Ultimate Open House

Join NW Natural for a Free Lunch

April 25, 2013

The 2013 Ultimate Open House is a delightful banquet that’s sure to satisfy your new home appetite. With 23 homes to sample, savor urban or suburban homes, and custom-designed homes crafted by the area’s top builders.

As a Presenting Sponsor of the Tour, NW Natural invites visitors to enjoy a free lunch at one of the tour’s Idea Homes each weekend. Here are the dates, times and locations:

First Weekend

Second Weekend

There’s something for everybody with every type of taste and home-buying budget at the Ultimate Open House. Have fun – and bon appétit!


Ultimate Open House Bingo Game Piece

April 24, 2013

Click the image below to download the game board and take it with you as you visit the homes on the Tour.

 

  • Ultimate Open House Bingo boards are available at every Ultimate Open House entry and on the Ultimate Open House website for download.
  • Attendees should have each home they visit put a stamp on their homes box.
  • Three stamps in a row is one entry into the promotion (NOT 1 Street of Dreams ticket).  Multiple rows of three will equal multiple entries (NOT multiple Street of Dreams tickets).
  • Prizes include: $100 gift card to Standard TV & Appliance, $50 visa gift card and $50 Saks Off 5th Ave gift card
  • Every bingo board that is returned to the Home Builders Association with a valid mailing address and at least three stamps by May 15, 2013 will be sent one (1) complimentary 2013 NW Natural Street of Dreams ticket.
  • Attendees should mail the bingo board into the HBA themselves vs. leaving the bingo board at an Ultimate Open House entry.
  • Bingo boards will be accepted if they are scanned and emailed to info@ultimateopenhouse.net, faxed to 503-684-0588 or mailed to Home Builders Association, 15555 SW Bangy Rd, Suite 301, Lake Oswego, OR 97035.


Ultimate Open House Realtor Day

April 19, 2013


Grill like the Pros in your Own Backyard

April 16, 2013

“I love using gas grills because they are easier to heat and it’s much easier to control the flames with a gas grill than with a charcoal fire. Grilling is not just about lighting a fire.” -Bobby Flay , Author, Grill Master, Food Network

Grilling isn’t just for summer anymore either. It’s year round in the Pacific Northwest. There’s nothing like marinating a great protein and grilling it to perfection — such a real crowd pleaser. Today, both professional chefs and home cooks are grilling veggies, fruit, and just about anything, from pound cake to kabobs – it’s all “grate.”

Be one of the first five people to buy a natural gas home on the tour and you’ll win a P500 Prestige Series natural gas grill worth $1,200, courtesy of NW Natural.

Just think: years and years of outdoor cooking enjoyment in your own backyard.

To learn more about the Ultimate Open House New Home Tour and NW Natural Grill Promotion, go to www.nwnaturaloffers.com.

All blue – and barbecue, too

May 5, 2011

For two weekends in May, you’ll have the chance to tour new homes in The Ultimate Open House Tour, looking at the latest products from outstanding Oregon homebuilders.   While you’re making your way through this great array of houses – condos, town homes and beautiful single family houses – plan some time for a relaxing meal.

NW Natural invites you to meet the homebuilders while you enjoy a barbecue lunch – on us.

May 15: 1 – 4 p.m.    Co-sponsored by Legend Homes and Polygon Homes: at 10488 SW Barber St. in Wilsonville

May 21: 1 – 4 p.m.  Co-sponsored by Arbor Custom Homes:  6446 NW 165th Ave., Portland

May 22: 1 – 4 p.m.  Co-sponsored by T.A. Liesey Homes:  13064 SE Verlie St., Happy Valley.

We’re always happy to partner with these homebuilders.  Not only do they build quality homes, they constantly look for ways to help homebuyers save money, save energy and increase comfort.

That’s why they go blue – building homes with appliances featuring the familiar blue flame. Our partner builders are happy to answer questions about natural gas appliances or any other aspect of their new homes.

The Ultimate Open House kicks off the annual home-buying season. It’s also the start of grilling season – so we think a barbecue lunch at an Ultimate Open House home is a perfect combination.

So enjoy your visit to the Ultimate Open House. And when you get hungry for some food and conversation, stop by one of these three host homes.  We’ll see you there!

