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There are 3 factors that contribute to why homes don’t sell. Price, condition and presentation. It is critical the appearance of your home is as appealing as possible to obtain t...

You found your dream home and now you are ready for to submit your offer! This is an exciting time during the home buying process. Knowing exactly what to expect before getting the...

Congratulations, you’re ready to set off on the home buying journey. But what really goes in in the home buying process?

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It is very important to hone in on your wants and needs and narrow down what your dream home looks like. Not only does this avoid wasting time looking at properties that don’t fi...

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While today’s real estate market remains hot, there’s no denying that it can be a long and challenging experience for buyers. There are more people looking for homes than there...

Fall is here, and that means it’s time to get your home ready for the change of seasons. Even if your region doesn’t experience snow or freezing temperatures, it’s important ...

One of the biggest challenges of buying a home is choosing the right lender. As with any big purchase, you should shop around for the best deal. Fees and terms can vary widely from...

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Can you believe what happened last year? What an amazing year it has been. 2020 dealt us with so many surprises. We had an amazing year for Anderson White and Associates. I want to...

Whether you’re buying or selling a home, an inspection and an appraisal will be part of the closing process. They are both important steps that help to evaluate your home before ...

Short sales were fairly common during the Great Recession. Although there are fewer short sales on the market today, it is still one strategy for selling a home. If you’re buying...

We continue to see  large investments going into housing, offices and the overall restoration of Downtown San Diego. With the planned reconstrcution of  Harbor Island we predict ...

As many of you already know, Proposition 19 passed in November of 2020 and many of our clients have had questions regarding what it will affect. Here we have broke down exactly wha...

There is limited space across the nation for new housing, but nowhere more than San Diego.

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The real estate market in Southern California continues to stay strong. Today’s mortgage rates are at a record low and they offer the very best deal of the year. But as we move f...

Here at Team Amber Anderson we are always trying to keep our clients in the loop with home renovation trends, renovations can be stressful and deciding between the right styles whi...

There is no doubt making home renovation decisions is stressful, especially when preparing to list your home for sale. Well, to make things easier there are a handful of renovation...

2020 has been a year unlike any other. As it comes to an end, now is the perfect time to evaluate your life and set new goals for yourself. Whether you’re committed to exercising...

Unless you’re a tax expert, it can be tricky to determine exactly what deductions you should take as a homeowner, as well as recent changes to the tax laws can affect what deduct...

Home sellers are required by law to make certain disclosures when selling their homes. But those disclosures may not give you the full story. Eager sellers may gloss over potential...

It is safe to say 2020 was a year of highs and lows, of uncertainty and opportunity, but the momentum that the Sotheby’s International Realty network built despite it all is unpr...

The Wave House” located at 2477 Presidio Drive, a clean, modern & ultra-chic property perched on a steep canyon overlooking San Diego Bay. This masterpiece is the genius of local...

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It’s hard to believe, but summer is winding down and kids will be heading back to school soon – if they haven’t started already. If you’re looking around your home wonderin...

During the past several years, as folks struggled to survive the economic downturn and job loss, many smart people turned to entrepreneurship. In fact, working for yourself, either...

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Anderson, White & Associates of Pacific Sotheby's International Realty have recently listed for sale an award winning, ultra contemporary architectural estate on Mount Helix (San D...

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You know you love house hunting, and shopping for the perfect home is a fun pastime, but to move from being an open house and model home butterfly requires that big initial financi...

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Whether you're preparing your home to sell, or your packing up to move to your new home … clutter can be your worst enemy.

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You've found the perfect home at the perfect price and made an offer that the sellers accepted. But, the appraisal came back lower than your offer.

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Whether you're preparing your home to sell, or you've just moved into your home and want to tackle some of the changes you have in mind to make it your own … knowing which item...

If you're hesitant to purchase an older home because you don't love the kitchen or bathroom cabinets and the idea of having to sand all of that wood makes you cringe, fear not … ...

Take a lesson from that old real estate adage "location, location, location." Many seasoned homeowners will tell you that the size of your home and the amount of space you have—i...

