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• An Interview with Western Rim Properties CEO and Chairman, Marcus Hiles, Marcus Hiles March, 2011 Marcus Hiles presides over one of Texas’ leading developers of luxurious apartment homes, Western Rim Property Services. Well-known for the Mansions Custom Homes brand of communities near San Antonio, Rockwall, Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, and Tyler, Texas, Western Rim Properties puts a unique twist on everyday living, creating apartment home communities that mimic the style, elegance, relaxation, and amenities of a world-class destination resort. Many of the communities are also remarkably family-friendly, as Marcus Hiles Explains. Question: Can you talk about some of the features of your communities that make them ideal for families? Marcus Hiles: Sure. When we plan the communities, we try to create a flow throughout the property that allows for children and families to really enjoy their lives. One of the features many of the communities have is what we refer to as our central park concept. This concept makes large multi-use areas available, much like a neighborhood park would. Typically, these parks will have a playground, barbecue areas, fire pits, pet areas, and in many cases, jogging trails. Question: What other amenities might families appreciate? Marcus Hiles: Many of the communities feature large, resort-style swimming pools. They also offer clubhouses with indoor activities that might include billiards or flat screen televisions. Question: Location seems to be a big deal for families. How are your property locations advantageous for families? Marcus Hiles: Western Rim Property Services develops in up and coming areas. We look for locations in good school districts with solid economic development, and many nearby activities. One of our properties, Mansions at Canyon Springs, is in a National Blue Ribbon Award-winning school district. The properties also tend to be near thriving shopping centers, golf courses, lakes, recreational areas, and entertainment centers.

• The Cascades Lake Homes April, 2011 by Marcus Hiles A luxury property management company based in Texas, Western Rim Property Services oversees a number of private communities throughout the state. In addition to resort-style neighborhoods such as the Towers Located at TPC San Antonio and the Mansions of Prosper, Western Rim Property Services manages the Cascades Lake Homes in Tyler, Texas. Situated on the shores of the beautiful Lake Bellwood, the Cascades of Tyler country club offers stunning views of both the lake and the surrounding foliage. The Cascades of Tyler offers a wide variety of residential options, including the elegant Cascades Lake Homes and the expansive Cascades Lake Towers. Residents at the Cascades also enjoy access to the Rose Spa, which houses a 3,500-square-foot health club with personal trainers, a sauna and steam room, and full service hair and nail salon. In addition to the luxurious living arrangements present at the Cascades of Tyler, the resort community also features a top-quality 18-hole golf course. In addition to the opportunity to play on a truly world-class golf course, members of the Cascades Golf Club can participate in the Jack Nicklaus Academy of Golf, which uses the latest technological advances and training technique to help players sharpen their game. After a relaxing round of golf with friends, members can relax with a cool drink at the 40,000-square-foot Clubhouse, complete with imported English stone enhancements and sprawling sunset and lake views. The Clubhouse also contains a fully stocked wine cellar, two indoor tennis courts, and a luxurious dining room. For more than 100 years, the city of Tyler has played host to a manmade lake resulting from the construction of a dam across Indian Creek. Although it initially functioned as a reservoir for the city, Lake Bellwood eventually earned status as a historic structure and became a highly sought-after destination for water sports enthusiasts. Situated along the shores of Lake Bellwood, the Lake Club at the Cascades serves as an ideal spot for gathering with friends for a meal on the sandy white beaches or swimming in the lakefront pool. The Lake Club also contains a gazebo pier and private boathouse, which act as a launching point for boating and fishing excursions. To learn more about the Cascades Lake Homes or other properties managed by Western Rim Property Services, visit the website at cascadeslakehomes.com.

• Western Rim Property Services: The Villas at Pine Lake (Part 1 of 2) , Marcus Hiles' Blog on Bigsight August, 2011 Offering a wide array of luxurious yet affordable housing options to buyers and renters alike, Western Rim Property Services manages over 13,000 residences throughout the state of Texas. Situated in or near flourishing communities such as Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Dallas-Fort Worth, Rockwall Site, and Tyler, Western Rim Property Services homes and apartments are built in accordance with the highest standards of modern construction, boasting a plethora of appealing features that include energy-efficient appliances, spacious floor plans, aesthetically stunning interior and exterior detailing, as well as access to a number of Texas’ best school districts and a variety of recreational amenities. Mansions at The Cascades, posted by Western Rim Property Services ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © Among the numerous rental properties that Western Rim Property Services oversees, the Villas at Pine Lake is nestled in a lovely enclave of Houston, conveniently located at 5301 North Sam Houston Parkway East. One of the city’s premier affordable housing developments, the Villas at Pine Lake stands apart as a fantastic place for singles, couples, or families who want to settle into a comfortable, pleasurable lifestyle. image by, fotosearch The two-, three-, and four-bedroom townhomes that comprise the Villas at Pine Lake provide a host of standard features sure to appeal to even the most discerning renter. With private attached one-car garages, the Villas at Pine Lake also provides residents with a cutting-edge fitness facility, a well-equipped professional business center, a community clubhouse, an outdoor pavilion, a children’s playground, a basketball court, and a resort-style pool and adjacent tanning deck. Surrounded by some of the most beautiful landscaping in Houston, the Villas at Pine Lake is the ideal place to take advantage of Texas’ temperate climate. Recognized as a wonderfully close-knit neighborhood, the Villas at Pine Lake maintains all the benefits of living in a historic small town, supplementing the exclusive private community’s proximity to Houston’s lively metropolitan core. Western Rim Property Services: The Villas at Pine Lake (Part 2 of 2)

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