PCBC, the Pacific Coast Builders Conference, is happening later this month.  It will be great fun to see what is next for homebuilding, including new technology for homes. We are excited that The Enclave at Waverly Park in Mountain View has been selected to be featured in the Best of the Bay Tour.  The community is being recognized for the combination o...

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I came across this video from a company that makes high tech glass, advertising how their products can be incorporated into all aspects of our lives. With the continued explosion of technological advancements, being “connected 24/7”, and the blurring the lines between home and work I have had a real interest in recent years on how to better integrate tech...

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Just last week we announced special closeout pricing for the final homes at Merimont.  Now only 3 homes remain! This secluded gem in San Bruno has been a hit with families and professionals looking for a short commute to San Francisco. Hurry into Merimont today if you are ready for a beautiful new home!......

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What is a blog?

Yesterday, I was reminded that not everyone is familiar with what exactly a blog is. First, it is public, meaning that everyone can read it. Second, it is meant to provide thoughtful perspectives, tips, updates, etc.  I am not a fan of blogs that simply post content from articles written by other people, while I see value in posting links to various arti...

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Realtors: California Home Sales Rise in January Good news!  Sales of New Homes in U.S. Rise More Than Forecast From Burlingame Patch: Sustainability Plan Connects Housing and Transit.  At SummerHill we're committed to sustainability, did you know that our newest community will be all solar?  That's right, every home at The Enclave at W...

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Just ask the residents at SummerHill's latest sustainable living community - Satake Estates in Mountain View.     Each home at the environmentally friendly Satake Estates showcases a beautiful Rain Garden in the front yard.   This  is just one of the many features used to achieve the Build it Green's GreenPoint Rating...

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A few weeks ago, we got to attend the Viking® Experience at The GSC.  It was tremendous to check out all of the innovation in kitchen appliances.  They have many distinct kitchens to show the array of design options available with Viking Appliances.  I am still trying to pick my favorite kitchen.  With over 23 color finishes to ch...

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The 3rd party rating for green at Redwood Gate by Build It Green are coming in at 106 GreenPoints!* Energy efficient and environmental friendly is one of the most important features of homes at Redwood Gate.  To qualify for GreenPoints, builder needs to build homes at least 15% above the already high California energy efficient code.  Tha...

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As a marketer with limited time, I want to be able to click of a button push all of our listings out to Trulia, Zillow, Google Base, and more. New Home Feed launched about a month ago and I've been testing it in Beta.  It sure is making it easier for me to update listings to all these sites, so that we're sure that interested homebuyers are getting up to dat...

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Have you had a chance to review the new California tax credit?  This new tax credit is a little more complicated than the last one, so we're pleased to share easy to understand information about the California Tax Credit. View information on tax credit here. Plus here's a recap on this week's top stories about economic recovery and real es...

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