Portland Real Estate and Portland Homes For Sale » wilsonville homes for sale http://www.portlandpowersearch.com Real Estate Search and Area Information Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:03:04 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 5 Great Reasons to Buy a New Home Today! http://www.portlandpowersearch.com/5-great-reasons-to-buy-a-new-home-today/ http://www.portlandpowersearch.com/5-great-reasons-to-buy-a-new-home-today/#comments Sat, 19 Jun 2010 17:40:08 +0000 Portland Guide http://www.portlandpowersearch.com/?p=423 Lately, it seems like all we hear about is how bad the economy has gotten, and how awful the housing market has become.  This is a tough time to sell a home. Bad news travels fast, as they say, and it sells a lot of ads for the media.  What you don’t hear is that this is actually a great time to buy a new home. Prices have not been this low in years, and interest rates are still near record-lows.  Here are a few important factors to consider:

  1. Your future is going to be expensive. Financial experts suggest that to retire, you’ll need to build up enough in savings and investments to generate yearly income of 70% of your pre-retirement income. That’s a tall order and a reason to start amassing some serious capital NOW while it is less expensive to assume.
  2. This is a buyers market.. But not forever. Right now the supply is still greater than the demand which means there are more homes for sale then the normal amount. This is good for the purchaser because there is more to choose form,  the sellers are move eager to sell and you can get the best deal for your money.  History shows that it will not always be that way and the market will swing back. The time to buy is now.
  3. House prices tend to rise over time, so a house is one of the best investments you can make. Home prices in the U.S. have risen three percent to six percent a year for the past 20 years.  That trend is likely to continue. So if you buy a home now, you’ve put your capital in a safe investment where it is likely to grow in years to come.
  4. You’ll be buying a piece of real property rather than putting money in a landlord’s pocket. Right now you can purchase a home for close to the same amount you pay in rent. But there won’t be any more rent increases when you own your home… Even better  you get great tax breaks for homeownership; the biggest is reflected in the house payment you make each month since, for most homeowners the bulk of that check goes toward interest. And all that interest is deductible.
  5. More resources to help you purchase a home today. Rates are great for FHA with 3.5% Down and Conventional hovering with 20% Down. Buying prior to year’s end secures a tax incentive for the entire year.  mortgages interest and prepaid. Plus any Tax credits available is real money in a buyer’s hand after filing taxes!!

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Loren Castillo is a recruiter and career coach with eXp Realty in Portland, Oregon.

loren.castillo@exprealty.com

503.998.4868

]]> http://www.portlandpowersearch.com/5-great-reasons-to-buy-a-new-home-today/feed/ Villebois Featured in Ultimate Open House Tour http://www.portlandpowersearch.com/villebois-featured-in-ultimate-open-house-tour/ http://www.portlandpowersearch.com/villebois-featured-in-ultimate-open-house-tour/#comments Tue, 20 Apr 2010 01:40:19 +0000 Portland Guide http://www.portlandpowersearch.com/?p=363

This weekend marked the annual Ultimate Open House and New Home Tour, hosted by the Home Builders Association.  The tour, designed to kick-start the buying season,  featured homes across the Portland metro area, including several in the Villebois community of  Wilsonville.

“The Ultimate Open House is the best new home shopping event of the year and offers astute home buyers an ideal way to obtain a comprehensive, convenient, first-hand look at Portland’s new home market,” said Dave Nielsen, the chief executive officer of HBA. “There is a wide array of homes to appeal to people’s personal taste, lifestyle, location requirements and budget. Additionally, we have incorporated a number of high performance homes that are Energy Star® and Earth Advantage® certified that will appeal to Portland’s passion for green-built homes.” Read More…

Thousands of Portland-area residents turned out to view the many homes held open over the weekend. In case you missed it, go ahead and give me a call to schedule a private tour. I specialize in the Wilsonville, Oregon area, and the Villebois community in particular.  My schedule is flexible, so give me a call and we’ll set up a time that works for you!

Written by Bob Weaver at eXp Realty in Wilsonville, Oregon. Bob is a veteran real estate agent, specializing in the Greater Portland, Oregon real estate market,  including the Wilsonville, Villebois, and Charbonneau areas.

]]> http://www.portlandpowersearch.com/villebois-featured-in-ultimate-open-house-tour/feed/ Wilsonville’s Villebois Village Center Grows http://www.portlandpowersearch.com/wilsonvilles-villebois-village-center-grows/ http://www.portlandpowersearch.com/wilsonvilles-villebois-village-center-grows/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:15:13 +0000 Portland Guide http://www.portlandpowersearch.com/?p=312 I have been excited to watch the development of the Villebois community.  The following is an excerpt from a recent press release from the developers, Costa Pacific Communities.

“Costa Pacific Communities recently began construction on the Village Center in its award-winning master-planned community, Villebois, in Wilsonville, Ore.”

Villebois: Wilsonville's Newest Urban Village

“Based on the intimacy and character of traditional European villages, the bustling Villebois Village Center will be a pedestrian-friendly mix of condominiums, row homes, plazas, apartments, green space and boutique shops and services. The Village Center will include approximately 650 new homes constructed by Costa Pacific Communities as well as several buildings that will feature ground-level retail space with residential above. ”

“Two of Costa Pacific Communities’ newest housing products currently under construction in the Villebois Village Center include the Carvalho Condominiums and the Seville Rows. With direct access to the heart of the community, these new homes offer a carefree lifestyle in both three-story townhome-style and one-level flat designs. Ranging in size from 1,291 to 2,321 square feet, the two home styles boast distinct two bedroom floor plans that feature flexible living space with loft areas and bonus rooms that can be used as additional bedrooms. Homes are priced between $320,000 and $580,000. ”

Carvalho Condominiums @ Villebois

“It’s always exciting to see the vision become reality,” said Costa Pacific CEO Rudy Kadlub. “You know you have a great plan when the more you build, the better the place looks.”

