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Significant Sale ~ The Power of 4 $2,225,000

Luxury real estate experts Kathleen Benoit, Karen Baldwin, Bee Francis and Anne Morrissey of the Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Desert Mountain office represented the seller of a $2,225,000 Scottsdale home at Desert Mountain.

Bird’s-eye Valley views from every room of this stunning and sophisticated retreat by architect James Hann. Exquisite finishes of stone, wood, glass and metal executed by artisan craftsmen with award winning Est Est Interiors. The home also features soaring ceilings, yet cozy enclaves with city, mountain and desert vistas open to a private paradise pool and patio with waterfalls and boulder outcroppings.

January 5, 2018 by
Architecture, Real Estate, Residential, Residential Architecture, Residential Real Estate

Significant Sale ~ Will Foote, Debbie Negrin, Jay Pennypacker $2,950,000

Luxury real estate experts Will Foote, Debbie Negrin and Jay Pennypacker of the Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Pinnacle Peak office provided exclusive representation for a $2,950,000 home in Estancia.

The 3-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home was rooted in the principles of Old World architecture in Tuscany to create an elegant European style estate. The estate was crafted on a southwest facing homesite to provide the optimal solar orientation to enjoy winter sun and sunset views. An Authentic masterpiece with wood beam ceiling details and field stone accent walls, antiqued saltillo tile flooring, reclaimed limestone fireplace and hand-forged iron works. The open great room floor plan is perfect for entertaining with a seamless flow from the large kitchen to living and dining areas.

January 5, 2018 by
Architecture, Golf, Real Estate, Residential, Residential Architecture, Residential Real Estate

Significant Sale ~ Allan MacDonald $2,325,000

Luxury real estate expert Allan MacDonald presented exclusive representation for a $2,325,000 DC Ranch Country Club home.

The use of authentic European antiquities created a masterpiece with building materials include antique clay roof tiles, imported 400 year old beams, limestone fireplace and fountains, antique doors, DC Ranch field stone, Italian plaster walls and zinc countertops. . This one of a kind home was the prototype for the Silverleaf Clubhouse. The home exudes European charm in every room and is a certified green house by the City of Scottsdale.

January 4, 2018 by
Architecture, Real Estate, Residential Architecture, Residential Real Estate

Significant Sale ~ Rusty Davis and Cliff Davis III $2,900,000

Luxury real estate experts Rusty Davis and Cliff Davis III Sell Paradise Valley home by award-winning builder Gray Properties, Inc for $2,900,000.

The exquisite 7-bedroom, 8-bathroom custom home is walking distance to Gainey Ranch and close to Camelback Golf Course with wonderful mountain views. The home includes a gated auto court, detached guest house, Ramada, pool and spa, sports court and putting green. The home also features include wood beam ceilings, imported hand carved limestone fireplaces, imported Mexican Cantera stone, shaker style white Alder cabinets and vintage French Oak wood flooring.

January 3, 2018 by
Business, Real Estate

Stacey Krolak Installed As Arizona State President for Women’s Council of REALTORS

Russ Lyon | Sotheby’s International Realty agents are routinely recognized for their achievements and has earned the reputation as some of the most talented individuals in Arizona’s real estate industry. Stacey Krolak, a real estate agent at Russ Lyon | Sotheby’s International Realty’s Pinnacle Peak office, has only continued this tradition by being installed as Women’s Council of REALTORS® Arizona State President.

“This presidency means I am able to help other women acknowledge and fulfill their own leadership skills,” said Krolak. “And at the same time, I want to help increase their overall real estate income.”

Krolak has been an entrepreneur since the age of 19, opening and owning a variety of businesses with her husband since then. She became a licensed real estate agent at Russ Lyon | Sotheby’s International Realty in 2013, joining Women’s Council soon after. In 2015, she became President of the Scottsdale Network and in 2017 she was nominated to be President Elect for the State of Arizona. Her real estate focus is in the Scottsdale, Paradise Valley and Flagstaff areas. This year she is looking forward to the challenges and opportunities this new position will be able to provide.

The Women’s Council of REALTORS® is a network of successful REALTORS®, advancing women as professionals and leaders in business, the industry and the communities in which they serve.

 

Photographed in featured image: Garrett Shinoskie, Lisa Wadey, Patti Gonzales, Kevin Gonzales, Carli Hill, Stacey Krolak, Leigh Siegel, Betsy Dickinson, Deems Dickinson, Monica Monson.

December 20, 2017 by
Business, Real Estate

Global is the new Local

Arizona’s Luxury Leader Goes Global…


Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Travels to Shanghai to Find Buyers for Some of the State’s Highest End Properties

The leader in Arizona’s luxury real estate market, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is living up to its international roots when a team from the company heads to Shanghai this December hoping to sell some of Arizona’s priciest properties to international buyers and investors.

Broker Sherri Monteith, Sales Associate Bekkah Herman and Director of Marketing Nadine-Angela Arteche will bring 30 properties from throughout Arizona. The team will physically showcase the properties to 6,200 pre-qualified international buyers and investors.

The properties are currently listed for sale by Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty associates around the state. They range from a 173-acre parcel of land off State Route 89A in Sedona listed for sale at $14 million home to the priciest home listed in Desert Mountain for $12 million to a unique $3.3 million home in Paradise Valley to a $2 million home in Tucson. The properties that will be showcased can be viewed here.