Comfort, efficiency – and a year’s worth of free heat

April 22, 2011

Hello from your friends at the gas company.

One of our favorite events of the year is the Ultimate Open House – a great idea from the Home Builders Association. This unique home show offers you a wide selection of styles, neighborhoods and prices so you can get a sense of the many options available in the Greater Portland area today.

And you can see and learn a lot about them without ever leaving your home.  (Stay tuned to this blog for a description of the virtual tour in a few weeks).

One thing that many of the Open House homes have in common is natural gas.  In fact, all the homes certified by third-parties (like LEED and Energy Star) have high-efficiency gas equipment.  In addition to gas furnaces and water heaters, many have gas cooktops, clothes dryers, fireplaces and backyard grills all fueled by natural gas.

Customers tell us they prefer gas for the comfort, convenience and affordability factor.  This year, there’s another reason to buy a gas home.

If you are one of the first 10 people to buy an Ultimate Open House home with a natural gas furnace and water heater, you’ll receive a credit on your gas bill of $800 courtesy of the home’s builder.  That’s about one year’s worth of natural gas for the average home.

So when you’re checking out these new homes, check out the appliances. Then check out the terms of this great offer.

Imagine how you’ll like the convenience of gas cooking; the immediate warmth of a gas fireplace and the comfort of a high-efficiency gas fireplace.  Then imagine all that without a gas bill for a year.

Enjoy this great home tour – and best of luck finding the perfect fit.

Share your American Dream for a chance to win!

February 9, 2011

70% of Americans say owning a home is part of their personal American Dream – what’s yours?

  • Does it include a suburban home with a white picket fence?
  • Is it living in all 50 states before you die?
  • Or do you aspire to rent a high-rise loft in a big city?

Click here to learn more about a twitter/facebook contest by Trulia for a chance to win $50-$250 Crate and Barrel gift cards.

Stone Bridge Homes Grand Opening

September 23, 2010

NW Natural Street of Dreams

August 16, 2010

Only two weeks left to attend the 2010 NW Natural Street of Dreams. Click on the image below to download your discount coupon.

Time is Ticking on Tankless Water Heater

June 22, 2010

From NW Natural

For homeowners thinking of investing in a tankless water heater, it’s time to turn that idea into action. From now until August 31, 2010, NW Natural customers can receive more than $2,200 in incentives toward a purchase that provides endless hot water, saves them money and is environmentally friendly.

NW Natural customer Jim Shores of Forest Grove made the purchase and couldn’t be happier. Jim’s wife, Amy, loves to take long showers so Jim researched natural gas tankless water heaters and settled on a Rinnai.

“Energy efficiency never felt so good,” said Shores. “It’s a great investment, good savings, and we’ve upgraded the value of our home.”

The deal
NW Natural has teamed up with Rinnai and Energy Trust of Oregon to offer NW Natural customers in Oregon and Washington up to $2,240 back with the installation of a Rinnai tankless water heater. The following are the incentives and tax credits for changing a tanked water heater to a Rinnai tankless water heater:

  • $200 gas credit on their NW Natural account, courtesy of a participating Rinnai dealer;
  • $200 cash rebate from Energy Trust of Oregon for installation of a tankless water heater with Energy Factor of 0.80 or greater;
  • Up to $340 Oregon tax credit (25% of installation and equipment costs), with installation of a tankless water heater with an Energy Factor of 0.80 or greater (OR customers only);
  • Up to $1,500 federal tax credit for installation of a tankless water heater with Energy Factor of 0.82 or greater.

Relax, it’s a Rinnai
With Rinnai tankless water heaters, there’s no tank to leak or break, thus reducing the risk of flooding. Plus, Rinnai offers a line of controllers that make it easy to set water temperatures precisely for multiple locations in the home to ensure comfort and prevent scalding accidents. Rinnai tankless water heaters heat water on demand, so users aren’t limited to a fixed preheated supply as with a tank.

With up to $2,240 back in gas credits, rebates and tax credits, and the lowest natural gas prices in five years, enjoying a Rinnai natural gas tankless water heater is really affordable. Customers can enjoy hot water when they want it, for as long as they need it, so taking showers, washing dishes and doing laundry can be done all at the same time.

Details on participating dealers and information on cash rebates found at nwnaturaloffers.com and energytrust.org.

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