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 24/7â€, and the blurring the lines between home and work I have had a real interest in recent years on how to better integrate tech...
We had a day packed full of interested prospects at The Enclave at Waverly Park – all tours were FULL! We received tons of positive feedback on our models and our visitors were pleasantly surprised our homes include solar and tankless water heaters. The design studio also received a considerable amount of praise as the visitors were pleased and interested by ...
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. Â 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...
The LA Times reports: Â When will housing come back in California? Five experts offer their views. Foreclosures in the state are still high. Sales of new homes are at historic lows. And millions of homeowners are underwater on their mortgages. So what's the outlook for 2011 and beyond? -Â Well if this story is any indicator, the outlook ahead is still to b...
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we thought it would be great to share some ideas from recent magazines. Â Whether you are looking for a twist to your holiday meal decorating or some delicious recipes, look no further. Although the weather this week has been a bit chilly, it can be warm at Thanksgiving and Sunset magazine serves up 20 wonderful ideas...
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...
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...
Summer is nearly upon us, which means it's time to change out the winter clothes for the summer clothes.  And with the bright and airy seasons of Spring and Summer, colors are more vibrant. It is fun to brighten up our homes in addition to our wardrobes  as the seasons change. A simple yet elegant way to freshen up your living room for the new season i...
As we decided to relocate to the Bay Area and were looking for a house, we had a few houses in Los Altos in our mind. However, considering both of us are working full-time with two kids under three years old, we were wondering if we’ll be able maintain a 30 to 50 year-old house. [caption id="attachment_774" align="alignleft" width="225" caption="Our ne...
This year we are grateful for many, many things, including: - New members of the SummerHill family: our new homeowners at Merimont, Park Station, Parkwood, Redwood Gate, Rosewood, Satake Estates, Talavera and Village Square; new babies of SummerHill team members; and new members of the SummerHill team. (more…)......