If you’re curious about the benefits of being the first owner of a new home or seeing the latest design trends, attend the free Fall Metro Portland New Home Tour, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, and Sunday, Oct. 25.

The tour showcases 36 homes built over the region in a variety of architectural styles and price ranges. There’s even a shipping container home outfitted by the Interior Design Society.

“Because people are spending so much time in their homes, many homeowners are looking to remodel their existing home or purchase a new home," says Adrian McCarthy of the Home Builders Association of Metro Portland (HBA), which produces the event.

She says the Portland New Home Tour lets people see the latest ideas in layouts and decor, and talk to builder teams about ways to personalize a home.

New construction adheres to the latest safety regulations and building codes, including stricter energy efficient standards, say housing experts. Appliances and fixtures are new, and there is a home warranty to cover the cost of any issues, from the foundation to the roof.

Download the Portland New Home Tour app for the addresses of all of the stops on the self-guided, self-paced tour.

Here are some of the new homes open for viewing this weekend. Face masks and social distancing, as well as other safety protocols, are required to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.

Zero-energy Farmhouse in North Bethany

Noyes Development Co.'s Highlands at North Bethany, a suburb northwest of Portland, has homes designed to reduce utility bills and carbon footprint. The zero-energy modern farmhouse, equipped to produce more energy than it needs, has smart features, high-speed wiring and two-story spaces with windows that draw in natural light.

Priced from $799,950.

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Contemporary House in South Hillsboro

The floor plan of the Elysian by Pahlisch Homes starts with an entryway that leads to a great room with a gas fireplace and a views of the courtyard and Reserve Vineyards and Golf Course.

Priced at $1.25 million.

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Contemporary Home with a Daylight Basement in Bethany

Thompson Woods is a new single-family home community in Bethany. Toll Brothers offers two- and three-story home designs, with traditional and contemporary exteriors, some with daylight basements and outdoor living options.

Priced from $706,995.

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Modern Farmhouse in Southeast Portland

Renaissance Homes has a modern farmhouse in the Reed neighborhood with an open great room leading to an outdoor covered living area. The den on the main floor can be a guest room with an adjacent full bathroom. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a bonus room.

Priced at $969,900.

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Northwest Contemporary House in Bethany

Sylvan Prairie in Thompson Woods was built by West Hills Homes NW to support indoor-outdoor living and showcase natural light, colors and textures. There is a private guest suite and plenty of storage to “maintain the clean aesthetic long after you’re settled in,” according to the builder.

Priced in the mid-$600,000.

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Furnished Model in Tigard

The Aspen, a furnished model in Birch Mill by JT Smith Companies, is on a large lot and includes a fully fenced yard with landscaping and sprinkler system. Select a refrigerator, washer and dryer, or air conditioning.

Listed at $625,000.

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Traditional House in Tigard

The Umpqua, by Taylor Morrison built in the Eastridge at River Terrace development, has a vaulted ceiling in the living room, four bedrooms and a covered patio.

Priced from $699,990.

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Updated Farmhouse in West Linn

Renaissance Homes’ updated farmhouse, named Turner, in Stafford, a rural setting in West Linn, sits on two acres close to Lake Oswego. There are oversized windows in every room and two sliding doors plus an outdoor covered living area with a fireplace.

In addition to the kitchen, there is a separate prep kitchen with double ovens and a wine cooler that opens to the outdoor barbecue patio. A standalone She Shed with a full bathroom and kitchenette is in the backyard.

Priced at $2.3 million.

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Farmhouse in Lake Oswego

The Lanewood farmhouse by Renaissance Homes in Lake Oswego has 3,800 square feet of living space. The kitchen, with Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances and an oversized island, opens to a dining area. There are two workspaces on the main level: in the den and a pocket office off of the kitchen. A mudroom near the garage entry has a bench and drop-zone.

Priced at $1,799,900.

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Updated Traditional Home in Bonny Slope

Tradition has been reinvented in this zero-energy home by Noyes Development Co. in Creekview Ridge. High-speed wiring and other features support a healthy, comfortable, sustainable lifestyle.

Price from $769,950.

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Contemporary Homes in Happy Valley

Scouters Mountain is a new community on the east side of Portland and Toll Brothers offer one-, two- and three-story homes with two to six bedrooms and 2,350 to 4,570 square feet of living space.

Priced from $667,995.

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Shipping Container Home in Oregon City

The Teahouse, a re-purposed shipping container by Relevant Building, has a modern, open floor plan that opens to a covered back deck overlooking a yard and tool shed. This is one of three unique container homes in the neighborhood.

Priced at $325,000.

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— Janet Eastman | 503-294-4072

jeastman@oregonian.com | @janeteastman

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