By Jessica Fiur, News Editor Garden Grove, Calif.—Brandywine Homes, a residential developer based in Irvine, Calif., announced its plans for its first multifamily development, the first of four apartment communities. “The demand for rental properties is huge right now; the timing is right for Brandywine to...

by Scott Schang, FindMyWayHome.com Taking out a mortgage to buy a home is the biggest financial commitment that most people will make in their lifetime.  Homebuyers entering the market today have witnessed years of fallout resulting from homebuyers and homeowners choosing the wrong mortgage, which in many cases ended...

What is a custom home and how is it different than a "tract" or "production" home? What's the difference in terms of cost? Typically, a custom home is an organic process that begins with an owner and a dream.  There are many different places to start, but usually it would be with the future homeowner with a home site...

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...

Phase Five of Century Village Townhomes Now Open for Sale GARDEN GROVE, Calif. – Brandywine Homes, one of Southern California’s most successful infill developers, has completed construction on the fifth phase of Century Village – a 53-unit townhome community located in Garden Grove, Calif. The eight townhomes...

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...