As California new home builders, we want you to love your new home, but we understand part of loving your new home is making it your own. Making a home your own often starts with concentrating on one room at a time and getting the most out of that room. Because the laundry room is an often overlooked room, we thought we...

The urban lifestyle has become more popular, not just for the young, business and career driven set, but also for the retirement-age generation. People want to be where everything is within walking distance and the urban redevelopment market is paying attention. Brandywine Homes and other real estate developers are...

If you are moving into your new home in Orange County, you might not know anyone in the neighborhood. Moving is stressful, and being the newcomer can leave you feeling isolated. Here are some tips to getting to know your new neighbors. See and Be Seen You will never get to meet any of your neighbors if you stay in...

Moving into a new house is often both an exciting and stressful experience. Whether you are moving across town or across the country, making sure the details of your move go smoothly can help relieve some of the stress. As a top new home builder in Southern California, we want you to not only love your new home but to...

Is it a stretch to describe Covington in Yorba Linda, California, as presidential? After all, this newest Brandywine Homes development boasts executive style with houses featuring up to five bedrooms and three baths, open floor plans with fireplaces, and refined exteriors. Inside, the GE stainless steel appliances,...

Once you have purchased your new house you will find there are numerous items you need to buy. Consider the following items home buyers often find they need to purchase after they have moved into their new home. Budget for these items in advance so they won't result in an unexpected cost after you have purchased your...

When you move into a new home in Arcadia you’re generally already financially stressed.  Maybe your new home cost more than your old one.  So you’ll have a higher mortgage to pay.  Plus, there are moving expenses to be taken into consideration.  As a result, you might want to save some money when it comes to the...

When you buy a new Orange County home, you're faced with an almost limitless array of upgrades to customize the purchase to your exact taste. Some choices are fairly obvious. You want to pick the upgrades that you and your family can use, such as an extra bedroom to accommodate a child rather than a loft. As for...

You can take it for granted that Seabright, our new home community in Costa Mesa, includes spacious gourmet kitchens with the latest energy-saving appliances, inspired master suites with oversized oval soaking tops, and high-tech interiors wired for state-of-the-art communications and networking. We're known for...

Congratulations! You are ready to buy your first home. This is a very exciting time. You may find the real estate process to be a little confusing though if you haven't purchased a house before. It has a vocabulary of its own which can seem like a foreign language if you are a first time homebuyer. To help reduce any...

Everyone makes an effort to keep their new home organized, at least for a while.  But after a few months, you might find that everything is becoming chaotic again.  You might be an organized person, but if you have a family, it’s normal to have a bit of clutter.  However, you don’t want things to get to the stage...

Moving can be a difficult experience for children. Leaving behind friends, having to attend a new school, and just moving to a new home can all be scary for children. This can especially be hard for children who have lived in the same house up until this point in their lives. Often, knowing a little about their new home...