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5 bedrooms | 2,875 square feet | MLS#: 10004976

Wonderful large family home with hardwood floors, lots of bedrooms  and baths. Over-sized .28 acre corner lot in great neighborhood. Close to all Tualatin has to offer. Updates in kitchen, baths, fencing and gutters. Tons of storage. Near parks, schools, shopping, hospital, cafes and coffee.

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3 bedrooms | 2,699 square feet | MLS#: 9091941

Beautiful cottage perched high on the West hills with views of the coastal range. Tons of natural light, fireplace, hardwoods and a large open kitchen with eating nook, perfect for the entertainer! Master suite with full bath, skylights and large walk-in closet. Full partially finished daylight basement with good ceiling height and bonus room. Tons of potential for additional livable square footage. Over-sized lot with a fully fenced and landscaped yard. Close to parks and excellent schools!

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Two 2 bedroom 1 bath units |  920 square feet each side |  MLS# 9087095

Spacious duplex on quiet dead-end street. Great investment opportunity! Live in one side and rent the other, or rent both sides. Fireplaces, washer/dryer hook-ups. Fully fenced extra large lot, tons of patio space and a detached garage, one side for each unit. All new exterior paint. Close to shopping and parks.

Beautiful remodeled bungalow. High ceilings, hardwood floors, fireplace, formal dining room and sun room. Southern views of golf course and Mt. Tabor.  Close to bus lines and walking trails.

Earlier this week, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed an extension and expansion of the homebuyer tax credit. The House of Representatives approved the agreement reached in the Senate by a vote of 403-12. The bill has now passed both chambers and is awaiting the President’s signature.

Below is a summary of the new modifications in the extension and expansion of the tax credit:

 1)  The $8,000 tax credit will be extended and available for first-time purchases before May 1, 2010.

 2)  A new $6,500 tax credit will be available for repeat buyers who purchase between December 1, 2009, and May 1, 2010. To qualify for this provision, buyers must have used the home sold or being sold as a principal residence consecutively for 5 of the previous 8 years.

 3)  Prospective purchasers with binding contracts in place as of April 30, 2010, will be allowed an additional 60 days to complete the transaction.

 4)  Income limits are expanded to $125,000 on a single return and $225,000 on a joint return.

For a complete summary of changes to the tax credit visit: NAR Issue Brief - Homebuyer Tax Credit

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4 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 1700 Square Feet | MLS # 9030366

Light & bright 20’s bungalow. Beautifully finished wood floors, newer interior paint and carpet, built-ins, gas fireplace, updated kitchen and baths.  Finished basement with family room, bonus room, bath and laundry. Private fenced backyard with mature landscaping, rock garden and fire pit. 4th bedroom may be non-conforming. Buyer to perform own due diligence.

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4 bedroom  |  1 bath  |  2566 square feet  |  MLS# 9016777

Remodeled bungalow on double lot (50×185). Updated kitchen w/ nook, formal dining room, fireplace, built-ins and hardwoods through-out. Basement has good ceiling height. Newer roof, huge fenced backyard, detached garage. Backyard separate tax lot: R298023, check with city on development possibilities. 4th bedroom may be non-conforming, buyer to perform own due diligence. Close to Mississippi and Alberta.

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5 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 2500 Square Feet | MLS # 9026248

Ash Creek House is being offered at $595,000. Having recently received LEED for Homes Platinum Rehab certification, it is quite possibly the greenest house in town. 99% of the waste generated during its remodel was either reused or recycled. The home features original refinished oak floors, an open floor plan, Energy Star appliances, Quartz countertops, non-toxic and FSC certified materials, tons of natural light, passive solar design, master suite on main with a Japanese soaking tub, large private deck, solar panels, ground source heat pump, heat recovery ventilator and so much more. This home integrates modern design, sustainable building practices, naturescaping and rainwater filtration to create a healthy habitat for people, fish & wildlife. For more photos and information click here.

On the Build it Green Tour this month is Portland’s very own Ash Creek House, Oregon’s first official USGBC certified LEED for Homes Platinum gut-rehab. In partnership with Green Restoration-Development, Paolo Design Group, Green Hammer Construction and DeSantis Landscapes, the remodel officially received Platinum certification during May 2009 and shortly thereafter won the 2009 ORA Outstanding Remodeling Achievement Award for Green Building Remodel.

The project involves a major green remodel of an existing 1957 daylight ranch in Southwest Portland, transforming a 3-bedroom, 2-bath dated and inefficient home into a 5-bedroom, 3-bath sustainable home within the existing footprint. The Energy Trust of Oregon recently gave the home the highest Energy Performance Score ever achieved estimating monthly utility bills at less than $70/mo.

Summary of Home Highlights:

· Photovoltaic solar panels generate 1/3 of the homes electricity and rolls excess energy back to the grid for a credit on the homeowner’s electric bill.
· Ultra-efficient ground source heat pump uses the constant temperature of the earth to cool the home in the summer and heat the home in the winter.
· Staggered stud, “double wall” advanced framing, and spray foam insulation help maximize energy efficiency.
· Salvaged materials, reclaimed wood, all new wood is FSC certified, Energy Star appliances, low flow fixtures, zero VOC finishes
· 99% of the waste generated from the remodel was either recycled or reused on site.
· All organic and native landscaping, rain garden, major creek restoration project and so much more!

When combining the recent LEED for Homes Platinum certification, rain garden, and creek restoration, this house serves as a unique opportunity for viewers to learn about sustainable design, construction, and how individually we all may improve the health of the environment. We hope to gain your interest in this project to further educate the community and find this beautiful healthy home a new owner.

Adorable one level ranch just two blocks off Alberta. Updated throughout, large open kitchen with eating bar, gas range and tile floors. Skylights, recessed lighting, newer windows, wrap around porch, large corner lot with fenced yard and 2 car attached garage. All appliances included. Walking distance to parks, coffee shops, restaurants and Last Thursday.