Amy Saflar | Home Simplicity, January 2023

words from past clients

“After the passing of loved ones, Amy helped my family sell multiple properties at very stressful times. She is always calm, pleasant, respectful and most of all she knows real estate. Amy was there from start to finish, letting me know the most effective ways to get the property ready for sale and how to get the highest offer possible. She is also quick to respond to any questions, and made a daunting task easy and manageable.”

“I have agents worked knows and forwards possible. so you strategy home process piece agent!

Helen Zeiher

MEET Amy Saflar

After two decades of real estate experience, it’s no surprise that Amy Saflar is in the Top 5% of Coldwell Banker agents worldwide. Her undergraduate studies at UC Santa Barbara, coupled with her Masters in Social Work from San Diego State University, allows Amy to focus on each client’s unique circumstances and needs. Her love of numbers and ability to analyze market data and trends, assures that Amy’s clients receive top dollar for their sales.

Early in Amy’s career, she became a Real Estate Broker. This allowed her to explore property management and become an expert in the 1031 exchange process. Amy put her passion for education to good use, by obtaining her Graduate Realtor Institute Designation, as well as becoming a Seniors Real Estate Specialist. This created an extended skill set that serves clients who have trusts and estates. When clients have lost family members,

Amy’s education supports her client’s emotional turmoil, while still helping them move through the selling process.

A unique element to Amy’s business model is that over 90% of her business comes from referrals or repeat clients. This means that her clients are so pleased with their results, they naturally refer everyone they know and return to use her service again and again. Amy takes the time to make each client feel like they are her only one.

To learn more about Amy Saflar, visit www.Saflar.com.

have worked with several real estate agents in the past 35 years, but I have never worked with anyone as perfect as Amy! She knows the business of real estate backwards forwards and how to get the best deal possible. She explains every step and detail you know exactly what’s happening. Her strategy for getting the best price for my was spot on and she made the entire process enjoyable. I will never buy or sell a of property without having Amy as my agent! She’s the BEST!”

David Milroy

“I had the opportunity to work with Amy in selling my family estate. She knew the market well and applied her extensive expertise in residential real estate to make for a rapid and flawless sale. Unbelievable attention to detail in making this sale attractive to buyers but also, in all of the pre and postsale events. Highly recommended broker who not only has a wealth of experience but can understand seller’s objectives and then without delay, make them happen!”

Howard Kotler

“Amy was truly dedicated and professional as she successfully marketed, negotiated the sale of two of my properties. She patiently answered my many questions and guided me through the complexities and even emotions of selling my home and rental. I truly appreciated never feeling pressured. Her commission was well earned. I would not hesitate to hire Amy again if ever needed.”

Yolaine Stout

HOMEGuiding You

GLOBAL LUXURY

HOME OF THE MONTH WELCOME TO THE MAGENTAVERSE: PANTONE’S 2023 COLOR OF THE YEAR ALPINE BONITA BOULEVARD CALEXICO CAMPO CHINO CHULA VISTA CITY HEIGHTS CLAIREMONT COLLEGE/ROLANDO CORONADO DOWNTOWN EL CAJON

CLEAR THE CLUTTER & MAKE AN IMPACT EL CENTRO ENCANTO

ENCINITAS FALLBROOK JAMUL JULIAN LA JOLLA LEMON GROVE LINDA VISTA LOGAN HEIGHTS MISSION VALLEY MOUNT LAGUNA MOUNTAIN CENTER NATIONAL CITY OCEAN BEACH OCEANSIDE OTAY MESA PACIFIC BEACH PARADISE HILLS POINT LOMA RAMONA RANCHO BERNARDO SANTEE SERRA MESA SPRING VALLEY TEMECULA UNIVERSITY CITY Information current as of 12/27/22