“Additionally, the Village Center will be home to Piazza Villebois – a lively plaza and dedicated community space for residents to sit and enjoy their morning coffee or spend hours chatting with old friends. Piazza Villebois will also be a location for popular events such as live musical entertainment, a local farmer’s market and other seasonal festivals. With funding from an EPA grant for rainwater management, permeable paving stones line the Piazza and Promenade, connecting the Village Center to the rest of the Villebois community. ”

Villebois Village Center

“The sustainability aspect of the Village Center doesn’t stop at its pavers – all of the homes constructed at Villebois are Earth Advantage-certified and more than 90 percent of the materials from the previous buildings on-site have been recycled. Costa Pacific Communities was also careful to preserve existing trees and incorporate native plants into the landscaping throughout the 42-acre community. This unique juxtaposition gives Villebois the distinctive feel of an established, mature neighborhood, yet it offers the modern-day conveniences and amenities today’s sophisticated buyers desire. ”

“Villebois also gives residents access to more than 160 acres of parks, playgrounds and open space, perfectly suited for enjoying nature and cultivating a true sense of community. A greenway winds through the community and a regional trail system – which includes Tonquin Trail, a 19-mile path linking Wilsonville, Tualatin, and Sherwood, Coffee Lake Wood Trail and the Villebois Greenway Trail – connects Villebois to the surrounding area. The community is also located near Graham Oaks Regional Park and just a few short miles north of Champoeg State Park.”

Many of the homes and park systems have already been completed, so there is plenty to see and do. If you would like to take a look at the current site, or get some information on the upcoming Villebois developments, give me a call any time at 503.705.3098, or e-mail me at bob.weaver@exprealty.com.

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]]> http://www.portlandpowersearch.com/wilsonvilles-villebois-village-center-grows/feed/ Spring is Coming to Wilsonville! http://www.portlandpowersearch.com/spring-in-wilsonville/ http://www.portlandpowersearch.com/spring-in-wilsonville/#comments Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:05:13 +0000 Portland Guide http://www.portlandpowersearch.com/?p=297 Wow, time is really flying by.   I just looked up and realized it was February,  my favorite month.   My hometown, Wilsonville, is busy preparing for Spring and all of the wonderful activities it brings. On the Willamette river, boats are going into the water at Wilsonville docks.   Charbonneau and Langdon Farm Golf Clubs are drying out their courses,  with some great tournaments planned.

What is  happening in Wilsonville real estate?

  • 20 homes sold in Wilsonville since  January 1st.
  • First time home buyer credit extended until April 30th, with closings allowed through June 30th.  Now is the time to get out there and find your new home and get that great tax break!
  • A new area of Villebois has opened for sale. (call me for details!) NW Oregon’s premier urban village is really starting to take shape, with beautifully landscaped green areas, parks and tree-lined avenues.
  • Wilsonville Meadows prices are still holding up.  Even in this tough market, the popularity of this wonderful community has helped to keep it’s value strong and steady.

Langdon Farms golf course

 

 

Villebois Village Center

Wilsonville Docks

Check out Portlandpowersearch.com to see what is on the market in Wilsonville and the Greater Portland area.

Written by Bob Weaver at eXp Realty in Wilsonville, Oregon. Bob is a veteran real estate agent, specializing in the Greater Portland, Oregon real estate market,  including the Wilsonville, Villebois, and Charbonneau areas.

]]> http://www.portlandpowersearch.com/spring-in-wilsonville/feed/ Getting In on the Ground Floor, Single-Level Homes in Wilsonville http://www.portlandpowersearch.com/getting-in-on-the-ground-floor-single-level-homes-in-wilsonville/ http://www.portlandpowersearch.com/getting-in-on-the-ground-floor-single-level-homes-in-wilsonville/#comments Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:57:21 +0000 Rich Peralta http://www.portlandpowersearch.com/?p=245 If climbing up and down stairs many times in a day is your thing, there are many homes available for you.

But if you want to truly live on the ground floor, than single level homes are your only option.

For some, its the pain of steps.  Others its the worry about safety.  But more people are just plain sick of having to take stairs to get to the next room.  Whatever the reason, it seems that single level homes are in higher demand.

With single level living, you might be giving up a little space, unless you can find a larger lot that hold such a big house footprint.   Depending on price range and location, in real estate most things can come back to those two points, overall home square footage will be smaller than what you could get with a 2-3 story home on the same size footprint.  But what you give up in square footage, your knees could be thanking you some day.
At eXp Realty and portlandpowersearch.com, we can search for only single level homes in whatever neighborhood you are looking in.  And if you happen to be looking in Wilsonville, Oregon, Bob Weaver has a few homes listed that you should look take a look at.  Click on the link below or go to his website, www.wilsonvillepowersearch.com

http://findmyoregonhome.com/say-no-to-stairs-single-level-living-in-wilsonville/

Rich Peralta is available to answer your real estate questions or set up a customized home search for you.
Just email him at Rich.Peralta@exprealty.com or call 503.961.2181

Originally posted by Rich Peralta on www.findmyoregonhome.com

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