Wine glasses are so much more than just the things we sip from in the evenings. Sure, their long handles and wide bases are perfect for holding that delicious dinner beverage. But wine glasses can go further than you ever imagined. Next time you're holding a dinner party, grab some extra wine glasses from your pantry...

You could gush on for hours on what you like about the Brandywine Home that you intend to buy. The open floor plan or the stainless steel appliances, just to name few. So why are your kids not as excited? Not only do they whine and moan about the new digs but they’re openly hostile about your planned move. Put...

Scraping together enough money for the down payment on a home can be a challenge. And even if you do have the funds, having extra cash on hand can help with unexpected costs. The following are some of our favorite ways here at Brandywine Homes to help you and your family save for down payment money. Week-Number...

The holidays are just around the corner and, for many people, that means entertaining groups of friends and family. Since you’ve just bought a new home, you’ll naturally want to show off your home and your hosting abilities. You can successfully pull off even the busiest holiday entertainment schedule by following...

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the holiday shopping spree is in full force. It's easy for pressure to mount as you strive to find the "perfect gift" for everyone on your list while balancing holiday parties, decorating, and, you know, the usual work, home, and family responsibilities. This is the season of...

Thanksgiving is coming up fast. Will you be home? Will you make a turkey? Will you invite friends and family over to celebrate? Will you be untraditional and have it catered? Or make a butternut squash lasagna with a pear and gorgonzola salad and garlic bread? Whatever your plans this year, don’t stress about it!...

About 70 percent of college students who graduated in 2016 had an average of $37,172 in student loans, according to US New and World Report. And more than half of millennial graduates don’t have a clue as when their student loans will be paid off. If you’re a member of this group, this loan can appear as a black...

 Many older adults embrace the changes that mark the different stages of life. This can include moving in with younger family members or downsizing to one of our convenient Brandywine Homes. We're diplomatically not assigning an age to an “older adult,” but perhaps you have one or more in your family or are part...

A little greenery has an amazing ability to liven up any living space. The benefits go beyond the aesthetic, though. Research has shown plants to be effective in removing indoor pollutants. In fact, a study from NASA found that houseplants are able to remove up to 87 percent of air toxins in a 24-hour period. Some of...

Seasons are always changing, even though it still feels like summer in much of California, and it’s time to change your home’s seasonal décor. Autumn brings up extra emotion; it is a season of change, when the air gets a little crisper, football is on television and we start to think about delicious baked goods...

Your bedroom is your oasis. It's the one room in the house that's only yours. When guests come over they wander through the kitchen, dining room, and living rooms, but most of them avoid your bedroom. It's your sanctuary. As such, you should decorate it in a way that creates a haven for you, a beautiful place for...

Whether you are looking to purchase a home right away or you will not be ready to buy one for several years, now is the time to start preparing your finances. Consider these five tips: Build Strong Credit Your credit score will affect your mortgage rate. A low score will make it hard and sometimes impossible to buy a...