Hillwood Communities Announces New Lot Offering at Pomona
Pomona now offering 50-foot lots that provide affordability without sacrificing quality
MANVEL, Texas [March 27, 2018] — Hillwood Communities, a Perot Company, announced today the grand opening of a 50-foot lot offering at Pomona in Manvel. With this new lot size, buyers will be able to achieve an affordable pricing without a reduction in value, quality or amenities.
Built by Perry Homes and Highland Homes, the model homes are now open to the public. Those who tour the models March 30-April 1 also can register for a drawing to win a 65-inch Sony 4K Ultra HD television. Floor plans range from 1,600 to 2,800 square feet with pricing starting from the $250,000s.
“We are creating a more affordable space for buyers at Pomona,” said Russ Bynum, general manager at Hillwood Communities. “Owners will still have the same superior lifestyle and design that Pomona has become known for.”
Conveniently located in the Highway 288 corridor, Pomona has the amenities of urban living with the breathing room of a rural lifestyle. With two resort-style pools, miles of hike and bike trails and acres of parks, residents share a unique connection to land and nature. In addition to the new lot program, Phase 2 of the recreation center build out will include a 6,000-square foot social hub that will have a fitness center and catering kitchen, and an outdoor living space featuring grills and fire pits.
“Pomona is centered on the Mustang Bayou and preserves hundreds of acres of greenbelts and marshlands,” said Bynum. “The community provides a beautiful, natural area for residents to come together.”
Just minutes from the Texas Medical Center, Pomona is a 1,000-acre master-planned community with 2,000 single family homes planned at build out.
CELINA, Texas [March 22, 2018] — Hillwood Communities, a Perot company, will celebrate the opening today of its new amenity center in the master-planned development Lilyana.
With a resort-style pool, an outdoor kitchen and a pavilion, the amenity center will allow residents to connect with each other and act as the center of the community.
Opening in time for summer, the 5,400-square-foot pool is the company’s largest in the DFW area and features shaded cabanas and tanning ledges.
“This new amenity center takes full advantage of the stunning natural space that Lilyana has to offer,” said Elaine Ford, senior vice president of Hillwood Communities. “These amenities were designed to enhance the 50 acres of green space at Lilyana and we believe that it will become the heart of this community.”
With landscape design by the renowned Garthoff Designs and architecture by Larson & Pedigo, the structure will be surrounded by trails, a rolling lawn, a playground and pocket parks shaded by sculptural structures.
An ideal location, Lilyana is in the booming town of Celina, 10 miles north of the shopping, dining and entertainment of Frisco and the “$5 Billion Mile.” Prominent builders, American Legend Homes, Village Builders, David Weekley Homes and Highland Homes, offer a variety of new home designs priced from the $300,000s to the $500,000s.
With 300 new homes in Phase 1 and 1,250 homes planned at build out, the 400-acre development boasts 50-acres of green space, including several community parks and miles of hike and bike trails.
Lilyana is served by the highly acclaimed Prosper ISD schools, ranked among the best school districts in Texas, including Cockrell Elementary School, Reynolds
Middle School and Prosper High School. A future Prosper ISD elementary school is planned onsite within the community.
About Hillwood
Hillwood, a Perot company, is a premier commercial and residential real estate developer, investor and advisor of properties throughout North America and Europe. With a diverse portfolio of properties and home to many of the world’s leading companies, Hillwood is committed to bringing long-term value to our customers, partners and the communities we serve.
Through its Communities division, Hillwood has delivered more than 25,000 single-family lots in 80 master-planned communities that continue to raise the bar in terms of quality, innovation, and the unmistakable sense of community that sets each property apart. Before laying the physical groundwork for any new residential development, Hillwood Communities takes the time to focus on the ideals that draw people together — and the everyday interactions that strengthen those bonds. By purposefully designing its walkways, gathering spaces, and structural amenities to spark spontaneous encounters and foster shared interests, Hillwood Communities creates community in every sense. For more information, please visit http://www.hillwoodcommunities.com
GEORGETOWN, Texas [Mar. 5, 2018] — Hillwood Communities announced today that it has added Perry Homes, one of Texas’ largest homebuilders, to its list of builders at Wolf Ranch, a 755-acre master-planned community in the heart of the Texas Hill Country.