BONITA

BONITA

5 BR | 2.5 BA | 2,766 ESF $1,199,900 MLS# PTP2207033

BONITA

4 BR | 2.5 BA | 2,513 ESF $999,000 - $1,129,900 MLS# PTP2206225

CARLSBAD

CARLSBAD

3117 QUEBRADA COURT

5 BR | 3 BA | 2,300 ESF

$1,999,000 MLS# PTP2207090

CHULA VISTA

3245 VIA SAN VITALE

5 BR | 4.5 BA | 4,739 ESF

$1,879,900 - $2,199,900 MLS# PTP2202859

CHULA VISTA

2887 BLUE RIDGE COURT

4 BR | 3.5 BA | 3,540 ESF

$1,699,900 MLS# PTP2204776

CHULA VISTA

1806 CORTE GALEANA

4 BR | 2.5 BA | 2,687 ESF

$1,199,900 - $1,249,900 MLS# PTP2207690

CHULA VISTA

1170 VIA ESCALANTE

5 BR | 3 BA | 2,871 ESF $1,175,000 MLS# PTP2207393

CHULA VISTA

1105 CLOUDWALK CANYON DRIVE

4 BR | 3 BA | 2,669 ESF $1,100,000 MLS# PTP2206328

CHULA VISTA

1225 TERSTAL PLACE

5 BR | 3.5 BA | 2,896 ESF

$1,059,000 - $1,095,000 MLS# PTP2205442

CHULA VISTA

1043 CALLE DECEO

4 BR | 3.5 BA | 2,569 ESF

$930,000 - $965,000 MLS# PTP2207736

CHULA VISTA

1180 CALLE FLORECITA

4 BR | 3 BA | 2,366 ESF

$899,900 - $964,900 MLS# PTP2207127

CHULA VISTA

1018 PASEO DEL PASO

4 BR | 2.5 BA | 2,266 ESF

$950,000 MLS# PTP2207239

CHULA VISTA

1447 OWEN DRIVE

3 BR | 4 BA | 2,348 ESF

$875,000 MLS# PTP2205903

CHULA VISTA

681 RAINBOW DRIVE

4 BR | 2.5 BA | 1,832 ESF

$875,000 MLS# PTP2207728

CHULA VISTA

CHULA VISTA

CORONADO

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CORONADO

747 GUADALUPE AVENUE

Welcome home to this stunning Lennar Next Gen property in south Temecula! Located on a cul-de-sac, it’s an entertainer’s dream with tons of exciting possibilities. This spacious 7-totalbedroom home offers an attached casita, a pool, hot tub, fire pit, owned solar, expansive great room, beautiful kitchen with incredible counter space, fireplace, real hardwood floors, whole house fan, zoned AC, generously sized upstairs loft, threecar garage, large primary suite with soaking tub and walk-in closet, and so much more. Imagine being able to either open up the casita to the home or lock-off the attached 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit with a laundry room and separate entrance. In

the main home, enjoy 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bedrooms, with 2 of the rooms featuring attached bathrooms. Boasting an easy-tomaintain backyard, fruit trees, a large driveway, and plenty of storage, this gorgeous home offers so many options for different lifestyles. Close to conveniences and experiences like Temecula Wine Country and golf courses yet tucked away in the beautiful community of Terracina, enjoy everything Temecula offers while having the privacy of the end of a cul-de-sac with no one on one side of the home. Come see for yourself how incredible life could be on Zander Ct!

DEL CERRO

6832 AIROSO AVENUE

3 BR | 2.5 BA | 2,070 ESF

$949,900 - $1,049,900 MLS# PTP2207750

DESCANSO

9300 MAGGIO DRIVE

10 BR | 4 BA | 3,027 ESF $2,195,000 MLS# PTP2207398

DOWNTOWN

888 W E STREET #3902

3 BR | 3.5 BA | 2,608 ESF $4,850,000 - $5,350,000 MLS# PTP2206732

EL CAJON

EL CAJON

EL CAJON

910 BUCKEYE COURT

3 BR | 2.5 BA | 1,617 ESF $799,000 MLS# 220013416

ENCANTO

212 ROTH COURT

3 BR | 3 BA | 1,797 ESF $725,000 MLS# PTP2207360

ESCONDIDO

684 RIDGEMONT CIRCLE 5 BR | 4.5 BA | 3,740 ESF $995,000 MLS# NDP2211755

HILLCREST

LA JOLLA

LA MESA

OCEAN BEACH

POWAY 16801

POWAY 13475

TEMECULA

45510 ZANDER COURT

7 BR | 4.5 BA | 4,121 ESF

$1,175,000 MLS# 220026822

UNIVERSITY CITY

2861 ARNOLDSON AVENUE

4 BR | 4 BA | 2,676 ESF $1,650,000 MLS# 220027437

Welcome to the

MAGENTAVERSE:

When Pantone introduced the 2022 Color of the Year, they noted how the periwinkle Veri Peri “blended the faithfulness and constancy of blue with the energy and excitement of red.” In what seems like a worthy evolution, Pantone has stripped out the blue, embracing the vibrancy of red this year. Introducing the 2023 Color of the Year, Pantone 18-1750 Viva Magenta.

A “nuanced” crimson red with a balance between warm and cool, Viva Magenta is “brave and fearless, a pulsating color whose exuberance

promotes optimism and joy,” says Pantone. They describe the color as empowering, animated, electrifying, boundaryless, audacious, witty, and perfect for “anyone and everyone with the same rebellious spirit.”

