Marta Harvey, Russ Lyon Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Marta Harvey, Russ Lyon Sotheby's Int'l Realty Providing full real estate services to the Greater Tucson area.

Refinish, replace, or leave it alone? Start with what buyers notice.• Refinish travertine when the stone suits the house...
09/28/2026

Refinish, replace, or leave it alone? Start with what buyers notice.

• Refinish travertine when the stone suits the house but etching, dull spots, or uneven sheen show in main sight-lines.
• Replace carpet when it shows wear, holds odor, or makes an updated room feel dated.
• Leave flooring alone when it is clean, consistent room to room, and not the first thing your eye lands on.
• In many foothills homes, older stone reads better than worn carpet.

If you want a clear pre-list spend order, I’m happy to help.

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 11A to 2P HOSTED BY Poet's Corner, updated finishes, and a pool out back.4232 E Poe S...
09/25/2026

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 11A to 2P HOSTED BY

Poet's Corner, updated finishes, and a pool out back.

4232 E Poe Street is listed at $519,000 with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2,003 square feet. Inside, the layout opens from living and dining into a remodeled kitchen with a large island, plus a flex room, a sculptural fireplace, and refreshed baths. Outside, mature trees, a covered patio, and a fenced pool give the backyard real everyday use.

If you'd like the full details, they're in the link in bio.

Thinking about listing, but the kitchen or primary bath feels behind the market?My rule is simple: fix condition first, ...
09/24/2026

Thinking about listing, but the kitchen or primary bath feels behind the market?

My rule is simple: fix condition first, then judge function, then compare the room to the home's price range. If the issue is mostly cosmetic, careful prep, strong photography, and honest pricing can outperform a rushed renovation.

In the Catalina Foothills, I look at that room in the context of the whole house. If you want a second opinion, I'm happy to talk it through.

One of my favorite details in a well-designed home is a bar that feels completely intentional. ✨Today’s home bars are le...
09/24/2026

One of my favorite details in a well-designed home is a bar that feels completely intentional. ✨

Today’s home bars are less about having a dedicated place for bottles and more about creating a space with its own character, whether that means custom cabinetry tucked seamlessly into the kitchen or a dramatic room designed for entertaining.

It’s the craftsmanship, materials and thoughtful details that make these spaces memorable.

Discover more inspiration for designing the modern home bar.

Read more: s.sir.com/homebars

Ever wonder why a room feels calm in person but harsh in photos?In Catalina Foothills interiors, desert light exaggerate...
09/22/2026

Ever wonder why a room feels calm in person but harsh in photos?

In Catalina Foothills interiors, desert light exaggerates contrast. Softer wall color, layered lamps, and lighter window treatments usually photograph more evenly. I see the biggest difference in rooms with strong afternoon sun and bright white finishes.

If you're thinking about listing, I'm happy to help you decide what is worth changing before photos are scheduled.

Local Gems | Amelia’s Mexican Kitchen 🌮For this week’s Tucson spotlight, I’m sharing Amelia’s Mexican Kitchen, owned and...
09/18/2026

Local Gems | Amelia’s Mexican Kitchen 🌮

For this week’s Tucson spotlight, I’m sharing Amelia’s Mexican Kitchen, owned and operated by chef José Contreras, a 2025 James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef: Southwest.

With quesabirria tacos, house salsas and Mexican classics with a modern touch, Amelia’s brings people together around the table at two Tucson locations:

📍5553 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712
📍5851 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704

Lacquer has a way of transforming a surface into something almost luminous.✨Built through meticulous layers of applicati...
09/16/2026

Lacquer has a way of transforming a surface into something almost luminous.✨

Built through meticulous layers of application, sanding, and polishing, its depth and subtle variation reveal a level of craftsmanship that cannot be replicated by simply choosing a beautiful finish.

In exceptional interiors, it’s often these quieter details that leave the greatest impression. The artistry is in the process, and the luxury is in noticing it.

Beautiful kitchen. Great stone. Then you step outside and the lot tells a different story.Before I look hard at finishes...
09/16/2026

Beautiful kitchen. Great stone. Then you step outside and the lot tells a different story.

Before I look hard at finishes, I look at how the home faces, where the wash sits, how the lot slopes, and what the afternoon sun does to the main rooms and patio. If you’re touring, walk the exterior and test the shade as carefully as the view. In the Catalina Foothills, those site details shape comfort every day.

If you want a second set of eyes on a foothills property, I’m happy to help.

Relocating to Tucson? The right neighborhood choice usually shows up before the house does.When I help relocation buyers...
09/14/2026

Relocating to Tucson? The right neighborhood choice usually shows up before the house does.

When I help relocation buyers, I map the repeatable parts of the day first: commute, errands, trail access, privacy, lot upkeep, and any school logistics tied to the address. Compare those before you compare finishes.

If you'd like, I can help you narrow Catalina Foothills, Oro Valley, and Tanque Verde before you tour.

Fall in Tucson, with a few dates worth saving. 🌵I've put together a September and October guide with family outings, pum...
09/12/2026

Fall in Tucson, with a few dates worth saving. 🌵

I've put together a September and October guide with family outings, pumpkin picking, a night at the symphony and a little time at our nearby resorts

Save the guide and send it to someone you'd like to make fall plans with! ✨

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3450 E. Sunrise Drive
Tucson, AZ
85718

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+15209060367

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