Housing affordability conditions have reached the highest level since record keeping began in 1970, according to the National Association of Realtors®. NAR’s Housing Affordability Index rose to a record high 206.1 in January, based on the relationship between median home price, median family income and average mortgage interest rate. The higher the index, the greater...
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February 27, 2012
Renaissance Homes is setting the standard for high performance, green built homes in the Portland metro area. Our latest Energy Performance Score for a 2,607 sq ft home was a 74. A home built to Oregon code is 103. Our home rated 28% more efficient than Oregon building codes! Savings on energy bills translates to...
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The Home Builders Association of Portland recently awarded Renaissance Homes’ Chief Operating Officer, Tim Breedlove, with its 2011 Builder of the Year award. Tim has found ways to help Renaissance Homes weather the recession and find new areas of success. Tim has devoted countless volunteer hours to the HBA and recently served as President. The...
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November 14, 2011
As the cold and wet weather sets in, there are a few steps you can take to ensure your home serves you well through the coming months. Please take the time to check these items in and around your home and attend to any that need maintenance. Please refer to your Renaissance Homeowner Manual for...
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November 11, 2011
Several factors make a city easy to live in without a car. The most important one is a widely available and efficient public transportation system. Another is having daily amenities, such as groceries, shopping, schools and entertainment, nearby and within easy reach on foot or by bicycling. The best cities have both features. Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton Transit...
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At Renaissance Homes, we offer what you can’t find anywhere else. A gorgeous home, built green and customized just how you need it. It’s simple. We care about your new home, just as much as you do. Work with our in-house architect and our in-house interior designer to get the perfect home to suit your...
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