Why we exist. At Burkentine, our WHY is to maximize happiness above all else for our employees and customers. Every part of the home buying process or home rental process was carefully designed to have homeowners and renters taken care of throughout the process. Our commitment to our customers is to deliver meaningful spaces to allow you to Live Different. Experience the difference with Burkentine team members that carry the Burkentine mission, vision and core values with them every step of the way.