2008 COBA Tour of Homes

The time has come once again for the Central Oregon Builders Association’s Tour of Homes

July 18,19,20 and July 25,26,27, 2008

20th Annual Central Oregon Builders Association Tour of HomesTM

The Central Oregon Builders Association (COBA) is pleased to present the 20th Annual 2008 Tour of HomesTM sponsored by Columbia River Bank. The field of 73 homes is set for the 2008 Tour, and we anxiously await the tour dates of July 18, 19, 20 and July 25, 26, 27. Hours for the tour this year will be the same as past years Fridays Noon – 6, Saturdays & Sundays 10-6. Remembering that it will be the height of summer, we advise attendees to dress appropriately and to bring plenty of water in their cars.

The 20th Annual 2008 Tour of HomesTM tour guide will be available in each Tour home as well as being delivered in The Bulletin right before the Tour begins. If you are interested in advertising in the tour guide please contact The Bulletin at 382-1811.

The 20th Annual 2008 COBA Tour of HomesTM is annually presented in July with the generous support of our sponsors. The 20th Annual 2008 Tour of HomesTM is sponsored by Columbia River Bank, and supported by Earth Advantage, The Garner Group, W.L. May Company, Robberson Ford, Deschutes Heating & Cooling, Central Oregon Cable Advertising, The Bulletin, and KOHD News.

The 20th Annual 2008 Tour of HomesTM field is set at 74 homes. Our second largest Tour! Prices on the Tour range from $207,950 to $3,200,000!

I will be holding The Reserve At Broken Top open every day of the tour (Friday 12-6, Saturday 10-6 & Sunday 10-6)

Please come see me!

Wednesday is Neighborhood Preview Day #4

This week’s featured “affordable” neighborhood is Northcrest.

Here is what the Garner Group (the listing agency) had to say about it:

–Designed for the changing Bend real estate market, new homes in the new Northeast Bend neighborhood of Northcrest emphasize a combination of affordable prices and livable home designs. Convenient, efficient floor plans form the basis for a menu of standard finishes and upgrades that allows buyers to establish home ownership in a way that matches individual living and financial requirements.

Prices begin in the $190s. Five floor plans are currently offered ranging from 1,104 to 1,566 sq ft in single-level and two-story designs. All have three bedrooms, two or 2½ baths depending on the plan, two-car attached garages and Craftsman exterior finishes.

The Garner Group Realtors & Development LLC is the exclusive listing agent for new construction in Northcrest. The Hollman Company is building and developing the property, adding to a list of Bend new home neighborhoods that includes Foxborough Village, Larkspur Village, Empire Crossing, TriPeaks and Northpointe.

Four homes are currently under construction, one of which will be a model home, and several others are in the pipeline and listed for sale. Northcrest is adjacent to the west side of Boyd Acres Rd. north of Morningside Dr. This location is convenient to North End shopping and Parkway access, the new Les Schwab Tire Centers headquarters, light industrial parks in the Brinson Blvd.-Empire Ave. area, and Lava Ridge elementary and Sky View middle schools. —

There are currently 10 homes in Northcrest listed in the MLS ranging from $191,200 for 1104 square feet to $223,975 for 1566 square feet (there is only one house listed in this price range and it is currently Pending).

Wednesday is Neighborhood Preview Day #3

This weeks featured neighborhood is Woodhill Homes’ Woodhill Park.

Woodhill Park

The first energy-efficient Responsible Home community by Woodhill Homes located on the northeast (NE) side of Bend, Oregon. This Woodhill Homes neighborhood includes 10 home plans to choose from ranging between 1,460 sf and 2,111 sf – all with options for different elevations. It has a convenient location, a neighborhood park and all starting under $200,000.

Model Home Tours (Office Hours):

• Friday-Sunday: 12-5
• Monday – Thursday: Closed

Directions to Woodhill Park:

(The nearest intersection to the Woodhill Park development is Empire Ave & Boyd Acres Rd)

• Hwy 97 to Empire Avenue exit
• East on Empire to Boyd Acres Road
• North on Boyd Acres
• Left on Gloucester
• Right on Lancaster
• Left on Avro Place

Prices range from $199,950 for 1280 sq. ft. to $244,950 for 1653 sq. ft.