As scorching or humid summer days approach, you may be second-guessing the purchase of that vintage or historic home you've had your eye on. In fact, in many places homes as new as...

Now that you're embarking on home ownership, you might wonder how large a space you actually need. After all, apartments tend to be a bit smaller than the average home and the sire...

With outstanding student loan debt topping $1.2 trillion, and more than 40 million borrowers carrying student loan debt, the age of first-time homebuyers is edging upwards. Among m...

Buying a home, especially for the first time, is emotional. You've saved and scrimped for months—years even—and now you've found the home of your dreams. You're in love and you...

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A newer trend sweeping the building industry is the use of wood-look porcelain or ceramic tiles. While natural wood flooring is still an optimal choice for most homes, here are som...

While there is no dearth of advice when it comes to saving up to buy a home, some of us just need a little more help.

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As a real estate trend, loft living is here to stay. Originally thought of as live/work spaces for artists and musicians, the term "loft" evokes transformed warehouses and industri...

Views very widely on the value of hiring a professional stager to prepare your home for sale. Many real estate agents swear by it and have years of sales to back up their claim. Th...

Congratulations on your new home!

Whether a condominium, cooperative apartment, single-family home, townhouse or mobile home, your home-sweet-home affects your tax status. If th...

In this current market, with home prices trending up, but access to financing is more difficult post housing bubble. So, if you want to sell your home, is it a good idea to offer s...

U.S. economists expect 2015 to be a strong year for housing. What this means to you is that more homes are selling and the supply of available homes is decreasing. This also means ...

Congrats to Brien Metcalf and Kelli Metcalf who won the free throw contest today at the Pacific Sotheby's International Realty sales meeting hosted at 6131 La Pintura.

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The Jetsons cartoon, our imaginations run wild with the idea of modern gadgets to make our homes efficient and automated, and make our lives simpler. For cutting-edge products you ...

When you've lived in it for a long time, getting a home ready to sell can seem daunting. If you are considering selling your home this year, make it your New Year's resolution to g...

During the gray and cloudy days of winter, a bit of sunshine can make a huge difference in how you feel about your home and yourself. The physical and psychological affects of dayl...

When you're house hunting, it's good to know your "living personality." The home you choose should reflect the way you like to live rather than the latest trend in home design. If ...

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724 Muirlands Vista Estate

724 Muirlands vista – estateSold at $4,300,000Neatly tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac , the Ray house is the manifestation of a truly unique conc...

Anderson White & Associates wants to thank you so much for allowing us to help so many families and individuals buy and sell property in 2014. We wish you and yours an amazin...

The cost-of-living index measures the relative cost to live in a certain region. There are several theories about how to arrive at the cost-of-living index, but in general it measu...

Although the federal government has offered homebuyer programs in the past, for Tax Year 2015, most of the available home buyer programs will be at the local and state levels. Stat...

Most of us rejoice when the prices at the pump go down. To use that means freed-up cash in our personal economy. When we're consider buying or selling a home, however, the price at...

Wishing everyone a safe and Happy Holidays from Anderson White & Associates!

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Gone are the days of the sticky painted kitchen cabinet that peels, chips and generally looks cheap. Modern paint finishes means you can rejuvenate or renovate your dated kitchen o...

As the weather chills, and socializing moves indoors, what could be more inviting than a warm cup of cocoa in front of a bright crackling fire? If your new home has a wood fireplac...

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Lowest priced HOA's on Coast Blvd.!!! remodeled Sept. 2014 - new windows & pull down shades, carpet, kitchen w/ new hardwood floors, bathrooms, open floor p...

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Amazing northwestern views from all rooms in this 14th floor unit with the most desirable floor plan. 2 bedroom 2 bath with den that can be optional bedroom. A ...

To have an open house or not to have an open house over the Thanksgiving weekend: that is the question! Many sellers assume that the Thanksgiving holiday weekends and the week betw...

Whether Thanksgiving weekend or the full week between Christmas and New Years, the holidays may be the best time, or indeed the only time, you can plan the move to your new house. ...

