The final homes at Redwood Gate in Palo Alto have been started.  Check out this video showing footage of the homes under construction as well as the lovely park in the heart of the community. Buyers are enjoying this new home community.......

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Housing prices may be the best they have been in five years - and perhaps in our lifetime. California houses prices are up substantially as a whole and - as of August - the San Francisco Bay Area is about 33% off the March 2009 bottom. Even so, the idea that a house offers ever-increasing value is a myth. Housing prices can go up and down like any other price. Regar...

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Have you noticed that the news is positive one week and negative the next about the same topic?  Sometimes it is about how the reporter spins a particular subject that makes it sound really good or really bad. We each have the ability to tune out the noise.  Whether it is not watching the news or taking a break from the internet, sometimes it is just ...

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It’s that time of year again when we are getting ready for the rain and cold.  This is a great time for seasonal maintenance of your home before the weather starts. Here are 10 tips for maintaining your home: Clean out gutters and downspouts: These areas are often forgotten as they are not at eye level.  Clear any leaves, dirt, and debris fr...

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[caption id="attachment_1490" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Beautiful Village Square Home"][/caption] Purchasing a home is considered to be a long-term investment. At SummerHill, we understand the importance of carefully approaching this decision for your family. A few tips as you navigate buying your new home: (more…)......

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A Fun Place to GO

The Downtown San Bruno farmers market is a great place to go every Sunday thru the end of October. Open 9 to 1 for Fresh produce (organic), baked goods (yum!), flowers (Orchids too), and more. Check out more photos: (more…)......

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Our experience buying at Merimont has been superb. From our first meetings with the sales team with Debra, through the construction finishing working with Shon and acceptance with Paul, the whole experience has been wonderful. (more…)......

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Gallery: Crazy Space-Saving Designs for the Homes of the Future - Read More Feng Shui your home with an APP?? -Available for iPhone there seem to be several options for Droid also, but easier to find those from your handset. (more…)......

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Dearest Village Square, To live at Village Square used to be a dream... now a reality for my family. Yes, the process was not easy, but do allow us to extend our utmost gratitude to the caring and diligent staff tending to our extraordinary needs. Without the sales team especially, we would not have experienced this grand San Jose urban...

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I enjoyed visiting our Lane Woods and Rosewood communities last Wednesday to deliver hand-painted renderings by Barney Davidge to homeowners. The renderings were painted by Barney Davidge and Associates prior to the opening of the communities to use to illustrate the homes for prospective homeowners before construction.  At Lane Woods, the renderings we...

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