Buying a new home is a big decision, whether it’s your first home or not. It can be both exhilarating and terrifying! There are a lot of factors to consider and while you can find information online to help you navigate nearly every stage of the home buying process, only you can answer the most important questions. Before you begin your homebuying journey, take ...
You’ve decided to jump into homeownership and start searching for a new home in the Bay Area. Congratulations! Buying a new home is both exciting and overwhelming. There’s a lot of information to keep track of so we’re here to help! We put together this guide to get you started for your new home search so you can house hunt with confidence. Conduct research ...
There are a lot of decisions surrounding purchasing a home – from the neighborhood, resale versus new construction, to the style of the home. If you’ve been thinking of buying a new home, you have probably debated whether or not a single story or a multi-story home is the better fit for you. These days, single-story homes have become popular for good reason! ...
A new home is one of the largest financial investments you’ll make during your lifetime. After spending time researching, preparing paperwork, visiting homes, and closing on your home, protecting your largest investment simply makes sense. Home insurance safeguards your family from financial risk in the event your home is damaged or someone else is injured on y...
If you’re planning on applying for a mortgage for a new home, you’ll want your credit score to be its best. Your credit score can be the difference between being approved or denied a mortgage and even your mortgage’s interest rate! Is your credit score less than stellar? Don’t worry; all is not lost. With some work, you can you’re your score around....
It’s often said that a home purchase is the single largest purchase a person will make in their life. That’s probably why it’s so common for prospective homebuyers to feel overwhelmed by the idea of finding a home they love they can afford, let alone figuring out how to save for the down payment! If buying a new home in the Bay Area is in your future, prepari...
SummerHill Homes has been building Communities of Distinction in established neighborhoods through the San Francisco Bay Area. We have completed more 50 developments representing over 5,000 single-family homes, condominiums, townhomes, and apartments! We take pride in building quality homes for our homeowners and look forward to welcoming you to one of our many com...
Do you dream of buying a new home next year but you’re not sure where to start? Now is a great time to start getting ready. While you probably won’t have time to get your down payment together this year, there are still plenty of other steps you can start taking now so you’re ready to make the leap in to homeownership next year. Do a credit check Your credit...
If you’ve been looking for a new home in the Bay Area, chances are good you’ve come across terms like single family, townhome, and condo. Single-family is pretty easy to decipher but understanding the difference between a condo and townhome can be a little confusing, especially when some people use the terms interchangeably. Let’s start off with some quick de...
The process of choosing a new home is an exciting moment during your homebuying journey. There’s a lot of decisions to make; from selecting which city and neighborhood you want to live in, to the features you must have. But one of the important decisions is selecting the right floorplan to fit your family. The floorplan can affect how you experience your new home ...