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 you're a homebuyer. Between buying gifts, planning parti...

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Thanksgiving is just around the corner and it's time to get ready for one of the biggest dinner parties of the year. If you are a first-time Thanksgiving host, you must be feeling overwhelmed and anxious about hosting a perfect feast. But with a little bit of planning and preparation, you can ensure that your guests have a wonderful time and relish the delicious food...

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The holidays are a wonderful time of year but you face an interesting dilemma if your home is on the market during the holiday season. How do you balance wanting your home to look its best for potential buyers while also enjoying the holiday season with your family? Thankfully with a little bit of extra effort, you can make your home feel festive while still highl...

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The holidays are here and it’s time to deck the halls. Decorating for the holidays can sometimes be daunting, especially if you’re starting from scratch, but it doesn’t have to be! Here are a few simple tips that will make sure your home is both merry and bright all season long. Select your theme Everything begins with a plan. Before you begin purchasing new...

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With all of this cold, wet weather, we hope that you stay cozy and warm at the holidays.    If you're looking to keep your heating system functioning well during this time, we have some great tips here. The throw blanket at our white elephant gift exchange yesterday was a bit hit!  Maybe that's because throw blankets are an inexpensive way to k...

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Thankful at Thanksgiving

Last year was our first year with a blog.  At Thanksgiving, we shared about the things we are grateful for and it seemed like a tradition worth carrying on this year. As we get ready to enjoy Thanksgiving with our families this year, we recognize that we have a lot for which we can be thankful.  This year has continued to be challenging for many and ...

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With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we thought it would be great to share some ideas from recent magazines.  Whether you are looking for a twist to your holiday meal decorating or some delicious recipes, look no further. Although the weather this week has been a bit chilly, it can be warm at Thanksgiving and Sunset magazine serves up 20 wonderful ideas...

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Holiday Design Ideas

The holiday season is nearly in full swing with Thanksgiving around the corner followed closely by Chanukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year's and more! With the chilly weather, it's time to change out the summer clothes for the winter clothes.  And the chilly weather means it is a great time to bring warm colors into your home.  Here are some ideas to b...

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Following up on Allison’s great blog on sweet getaways and restaurants for Valentine’s Day, here are some unbelievable deals for you and your Valentine. Flowers... the veritable Santa Clause of Valentine's Day. So it's a good thing FTD is having a super sale! If you haven’t seen the tv ads they are pushing this big and for a good reason....

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This year we are grateful for many, many things, including: - New members of the SummerHill family: our new homeowners at Merimont, Park Station, Parkwood, Redwood Gate, Rosewood, Satake Estates, Talavera and Village Square; new babies of SummerHill team members; and new members of the SummerHill team. (more…)......

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