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Jan 29. 2025

Winter 2025 Color Trends - Earthy & Warm

Make a house a home using Nature's Palette There’s a shift happening in the world of interior design, and it’s all about embracing the warm, rich hues of nature. Say goodbye to the cool grays and sterile whites of the past decade - this season, it’s all about those deep, saturated tones that make a room feel grounded and lived in. We’re talking rich browns, buttery yellows, terracotta, and forest green - colors that make staying in the obvious ...

Dec 09. 2024

Your Guide to a Stylish, Cozy Holiday Interior Home Decorating

Tasteful Holiday Decor: Your Guide to a Stylish, Cozy Celebration The holidays are here, and with them comes the opportunity to transform your home into a haven of warmth, charm, and festive spirit. This year, we’re giving you the key to unlock elevated, accessible, Pinterest-worthy holiday decor that balances chic and timeless style with unique touches to make it yours. Here’s how to deck your halls (and everything else) with style and ...

Oct 17. 2024

Choosing a New Community: Balancing Education and Convenient Commutes

Choosing a community and home That Works for Your Family Life’s a juggling act, isn’t it? Finding the right daily balance that allows time for work, family, and fun pulls you in a lot of directions. One of those directions likely includes…commuting. The commute from home to work, and home to your child’s school can make or break a busy schedule. Like finding the right job, finding the right school for your kiddo may not always mean it’s the ...

Oct 08. 2024

Get Outside: Top 10 Hiking Trails, Bike Paths, and Parks in the PNW

Check out the best outdoor activities near Holt Homes' communities Do you mildly panic when the summer starts winding down and you can feel that your days of swimming and kayaking on the lake are numbered? Was that a pumpkin latte that person was carrying? Oh, the dread! Luckily, when the temps move into the 70s, it is prime time to get outside and enjoy the Pacific Northwest's best trails and parks! Our communities in Washington and Oregon are ...

Oct 02. 2024

New Neighborhood, New School: Tips For an Easy Transition

Settling into a New Neighborhood and School Change is constant, and it sure can be hard sometimes! If this was the summer you made a big move into your new Holt Home, you’ve already done your fair share of adapting. Meeting the neighbors, finding your new favorite coffee shop, and plotting the quickest routes to the grocery store, gym and your job are just some of the pivots you’ve made. You might have loved this experience, or loathed it, but ...

Aug 28. 2024

Your Guide to Water Activities Near Oregon & Washington Communities

Discover the best lakes, rivers, and beaches for fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and more, just a short drive from your local community. Looking to explore the beauty of the PNW with some fun water activities? Whether it’s hot out, and you need a day trip to a refreshing lake or river or looking for a peaceful autumn outing, all of our Holt Homes communities are just a short drive from some of the most beautiful and popular waters Oregon and ...