San Francisco is booming and continues to attract people who want to work, live or study in the area. While living within the city limit has its benefits: shopping, dining, plenty of entertainment options, if you’re looking for a little more room or a slightly slower pace of life, it’s worth expanding your sights to the surrounding cities. There are a lot of gre...

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All good things must come to an end and that goes for our beautiful communities. We have just one home remaining at Sorellas, our enclave of single-family homes in Los Gatos. Our final home is Residence 7 on Sisters Court. This home features 3 to 5 bedrooms, 4 baths and approximately 4,201. Ee partnered with renowned San Francisco architects Hunt Hale Jones and Int...

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Those seeking a modern living in a convenient, urban location in Redwood City are in luck. SummerHill Homes is excited to introduce a brand-new community of townhomes: Towns at Avondale. Located on 150 El Camino Real, in the up and coming mid-peninsula city of Redwood City, the Towns at Avondale will offer an exclusive collection to 12 townhomes with 2 to 3 bedroom...

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There’s plenty of guides and information available for first-time homebuyers, but they’re not the only ones buying new homes. There are a group of homebuyers who are looking to upgrade their current home: Move-up buyers Move-up buyers typically have owned their current homes for several years and are looking to “move up” to new home for various reasons, whe...

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Creating a dining room that is both beautiful and functional requires a delicate balance. There are many factors to consider, including general comfort and ease of mobility. As you plan and decorate your dining room in your new SummerHill home, here are some rules of thumb expert designers swear by so you can create the perfect space. Dining Table Consider your ...

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Deciding to buy a new home is one of the biggest decisions you and your spouse will make together. After living in an apartment, many newlywed couples strike out into a home of their own after a couple years of marriage. This gives them time to settle or grow in their careers or decide whether they’ll have kids (or pets). Here are the top tips to consider as you ...

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Just like the weather, the spring homebuying season is also heating up. While Bay Area homebuyers stay busy all year long, we’re seeing an uptick in visits to our communities, which means that one of our most popular communities, Harvest Court in Moraga, will soon be selling out. Especially since we have just one homesite remaining! The final home is our model ho...

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After months of deliberation, you’ve finally decided to stop renting and start owning. Congratulations! Buying a home is a huge decision and can be both thrilling and nerve wrecking. It can be difficult for seasoned homebuyers to navigate the buying process, so coming in as a first-time buyer can be incredibly daunting. Thankfully, the homebuying process doesn’...

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We’re doubly ecstatic to announce that Sorellas in Los Gatos has been nominated for two BIA Excellence in Home Building awards this year! The Building Industry Association of the Bay Area (BIA) is a professional, nonprofit organization committed to the production of quality homes and promotion of housing for people of all income levels. Each year, they host the a...

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Open concept living spaces are increasingly popular and, for many builders, have become the norm. While people love the open and airy feeling that comes with an open floorplan, figuring out how to decorate each area of the room so that they’re different, yet complementary, can be a struggle. Here are some tips to decorating an open-concept home. Use furniture to ...

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