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May 15. 2024

Holt's 2024 Top Floor Plans

Welcome to Your NEW Home—Flexible, Functional, and Uniquely Yours When building a new home, choosing a floor plan isn't just about counting bedrooms and bathrooms. It's about envisioning your daily life, your gatherings, your quiet moments, and how your home can adapt to all of life's phases. At Holt Homes, we don’t just build houses—we craft homes that grow with you, designed with flexibility and your future in mind. Let’s walk through some of ...

May 04. 2024

The Ultimate Guide to Transforming Extra Space into a Home Gym

Celebrating Health and Wellness in Your New Home Today is National Fitness Day! Let's dive into why we're celebrating fitness—the benefits are endless. According to the CDC, getting into a fitness routine can do wonders for your overall health. We're talking about boosting your mental and emotional well-being, lowering the risk of diseases, and even making your bones and muscles stronger. Plus, you get that post-workout glow! But hey, we get it. ...

May 01. 2024

7 Essential Tips for Starting a Thriving Backyard Garden This Season

How to Start a Garden in Your Backyard & Patio If fall and winter beckon you to enjoy plenty of cozy nesting indoors, then spring and summer beg you to get outside and make the most of your backyard or patio. Have you started your garden yet? Now’s the time to get those hands in the dirt! But before you start digging, spend even a penny at the nursery, or put any plants in the ground consider these tips to make sure you enjoy a bountiful ...

Apr 26. 2024

Temporary Rate Buydown: A Homebuyer's Guide to Lower Monthly Payments

Are you in the market for a new home but worried about the high monthly payments that come with a mortgage? A temporary rate buydown could be the solution you need. It's a savvy financial strategy that's gaining traction among homebuyers looking to ease the initial financial burden of homeownership. Let's break down what this strategy entails and how it can benefit you during the crucial first years in your new home. Understanding Temporary Rate ...

Mar 20. 2024

7 Spring Design Trends to Refresh Your Space

Spring is a time of new beginnings; it signals a shift towards lighter, brighter, and more vibrant spaces. It is the perfect time to introduce refreshing changes in your home that mirror the changes of nature outside. From the infusion of natural light to the selection of energetic color palettes, explore the latest spring design trends to revitalize your living space and welcome the season of renewal and inspiration. Curves: Softening Your ...

Mar 09. 2024

Women in Construction Week 2024

In the world of construction, the spotlight often shines on physical structures, blueprints, and materials, but behind the scaffolding and site maps are the remarkable women of Holt Homes. This Women in Construction Week, we're not just tipping our hard hats off to them; we're taking an inside look at the steel-like strength and innovative vision they contribute to the industry. Celebrating Women in Construction March is Women’s History Month, ...