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PODCAST: Villebois -- A Mixed-Use, Socially Sustainable Development

05-07-10
Andy Green
The European-inspired, mixed-use Villebois community in Wilsonville, Oregon, is perfect for people of all ages and lifestyles to live, work, play and learn. When all is said and done, the distinctive urban village will consist of 2,600 homes – 1,000 of which will be built by master planner and developer Costa Pacific Communities in the Villebois Village Center. The Village Center itself will be a mix of condominiums, row homes, cafés and shops as well as other retail services, such as a dental office, spa, specialty grocery store and boutique hotel. There will also be a farmer’s market opening this spring in the Piazza Villebois – a lively plaza and dedicated community space in the heart of the community. Visit www.ChangeHowYouLive.com or call 866-580-2836 to learn more about the Villebois Village Center.

PODCAST: Transit Orientation and Connectivity at Villebois

05-07-10
Andy Green
As a transit-oriented community, the Villebois Village Center in Wilsonville, Oregon, gives residents the opportunity to commute from home with ease. The neighborhood is just a short walk or bike ride from TriMet’s new transportation option, the Westside Express Service commuter rail. Dubbed “WES”, the new commuter rail connects residents living in Wilsonville to suburbs like Tigard, Tualatin and Beaverton. Once in Beaverton, commuters are just a hop, skip and a latté from downtown Portland, Beaverton and all other corners of the metropolitan area. The Wilsonville WES Station is minutes from Villebois and includes 400 Park & Ride spaces and 48 bike locker spaces, helping foster a pedestrian- and bike-friendly atmosphere within the community. Villebois residents not only can avoid rush-hour traffic but they can also feel good knowing they’re reducing their carbon footprint by spending less time on the road. Visit ChangeHowYouLive.com or call 866-580-2836 to learn more about the Villebois Village Center and its transit orientation.

Buy Homes Now and Take Advantage of Buyer Tax Credit Before It's Too Late!

12-29-09
Andy Green

Carvalho Condominiums - Villebois in Wilsonville, OregonAs we approach a New Year, it is important to remember all of the benefits of purchasing real estate and new homes for sale in today's marketplace.

Don't forget that the $8,000 homebuyer tax credit for first-time buyers has been extended through April 30, 2010. Not to mention, the tax credit now offers $6,500 for owners of existing homes who are buying a new principal residence and have lived in their home for five consecutive years out of the last eight. Buyers have until the end of June to close.

In other news, the income eligibility limits for the tax credit - now for both groups of buyers - has increased from $75,000 to $125,000 for individuals and from $150,000 to $225,000 for married couples.

Don't miss your opportunity to purchase the home of your dreams at the price of your dreams!

And where else can you find the home of your dreams than the award-winning Villebois neighborhood in Wilsonville, Oregon!? Take your pick of the broad array of single-family homes, row homes and condominiums available in Villebois. The community offers sustainably built, affordable homes perfect for any lifestyle.

To learn more about the Villebois community in Wilsonville, Oregon, please visit ChangeHowYouLive.com. You may also speak with Costa Pacific Homes New Home Specialist Andy Green by calling 866.580.2836 or emailing Blog@CostaPacific.com.

For more information about the new tax credit, visit www.FederalHousingTaxCredit.com

Reduce Your Carbon Footprint This New Year

12-29-09
Andy Green

For the eco-conscious commuter-or those who just like a little time to read the paper-the award-winning Villebois neighborhood in Wilsonville, Oregon is connected to nearby communities and the bustle of downtown Portland, Oregon through the Westside Express Service (WES) commuter rail.

Villebois, developed by Costa Pacific Communities, is within walking distance of the Wilsonville WES Station, which has 400 park-and-ride spaces and 48 bike lockers. This easy access fosters a pedestrian- and bike-friendly atmosphere within the transit-oriented community.

Not to mention, if you purchase a new Wilsonville home for sale in Villebois, you not only avoid rush-hour traffic but you will also feel good knowing you're reducing your carbon footprint by spending less time on the road. Click here to learn more about what to do with your "WES Time".

Built on a foundation of sustainability-from its transit-orientation to its green homes- Villebois will change how you live.

To learn more about the transit-oriented Villebois neighborhood, call Costa Pacific today at 866.580.2836 or email Blog@CostaPacific.com. You may also visit www.ChangeHowYouLive.com.

Update on Legend Homes at Villebois

12-21-09
Andy Green

For those of you wondering the latest status of Legend at Villebois, here you go!

Legend Homes only has two finished homes remaining in Phase 1 of the award-winning Villebois community in Wilsonville, Oregon. One of those homes recently went pending so that leaves the builder with only one remaining available home for sale in Villebois. It looks as Legend Homes will come out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy around the beginning of 2010 and hopefully begin construction on new homes once that has happened and it has sold its last finished home.

Full Story: Matrix will also give back raw land in its Phase 2 project at Villebois. The Villebois subdivision was master planned........ Read the rest of the story here.

Contact Costa Pacific Homes in the Villebois Village Center today! A Costa Pacific New Home Specialist would be happy to take you on a private tour of the distinctive community whenever is convenient for you. Call 866.580.2836 or email Blog@CostaPacific.com for more information about Villebois. www.ChangeHowYouLive.com