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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News Roundup - Real Estate

CNN reports:  A housing rebound? Yes, it's possible. On Yahoo!  Finance, Summary Box: Mortgage rates rise to 4.37 pct (and still at lowest rates historically!) Although SummerHill experienced sales at all of our communities this summer, SJ Business Journal reports: Bay Area home sales hit low in August - Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal Good wil...

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California has already received an estimated 15,010 applications and reservations for the  2010 California New Home Tax Credit!  With 70% of the estimated total requested credit already reaching over $97 million, the credit will soon be history. The good news is that they've only issued certificates and reservations for  just over $3.5 million, so there...

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Our very own CEO, Robert Freed, was interviewed recently by Katherine Conrad of the San Jose Business Journal about our move to San Ramon. Click here to read excerpt of article. Note: full article available only to subscribers of SJ Business Journal......

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It's been awhile since I shared what's new in technology for your home, so here's the latest on home technology. Apple is revamping the iPod Touch, what will it mean for you? Microsoft Hohm connects to home electricity monitor Check out many green tech ideas from interview with Omar Gallaga on NPR called 'Greening' The Housing Industry - Cork floors, a VW jungl...

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SummerHill Homes has been based in Palo Alto for over 30 years.  We have a historical tie and firm relationships that we will continue to foster to build more new homes on the Peninsula. While we’ve always had a strong base on the Peninsula, our move to San Ramon is to recognize that we build throughout the Bay Area. It may come as a surprise that weââ...

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Can you take the heat? All of this summer heat got us thinking about even more activities to enjoy this great Bay Area weather! We've recently blogged about some fun summer ideas to share with your family. Here are a few local dog parks to share this weather with your furry family, your dogs of course! (more…)......

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Sweet Summer

It is hard to believe that summer is almost over.  Schools in some cities and towns have already started (yikes!), but it isn't too late to enjoy the last summer weekends! Here are some ideas to get you started: (more…)......

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