Cecilia Prest Realtor

06/08/2026

🏡✨ CLOSED! Welcome Home! ✨🏡

I am beyond excited for my wonderful buyers as they begin this new chapter of homeownership! 🎉

As first-time homebuyers relocating from South America, navigating the U.S. real estate market was a completely new experience. It was an honor to guide them through every step of the process—from understanding the market and finding the right home to negotiating favorable terms and successfully getting to the closing table.

Their hard work, patience, and trust throughout the journey made this achievement possible, and I couldn’t be happier for this beautiful family. ❤️

Congratulations on your new home and welcome to your community! May your home be filled with love, laughter, and wonderful memories for many years to come.

If you’re thinking about buying, selling, or relocating, I’m here to help make the process smooth and successful.




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06/01/2026

NEW LISTING | MONTEVISTA LIVING ✨

📍 5324 E Barwick Drive, Cave Creek, AZ
$960,000

3 Bedrooms | 3 Baths | 2,556 SF

Welcome home to this beautifully designed Toll Brothers residence located within the highly sought-after gated community of Montevista.

Perfectly positioned across from a lush greenbelt and near the community entrance for added convenience, this home offers an ideal blend of elegance, comfort, and everyday functionality.

A charming jasmine-lined courtyard and iron gate entry create a warm first impression, leading into a thoughtfully designed split floor plan perfect for both entertaining and daily living.
Highlights include:
✨ Spacious open-concept living areas
✨ Chef-inspired kitchen with gas range, pantry, and breakfast nook
✨ Formal dining room with built-in cabinetry and beverage station
✨ Flexible formal living room or den
✨ Expansive primary suite with oversized walk-in closet
✨ Private teen room, bonus room, or additional living space
The thoughtful layout places the secondary bedrooms and bonus room on one side of the home while the primary suite enjoys complete privacy on the opposite wing.

Step outside and enjoy:
🌵 Covered patio for year-round outdoor living
🌵 Low-maintenance backyard with artificial turf
🌵 Peaceful neighborhood greenbelt views

Additional features include a spacious laundry room with sink, oversized garage, abundant storage, recent exterior paint, and new carpet in select bedrooms.
Located near premier dining, shopping, hiking trails, and outdoor recreation, this exceptional Cave Creek home delivers the very best of Arizona living.

05/25/2026

📊 May 2026 Market Snapshot ✨

The market continues to shift across the Valley, creating opportunities for both buyers and sellers depending on location and price point. While some areas are seeing increased inventory and longer days on market, buyer activity remains steady with strong pending contract numbers across multiple communities.

Here’s a quick look at what we’re seeing:
• Inventory continues to rise in several markets
• Median prices remain resilient in many luxury segments
• Buyers are becoming more selective and strategic
• Well-priced homes are still moving quickly

Whether you’re considering buying, selling, or simply staying informed, understanding your local market matters more than ever.

Curious what these trends mean for your neighborhood or home value? Let’s connect. 🏡

05/11/2026

Seamless living doesn’t stop at the walls—it expands with every door you open. ☀️🌵

$1,700,000 | Queen Creek, AZ
6 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 4,937 Sq Ft

At 17937 E C**t Ct, indoor and outdoor living become one continuous experience. From the moment the sliding pocket doors disappear, the home transforms—blending refined interiors with a backyard designed for Arizona’s year-round lifestyle.

Inside, soaring ceilings, a chef’s kitchen anchored by a statement island, and expansive living spaces create the perfect setting for everyday comfort and elevated entertaining. Step outside and it only gets better—an 8’ heated diving pool, spa, gazebo with outdoor kitchen, and multiple lounge areas surrounded by lush landscaping and San Tan Mountain views.

This is where mornings start with coffee in the courtyard by the fireplace, afternoons unfold poolside, and evenings are made for al fresco dinners under the desert sky.

A true balance of design, function, and lifestyle—crafted for the way you want to live.

Call for a private showing.

04/27/2026

Excellence isn’t just our standard, it’s our heritage. ✨

At Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, our Mission, Vision, and Values guide everything we do.

Rooted in legacy, driven by integrity, and united by a passion for excellence—this is who we are.

I am incredibly proud to be part of an organization that not only sets the standard, but continues to define it.

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04/18/2026

📊 March 2026 Market Snapshot | East Valley

Each East Valley city is telling a slightly different story:

📍 Chandler
• Sales +33.5% | $500K median
👉 Buyers gaining leverage

📍 Mesa
• Sales +28.1% | $430K median
👉 Affordability driving demand

📍 Queen Creek
• Sales +43.5% | $667K median
👉 Strong luxury + new builds

📍 San Tan Valley
• Sales +10% | $449K median
👉 Inventory surge = buyer opportunity

📍 Gilbert
• Sales +16% | $595K median
👉 Steady, balanced demand

📍 Tempe
• Sales +30.7% | $476K median
👉 Location + rental demand strong

💡 The takeaway: Inventory is rising while demand stays active—creating a more balanced market.

📞 Call for a hyper-local breakdown.

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04/02/2026

03/31/2026

✨ GLOBAL SALES SPOTLIGHT ✨

From a CHF $16.5M sale in Saint-Prex, Switzerland to a $19.7M sale in Newport Beach, California—here are five standout transactions represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty global network this February.

A powerful reflection of continued strength at the top of the market, where exceptional properties continue to command global attention.

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