By Dave Barisic Vice President of Sales & Marketing Brandywine Homes What are best practices for marketing a new community to buyers? What do you need to consider? Are new home builders still competing against foreclosures? How do you address that? There are so many factors that we gauge whenmarketing a new...

Home ownership seems like its escaping more and more people every day; however, the economy isn't exactly an indication of whether or not you should buy -- the time could be just right for you despite economic circumstances. People are buying homes every day, and when it comes to investing and home ownership, Warren...

As Dean of Homeownership University Online, Scott Schang is passionate about educating and empowering home buyers to make more informed decisions. You can find more of his articles at his website, www.FindMyWayHome.com   How to Buy a Home After Bankruptcy, Short Sale or Foreclosure There’s no question the economy...

By Brett Whitehead President – Brandywine Homes It’s a challenging market, no doubt about it. But builders can find a way to sell homes as long as they pay close attention to their potential buyers. We’ve never subscribed to the idea that the same floor plan and the same marketing campaign will be effective in...

Clear your clutter with feng shui, bring any additional sunlight you can get indoors and re-position your furniture to create a harmonious home. You can feel happier, healthier and attract more love and success by following some practical feng shui tips in your new home. Whether you’re a feng shui believer or not,...

When and why did Brandywine establish a custom home division, and how is that different from what you were doing before? Brandywine Custom Homes was established in the spring of 2009.  Creating a custom homes division was an idea we’ve discussed for several years so when the decline of homebuilding hit coupled with...

Your credit score is an important factor when qualifying for a home loan. Lenders not only look at the scores reported by credit bureaus, but they also look at years of history outlined in your credit report: if payments were made on time, if you ever exceeded your credit limit, if loans have defaulted, and if...

By Dave Barisic Vice President of Sales & Marketing Brandywine Homes Question: What are some effective strategies, in your opinion, for opening a new home community in the current market? What factors do you need to consider to sell new homes in California? Has this changed from years past? Answer: Build a decent...

The latest business reports say that housing conditions are improving. Yet mortgage interest rates remain low. MarketWatch writer Amy Hoak takes a look at why mortgages are as they are,  as she writes: "Glimmers of hope in the housing market suggest a turnaround is near, with statistics showing stabilizing home prices...

Contrary to what's commonly discussed in news and media, buying a home in the current economy is still a possibility if you find the right real estate professional to help you.  You can still go through beginning steps of the home-buying process if you're curious to see where you stand in comparison to the market and...

By Dave Barisic Vice President – Brandywine Homes Flexibility is a concept not often associated with the business of homebuilding.  By nature, the process of acquiring land, entitling it for development, constructing, building and selling homes is long and arduous.  Even more so today than 10 years ago, just the...

Qualifying for a home loan is more challenging in the current economy as lenders have implemented stricter guidelines.  Lenders will most often require a higher down payment before issuing loans to home-buyers.  Do you know what options are available to you and how to make the most of your financial situation?...