--- title: Holt Homes Blog | Buying a new home (5) description: Buying a new home | Stay up-to-date on trends and new home building topics. Read up on our regular updates on all things Holt, such as homeowner tips and tricks, community spotlights, and fun events around the area. (5) --- [![Holt-Homes-Logo-2x](https://insights.holthomes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Holt-Homes-Logo-2x.png?width=227&height=24&name=Holt-Homes-Logo-2x.png "Holt-Homes-Logo-2x")](https://holthomes.com) [![Holt-Homes-Logo-2x](https://insights.holthomes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Holt-Homes-Logo-2x.png?width=227&height=24&name=Holt-Homes-Logo-2x.png "Holt-Homes-Logo-2x")](https://holthomes.com) Menu - [AVAILABLE HOMES](https://holthomes.com/move-in-ready-overview/) - [WA COMMUNITIES](https://holthomes.com/new-home-communities-washington/) - [OR COMMUNITIES](https://holthomes.com/new-home-communities-oregon/) - [FLOOR PLANS](https://holthomes.com/floorplans) - [ABOUT US](https://holthomes.com/our-story/) - [CONTACT US](https://holthomes.com/contact-us/) # Holt Homes Blog ## Stay up-to-date on trends and new home building topics [Guide](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/guide) [Built Local](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/built-local) [About Holt](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/about-holt) [Buying a new home](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/buying-a-new-home) Oct 13. 2022 ## [The Best Holt Communities For Your Lifestyle](https://insights.holthomes.com/the-best-holt-communities-for-each-buyer) The Best Holt Communities For Your Lifestyle Looking to put down roots in the Pacific Northwest, but not sure where to find the right place to land? We've got you covered! At Holt, we pride ourselves in providing diverse options for home shoppers with communities in widespread locations, distinctive amenities, and versatile floor plans. With so many great choices at your fingertips, it's thrilling (and maybe a bit overwhelming!) to decide where ... author: [Holt Homes](https://insights.holthomes.com/author/diana-lal) [Read More](https://insights.holthomes.com/the-best-holt-communities-for-each-buyer) [Holt Homes Floorplans](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/holt-homes-floorplans) [Guide](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/guide) [Interior Design](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/interior-design) [Built Local](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/built-local) [About Holt](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/about-holt) [Buying a new home](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/buying-a-new-home) Sep 29. 2022 ## [Holt's 2022 Top 5 Floor Plans](https://insights.holthomes.com/holts-2022-top-5-floorplans) Holt's 2022 Top 5 Floor Plans When building a new home, choosing the floor plan that’s right for you can seem a bit daunting. There’s a lot to consider – bedroom count, flex space, storage capacity, etc. Plus, it needs to have that special “home-y” feeling that’s personal to you! To help get you started on your search to find that ideal plan, we’ve put together a list of our Top 5 Floor Plans in 2022! These plans range in size from 1,437 to ... author: [Holt Homes](https://insights.holthomes.com/author/diana-lal) [Read More](https://insights.holthomes.com/holts-2022-top-5-floorplans) [Area Spotlight](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/area-spotlight) [Built Local](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/built-local) [Buying a new home](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/buying-a-new-home) [eagle point](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/eagle-point) [quail run](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/quail-run) [new homes](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/new-homes) [The hearth](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/the-hearth) [work from wine country](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/work-from-wine-country) Aug 04. 2022 ## [Working From Wine Country](https://insights.holthomes.com/work-from-wine-country) Working From Wine Country It’s common to hear the term “wine country” in reference to coveted vacation destinations. Not only does the large variety of wineries and tasting rooms have its appeal, but the allure of expansive skies, sprawling vineyards, and rolling hills create their own magic in these beautiful locales. It’s fun to think about vacationing in wine country – but what if you could actually live and work there? Holt Homes has ... author: [Holt Homes](https://insights.holthomes.com/author/diana-lal) [Read More](https://insights.holthomes.com/work-from-wine-country) [Home building process](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/home-building-process) [Buying a new home](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/buying-a-new-home) [Holt Homes Team](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/holt-homes-team) [Financing your New Home](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/financing-your-new-home) May 06. 2022 ## [First-Time Homebuyer Checklist](https://insights.holthomes.com/first-time-homebuyer-checklist) If you're a first-time homebuyer, you probably have a lot of questions. How do I get pre-approved for a mortgage? What features should I be looking for in a home? Are home warranties important? These are all great questions. Here are some helpful steps that will take you from "Where do I start?" to a successful closing! What to Look for in a New Home Model homes can vary by site and by builder. Some models serve to inspire homebuyers and show ... author: [Holt Homes](https://insights.holthomes.com/author/diana-lal) [Read More](https://insights.holthomes.com/first-time-homebuyer-checklist) [Holt Homes Floorplans](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/holt-homes-floorplans) [Buying a new home](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/buying-a-new-home) Mar 17. 2022 ## [Walk Through Our Virtual Tour Page](https://insights.holthomes.com/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 ... author: [Holt Homes](https://insights.holthomes.com/author/diana-lal) [Read More](https://insights.holthomes.com/walk-through-our-virtual-tour-page) [Style & inspiration](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/style-inspiration) [Holt Homes Floorplans](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/holt-homes-floorplans) [Buying a new home](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/buying-a-new-home) Mar 11. 2022 ## [Top Floor Plans Under 2,000 Sq Feet](https://insights.holthomes.com/top-floor-plans-under-2000-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 ... author: [Holt Homes](https://insights.holthomes.com/author/diana-lal) [Read More](https://insights.holthomes.com/top-floor-plans-under-2000-sq-feet) - [1](https://insights.holthomes.com/tag/buying-a-new-home/page/1) - ... - [4](https://insights.holthomes.com/tag/buying-a-new-home/page/4) - 5 - [6](https://insights.holthomes.com/tag/buying-a-new-home/page/6) ### Subscribe to our blog Stay up-to-date on trends and new home building topics. ### Popular posts 16. May 2025 #### [Things to Do in Bonney La...](https://insights.holthomes.com/things-to-do-in-bonney-lake-washington) 23. July 2025 #### [What to Know About HOAs i...](https://insights.holthomes.com/what-to-know-about-hoas-in-new-construction) 28. May 2021 #### [New Model Homes at Ponder...](https://insights.holthomes.com/new-models-ponderosa-ridge-corvallis-oregon) 19. 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