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Apr 07. 2022

City Spotlight: Sherwood, Oregon, home to our Middlebrook Community

Have you heard of Sherwood, Oregon? It is one of the top five best places to live in Oregon according to Visit Oregon. It’s also one of the fastest-growing wine destinations in the northern Willamette Valley. A community-focused town with an active culture, Sherwood is a wonderful place to call home. Meet Middlebrook: A Holt community located along beautiful Brookman Road within the highly rated Sherwood School District. Holt’s Middlebrook ...

Mar 31. 2022

Laurel Woods Model Home: The 1912 Floor Plan

You're invited to take a tour of the 1912 model home in our Laurel Woods Community in Cornelius, Oregon. The 1912 is an amazing two-story floor plan with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a 2-car garage. This layout truly makes every inch of its 1,912 square feet of living space count. You can get a 360-degree view of the 1912 by taking our MATTERPORT VIRTUAL TOUR. When you chose the 1912, you're looking at a plan that's versatile enough to fit a ...

Mar 30. 2022

It's That Time of Year...To Think About Yard Work

It's that time of year again! Longer daylight hours, warming temperatures and buds opening on plants mean spring is nearly upon us. Is your green thumb ready to get to work? We've asked our Senior Vice President of Land Development, Mike Loomis, for some best tips for making your outdoor space stand out. Here's what we learned: How to Get a Green, Lush Lawn With your lawns starting to push growth, it is a great time to start adding fertilizer ...

Mar 17. 2022

Walk Through Our Virtual Tour Page

See our homes for yourself in our virtual tours! Sometimes you just need to see things for yourself, and that's exactly why Holt Homes provides virtual tours of our homes. We know it's not always possible to get out and see a model home for yourself. Schedules get in the way, you can be looking remotely, or deciding on a new area to live. No matter what the reason, our virtual tour page on the Holt Homes website will make you feel like you are ...

Mar 11. 2022

Top Floor Plans Under 2,000 Sq Feet

Maximize your Space with Top Floor Plans Under 2,000 Square Feet Homes with a smaller footprint aren't just a wise choice for your budget, but they are also good for a lot of things: less cleaning, being more energy efficient, feeling more connected, and it encourages you to have a home that is full of what you want, and none of what you don't. The versatility of smaller homes is truly invaluable! Another great reason to have a home under 2,000 ...

Feb 22. 2022

Why Work with a Preferred Lender?

You may have heard that working with a preferred lender has its perks. And, you're right! There's a reason that builders select longstanding loan partners. Put simply: an experienced, reliable lender is the key to a smooth home-buying experience. Our preferred lenders Borrow Smart Mortgage and US Bank are industry leaders with specialized knowledge in new construction homes. They understand the buying process, know our team well, and deliver on ...