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Oct 14. 2021

See the New 1594 Model Home at The Hearth

New Model Now Open in Yamhill County: The Hearth at Millican Creek You are going to love seeing firsthand what life is like in this small-town community. The Hearth at Millican Creek is located in Lafayette, OR in the heart of Oregon’s wine country in Yamhill County. The Hearth has a highly desirable location just outside of McMinnville, between Oregon’s urban hubs of Portland and Salem, making it a popular choice for new homebuyers. Now, a new ...

Oct 13. 2021

2023 Holt Homes Pumpkin Patch All Star List

Welcome to Fall! We don’t know about you, but we think the Pacific Northwest was made for fall! It is a wonderful time of year, with the changing of the leaves, cooler temperatures, and more family-friendly activities than you can keep up with. We've compiled a list of some of the top Pumpkin Patch/Corn Maze’s around town to help you and your family enjoy the fall festivities this year. 2023 Washington Pumpkin Patches Woodland: The Patch: 612 ...

Oct 07. 2021

3 Tips to Maintain Your Rug

Rug maintenance is vital to maintaining good air quality in your home, reducing odors, and lengthening the lifespan of your rug. Follow these 3 tips to maintain your rug and your overall space from our local friends Atiyeh Bros., Oregon's Rug and Carpet Experts since 1900. Tip 1: Vacuum your rug Experts recommend vacuuming your rug once a week to remove loose soil, dust, and debris. Home odors are often caused by dust, debris, and soil landing ...

Sep 22. 2021

How to choose the right rug for your new home

Choosing the right rug for your new home: 5 tips Decorating a new home can be a daunting task. There are endless possibilities for every room. Something as simple as picking the right rug can be a challenge unless you have the eye of an interior designer. So we enlisted the help of our friends from the Street of Dreams to help our homeowners with tips for getting started. Atiyeh Bros., Oregon's Rug and Carpet Experts since 1900, shares 5 great ...

Sep 16. 2021

Best Spots for Enjoying the Outdoors in Eugene

Holt Homes is proud to be a homebuilder in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Today, we wanted to share some exciting activity ideas for one of our beautiful communities, East Mountain, located in Eugene, Oregon. We partnered with local area expert and writer, Jennifer Rouse, to help bring you a couple amazing outdoor adventures to enjoy in the neighborhood. With a nickname like Tracktown, USA, it’s no secret that Eugene is a haven for runners. ...

Sep 14. 2021

Event Recap: 2021 NW Natural Street of Dreams®

The theme of this year's NW Natural Street of Dreams® was A Dream for Many, and we were beyond proud to be a part of it. The event spanned 17 days and 4 weekends, drawing a huge crowd to see Holt's three featured homes from Pleasant Valley Villages, as well as three luxury homes, a container home, and a sleeping pod for transitional housing. If you were unable to attend this year's show, we are thrilled to offer you the chance to walk through ...