As the daylight hours stretch past 4:30 in the afternoon and the weather starts to warm, you know that spring is almost here. It’s hard not to feel optimistic about what’s to come. You may have the strong urge to shake off the last of the winter blues by decluttering and freshening up your space. Thankfully you don’t need to break the bank to breathe new life i...
Having a connected home is no longer a science-fiction fantasy. Today’s smart home technology can help us feel more like the Jetsons than ever before. You can use your phone to unlock your door, adjust the lights, and even turn on the air conditioner. You can answer the door even when you’re not at home. And robots can vacuum your living space. It’s easy to ...
The Bay Area is blessed with year-round temperate weather, but it does get pretty hot here; especially during the summer. The hotter weather comes at a price as we crank up the air conditioning to get a break from the heat. While high electric bills are expected between June and September, it doesn’t have to be the rule! Here’s how you can save energy (and som...
Being environmentally friendly has become more accepted by the general population. Being more eco-friendly can help keep our world more sustainable and save you some money! Thankfully being more environmentally-conscious isn’t a difficult undertaking. In fact, you can make a positive impact on the environment in your new home! Here are some small changes you can ta...
Ditching your regular car commute for a bike is a thrilling idea. You gain a level of control you don’t have when driving or riding public transportation. Not only that, but it’s also great for the environment and your health! If you’ve been considering trading in your car for a bike to commute to work, here are some tips to get you rolling. Start with a ma...
Summer is time for vacation, outdoor adventures, sunshine, and lots of fun. It also means that the temperatures will be at their peak. While the Bay Area usually stays pretty moderate, there are a few areas where triple-digit temperatures are the norm. Staying cool during the summer can be challenging. While it can be tempting to run the air conditioner all day, th...
Big news today about California’s drought: the San Francisco Chronicle reports $500 per day water fines have passed the California legislature. Water wasters now face serious penalties, so now seems like a good time to share some water saving tips for our Bay Area new home owners. [caption id="attachment_2734" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Photo by Justin Sulliv...
With memorial day behind us, we can now turn to thoughts of summer. For many in the bay area, that means thoughts of gardening. At our new attached homes community in Sunnyvale, Las Palmas, the team of landscaping pros have thought a lot about what makes a garden beautiful. Rows of beautifully manicured palm trees dot the landscape and everywhere you’ll see beautifu...
Did you know that Saturday, April 23rd is Earth Day? Here are some fun ideas to celebrate Earth Day around the Bay Area: (more…)......
I am excited to see the first houses at our newest community, The Enclave at Waverly Park in Mountain View, starting to take shape. We have three model homes under construction and, thanks to our fantastic construction group and sub contractors, these homes are going up fast! There are few things more rewarding in life than seeing one’s work efforts t...