“We’re excited to be doing something different, something you wouldn’t typically hear your neighborhood real estate company doing. Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty stands out as the most prestigious company in Arizona real estate, we strive to do more and be more than the norm,” said Agent Bekkah Herman.

To prepare for the trip, Herman was selected to be 1 or 35 Sotheby’s agents worldwide to go through a “Global Chinese Advisor” certification. Herman underwent an extensive training program designed to empower sales associates to provide premier real estate services to Chinese buyers looking to invest in properties outside of China.

“The opportunity to be part of this international adventure is one that Russ Lyon | Sotheby’s International Realty has taken seriously. We are proud to represent our state, our country and our prestigious real estate company in Shanghai. Having been the voice of Arizona Luxury real estate for 70 years now, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty welcomes the opportunity to truly put the International in our name. To say we go the extra mile for our clients would be an understatement,” said Broker Sherri Monteith.

The Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty team will spend approximately 6 days presenting to buyers in Shanghai.

December 7, 2017 by
Business, Community, Entertainment

Russ Lyon Charitable Foundation Sits Down with David Johnson

The Russ Lyon Charitable Foundation had the opportunity to sit down for a Q and A with Arizona Cardinals star Running Back, David Johnson, about his upcoming Mission 31: POSSIBLE event hosted by the David Johnson Mission Foundation.

We understand you started the Mission 31 foundation this year, what inspired you to start it?

The Foundation came from wanting to have a positive impact on children’s lives. Growing up my coaches, teachers, and older mentors played a huge role in my life. That is why I went to college to become a Physical Education/Health teacher with a minor in coaching. My intentions were to better children’s lives mentally, physically, and emotionally. Just like my role models did for me. My wife, Meghan, and I would volunteer at children’s hospital and Ronald McDonald House. We loved the experience we had with the children, seeing them smile and get excited was an amazing feeling. Meghan has always wanted to work on an oncology unit for children. She went to nursing school and her dream job was to work at St. Jude’s children’s hospital in Tennessee. She has a huge passion to help children as well. This Foundation combines our passions in to one amazing cause.

 

How did you come up the name Mission 31? 

We wanted to incorporate my jersey number in the title. Then, we wanted a short but powerful word/phrase that would speak to others. One definition of the word “Mission” is the calling of a religious organization, especially a Christian one, to go out into the world and spread its faith. Meghan and I felt that the meaning fits our morals and what we want to do with the platform God has given us.

Why is this cause so near and dear to your heart?

When our son, DJ, was born he spent 5 days in the nursery/NICU. We were hopeful he would be okay, but as first-time parents we were still very scared. When you see your baby in pain like that you never want to go through something like that ever again. We constantly think about all the other families who have it worse than we did, and whose children have diseases and cancer and their hospital stays are much longer. We want to be able to bring some kind of relief to families when they are dealing with such a stressful time.

 

Tell us about your December Mission 31 Possible event that’s coming up.

The event on December 4th will be at the newly remodeled Mountain Shadows resort. Guests will have the chance to mix and mingle with me and my Cardinals teammates. Beginning at 6:30 supporters and fans will enjoy a cocktail reception full of silent auction items followed by the main event where they will enjoy world class cuisine, fine wine, and exciting live auctions all to benefit my David Johnson Mission 31 Foundation whose mission is to provide opportunities, support, and resources to seriously ill children and their families by offering daily support and life changing experiences. If you can’t attend the event, you can also donate on the website at davidjohnson31.org.

 

How will the money raised the Mission 31: Possible event be used? 

The money will be focused towards launching DJ’s Locker. These Lockers will provide patients and their family members access to electronics during hospital stays. They serve as a source of entertainment, a portal for communication and a diversion during treatment and recovery.

November 30, 2017 by
Architecture, Business, Real Estate

Notable Listing ~ Highest Priced Home at Desert Mountain

The Arizona Leader in Luxury Real Estate Features Top of the Line Residence with Timeless Design and Build

Inspired by an unlimited budget and a blank canvas, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty provides an opportunity for a one-of-a-kind buyer to own one of the finest properties in the Western United States, with architectural craft that has created a timeless and contemporary residence.

The jaw-dropping home, located at 9625 E AW Tillinghast Road in Scottsdale, is listed for $12,500,000, making it the highest priced residence on the market in Desert Mountain.

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Luxury Agents Jay Pennypacker and Frank Aazami present the six bedroom, eight bath home, which sits on 16 acres on the promontory of a mountain, providing both privacy and luxury.

Designed with details such as Hope Steel doors, limestone flooring and custom copper details and trims around every window, doorway and wall, this lavish residence makes a statement to architecture around the country with its structure consisting of only of masonry, concrete and steel.

No details go unnoticed here, even the pioneering roof being decorated with “folded plates” of copper, adding even more rich texture.

“There were no short cuts taken on this home to save a buck,” said Ron Brissette, architect of the property. “The main focus was creating something wonderful.”

The main residence hosts an extravagant master suite, as well as several living and entertaining areas, making this the perfect place for not only privacy but also for hosting guests, something any owner of this detail-oriented home would want to do.

In addition, the backyard hosts an array of water features, including two pools. One of the pools, the lap pool, made of black granite, features vanishing, negative edges on all sides, looking out over the vast desert scenery.

“This property was designed to take advantage of the incredible scenery,” Pennypacker said. “The great room has practically a 360 degree view of the unobstructed surroundings.”

November 20, 2017 by