Wolf Ranch is located one half of a mile from the Interstate 35 and Hwy 29 intersection and is situated along Georgetown’s scenic San Gabriel river. At full build out, the premier community will be home to approximately 1,700 single family homes, approximately 900 apartment units, first-class amenities, an on-site elementary school as well as a vast number of trails and open spaces.
Perry Homes broke ground on its signature model home last month and expects to open its doors in early summer 2018. Perry Homes will offer more than 25 home plans in Wolf Ranch with pricing starting in the low $300s.
Wolf Ranch, just minutes from the vibrant city of Austin, is a $700 million development built on the core values of Hillwood Communities’ Live Smart Principles. It reflects Hillwood Communities’ implementation of the industry’s best practices related to planning, design and construction to deliver a community that families will enjoy for generations to come.
“Perry Homes is excited to partner with a reputable developer in one of the fastest growing regions of the country,” said Chris Little, city president of Perry Homes. “We admire Hillwood Communities’ commitment to preserving the peaceful lifestyle of the Hill Country by utilizing the land as Wolf Ranch’s greatest amenity.”
Texas-based Perry Homes is dedicated to providing homebuyers with exceptional value, quality construction and customer service. Family-owned and operated, the company has spent more than 50 years building a reputation as one of the largest, most trusted and most affordable homebuilders in the state.
“Hillwood Communities is excited to welcome Perry Homes as a builder at Wolf Ranch,” said Fred Balda, president of Hillwood Communities. “We know that by working together, Perry Homes and Wolf Ranch will further enhance this community for both current and future residents.”
Hillwood Communities broke ground on the master-planned community in December 2015. The initial phase features a resort style pool and amenity center designed by the award-winning Michael Hsu Office of Architecture, pocket parks, open spaces and walking trails. Hillwood Communities broke ground on Phase 2 in Fall 2017 and is targeted to deliver that phase to its homebuilders in Summer 2018.
“Wolf Ranch has it all with convenient access to I-35, excellent Georgetown schools, shopping, and dining options only minutes away. We look forward to bringing Hillwood Communities’ vision to life with our winning formula, exceptional value and superior customer service,” Little said.
Perry Homes joins a strong lineup of other builders including Drees Custom Homes, Coventry Homes, David Weekley Homes, Wilshire Homes and M/I Homes. For more details please visit www.wolfranchbyhillwood.com
About Hillwood
Hillwood, a Perot company, is a premier commercial and residential real estate developer, investor and advisor of properties throughout North America and Europe. With a diverse portfolio of properties and home to many of the world’s leading companies, Hillwood is committed to bringing long-term value to our customers, partners and the communities we serve.
Through its Communities division, Hillwood has delivered more than 25,000 single-family lots in 80 master-planned communities that continue to raise the bar in terms of quality, innovation, and the unmistakable sense of community that sets each property apart. Before laying the physical groundwork for any new residential development, Hillwood Communities takes the time to focus on the ideals that draw people together — and the everyday interactions that strengthen those bonds. By purposefully designing its walkways, gathering spaces, and structural amenities to spark spontaneous encounters and foster shared interests, Hillwood Communities creates community in every sense. For more information, please visit www.hillwoodcommunities.com.
About Perry Homes
Perry Homes has a sterling reputation as one of the largest and most trusted home builders in Texas, building in over 40 communities in the Houston, Dallas and San Antonio areas. Perry Homes offers a variety of over 150 floor plan designs for every lifestyle at unmistakable values and quality in the most desirable communities. Perry Homes is dedicated to providing first-class customer service before, during and after the sale. The company’s continuing loyalty to customers, combined with their distinguished reputation, creates an unrivaled demand for Perry Homes. For more information, please visit www.perryhomes.com.
