Built in 2007 for the Hartman family in Washougal, Wash., the 2,490 sq. ft. home at 1966 N. 6th St. was the first LEED-certified Renaissance home. A leader in green homebuilding for more than a decade, this was a significant new step for Renaissance; now, all Vintage and Metro Collection homes built in Portland are...
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You like a house with a little character, but don’t want to forego closet space. When you entertain, you like to mingle with your guests. And when working from home, you like your own space. You still read books, collect antique sewing machines but can’t go an hour without checking your Facebook status. You’re a...
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It’s July – one of our favorite months to live in beautiful West Linn. With so many activities in full swing, this city knows how to celebrate in style. And this year marks the city’s 100th year so there’s even more to celebrate with the centennial. Here are some inexpensive ideas to keep you busy...
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Renaissance Homes welcomes you home to the Rose City. It’s a blast building environmentally friendly homes with the latest technologies and the charm of yester-year in Portland, Oregon — and its surrounding suburbs. Courtesy of TravelPortland.com, enjoy this list of fine attractions in the city the doesn’t sleep — yes, the popular coffee shops help....
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Looking for a sense of community and want to feel a part of all the action? Our recently completed home for sale at 4901 NE 36th in Portland in the Beaumont-Wilshire neighborhood is situated on a corner lot on a tree-lined street yet just around the corner from New Seasons, Walgreen’s, Rose’s Ice Cream, Subway,...
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It has been a controversial question in the home real estate market for years. Do houses with lots of energy-saving and sustainability features sell for more than houses without them? If so, by how much? Some studies have shown that consumers’ willingness to pay more for Energy Star and other green-rated homes tends to diminish...
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Renaissance Homes, Premiere Property Group and Lawyer’s Title are presenting: Understanding Green Building. Join us Thursday, April 5th at 5 pm for a one clock hour class for brokers. Randy Sebastian, President of Renaissance Homes and Clark Dunning, Director of Production will present: Join us for an informative discussion and learn about Renaissance Homes’ long standing committment...
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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 term “green” is being used to market everything from food to furniture, and it’s also becoming an enticement for the biggest purchase most of us will ever make: buying a home. That’s why understanding certain environmental criteria before you shop for a new home can help you avoid the increasingly prevalent “green-washing” that misinformed...
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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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