Landmark's First Family | The Bennetts Come Home

Last Updated: October 31, 2026

Who were the first homeowners at Landmark by Hillwood?

Wellington and Nancy Bennett, clients of Miranda Realty Team, were the first homeowners at Landmark by Hillwood in Denton, Texas. They signed the first contract in the community on December 13, 2025, for a Highland Homes Kent plan, and closed on June 26, 2026, six months and thirteen days later. Three days after that, on June 29, another Miranda Realty Team client closed on an M/I Homes Camellia plan and became Landmark’s second homeowner. Landmark is a 3,200-acre master-planned community on the I-35W corridor in Denton, zoned to Denton ISD.

Verified Credentials

• North Fort Worth Real Producers, 2026: Edson Miranda ranked Top 250 and Paige Miranda ranked Top 1,000, out of approximately 15,000 agents in the North Fort Worth market.
• RealTrends Verified, 2026: Miranda Realty Team named a Best Real Estate Small Team in Argyle, Texas, based on independently verified 2025 production.
• Team production: Over 50 homes sold and more than $25 million in Texas real estate closed over the last two years.
• Landmark experience: Our clients signed the first contract at Landmark in December 2025 and closed as its first homeowners in June 2026.
• Service area: Denton, Argyle, Northlake, Justin, and Flower Mound, Texas

The Bennetts’ Journey at a Glance

There are closing days, and then there are closing days.

On June 26, 2026, the Bennetts signed the final papers, picked up their keys, and walked through the front door of their brand new Highland Homes Kent plan, becoming the first homeowners at Landmark by Hillwood in Denton, Texas.

We have been in real estate long enough to know that not every closing hits you the same way. This one hit differently. On December 13, 2025, before a single model home was open, before most people had even heard of Landmark by Hillwood, we sat across from the Bennetts and wrote the very first contract ever signed in this community.

From that blank page to those keys, this is their story.

Why the Bennetts Said Yes First

When the Bennetts came to us, they weren’t just looking for a bigger home. They were building toward something.

Nancy grew up in a community that did it right: the kind of neighborhood with events on the calendar, neighbors who knew each other’s names, and kids who roamed freely through green spaces and came home when the streetlights came on. She looks back on those years with real fondness. When she imagined her daughter’s childhood, that was the standard she was chasing.

Landmark by Hillwood checked those boxes for them. The nature preserve. The trails winding through 1,100 acres of parks and protected space anchored by Pilot Knob, which Hillwood describes as one of the highest hills in DFW at roughly 830 feet. The vision of a community that would one day have its own schools, retail, restaurants, and gathering spaces. This wasn’t just a house purchase. For the Bennetts, it was a declaration: this is the kind of childhood we want for our family.

As move-up buyers ready for more space for a growing family, they also understood the practical side of moving early. Being first meant choosing from the full selection of lots and plans. The Bennetts didn’t stumble into Landmark. They made a deliberate, faith-filled decision to plant their flag before anyone else did.

The Pioneer Advantage

There is something unique about being the first buyer in a community. It takes a kind of vision most people don’t have: the ability to look at raw land and see home.

The Bennetts had that vision. And because they moved when others were still waiting to see how things would develop, they could choose from the full set of lots and options. They chose their builder, Highland Homes. They chose their floor plan, the Kent. They chose their lot.

Being early has trade-offs too, including living through construction while a community fills in, and amenities and retail that arrive over time. The Bennetts weighed those and made their call. We were honored to guide them through every step of it.

The Journey, Milestone by Milestone

📸 First Contract Signing: December 13, 2025

On December 13, 2025, Paige and I sat down with Wellington and Nancy and signed the first contract ever executed at Landmark by Hillwood, for the Highland Homes Kent plan. It was a quiet moment that felt anything but small. We knew what we were holding.

📸 Pre-Design Meeting: January 7, 2026

As the build process began, we showed up to the pre-design meeting with something a little extra: custom Landmark by Hillwood water bottles, a small gesture to mark the beginning of what we already knew was going to be a special journey.

📸 Pre-Drywall Inspection: April 3, 2026

This is the moment we will never forget.

