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We Buy Land

Where Your Land's Story Continues

Building Communities. Earning Trust. Preserving Legacy.

We understand that selling your land is more than a transaction — it's the passing of a legacy. That's why we treat every property with care and respect, carrying forward the stories, memories, and purpose behind the land.
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Why Landowners & Builders Trust Hinton Development

Family-Owned & Locally Rooted

Born and raised in Greater Clark County, we bring deep market knowledge and a commitment to doing business the right way.

50+ Years Combined Experience

With decades of experience across residential, multifamily, and commercial development, we understand land development from every angle.

Subdivision Specialists

We specialize in transforming land into thoughtfully designed communities (60-250+ lots) that builders want to build and families want to live in.

Built on Integrity

We listen first, understand your story, and create partnerships built on trust, transparency, and mutual respect.
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About Hinton Development

At Hinton Development, we're proud to be a father-and-daughter led, family-owned development company built on legacy, values, and relationships. For us, this business is about more than projects and profits — it's about doing the right thing, honoring our word, and building something we're proud to pass down to the next generation.

What truly sets us apart is how we treat landowners. We believe the best projects begin by listening. Before contracts, numbers, or timelines, we take the time to understand our sellers — their goals, their story, and what their land has meant to them. That approach allows us to create partnerships built on trust, transparency, and mutual respect.

Meet the Faces Behind Our Success

Our team is made up of talented and dedicated individuals who work together to bring our vision to life
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Mark Hinton

Partner
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Nikki Duke

Vice President of Land Development
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Scott Fara

Chief Financial Officer
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Otis Holt

Land Acquisitions
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Our Land Acquisition Process

We believe the best projects begin with listening and understanding
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We Listen to Your Story

Before discussing numbers or timelines, we take time to understand your goals, your land's history, and what matters most to you.
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Fair & Transparent Evaluation

Our team conducts a thorough market analysis and presents a fair offer based on current market conditions and development potential.
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Seamless Transaction

We handle the complexities of due diligence, permits, and closing while keeping you informed every step of the way.
REVIEWS

Voices From Our Communities

Trust is earned, one project at a time. From the first handshake with a landowner to the final lot delivery for our builders, we stay hands-on to ensure every detail is handled with care. We are proud of the communities we build and the lasting partnerships we’ve created throughout Vancouver and the surrounding areas.

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The SGA Engineering Team

SGA Engineering
"It has been an absolute privilege to work with Hinton Development for the past 15-20 years. During this time, our partnership has grown into one built on trust, collaboration, and shared success. As one of their primary land use and engineering partners, we’ve had the opportunity to work together on more than 50 projects, each one reflecting Hinton Development’s commitment to quality, innovation, and community-building.

Their team consistently demonstrates professionalism, vision, and a proactive approach that makes every project both efficient and rewarding. Hinton Development truly values long-term relationships and takes pride in doing things the right way, qualities that make them stand out in the industry.
We look forward to continuing this partnership for many years to come and to being part of Hinton Development’s ongoing success."
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Beau Johnson

Ecological Land Services
"Hinton Development is thorough, professional, and exceptionally skilled at navigating the complexities of the development process. Their commitment to doing things the right way, rather than just the fast way, makes my job much more effective and ensures that project milestones are met with a high standard of integrity. It’s a pleasure to work with a team that truly understands the value of expert coordination and technical precision, especially with the complexities and difficulties that come with environmental permitting. "

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about selling your land

We specialize in residential development land in Greater Clark County, typically suitable for subdivision development (60-250+ lots). We're interested in properties that can be transformed into thoughtfully designed communities. Whether your land is vacant, agricultural, or has existing structures, we'd love to discuss its potential.

We're a family-owned, father-and-daughter led company with deep local roots. We don't just buy land — we listen to your story first, understand what your property means to you, and create partnerships built on trust and respect. With 50+ years of combined experience, we bring both expertise and integrity to every transaction.

We start by listening. Before discussing numbers, we want to understand your goals and your land's history. Then we conduct a thorough market analysis and present a fair offer. If you accept, we handle all due diligence, permitting complexities, and closing details while keeping you informed throughout the process.

Absolutely. We understand that many properties have been in families for generations, and selling can be an emotional decision. That's exactly why we take time to listen and treat every property with the care and respect it deserves. We're committed to honoring your land's legacy as we develop communities future families will be proud to call home.

We proudly serve Vancouver, WA and Greater Clark County. As locally born and raised developers, we have deep knowledge of the market, strong relationships with local authorities, and a commitment to building communities in the area we call home.

Where Your Land’s Story Continues

We understand that selling your land is more than a transaction — it’s the passing of a legacy. That’s why we treat every property with care and respect, carrying forward the stories, memories, and purpose behind the land as we thoughtfully develop communities future families will be proud to call home.

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