We represent buyers, sellers and developers of the Valley's most distinctive homes, from Casa Blanca and historic Phoenix to architecturally significant estates.
We're Bushong, Christian & Almquist: four agents at Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty. Joe Bushong, Chad Christian and Grant Almquist founded the team, Grady Baker joined them, and together we represent buyers, sellers and developers throughout Paradise Valley, Phoenix and Scottsdale.
We've spent more than 20 years in the Valley's luxury market, and each of us came to real estate from another career: real estate litigation, corporate and real estate banking, Fortune 500 sales, and brand marketing. You'll see that in how we negotiate, how we price and how we present a home.
Meet the team
From new contemporary estates to mid-century and Spanish Revival classics, here's a look at some of the homes we're representing now.
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
$1,400,000
3 Beds · 3.5 Baths · 2,190 Sq Ft
A remodeled residence at The Mark, with Camelback views from a wraparound terrace and from the rooftop pool deck. Steps from some of Scottsdale's best shopping and dining, it's easy to lock and leave or to enjoy full time.
3 garage spaces
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Scottsdale, AZ 85250
$4,900,000
5 Beds · 5 Baths · 4,415 Sq Ft · 0.49 acres
Desert Modern architecture in gated Palo Verde Lane, an enclave of just seven custom homes. Completed in 2023, with floor-to-ceiling glass, a chef's kitchen and easy transitions to outdoor spaces made for relaxing and entertaining, close to the resort corridor, dining and shopping.
New construction, 2023 · 3-car garage
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Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
$12,495,000
5 Beds · 7 Baths · 7,613 Sq Ft · 1.23 acres
A new contemporary residence on more than an acre in Paradise Valley, with walls of glass, warm wood ceilings and seamless indoor-outdoor living.
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Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
$3,950,000
5 Beds · 4 Baths · 4,411 Sq Ft · 0.96 acres
A single-level mid-century modern home on nearly an acre, with breeze-block screens, floor-to-ceiling glass and a broad lawn.
View full listingWe work throughout Phoenix, Scottsdale and Paradise Valley, and along the way a few places have become personal favorites, from Paradise Valley and Casa Blanca to the historic neighborhoods of central Phoenix and the Valley's finest condominium communities.
Large homesites, Camelback and Mummy Mountain view corridors, and a mix of mid-century residences, legacy estates and new contemporary builds.
Explore Paradise Valley
A 24-hour guard-gated community of patio homes, townhouses and detached residences at the base of Camelback Mountain, where we've been part of more than 40 transactions.
Explore Casa Blanca
Willo, Encanto-Palmcroft, Medlock Place, Phoenix Country Club and North Central, where several of us live.
Explore Historic Phoenix
Lock-and-leave residences, including Ascent at The Phoenician, Enclave at Borgata and The Mark, where we led sales development.
Explore Luxury Condominiums
Homes by Ralph Haver, Al Beadle, Will Bruder, Edward Killingsworth and 20 other architects and studios whose work we've represented.
Explore Architecture & Design
We've represented homes by Ralph Haver, Al Beadle, William Cody, Edward Killingsworth, Will Bruder, John Douglas and Taliesin-trained architects, along with contemporary studios such as Tennen Studio and Construction Zone.
Selling an architecturally significant home means explaining why it matters: the architect, the period, what has been preserved and what has changed. It's personal for us, too: Grant is restoring a Frank Lloyd Wright home of his own, Chad specializes in architecturally significant homes, and Joe brings a passion for architecture and design to every listing.
View all 25 architects and studiosFour of us, one team. Joe, Chad and Grant founded it, and Grady leads our marketing and new client inquiries.
We price with architecture, land value, view corridors and development potential in mind, not just comparable sales, and we market every home through storytelling and presentation.
After years of transactions in Casa Blanca, Paradise Valley and historic Phoenix, we often hear about opportunities before they reach the broader market.
We led sales development for Ascent at The Phoenician, Enclave at Borgata and The Mark, and we work alongside Arizona developers to bring new properties to market.
Bushong, Christian & Almquist represents buyers and sellers throughout Paradise Valley, Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona. A few of our favorite communities include Paradise Valley, Casa Blanca, Phoenix's historic neighborhoods such as Willo and Encanto-Palmcroft, luxury condominiums, and architecturally significant homes across the Valley.
Bushong, Christian & Almquist is a team at Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty. We work from the Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty office at 6900 E Camelback Rd, Suite 110, in Scottsdale.
Yes. We led sales development for Ascent at The Phoenician, Enclave at Borgata and The Mark, and we work alongside Arizona developers to bring new, architecturally significant properties to market. Grant Almquist specializes in new construction residential developments.
Yes. We've represented homes by Ralph Haver, Al Beadle, William Cody, Edward Killingsworth, Will Bruder and more than 20 other architects and studios. See the Architecture & Design page for the full list.
Call Grady Baker at 602.833.9080 or email grady.baker@russlyon.com. We’re happy to answer questions, share market insight or talk through a move, whenever you’re ready. You can also use our contact form.
Whether you're thinking about buying or selling a home, or you're simply looking for insight into the market, we're here to help. Think of us as advisors first, whenever you need us.