With several billion-dollar developments underway in North Texas, Hillwood Communities President Fred Balda knows a bit about the region's housing market — and he's starting to see would-be homeowners hitting a price ceiling.
The Dallas-based residential development firm has delivered the initial phase of the $350 million, 250-acre Bluewood master-planned community in Celina and is gearing up to start the $1.5 billion Pecan Square master-planned community, which is planned for 3,200 homes by this May.
“We are in a very robust market,” Balda told the Dallas Business Journal. “In the last five years, we have bought a lot of land in North Texas, and our job right now is to deliver as many lots as we can as this market continues to be robust.”
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Hillwood Communities partnered with Operation Finally Home, Plantation Homes and the Dallas Builders Association to surprise U.S. Army SPC Daniel Dumas and his family with a custom-built, mortgage-free home in the master-planned community of Union Park in Little Elm.
Leading up to the groundbreaking ceremony on Jan. 27, the Dumas family thought they were going through the preliminary interview process with Operation Finally Home and the builder, Plantation Homes. As they were escorted by the Patriot Guard Riders, the Dumas family, including Daniel, his wife Melissa and their young son, Luke were surprised with the lot where their future mortgage-free home will be built.
“Hillwood Communities is proud to partner with these incredible organizations by donating land for one our country’s heroes,” said Fred Balda, president of Hillwood Communities. “Specialist Dumas’ service is an inspiration to all of us at Hillwood Communities and having his family here at Union Park is a privilege.”
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Dallas-based developer Hillwood Communities plans to open its newest master-planned community by the end of the month in Celina, which sits on the edge of the northward growth in Dallas-Fort Worth.
The 250-acre development, called Bluewood, will include 900 home lots with houses priced in the mid-$200,000s. Builders include Arlington-based D.R. Horton Inc. (NYSE: DHI), Meritage Homes, CalAtlantic Homes and M/I Homes.
Hillwood Communities' President Fred Balda said homeowners will have the opportunity to enjoy small-town life and family-friendly culture in a natural setting that still has easy access to North Texas' major employment centers.
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Bluewood, the newest master-planned community from Hillwood Communities, will open this weekend in Celina, Texas with a grand opening event. Taking place from Feb. 9-11, the weekend event is open to realtors, homebuyers and the general public to preview the property, tour the model homes and celebrate the occasion.
Through its Communities division, Hillwood has delivered more than 25,000 single-family lots in 80 master-planned communities that continue to raise the bar in terms of quality, innovation, and the unmistakable sense of community that sets each property apart. Before laying the physical groundwork for any new residential development, Hillwood Communities takes the time to focus on the ideals that draw people together — and the everyday interactions that strengthen those bonds. By purposefully designing its walkways, gathering spaces, and structural amenities to spark spontaneous encounters and foster shared interests, Hillwood Communities creates community in every sense. For more information, please visit www.hillwoodcommunities.com.
Bluewood, Celina's newest master-planned community from Hillwood Communities, will open with a grand opening event Feb. 9-11. The 250-acre community, on site with Donny O'Dell Elementary School, will consist of 900 lots with homes from builders such as CalAtlantic Homes, D.R. Horton, Meritage Homes and M/I Homes.
The weekend grand opening event is open to realtors, homebuyers and the general public to preview the property and tour the model homes.
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Hillwood Communities has partnered with Operation FINALLY HOME, Plantation Homes and the Dallas Builders Association to surprise U.S. Army SPC Daniel Dumas and his family with a custom-built, mortgage-free home in the master-planned community of Union Park in Little Elm, Texas.
Leading up to the ground-breaking ceremony on Jan. 27, the Dumas family thought they were going through the preliminary interview process with Operation FINALLY HOME and the builder, Plantation Homes. As they were escorted by the Patriot Guard Riders, the Dumas family, including Daniel, his wife Melissa and their young son, Luke were surprised with the lot where their future mortgage-free home will be built.
