The holidays are a wonderful time of year, filled with family, friends, good food, and beautiful decorations. But once the season is over it's time to take down all those fun and festive decorations and store them away until next year. Storing holiday decorations can be a challenge, especially with limited storage space. That's why we've put together a list of smart ...

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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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Mother’s Day is coming up and if you’re looking for a way to celebrate the special mom in your life consider skipping the crowds at the restaurants and toast the Mom-of-Honor at home with a delicious brunch. Here are a few tips on hosting a stress-free Mother’s Day brunch that everyone will enjoy! Prepare the Night Before An easy sure-fire way to help reduc...

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Get ready for a howling good time this Halloween season. From pumpkin patches to haunted houses, there are plenty of fun activities for all ages to enjoy this month around the Fremont and Sunnyvale areas. Pumpkin Patches Fall Pumpkin Tours at Full Circle Farm, Sunnyvale. Take your preschooler to tour the Children Garden to pick out a pumpkin in the field and have ...

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Labor Day weekend is here! Time to kick back and relax and enjoy the final weeks of Summer with friends and family. These days, long weekends mean one thing: BBQs. If you’re hosting your own BBQ this Labor Day, here are five tips for hosting the perfect Labor Day BBQ without all the hard work: Know who you’re feeding When you’re planning your menu, know th...

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If you are a new homeowner, you are probably becoming familiar with the news that the due date for property taxes like the holidays arrive in December. In our sales meeting on Monday, someone from our team shared that they were going to drive to the city to personally deliver their taxes when I shared the news that you can pay your taxes online.  Since even ou...

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If you are like me, you LOVE receiving the holiday cards in the mail. One of my dearest friends showed me a great way to add the holiday cards to your decorating for the holidays.  Best part - it just takes some yarn and mini wood clothespins from Michael's. I used the hooks at the top of our bookshelves and attached the yarn to either side across the windows...

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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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Post updated since this morning, as news so good, we couldn't wait to share! Our Village Square community in San Jose has experienced record sales success since announcing special year-end builder close out pricing at the end of October.  9 homes sold in just over two weeks - making it SOLD OUT! We are thrilled to welcome the 9 new homeowners into the SummerHill...

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It’s that time of year again when we are getting ready for the rain and cold.  This is a great time for seasonal maintenance of your home before the weather starts. Here are 10 tips for maintaining your home: Clean out gutters and downspouts: These areas are often forgotten as they are not at eye level.  Clear any leaves, dirt, and debris fr...

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