This time of year, leaves turn beautiful shades of red, vermillion, orange and yellow. We enjoy their beauty. We take photographs. We collect them. Our children play in them. For a...

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This beautifully upgraded townhome features dual master bedrooms, 2.5 baths, with an abundance of custom upgrades. Complete with air conditioning, stainless...

Gorgeous private golf course setting just above Doubletree Golf Resort's Hole #2. This beautiful turnkey Rancho Penasquitos townhome features upgraded kitchen with granite coun...

As we prepare to enter the holiday shopping season, home sellers may think it is too late to sell their home this year. You may have heard that homes sell better in the spring, so ...

Often, homeowners make changes and upgrades to their home without securing permit. In some cases, permits are not required, but in many cases they are. When you attempt to sell you...

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The “Ray” House

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When preparing to sell their home, a common question pops up. Homeowners want to know what they can do to get the maximum selling price on their home. Of course, the answer to "Wha...

You walk into a home that potentially has the perfect layout, although the kitchen is dated, the floors need upgrading, the bathrooms are awkward … but the price is right and you...

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One of the first decisions you make in your new house is where to place your furniture. In the living areas, furniture placement can make or break your home's "flow" or ease of mov...

Prior to the new banking regulations, getting a home mortgage if you owned a business, worked freelance, on contract or were otherwise self-employed was possible, if complicated, u...

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If you're new to home ownership, you may not be familiar with all of the responsibilities that are now yours. All of those things you used to call the super or management office fo...

It's not just about wattage anymore. Light fixtures and light bulbs come in myriad types, sizes and colors. Do you want LED? Should you use "soft" bulbs? And what is the difference...

The use of a single color, or range of shades in a color gives your home a sophisticated designer appeal. Do you have to hire a designer to achieve the look? No, you can do it your...

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Having a second home in a favorite vacations spot can be a great investment or an expensive luxury. A beach cottage or mountain retreat is enticing while both interest rates and ho...

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This fully remodeled 1,500 sq ft 3 bed, 2.5 bath townhome has the relaxed feel of a beach front location, yet the finishes will suit even the most discerning bu...

Light exposure in your room plays a large part in the visual drama of your paint colors. In rooms with multi-directional sun exposure—either opposing (east/west or north/south) o...

No matter what our background, we all have an ideal dream home size in mind. When it comes down to the actual living in it, however, can smaller be better? If your dream is for an ...

When you've never owned your home, your relationship to it is less personal. Let's face it, when something goes wrong in your rented apartment, you call the landlord or manager to ...

According to Market Watch, 43% of homebuyers in 2014 so far have purchased with all cash. While some analysts believe that the cash-buying frenzy will not last, there is always mor...

Even while home prices are on the rise—fueled by the low supply, low mortgage rates and investor buying—the number of Americans that own homes, as a percentage of the populatio...

The current housing market, while picking up in most areas, has one basic problem: low supply. With many buyers choosing to keep their old home when they purchase a new home, fewer...

Often, homeowners try to "test the market" with a higher than fair-market price when first listing their home. That can be a poor marketing strategy. When your agent tries to talk ...

Whether you're remodeling to sell or renovating to make your place your dream home, there are two faces to the enemy of your plans: time scope creep and budget scope creep. Either ...

Whether you're preparing your home to move in, or preparing it to sell, choosing the right paint from the myriad choices available to day can be daunting. Paints come in up to six ...

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Lush greens and rolling verdant fairways stoke homeowner dreams of the perfect lawn. In most areas, July starts the season with the highest demand on the water supply. So maintaini...

NEWS WIRE – La Jolla Estate Revival Project

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La Jolla is home to a plethora of architectural diversity, from innovative contempor...

As one of the most difficult decisions in real estate marketing, the idea of selling "as-is" (without making any repairs, renovations, or upgrades) appeals to homeowners needing to...

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In the midst of all the summer activities, there are a few things you should add to your to-do list to keep you and your family safe in your home. Here are three:

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For most of us, the garage is simply a place to park the car, store suitcases and holiday decorations, or stow those miscellaneous tools we need now and again. With a little carefu...

