October 2009

There are 5 blog entries for October 2009.

Beaverton New Construction - The Cottages

Thursday, October 29th, 2009 at 11:43am. 2596 Views, 0 Comments.

New construction in Beaverton at a great price.  Perfect for first time home buyers!  Many upgrades included in each home.  Tile counters and floors, wood grain laminate flooring, stainless steel appliances, extensive wainscoting, fully fenced backyards and professionally landscaped, covered patios, main level office/den. 100% financing available through Key Bank!

Call Chris Olson (503-896-6100 ) with the Portland Real Estate Cafe @ Keller Williams for details.

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3 bedrooms 2.5 bathrooms 1612 Sqft

Address: 17576 SW Robert LN, Beaverton, OR 97006

Directions:  SW 175th between Kinnaman and Blanton

 

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Duplex in North Portland's Kenton Neighborhood

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 at 12:34pm. 1066 Views, 0 Comments.

Great first time home buyer or investor opportunity in the Kenton neighbhorhood of Norht Portland. This is a well maintained Duplex, each unit with 2 bed, 1.5 bath with full basement. Add value by finishing basement - potential for family rooms, bedroom, etc. Hardwood floors and tile in kitchen.  Walk to MAX, park, shopping. Perfect for owner occupied investment. Buyer to do own due diligence.

Each unit is 2 bedroom 1.5 bathrooms, 1844 Sqft. 

Address: 1935 N WINCHELL ST, Portland, Oregon 97217

Priced at $299,000 making it a perfect investment or great owner occupied home.

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To see more homes in the area, check out our interactive Portland Real Estate Map Search

 

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Fabulous Peterkort Woods Townhome in NW Portland

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 at 11:22am. 2627 Views, 0 Comments.

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY OCT 25 12:30-3:00.

Fabulous craftsman style townhome in the Peterkort Woods development.  Close to MAX, St Vincents, shopping.  Renaissance built, staged with new beige interior paint colors. Cherry hardwoods, stainless steel appliances, gas fireplace, central air & vac, green space across street. Great view of the park, clubhouse pool, covered gazebo, gas BBQ's. Beautiful outdoor setting. Walking paths and dog park complete this covetted Peterkort Woods location.

3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1925 Sqft

Address: 10462 SW Taylor ST, Portland, OR 97225

Directions:  Barnes to Valeria View then North to Taylor then East to the property

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NE Portland Irvington Bungalow for Sale

Thursday, October 8th, 2009 at 9:37pm. 593 Views, 0 Comments.

Awesome Northeast Portland bungalow in the desirable Irvington neighborhood.  Hardwood floors throughout this wonderful home.  Features original tile in large bath, updated kitchen with new appliances.  Large private fenced yard. Unfinished basement with tons of potential!

 

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1872 Square Feet

3 bedrooms 1 bathroom

Built in 1930

2 car garage

Address:   2738 NE 7TH AVE, Portland, Oregon 97212

Priced at $315,000

Great value for this close-in neighborhood.  Perfect for first time home buyers and get your $8000 Tax Credit.

Search for other homes for sale in NE Portland or use our Portland real estate map search.

For other great deals check out Portland Bank Owned Homes for Sale

 

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$8000 First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit - Time is Running Out

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 at 12:43pm. 450 Views, 0 Comments.

You can still beat the deadline to use the $8,000 first-time homebuyer’s tax credit on a purchase this year.  But you have to act fast, so get your plans going today.  Don’t throw away a free $8,000 gift from of the U.S. government!

There are only 35 days or so left before the Dec. 1st, government-imposed deadline for the first-time homebuyers' tax credit. There is some talk around the country of extending the program, but nothing has happened on that front yet.

So how can you get in on the action? There’s no time to waste.  You need to act fast!

What is it? The $8,000 first-time homebuyer’s tax credit was part of the stimulus package Congress passed early this year.

Who qualifies? Those who have not owned a home during the past three years and meet certain…

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