There’s something powerful about coming home, not just to a house, but to a neighborhood that shaped you.  For Michael Hopkins, Hilltop isn’t a trend or an opportunity on paper. It’s personal.

Born and raised just blocks from where he’s now building, Michael’s story has come full circle. As the founder of Tac Build LLC, he’s not just constructing homes, he’s investing back into the very community that raised him.  And that’s what makes this newly built home so meaningful.

A Builder Who Sees What Others Don’t.

For over 18 years, Michael has specialized in new construction and development, following a decade in remodeling and flips. He’s also been a loan officer, giving him a rare, dual perspective on both building homes and helping buyers finance them. That edge matters.

Because building in areas like Hilltop isn’t always easy or widely pursued. Michael’s mission is clear: create quality, attainable homes in neighborhoods where others may hesitate to build. Places rich in culture, history, and potential.

But there are real challenges.

Government regulations often require builders to shoulder the cost of infrastructure; sidewalks, lighting, and improvements that add value to the community but also increase the final cost of the home.  And for many builders, especially developers of color, access to capital can be the deciding factor in whether a project moves forward or not.

Michael speaks candidly about this. Not from a place of limitation but from experience, resilience, and vision. Because despite the obstacles, he’s here building homes. 

More Than Development—A New Chapter in Hilltop Living

I’ve had the privilege of working with Michael on different projects since 2006, watching his journey evolve through different seasons of the market and his business. Seeing him build in the very neighborhood he grew up in just five blocks from these homes feels special.

He’s witnessed Hilltop’s transformation firsthand: the growth of local businesses, the renewed interest and the steady energy of a neighborhood that’s evolving while still holding onto its roots.

RM Home Specialists are proud to be bringing one of these three newly built homes to market. This home represents everything today’s buyer is looking for:

• Thoughtful, modern design
• Low-maintenance, new construction peace of mind
• City views, private back yards bordering a green belt
• A location that keeps you connected -to Tacoma, freeways, medical campuses, theater, shops, and restaurants.
• A chance to build equity in a neighborhood that continues to rise.

Why Hilltop? Why Now?

Hilltop has always had heart. Now, it also has momentum.

With its proximity to downtown Tacoma, access to transit, local businesses, and a deep sense of community identity, Hilltop is becoming one of the most compelling places to invest, not just financially, but personally.

Step into this home and its’s story: A story of legacy, growth, and possibility-built by someone who knows this neighborhood not just as a builder, but as a neighbor.

If you’ve been waiting for the right opportunity to explore Hilltop, this is it.

Let’s look together. Call us at RM today for a tour or additional information. 

Regina Madiera-Gorden | REALTOR®

RM HOME SPECIALISTS, Managing Broker

Windermere West Campus

Cell: 253-381-6685 | call/text/email