Summer is a great time to invest in outdoor upgrades and indoor options that make your home appealing to buyers. After months indoors, homebuyers respond quickly to outdoor ameniti...

No matter when you close on your new home, there's probably a holiday just around the corner giving you the perfect opportunity to host a party in your new digs. With Independence ...

Okay, so it's not the Titanic. It's your new house and you can't seem to make your older furniture fit. Buying new furniture is out of the questions, so how do you make your round ...

For many people, your home is your largest asset. Like your parents, and grandparents before them, you expect your home—in some way—to fund your retirement. For some of you, th...

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You bought your new house, put in new carpet and just had your custom-made sofa delivered when you find the drainage pipes have backed up. Your in-laws will be here tomorrow, s...

The last in our series, preparing for emergencies in your new home means taking extra measure to protect your investment. Surviving a disaster is just the first part. Recovering ta...

With over 50 million dollars in active listings, Anderson White and Associates are drawing significant attention in San Diego.

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As the temperatures heat up and barbeque season is in full swing, the outdoors beckons. Early morning coffee on the back deck as the sunrises and late evening gatherings to watch t...

In a new home or neighborhood, preparing for emergencies in advance might just save you or your family member's life. In Part 2, we cover the basics for inside your house.

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When you move into your new home, you may not think to revise and update your emergency plan, but natural disasters strike without warning. Avoid being caught without a plan in pla...

An FHA mortgage is a loan insured by the Federal Housing Administration. The FHA, an agency of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, insures loans so that lenders w...

Keeping your home comfortable and up-to-date seems like an expensive endeavor. With trends changing so fast, our wallets can hardly keep up! Lucky for us, Memorial Day is just arou...

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We all love a good pampering. Your home is no different. A little spring sprucing gives you house that extra special attention it needs. Whether you start on the inside or the outs...

If you're thinking of buying a fixer-upper for the first time, whether to live in yourself or to flip, doing some of the renovations yourself can be satisfying and economical. You'...

You've decided to make your new home as ecologically sustainable as possible. You've changed out the toilets for low-flow versions and added insulation, installed bamboo flooring, ...

In preparation for warmer summer days, spring is the perfect time to have your air conditioner serviced. With regular service, air conditioning units can continue to function in th...

In the excitement of buying and decorating a new home, remember to plan for the long-term when you start landscaping. With the recent widespread drought problems, installing susta...

According to Freddie Mac, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC), multifamily rent growth should level out to its long-term average performance as interest rates increa...

With many older neighborhoods experiencing revitalization, an older home might be a smart investment. So, whether you're a first-time buyer or looking to flip a house for cash, an ...

When it comes to real estate loans, you'll find that there are many options. Figuring out which loan or loans are best for your new property purchase can be confusing, but we can h...

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If you're considering selling now that the housing market outlook is improving, take a few moments to consider how buyers have changed what they look for in the home buying process...

Sometimes the idea of getting your home ready to sell can seem daunting, and you might be tempted to sell it "as is" instead. Adding a little curb appeal, however, will help your h...

Architect John Lloyd Wright home for sale

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The house spans more than 1,800 square feet and sits on an 11,600-squar...

Closing costs include all of the fees and costs associated with completing the sale or purchase of a home using a mortgage, that are in addition to the actual cost of the property ...

In the vocabulary of real estate, various ratios help buyers and mortgage services determine the viability of a purchase. A ratio is a way of expressing the relationship between tw...

In the vocabulary of real estate, there are three terms that indicate a home's valuation: the Appraised Value, the Assessed Value and the Market Value. Rarely are these three value...

Pacific Sotheby’s & Mintz Levin joined Benefunder in co-hosting its monthly Innovation Showcase

San Diego, CA (March 2014) Over 60 members of San Diego’s science commu...

If you've lived in your home for some time, you notice when the neighborhood around you is changing to a younger demographic. Thinking this might be a good time to sell, you wonder...

:Every industry has its own vocabulary, and real estate is no exception. If you are newly in the home-buying market, you may find yourself stumped by the lingo, acronyms, abbreviat...

