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February 11, 2014

New Year’s resolutions can come and go – possibly just as easily as forgetting what presents you gave for Christmas this year. According to a usa.gov poll, losing weight is the top resolution for Americans every year. This doesn’t come as a surprise, rather a statement, that obtaining better health in the U.S. is desired,…

January 27, 2014

2014 marks Renaissance Homes’ 30th year in business. Thank you for being a part of our journey. While a lot has changed in 30 years, one constant drives every member of our team – a passion for homebuilding. We find this industry inspiring, innovative and rewarding. We’re excited to make 2014 a very personal one…

January 22, 2014

Your new move-in ready Renaissance home at 5923 SW Hood Ave. is in the heart of all the action. Located in Southwest Portland, the area is a hot spot filled with restaurants, coffee shops, shopping opportunities, gourmet grocery stores, great transportation and riverfront access. Enjoy living seconds from downtown Portland. Morning Start the day off…

January 9, 2014

Data shows consistent home price appreciation since 1975. To say homeownership is a consistent barometer of personal wealth is an overstatement. In reality, the past several years have been hard on homeowners in certain states, with prices dropping and values ascending at a slower pace — at least until last year’s recovery kicked in. But…

December 30, 2013

Experience the splendor of living atop beautiful West Linn. Located at 1388 Rosemont Road in West Linn, this 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom home lives large. With a five car garage and expansive laundry room with four additional large closets, everything will have its place in this large 4,053 sq. ft. family home. Enjoy the vaulted…

December 26, 2013

Located on the corner of SE 30th and Stark in Portland, this Corbett plan is in the heart of all the action. Walk to Central Catholic High School, dine around the corner on Ankeny St. at the mouth-watering Esparza’s Tex Mex Café, catch a concert a block away at The Goodfoot Pub and Lounge and…

December 24, 2013

In honor of the holidays we wanted to share some impressive homebuilding skills from those making gingerbread houses. As featured in This Old House magazine, enjoy these photos of amazingly crafted gingerbread houses. Are you crafting a gingerbread house this weekend? Feel free to share it with us on Facebook. Enjoy spending time at home…

December 24, 2013

‘Tis the season to indulge. Whether its extra time with friends and family, trying out a new homemade hot chocolate recipe or wrapping up one more gift “just because,” enjoy this season as the year winds down. Just for fun, enjoy this delicious holiday recipe which gives added fun reasons for the season. And since…

December 18, 2013

“In 2012 we saw the housing market recover and, going into 2013, we expected continuing recovery,” said Lawrence Yun, chief economist of the National Association of Realtors. “Instead, the recovery accelerated a lot faster than we anticipated, which was great for sellers and for the 75 million homeowners who saw their home values appreciate.” 1….