Volunteering at Food Bank Plus Recipes for Carrots & Yams

Monday we had the privilege to volunteer at the Second Harvest Food Bank in San Carlos.  It really kept things in perspective as we joined together There were 6 of us from SummerHill plus other volunteers that come regularly.  We were only there for 2 hours and really I could have stayed for 3 or […]

And What a Day of Giving it Was!

Actually a whole month of giving! Thanks to our amazing homeowners, great employees, and wonderful folks like you, SummerHill Homes raised over $500 and approx. 1,000 pounds of food for the Second Harvest Food Bank of San Mateo and Santa Clara counties and the Alameda County Food Bank! WOW!  Thank you EVERYONE for your participation! […]

Don’t Be Frightened: It’s Just a Little Blood, Sweat, and Tears

I had to pick a little bit of a creepy title in honor of this Friday the 13th blog right? Instead of blood and tears (we’ve all had enough of that!), let’s talk sweat, as in sweat equity. And no, we’re not talking about your 13 year old mowing the lawn so he can go […]

Interview: President and CEO of SummerHill

Based on the interviews by: https://www.bts411.com/ by Tom Blue Interview with Robert Freed, President and CEO of  SummerHill Homes 1. What do you do? We build quality homes in the highly desirable Bay Area 2. Who are your competitors? (just the names) KB, Warmington, Lennar, etc. 3. What makes you different than your competitors? We […]

Nothing Matters when you’re Hungry…

Halloween parties with ghoulish treats, hot drinks and always too much food… Sound familiar? Probably, and it sounds familiar to me too. Luckily, my family has always had enough (more than enough) food for parties, holidays, and every day. But some folks here in my community aren’t so lucky. Every month the Second Harvest Food […]

Home for the Holidays: 10 Tips to Save Money and Reach Your Home Ownership Goals

One of the biggest challenges for potential homebuyers is finding the funds for a down payment. With the holidays fast approaching, it can be especially hard to stick to a savings plan. This season is a time of joy, celebration, and spending. It can also be a time of stress and financial pressure, especially if […]

Long-Awaited Grand Opening Is Here!

Midtown Village Opens Tomorrow Saturday November 10th, 2012 at 11AM Work and Play are within easy reach at Midtown Village. Midtown Village is nestled in the heart of Silicon Valley, in the City of Santa Clara. Just steps away from vibrant Santana Row and Westfield Shopping Center, Midtown Village offers upscale dining, trendy shopping, exciting […]

Santana Row: A Santa Clara Gem

Santana Row is an upscale shopping, residential, dining and entertainment complex. It offers a mix of high-end and mid-tier retail shops, ranging from luxury brands like Gucci and Burberry to casual brands like  Diesel and H&M. Also on the row are restaurants ranging from local concepts like Left Bank Brasserie and sister restaurant LB Steak, Pizza Antica, and Blowfish, to chains like The Counter, […]