.

The custom 5,089 SF home designed by James Hann offers unobstructed views of Pinnacle Peak and the Estancia golf course. The 3-bedroom, 4.5 bathroom home features a spacious great room, formal dining room, and a gorgeous chef’s kitchen. The resort-style backyard is great for entertaining as it features a pool, spa, built-in BBQ, gas firepit and breathtaking views.

Architecture, Business, Real Estate

Luxury Property Group and The Luckys Represent Seller and Buyer for a $3,085,000 Scottsdale Home

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty (Russ Lyon SIR) is proud to announce that Debbie Negrin, Will Foote, Jay Pennypacker, Lisa Lucky and Laura Lucky have represented the seller and buyer of a $3,085,000 Estancia home in Scottsdale. 

This fantastic custom home, overlooking the 8th green of world renowned Estancia boasts unobstructed views of the fairway and Pinnacle Peak. A soft, contemporary interior design and warm Tuscan exterior makes for a seamless and elegant masterpiece and enhances a true desert living experience. The 5,766 SF home offers 4-bedrooms, 5-bathrooms, a 3-car garage and has numerous outdoor patios such as the large entry courtyard, back patio with 25′ wall of glass that pockets away bringing outdoor living into the main body of the home. Private patios off the master bedroom and kitchen further complement the indoor/outdoor design.

Architecture, Business, Entertainment, Real Estate

The Power of 4 and Tami Henderson Represent Seller and Buyer for a $3,000,000 Scottdsale Home

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty (Russ Lyon SIR) is proud to announce that Anne Morrissey, Bee Francis, Karen Baldwin, Kathleen Benoit and Tami Henderson of the Russ Lyon SIR Desert Mountain office have represented the seller and buyer of a $3,000,000 contemporary home in Scottsdale.  

Located within the gates of Desert Mountain, the 5,612 SF home built by Gemini offers an open floor plan that takes advantage of breathtaking views from all of the main entertaining spaces. Offering 4-bedrooms and 6.5-bathrooms, the home has fully retractable sliding doors to enhance the home’s indoor/outdoor experience, a 3-car garage and over 3 fireplaces throughout.

Architecture, Business, Multi Purpose, Real Estate

Bret Lamberson Lists Historic Federal Building for Sale in Downtown Flagstaff for $4.3 Million

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, is proud to announce the listing for sale of the historic Federal Building in Downtown Flagstaff.  Originally built in 1937 as a post office, the Flagstaff Federal Building is currently being used as an office building. 

Located at 114 N. San Francisco St. in Flagstaff, the historic brick building is masterfully crafted and in the heart of Downtown Flagstaff, adjacent to the world-famous Monte Vista Hotel. It is listed for sale at $4.3 million by Flagstaff Branch Office Manager and Real Estate Advisor Bret Lamberson of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty. 

The Federal Building is on the National Historic Registry and features 17,780-square-feet, 14,335 of which is office space. The inside is lined with beautiful, historic tile and character.  Sunshine can be seen peering through the building’s windows and skylights creating an opulent glow that radiates throughout the space. 

I am excited to bring this classic building to market. Our entire community has loved it for decades, and we look forward to passing the legacy on to a new owner.

Bret Lamberson

The building has 3 floors. One level is a basement, and the other two levels are above ground and also include 12 private parking spaces.