SummerHill Homes has a long history of supporting the local community and charitable organizations. We’re honored to give back to the community that gives so much to us. Recently, our president, Robert Freed, had the opportunity to fund a classroom project through the innovative crowdfunding platform, DonorsChoose. Since over 94% of teachers purchase supplies f...

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It finally happened: you’ve found your dream home! Buying and moving into a new home can be an overwhelming process so it’s natural to want to celebrate once the last box is unpacked. Perhaps your friends and family are asking when they can come over to see your new place or you’re looking for a way to meet your new neighbors. What better way to celebrate your ...

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Locale @ State Street, our latest new home community in Fremont is a dynamic community that has become extremely popular!  The Fremont area has been attracting home buyers of all stripes, all enjoying the centralized, urban living available at Locale @ State Street. If you’re looking for easy access to the surrounding Bay Area, this is the place for you! Lo...

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Gender neutral nurseries have become popular. More parents are opting for gender-neutral nurseries for lots of reasons, whether they want to create a more sophisticated room, waiting for the birth to find out the baby’s gender, expecting mixed-gender twins, or simply want something other than the traditional pink or blue. Gender neutral nurseries heavily re...

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Maintaining a clean and tidy home can be time-consuming but did you know that some common cleaning blunders end up making more work? It’s true! If you’re looking for ways to get your cleaning routine done as quickly and efficiently as possible, take a look at six common cleaning mistakes (and how to fix them) to see how you can shave precious time off your ch...

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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....

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Preparing for emergencies, whether natural or otherwise, isn’t usually on the top of our minds. It’s understandable that you’d rather think about anything other than the worst happening. However, we know that the worst does happen from time to time and when they do, we always wish we were more prepared. Instead of wishing you were more prepared, take so...

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Babies are adorable and very curious! You’ll be surprised how they can get into a lot of random places in your home. While you don’t have to worry too much when you first bring home baby, once they start crawling, you’ll want to make sure your home just as safe for them as it is for you! Here some straightforward baby-proofing tips to makes sure your hom...

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It’s the season for outdoor entertaining! While there’s more to hosting a fabulous outdoor party than just having a stylish backyard, putting on an outdoor soiree is relatively easy. Here are some tips and tricks for hosting a practically effortless outdoor party on your patio or backyard. Spruce up your backyard Just like you clean up your home before ...

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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...

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