“Hillwood Communities is proud to partner with these incredible organizations by donating land for one our country’s heroes,” said Fred Balda, president of Hillwood Communities. “Specialist Dumas’ service is an inspiration to all of us at Hillwood Communities and having his family here at Union Park is a privilege.”
Daniel, who grew up in Vero Beach, Fla., joined the Army in 2009 as a medic, following his passion for helping people. Since retiring honorably from the Army in 2014, he has suffered from PTSD, back pain, knee pain and anxiety. For his time in the service, he has received many commendations including the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal and Combat Medical Badge.
Today, Daniel works as a claims adjuster for an insurance company, and attends college full-time to complete his degree in business administration. He and his wife, a home health nurse for special needs children, are proud parents to their three year-old son.
“This is a small contribution to Specialist Dumas, who dedicated his life to protecting us,” said Ross Perot Jr., chairman of Hillwood. “We are honored to welcome him into the Union Park family.”
Union Park is a 1,100-acre master planned community, in Little Elm along the U.S. Highway 380 corridor. With the primary objective of preserving the beautiful Texas landscape, the foundation of the community is a 35-acre park with open greenbelts and natural ponds. A total of 3,200 single-family homes are planned, along with walking trails, beautiful amenities including a food truck park.
About Hillwood
Hillwood, a Perot company, is a premier commercial and residential real estate developer, investor and advisor of properties throughout North America and Europe. With a diverse portfolio of properties and home to many of the world’s leading companies, Hillwood is committed to bringing long-term value to our customers, partners and the communities we serve.
Through its Communities division, Hillwood has delivered more than 25,000 single-family lots in 80 master-planned communities that continue to raise the bar in terms of quality, innovation, and the unmistakable sense of community that sets each property apart. Before laying the physical groundwork for any new residential development, Hillwood Communities takes the time to focus on the ideals that draw people together — and the everyday interactions that strengthen those bonds. By purposefully designing its walkways, gathering spaces, and structural amenities to spark spontaneous encounters and foster shared interests, Hillwood Communities creates community in every sense. For more information, please visit www.hillwoodcommunities.com.
About Operation FINALLY HOME
Based in New Braunfels, Texas, Operation FINALLY HOME was established in 2005 as a nonpartisan/nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. The mission of Operation FINALLY HOME is to provide homes and home modifications to America’s military Heroes and the widows of the fallen who have sacrificed so much to defend our freedoms and values. Operation FINALLY HOME partners with corporate sponsors, builder associations, builders, remodelers, developers, individual contributors, and volunteers to help these Heroes and their families by addressing one of their most pressing needs – a place to call home. To find out more, visit OperationFinallyHome.org.
About Plantation Homes
Plantation Homes is an integral part of a group of companies including Coventry Homes and McGuyer Homebuilders, Inc. The original founders continue to manage the company, leading a team of top professionals in architecture, construction, land, finance and customer service. Plantation Homes has won numerous local and state awards for best product design and has been building in Texas going on 30 years, with current programs in Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Austin and San Antonio. For more information, visit www.plantationhomes.com.
Dallas Builders Association
The Dallas Builders Association, chartered in 1944, is a trade association representing all segments of the residential building industry in the Dallas Metropolitan area. Its mission is to enhance its members’ ability to provide safe, affordable, quality housing to the citizens of the local communities.
Hillwood Communities, a division of Ross Perot Jr.'s Hillwood, has closed on its largest residential development yet — a 1,157-acre tract near Interstate 35W and FM 407 in Northlake that will bring more than 3,000 homes to North Texas.
The $1.5 billion mixed-use, master-planned community, called Pecan Square, is slated to get underway next spring, with the initial phase bringing 609 home lots to the region.
The houses will be priced from $270,000 to the $500,000s upon completion, depending on lot and home sizes. Pecan Square will also include commercial real estate uses in the future.
“Pecan Square is one of the largest master-planned communities we have developer in our 25-plus year history,” Brian Carlock, senior vice president of Hillwood Communities, said in a prepared statement. “It is in the perfect position to offer a wide variety of home prices in a high-quality master-planned community within a tremendous school district.”
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