However, unlike power reds that paint a space in fiery boldness, Viva Magenta brings a softer touch. “Assertive but not aggressive, it is a carmine red that does not boldly dominate but instead takes a ‘fist in a velvet glove’ approach,” says Pantone Color Institute executive director Leatrice Eiseman.

The “transformative” hue also has the ability to drive design toward “a more positive future,” with application in both the physical and virtual world. “As virtual worlds become a more prominent part of our daily lives, we look to draw inspiration from nature and what is real,” says Eiseman. To that end, Viva Magenta was inspired by the cochineal, a natural red dye derived from insects and one which Pantone says is “one of the strongest and brightest (pigments)” in the world. “Rooted in the primordial, Pantone 18-1750 Viva Magenta reconnects us to original matter,” she says. “Invoking the forces of nature, it galvanizes our spirit, helping us to build our inner strength.”

is, perhaps, to be expected. So, too, will be its emergence in home design.

As Architectural Digest notes, “Residential and commercial interiors (are) a natural next step,” and “kitchens (and kitchen appliances), which have long harbored a respect for red, can be imbued with ‘a touch of newness’ via Viva Magenta.”

Pantone invites us to “harness the full power of the Color of the Year as a velvet couch or lacquered wall. Or, use it in smaller doses, as a pop of color in lighting, textiles, art, or tabletop accents. “Viva Magenta packs a lot of drama in a small dose,” they say.

Pantone will showcase Viva Magenta through several partnerships: Motorola is releasing a special edition of its Edge 30 Fusion phone in the 2023 Color of the Year; Motorola parent company Lenovo will feature the color in its PC and tablet category; Spoonflower will introduce one-of-a-kind designs by six independent artists featuring a custom color palette, including Viva Magenta; and The Hydrow Wave Rower will break out of the traditional blackand-steel aesthetic of home fitness machines with new colorways including a special-edition version in Viva Magenta, “allowing for selfexpression and celebration in even the most unexpected of places.”

With Barbiecore pink dominating fashion and other bold expressions of color breaking through the neutral stranglehold of the last few years, the transition to a more intensely saturated hue

Source: https://blog.coldwellbankerluxury.com/welcome-to-themagentaverse-pantone-announces-the-2023-color-of-the-year/

CAMPO 32464

CHINO 13557

CHULA

CHULA

IS IN GOOD CHARITY. GREAT FUTURE

CLE ARthe Clutter & Make an

A quick guide to what & where to give.

IMPACT

The following is a guest post from NorthStar Moving Company’s Co-Founder and Chief of Organized Living, Laura McHolm.

Here’s a simple way of spreading love and cheer to fill your heart and empty your home.

It’s easy to give to those in need — just look around your home. Just look around your home. Perhaps you have clothing,

furniture, kitchen items, or even food that’s been cluttering up your home and fridge? Follow this guide of what and where to give. It is the ideal time to give your household items a new home and make someone else’s day brighter.

What & Where To Give Guide The

NON-PERISHABLE FOOD

Clear your kitchen of food items you don’t plan to consume.

What to Donate:

Wondering if your food bank wants your three pound bottle of mustard? Here are the top items that they need:

• Canned vegetables & fruits

• Canned stews & soups

• Canned beans

• Canned tuna

• Pasta & sauce

• Baby food

• Dry beans

• Flour

• Cereal & oatmeal

• Juice

• Rice

• Peanut/nut butters & jelly/jams

CLOTHING

Sort through your closets and ask: When was the last time I wore or used this? If you can’t remember, donate it.

What to Donate:

• Baby, kids’ and adult clothing

• Coats (kids and families are in great need of coats this time of year)

• Suits

• Belts

• Scarves

• Ties

• Pocketbooks

• Boots

• Shoes

Where to Donate:

- Your local Food Bank. You can find your local food bank here

- Check with your local fire department, places of worship, schools and grocery stores to see if they are hosting food pantry donation drop-offs

- Moving soon? Find a mover who will volunteer to deliver your non-perishable food to your local food bank at no additional cost. Visit Move for Hunger to find a local participating moving company

- Willing to roll-up your sleeves? Start your own food drive. Simply ask local businesses, schools and libraries to put out your colorfully decorated food drive donation boxes and use your social networks to get the word out. It only takes 1.2 lbs of food to provide a meal to an individual in need, so it doesn’t matter how big your food drive is, every little bit helps

Where to Donate: Bring gently used clothing to the following charities, go online or call them to see if they will come to your door to pick up your donations.

- Goodwill

- Salvation Army

- Epilepsy Foundation

- Veteran organizations

- Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

- Red Cross

- Check with your local fire department, places of worship, and schools, to see if they are hosting clothing donation drop-offs

TOYS

Sort through old toy boxes in your home. Get your kids involved in sorting through their things so they get to learn the ultimate gift – the gift of giving!

