The Legend | Issue 1: Fall 2009
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 First Major Northwest Production Builder to Offer Affordable Solar Homes
Portland, Ore.—Legend Homes announced that it is building a new line of affordable, energy efficient homes that include Solar Photovoltaic Systems. The first EarthSmart-branded homes will be built at Edgewater on the Tualatin, the new home community in Tigard, Oregon. Legend Homes is the first builder in the Portland area to offer solar energy systems to customers buying production-built homes. The new homes at Edgewater represent a pilot program to offer solar energy systems as a standard feature.
“Homebuyers today are focused more than ever on ensuring their homes deliver long-term value,” said Jim Chapman, President of Legend Homes. “EarthSmart homes will not only be affordable for the average buyer, but they will deliver long-term cost savings in the form of lower energy bills.”
Legend EarthSmart homes are more energy-efficient and earth-friendly than any production homes currently available in the Portland metro area.
Based on current energy market pricing, these features are expected to help homeowners save as much as 30% in energy costs. Also, EarthSmart buyers will receive up to $2,000 in tax credits for buying a solar home.
“The new EarthSmart homes are another example of Legend taking a leadership role in raising the bar on energy efficiency,” said Duane Woik, Builder Outreach Director at EarthAdvantage. “Currently, Legend is building production homes that will challenge the rest of the building industry to offer the same level of performance in the Portland metro area.”
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Legend Homes is teaming up with LiveLight Energy, LLC to bring the advantages of solar to our home buyers.
Legend Homes is teaming up with LiveLight Energy, LLC to bring the advantages of solar to our home buyers.Why Solar? The answer is simple --- Legend Homes is creating a better home investment. The energy cost savings, potential value appreciation of each home and the reduction to global warming are why we’ve taken this important step. Based on builder incentives, federal tax credits and final incentives Legend is passing through to our buyers, the additional costs on each mortgage are offset by power savings, beginning in the first year. Over time, as energy rates increase, the energy savings in each home will pay back more and more - there isn’t a better investment.
Get back 30% of your cost on the system, up to a $2,000 tax credit directly to you. Solar has never been more affordable.
Why solar? Because it's affordable, sustainable, saves energy costs and is the right thing to do, now and in the future.
www.LiveLightEnergy.com
NOTE: Solar availability varies per community, lot orientation & roofline.
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Community Spotlight: EdgeWater on the Tualatin
Homes built for 21st Century Lifestyles
Located off SW 131st Avenue and SW Fisher Road on SW Tempest, with easy access to downtown Portland, Washington Square and Bridgeport Village, EdgeWater residents enjoy outdoor amenities including bike paths and neighborhood park, play structures, playing field and sport court.
Legend EarthSmart’s pilot program consists of 138 additional neighborhood homes that range in price from mid $290’s to $330’s and range in size from 1,805 square feet to 2,092 square feet. Each home offers floorplan options that include special features such as dual master suites, main-level bedrooms with full baths and up to four bedrooms.
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 All information is subject to change without notice. Marketed by Legend Real Estate Services. |
Our commitment to affordability, sustainability and saving the planet's precious resources means you can feel good about buying a Legend home. |