Green is HOT! Green is all the rage right now. Most builders are using Energy Star certified appliances and some builders (like yours truly), have Build it Green and USGBC certified communities. One way SummerHill is going green this year is by switching some of our communities from Copper plumbing to PEX. (more…)......
Yesterday, I tweeted about this cool new memory chip from Apple that allows you to download photos from your camera to your computer wirelessly, yes, wirelessly. Â Now I haven't tried it yet, but I would like to as I am inevitably searching for a the connection cable when I want to download photos at work to upload on our Facebook pages or even here for our blog...
Back yards. Side yards. Patios. Â What does your outdoor space look like? Â How do you use it? Now and again we have buyers that really want a back yard. Â As a homeowner, and an owner of a SummerHill townhome, I understand the allure of a back yard. Â It is a place that you can hang out, yet I know that for us (my husband and me), our two l...
Well, maybe a few days after Thanksgiving, but November 30th is coming up quicker than you might think if you’re in the market for a new home. Debra, our amazing sales rep at Talavera (oh and fantastic brownie baker!), sent me a link to Trulia regarding the $8k Tax Credit from dear ol’ Uncle Sam. (more…)......
SummerHill has gone mobile making it easier for you to get directions to our communities when you are out and about plus community phone numbers and quick info like bed, bath, square footage, and price. We decided to launch the mobile site a few months ago after noticing the trend for mobile sites from companies like Facebook, Twitter, Trulia, Yelp, Open Table...
Shhhh – it is top secret – we can’t share just who at SummerHill Homes is Mrs. Hill. But, we can share a little more with you about Mrs. Hill. Mrs. Hill started as an idea in early 2008. Our VP of Marketing came up with the idea of an online concierge to help website visitors reach someone and get the information that they are looking f...
Everyone knows that Summertime = BBQ time! This Saturday at Village Square, SummerHill is hosting a neighborhood bbq in the community park... (more…)......
PetersenDean Roofing and Solar Systems has installed top-quality roofing systems for residential and commercial customers since 1984. Founded upon the principle that quality roofs are the result of quality workmanship, our commitment to quality, safety and our customers have made us the roofing company of choice for the country’s top homebuilders, including Su...
About a month ago, we were amazed about a camp out for the Redwood Collection sales release at Parkwood in San Jose.  Several homebuyers were eager to select their new home in this morning's Garden Collection sales release that they too camped out. We thought it would be great to treat the homebuyers to doughnuts and coffee, so I visited Parkwood ithis ...
“Small changes in buying habits can make big differences...Becoming a less energy dependent nation may just need to start with a good breakfast†- Steven L. Hopp, Animal Vegetable Miracle Do you know when different fruits or vegetables are in season? (more…)......