You've done it! After months of searching for the perfect new home, you have found it and are ready to take the plunge into homeownership. But before you can move in and make all of your Pinterest-inspired dreams come true, there is something else you must do first—close on your new home. While this is an exciting part of the home buying process, it can also be a b...
After months of staying home as much as possible, we’ve all learned the importance of creating a safe and comfortable space where we can relax. Being home has given us the chance to slow down. We’ve adapted to new routines and expectations created a new normal. Its also given us more incentive to create a welcoming and comfortable environment at home. With just a...
Well, I had to think long and hard on this one and apparently didn't get the post on the regular Let's Blog Off day - Tuesday! I wanted horseback riding lessons! (more…)......
Lots of activity at SummerHill Homes! 16 home buyers are looking forward to moving into their new homes at The Enclave at Waverly Park. That's right, 16 homes sold in just 3 months. Â And, the first homeowners will move into their homes in September, which is right around the corner! Plus there is even more happening at SummerHill.... (more…)......
The preliminary construction work continues at SummerHill's newest community - Creekside at Saratoga and we will start pouring the first foundations later this month. Â We will have photos of the progress on our Facebook page soon, but first check out the artistic renderings of the eight buildings at the community. [caption id="attachment_2025" align="aligncent...
A recent trip to Mexico highlighted to me the cultural differences in homes. Â The homes that we visited often had the kitchen tucked away in a corner of the home meant not to be a focal point of the home rather a place to cook delicious meals. Â Often there was a door to the kitchen to be able to separate the kitchen when entertaining people. (more&hellip...
There is something about the word tradition that equates with family time, whether that is your nuclear family (spouse and kids) or extended family (parents, aunts, uncles, cousins). This week's topic from Let's Blog Off is all about traditions: Â https://letsblogoff.com/what-traditions-do-you-carry-on.html (more…)......
Well, first, it's hard to believe it has already been two weeks since my last post for Let's Blog Off! Â Time has flown by and partly because I am getting excited for the first of several getaway trips that will take me far away from email and my ever present Droid phone. (more…)......
Enjoy these tasty recipes from Better Homes & Gardens, which are sure to add a splash of warmth to you summer entertaining when the sun decides to shine: Sizzling Summer Appetizers The bounties of spring and summer star in these refreshing appetizers -- tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, and more. ......
So here we all are - bouncing along the housing market bottom. While this bottom bouncing doesn’t feel great, trends indicate that the worst is behind us here in the Bay Area.  So does that mean it’s the time to buy? Once the foreclosure mess really begins to clear up, say housing economists, the traditional drivers of the housing...