So, you're thinking of buying a home … where do you begin? Potential buyers new to the real estate market may not know exactly what they want in a home, or where they want to liv...

With NCAA Final Four Basketball finals coming up, basketball themed bedrooms, game rooms, theater rooms and garages stoke dreams of future champions. Give a makeover to a space in ...

Extended families living in one home are more the norm these days. When looking for a home to share with your older parents, consider that while they may be completely mobile now, ...

Which is which?
Although all are part of the common-interest housing category, condos, co-ops, townhouses, and apartments may mean different things to different buyers, so here is...

Timing the closing of your new home purchase with the end of your lease agreement or sale of your existing home is tricky, to say the least. Rarely does it work out that you move d...

Originally called French Provincial, Country French Style evokes the casual simplicity and rustic elements of a country home in the South of France. By paying tribute the region’...

You are getting ready to paint a home you know you will sell within a couple of years. Chances are, a helpful family member or friend reminds you that to sell, everything should be...

Typically the end of the Holiday season and New Years signal the advent of Spring, so putting your home on the market around the time of the Spring Equinox might be the perfect opt...

La Jolla Real Estate Agent Partners with Innovative Non-Profit.

A recent partnership between local non-profit Benefunder and Pacific Sotheby’s Amber Anderson & Associates ...

Your budget dictates that you buy an older home, but your heart wants that home to be environmentally responsible, so what do you do? Here are some ideas for making any home greene...

When staging your home for an open house, consider connecting to the season, holiday or local events to give your home that memorable “I see myself living here” quality. With V...

Are you looking to sell your home?  You know that you need to move, and the market is right to sell, but you’re not quite ready to pack up everything. After all, you still have ...

Even though 30-year fixed rates dropped in the first half of January, many analysts expect fixed mortgage rates to go up somewhat in 2014, but to top out at around 5%. What this me...

Spring is just around the corner and the lure of a new home has you thinking about putting yours on the market. Your neighbor added a new bathroom last year and you’re wondering ...

When the housing market rebounded, so did home builders eager to show off their design skills. Buyers expect that newly constructed homes will be safer and more energy efficient, b...

You know that curb appeal is important to buyers of single-family homes, but you are selling a condominium in a large building full of similar units. How do you make yours stand ou...

Thanks to those visually stunning video tours, the HGTV Dream Homes have become top-of-mind for buyers looking for the latest and greatest in home design. Each year’s home showca...

As you've thought about your home and its many needs, chances are you've visited Houzz.com. Design ideas for both inside and outside your home abound at Houzz and luckily they have...

Finding the right home, your home, can be an exciting time. So exciting that sometimes home buyers forget some essential steps. One of those steps is completing your home inspect...

Your home is a place of stability and peace for you and if you have children, it can be a grounding force in their lives. Relocating to a new community (or even a new block) can be...

Updating the windows in your home can be a big investment. However, it can be a great way to improve your energy efficiency, especially as cold weather approaches. Here are a few t...

With a world that has become increasingly dependent on technology, businesses must develop their marketing strategies online to reach their respective audiences. To market a luxury...

Finding a new home can be one of the most exciting times of your life. It’s a little like dating – the pursuit, the “getting to know you” period, the proposal (aka “offer...

Even if you love your home and have not thought about buying a second one, you may reconsider after learning about the tax breaks available to those who own a second home. Many pol...

A year end review for Amber Anderson & Associates.  Thank you for making it a great 2013!

Is your home not giving you the lifestyle you need? Thinking about purchasing a second home? Now could be a great time to do so, but there are several things to keep in mind before...

The architectural style of a home is often highlighted in its online description to help buyers understand its features. But if you don’t know your Tudor from your Craftsmen Bung...

Sometimes selling a home can feel like a big job – one with a thousand small tasks required to get it done. But many sellers make the job harder by ignoring or avoiding some of t...

Home buyers walk into a house with lots of questions. How much square footage does it have? How many bathrooms are there? Does the backyard have a fence? But soon they may be addin...

Feeling the need to get away from your home for a while? Perhaps the winters are too harsh or you have a child in college a few states away. Maybe you just want to get a head start...