Before the walls went up, before the insulation, the drywall, and the paint, we gathered at the Bennett home with Paige and wrote six scriptures and a welcome directly onto the wooden studs:

• Matthew 6:33: “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
• Matthew 7:20: “By their fruit you will recognize them.”
• James 1:5: “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives generously to all without reproach.”
• Psalm 37:4: “Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.”
• Proverbs 16:3: “Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.”
• Psalm 55:22: “Cast your burden on the Lord, and He will sustain you.”

And beneath them all, three words:

Welcome to Landmark.

Those words are still in the walls of that home.

📸 Home Orientation: June 18, 2026

Weeks before closing, we walked the Bennetts through their completed home, room by room, detail by detail, making sure every finish, fixture, and feature was what they had selected. The walk-through is where a build starts to feel like a home.

📸 Closing Day: June 26, 2026

On June 26, 2026, it was done. Wellington and Nancy Bennett signed their names, received their keys, and became the first homeowners at Landmark by Hillwood.

We didn’t take a single day of that six-month journey for granted.

About Landmark Today

The Bennetts bought into one of the most ambitious master-planned communities in North Texas. Here’s where it stands:

• Size: 3,200 acres in Denton, with an estimated $10 billion build-out value
• Open space: about 1,100 acres of parks, trails, and wild spaces, roughly a third of the community
• Phase 1: about 750 homesites with nine builders, all now selling
• Schools: Denton ISD; on-site schools are planned but not yet built
• H-E-B: Denton’s first H-E-B, at I-35W and Robson Ranch Road, has an opening window of December 2026 to February 2027, and Hillwood says early 2027
• Costs: HOA dues of $1,600 a year and a total tax rate of 2.704158%

The community Nancy hoped for, with events, trails, and neighbors who become friends, is what Hillwood is building toward. We can’t promise how it develops, and construction continues. The Bennetts are there from the beginning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was the first homeowner at Landmark by Hillwood? Wellington and Nancy Bennett, who closed on their Highland Homes Kent plan on June 26, 2026.

When was the first contract signed at Landmark? December 13, 2025, by the Bennetts, with Miranda Realty Team as their agents.

Who was the second homeowner? Another Miranda Realty Team client closed on an M/I Homes Camellia plan on June 29, 2026. See their story.

What school district is Landmark in? Denton ISD. E.P. Rayzor Elementary, Harpool Middle School, and Guyer High School currently serve it, and on-site schools are planned.

How many builders are at Landmark? Nine in Phase 1: American Legend, Coventry, David Weekley, Drees, Highland, M/I Homes, Perry Homes, Toll Brothers, and Tri Pointe.

Who should I talk to about buying at Landmark? Edson Miranda and Paige Miranda of Miranda Realty Team, based in Northlake, TX. Reach them at 940.577.2051 or [email protected].

Your Landmark Story Starts Here

If the Bennetts’ story resonates with you, and you’ve been watching Landmark from a distance and wondering whether now is the right time, we’d love to have that conversation. We’ll tell you honestly whether it fits.

We wrote the first contract at Landmark. We know the builders, the lots, the floor plans, and the process, and we’d be honored to walk your family through it the way we walked the Bennetts through theirs. Every buyer’s situation is different, and this is one family’s story, not a promise of results.

For the glory of God and the good of others. 🙏

📲 Book a consultation | 📞 940.577.2051 | 📧 [email protected]
Miranda Realty Team | Northlake, TX | Brokered by Real Broker, LLC

Sources

• Landmark by Hillwood
• Community Impact: Officials say Denton’s 1st H-E-B could open in late 2026
• Hillwood and community homeowner materials for HOA dues and tax rates

Keep Reading

• Making History: First Contract to Build at Landmark by Hillwood Denton: the story of how this journey began.
• Landmark by Hillwood: Denton’s $10 Billion Development: everything you need to know about the community.
• Landmark by Hillwood Buyer FAQ: what Phase 1 buyers ask before they sign.
• From Lease to Keys: The Sinclairs Find Home at Landmark: Landmark’s second homeowners.
• Why You Need a Realtor When Buying New Construction: what the right representation looks like.
• Meet Paige Miranda: Your Landmark by Hillwood Realtor

Information is accurate as of October 2026 and subject to change. This story describes one family’s experience and isn’t a guarantee of results. This article is for informational purposes and doesn’t constitute real estate advice.