January is coming to a close and while you may have already dropped a few resolutions from your list, there’s still lots of time to make 2015 the year you declutter and organize your home for good. Houzz put together the ultimate list of their best cleaning and organizing guides for every room of the house that will help you get your home into shape this month and f...
We love the beginning of a new year; it’s a time of renewal and fresh starts. There is so much excitement about what is in store for everyone. While 2014 was a good year for us at SummerHill Homes, we are extremely excited about what will unfold in 2015, including the three new communities we will be introducing this year, so there will be a lot to share! Our res...
It happens to the best of us: even with the best of intentions, the holidays sneak up on us and suddenly we’re a few days away and several gifts short. But don’t fret: we’ve rounded up a few, great last-minute holiday gifts that anyone would enjoy receiving: Online Class or DIY Workshop: Give the gift of learning through online courses or workshops. Fro...
We may be in the middle of the strongest storm we’ve had in years, but don’t let the much-needed rain wash out your holiday plans! Christmas in the Park – Right in the heart of Downtown San Jose at the Plaza de Cesar Chavez, Christmas in the Park is an annual holiday tradition where the park is transformed into a winter wonderland with over 60 musical and ani...
In the spirit of Election Day, we have another great opportunity for you to make your voice heard for a great cause! PG&E is sponsoring the San Francisco’s Favorite Charities Contest to find the top charities in the area. There are a ton of great organizations in the area that deserve recognition, and after narrowing the field down to 49, it’s time for round...
[caption id="attachment_2891" align="aligncenter" width="550"] From left: Campolindo principal John Walker; MEF president Niki Peterson and directors Eric Andresen and Jon Nickens; Katia Kamangar and Denise Cunningham of Summerhill Homes. Photo by Sophie Braccini[/caption] SummerHill Homes is committed to supporting the communities in which we build homes. In line wi...
[caption id="attachment_2885" align="aligncenter" width="389" caption="Groundbreaking: Mayor Jamie Matthews, Vice Mayor Jerry Marsalli, Council Member Pat Kolstad, City Manager Julio Fuentes, Convention Center GM Steve Van Dorn and SummerHill Apartment Communities President & CEO Robert Freed"][/caption] SummerHill Homes has been in the news recently about the be...
If you’re prepping for Halloween, you know there’s more involved than just hitting up the pumpkin patch, planning your costumes and stocking up on candy for the trick-or-treaters (or yourself – we’re not judging!). Here's how to spruce up your home to make it more welcoming to all the Halloween visitors that will be stopping by: Clear the walkwayBe pr...
We’re thrilled to announce our continued sponsorship of the Young Leaders Group (YLG) philanthropy project. This year, the YLG is helping with the beautification projects at the Willie Mays Boys & Girls Club in Hunters Point. There will be lunch at the event as well as a celebratory happy hour when the work is complete. The Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francis...
Midtown Village, our single family home community in Santa Clara, is now officially SOLD OUT. We are proud to say that in the last two weeks the five remaining homes sold. The community is divided into two sections, The Boulevards and The Avenues. The Avenues was the first to sell out, which wasn’t a surprise given the lower cost of entry. Now the Boulevards, with m...