Hakes Brothers began with three ambitious brothers Kimball, Josh, and Chris Hakes who shared a passion for home design, construction, and creating thoughtfully designed communities where homeowners could put down roots. What started as a family-built company has continued to grow across multiple markets, reaching major milestones along the way,... Read More
If you're looking for birdwatching tips for the Rio Grande Valley, September is one of the best times to start. This is where two major migration routes, the Central and Mississippi Flyways, converge, funneling hundreds of millions of birds through South Texas every fall. Add in a network of dedicated... Read More
Looking for new homes in New Braunfels, TX that put you close to everything without giving up that laid-back, small-town feel? Highland Ridge delivers exactly that. Set along the I-35 corridor between San Antonio and Austin, this Hakes Brothers community pairs thoughtfully designed floor plans with a location that puts... Read More
Owning a home is one of life’s most meaningful milestones. But as your family grows and your lifestyle changes, the home that once felt just right may begin to feel a little smaller. Maybe your children are still sharing a bedroom, but as they grow into tweens and teenagers, sharing... Read More
If you're settling into a new home in the Southwest, one of the best high desert living tips you can start with is this: the high desert isn't just dry heat. It's a distinct climate shaped by elevation, and it takes most newcomers a few weeks to fully adjust. Understanding... Read More
Warm weather has Kansas City living outdoors, and the best outdoor dining in Kansas City covers everything from a lively beer gardens to rooftops with skyline views to a quiet golf course patio at sunset. Here are five spots worth adding to your list this season. Photo credit: Char Bar... Read More
Many communities may have lot premiums on all of the lots available at any given point in time for purchase in a community. While lots with $0 lot premiums may sometimes be available, such lots will not be available at all times in communities because such lots frequently sell out quickly and may not be available in every phase of development or in every community. If homebuyers do not want to pay a lot premium and are waiting for lots with $0 lot premiums to be released in the future, there are risks, including, but not limited to: the risk that no additional lots with $0 lot premiums may be released, or that floor plan prices may increase beyond the cost of a lot premium because the cost of materials, labor and market factors change frequently.
