If you own a smartphone, you already have a powerful house-hunting tool in your pocket. Check out these apps for both the IOS or Android phones, and you could soon be moving into the place of your dreams.
1. Doorsteps Swipe
Turn house hunting into a fun game with Doorsteps Swipe, which is powered by Realtor.com. Set...
Coastal living sounds like something out of a dream. You imagine being able to smell the scent of gentle coastal breezes from your own front porch or taking a walk down your own street while listening to the sound of the waves. When you move into Riverdale in Long Beach, California, you'll be able to enjoy all the...
Buying your first home is an enormous investment of time, money and emotional significance. Where you settle down and the specific property you select will shape your life for the next thirty years, and the terms of your mortgage payments will shape your finances for just as long. Many people assume home buying...
Finding or building a true luxury home in Southern California can be a challenge. Land is scarce, prices are high, and you've often found yourself wondering if the only way to get the luxury home you've been dreaming of is to buy a house, tear it down and start from scratch on the lot--an expensive, time-consuming and...
Southern California has long served as the standard of a dream-like lifestyle. With gorgeous beaches, nearly perfect weather, and a wide variety of events and activities, it really is an ideal place to live. No wonder so many people are proud to call it home.
Of course, that popularity creates one inconvenient...
If the past month predicts anything weather wise, the summer is going to be long and hot in Southern California. Fortunately, the advanced insulation and energy technologies in Brandywine Homes will keep you cooler while saving on energy bills better than an older home. There are still steps, however, you can take to...
When new neighbors move in, it's a good idea to welcome them.
First, it breaks the ice. If you see them at a community event or a neighborhood restaurant, you'll be able to say hello rather than simply have a vague idea they live near you.
Second, it increases neighborhood safety and cohesion. The more neighbors you...
Deciding what to do with your outdoor space is a crucial part of maximizing the potential of your home – particularly if you don’t actually have a lot of it. With the standard lawn being only one of many ways to go about setting up your outdoor area, it can be a little overwhelming trying to figure out how to...
One of the most enjoyable parts of moving into a new home is choosing your decor and color scheme. Color can change the way we feel, as this article in Psychology Today explains, so the colors we choose are important.
However, it's a lot trickier than picking blue or green. Sherwin-Williams, for example, has more...
As you're nodding off to sleep in the expansive master bedroom of your Brandywine home, your thoughts are about how much you're enjoying the stainless steel appliances in the kitchen, the free-flowing open floor plan and the friendly folks at the community center. Suddenly, the squeal of the fire alarm interrupts your...
Buying a home in Orange County can be an extremely exciting time, particularly if you are moving here for the first time, as there are many things to see and do in this area. Before you begin your house hunt, however, there are some items you will want to consider and decisions that you will have to make. Taking the...
The smart home revolution has been kicked into high gear in recent years allowing you to control nearly all your home's electronic features from anywhere on the planet. But while the technology continues to improve and broaden overall applicability, the sheer amount of app options can be completely overwhelming for...
