Fido and Kitty have been in your life since before the kids were born so everybody considers them members of your family. As such, their needs enter into your new housing purchase, even if all they can do is bark or meow their approval. Scope out the yard It's not news to you that cats and dogs need space to run...

When you buy a Los Angeles County home, you'll need a mortgage unless you're paying the full price in cash. A mortgage breaks the total cost of your purchase into smaller monthly payments over the life of the loan. At the beginning of your term, the amounts consist primarily of interest with some principal. Toward the...

Provence. The name conjures up images of pastoral landscapes filled with grazing animals and dotted with traditional villages. Such an enclave truly exists in Yorba Linda as a creation of Brandywine Homes. If you're fortunate enough to own one of the 29 infill homes in this development to come, you'll be treated to open...

            One of the reasons you're considering a townhome at Sunstone in Norwalk, California, is because you lead an active lifestyle. You can't be bothered with mowing the lawn, painting the siding, and the million other tasks that owning a single-family home entails. You like the idea of paying a monthly...

            If you’ve ever owned a home, you already know the basics about buying. Unless you're paying cash, you need to put some money down and then pay the rest of what you owe through a monthly mortgage that may last for 30 years. But there are some things that may surprise you about buying new Southern...

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...