Ultimate Open House

The app: not your grandmother’s home show

April 23, 2012

Just a few years ago, the Home Builder’s Association broke new ground by publishing details about Ultimate Open House homes on the web.  Visitors and prospective buyers could look at the different homes with a click of the mouse from their home computers.

Scan with your smartphone to download the UOH mobile app

Ah, but that is so 2011!  In 2012, we’re as likely to carry our computers with us in our pockets as to use one at a desk.  So what better way to plan your tour of a home show that’s spread throughout the Portland region than using a smart phone application?

The HBA has created a new app for iPhone and Android users.  So when you’re between home visits, you can look at photos, learn about price and size and get driving directions, plus find a link to some builders’ websites.  You can bookmark favorites, select homes in close proximity and even email the builder through the app. (Of course, not while you’re driving!)

Join the mobile fun and download the new Ultimate Open House app on your smart phone.

As of April 28, 2012, type ultimateopenhouse.mobi into your iPhone or Android smartphone, and it will automatically take you to either the app store or marketplace so you can download the free Ultimate Open House Mobile App.

A new home – and months of free heating

April 16, 2012

The Ultimate Open House has something for everyone – homes of different sizes, styles and locations.  But regardless of your taste and needs, the home you prefer is likely to have natural gas equipment.

This year, NW Natural and its partners are adding one more reason for you to go Blue and buy gas-fueled home.  If you’re one of the first 10 buyers of a qualified home with a natural gas furnace and water heater, you’ll receive an $800 credit on your NW Natural bill, courtesy of the builder.

Now there’s one more reason to go Blue, in addition to the comfort and reliability of gas heating; the convenience and beauty of gas fireplaces; the speed and control of a gas stove; and the clear price advantage of natural gas.  That’s an $800 credit on your gas bill.


2012 Ultimate Open House New Home Tour

March 29, 2012

The Home Builders Association (HBA) of Metropolitan Portland announces the Ultimate Open House New Home Tour, presented by NW Natural and Standard TV & Appliance. Designed especially for homebuyers interested in new construction, two inspiration-filled weekends will offer the latest in new home trends, smart sustainability and affordable home options on April 28 & 29 and May 5 & 6, 2012, from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. The event is free for the public.

WHAT: The Ultimate Open House New Home Tour has changed the way homes built by premiere builders are sold. The tour not only provides a showcase for top builders, it simultaneously helps homebuyers find and purchase their ultimate new home. Homes run the gamut in size, price range, style (also incorporating townhomes and condominiums) and location across Portland and its suburbs.

The first ten people to buy a tour home during the dates of the tour with a natural gas furnace and water heater will receive a gas bill credit of $800 courtesy of NW Natural.

WHERE: New homes throughout Portland and surrounding suburbs will be featured. NW Natural has created a smartphone application for the event that can be used to navigate to each location.

WHEN: April 28 & 29 and May 5 & 6 / 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

COST:  Free

BUILDERS: Participating builders include: Arbor Custom Homes; Legend Homes; Gertz Fine Homes; Stone Bridge Homes NW; Renaissance Homes; Monza Homes; Everett Custom Homes; Portland Development Group, LLC; Maratona Homes, LLC; TA Liesy Homes NW, LLC; Fish Construction NW, LLC; JT Roth Construction, Inc.; Westlake Development; Olin Homes; Pacific Lifestyle; Pahlisch Homes; and Hutchinson Home Builders.

WHO: The HBA of Metropolitan Portland produces the Ultimate Open House New Home Tour, presented by NW Natural and Standard TV & Appliance. Additional sponsors include Energy Trust of Oregon and Metros.