What to Donate: Gently used, unbroken toys or new toys that are unwrapped (it depends on the charity if a new toy is required so contact them first)

• Stuffed animals

• Coloring books & crayons

• School supplies and stationery

• Handheld games

• Children’s books

• No toy guns or other violent toys

HOUSEHOLD GOODS & FURNITURE

Not only are your old things finding a new life, you’re making room for the new and clearing space for entertaining.

What to Donate:

• Gently used furniture

• Antiques, collectibles

• Appliances (small)

• Artwork

• Bedspreads, blankets, curtains, tablecloths, decorative pillows

• Bicycles

• Books, records, tapes, CDs, DVDs

• Cookware, dishes, pots and pans

• Housewares and decorative items

• Jewelry

• Sporting goods

Where to Donate:

- Habitat for Humanity ReStore

- Goodwill

- Salvation Army

- Epilepsy Foundation

- Veteran organizations

- Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

- Red Cross

Where to Donate:

- Local children’s hospitals & other hospitals

- Local Boys & Girls Club

- Many local shelters or children’s charities accept toy donations. Use this Homeless Shelter Directory to find shelters in your area

- Organizations like My Stuff Bags and Stuffed Animals for Emergencies offer children a familiar object in times of crisis

- During the holidays: check with your local fire department, places of worship, and schools to see if they are hosting toy donation drives. Another place to check is children’s social services offices, and often stores have a donation bin at the front entrance

CELL PHONES

Clean out the old gadget drawer!

What to Donate:

• Old smart phones & tablets (make sure to clear your data from it first!)

Where to Donate:

- Visit sites like cellphonesforsoldiers.com and cellphonebank.org where you can donate your old smartphone to someone that needs it

GIFT CARDS

Keep your drawers clutter free!

What to Donate:

• Re-gift the gift cards you are given by turning them into charitable donations

Where to Donate:

- Visit sites like charitygiftcertificates.org where you can exchange your retail gift cards for a charity donation. You will receive a tax receipt for the entire full value or residual balance of your card

VEHICLES

Open up a parking space!

What to Donate:

• Car

• Truck

• RV

• Boat

• Motorcycle

• Trailer

Where to Donate:

- Habitat for Humanity Cars for Homes

- Salvation Army

- Kars 4 Kids

- Wheels for Wishes

- Cars Helping Veterans.org

- Goodwill

Once you have cleared the clutter and given to those who will actually use and need your unwanted items, your heart and home will be filled with love & joy and ready to start the year with a clear path.

DON’T FORGET IT’S THE END OF THE YEAR!

Tidy up those 2022 taxes by making a taxdeductible donation to a favorite local charity or these deserving nonprofit organizations:

- Claire’s Place Foundation: Founded by thirteenyear-old Claire Wineland who was born with cystic fibrosis, the foundation provides financial assistance to families so they can afford to sit bedside while their family member is in the hospital

- Hands and Hearts of Hope: Supports homeless college students, most of whom were emancipated from the foster system and left without resources

- Miry’s List: Provides essential household needs to families who have recently resettled in the United States as vetted refugees from war torn countries such as Syria, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq and the Ukraine

- My Stuff Bags Foundation: Fills overnight bags with new belongings to provide comfort and hope to children who were rescued from abandonment, abuse, domestic violence, homelessness or neglect

Laura McHolm is a home organization, moving & storage expert and co-founder of NorthStar Moving Company. NorthStar Moving Company is an award winning, “A+” rated company, which specializes in providing eco-luxury moving and storage services. www.northstarmoving.com

Source: https://blog.coldwellbanker.com/clear-the-clutter-make-an-impact/

JULIAN

809 SURREY TRAIL

4 BR | 2 BA | 1,334 ESF

$439,000 - $459,000 MLS# PTP2207722

LA JOLLA

8127 CAMINITO SONOMA

3 BR | 2.5 BA | 1,416 ESF $1,000,000 - $1,100,000 MLS# 220030057

LA JOLLA

8462 VIA SONOMA #41

2 BR | 1 BA | 832 ESF

$749,000 - $789,000 MLS# 220029131

LA JOLLA

8272 GILMAN DRIVE #24

2 BR | 2.5 BA | 978 ESF $745,000 MLS# 220018157

LEMON GROVE

2008 SHIRELY LANE

3 BR | 2 BA | 1,164 ESF $689,999 MLS# 220027545

LINDA VISTA

3961 ARDMORE DRIVE

3 BR | 2 BA | 1,618 ESF $849,000 MLS# 220022566