The energy at Baird’s on B Friday night was infectious. Downtown Lake Oswego’s newest restaurant at the corner of Second Street and B Avenue was packed with families, girlfriends having a night out, couples and others, like myself, who were curious after seeing the new signs brightly lit atop Chuck’s Coffee. The area hugging Oswego...
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Bargains may be few and far between in the current real estate market, but buyers can get a deal if they are willing to purchase a home in an up-and-coming neighborhood. But discovering a neighborhood with potential can be tricky. “When you buy in an up-and-coming neighborhood, you are able to get in on the...
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Bike the equivalent of a half marathon on the first 13.2 miles of 21.5 of the Springwater Corridor Trail. The trail starts at SE 4th Avenue and SE Ivon Street and ends on in Boring on Clackamas-Boring Hwy. No. 174 and Se Richey Rd. You needn’t worry about cars, the Springwater Trail is closed to...
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February 28, 2014
Your new Renaissance home at 3926 SE Clinton is in the heart of all the action. Located in Southeast Portland, the area thrives thanks to its strong community spirit. Passionate mom-and-pop shop owners are up early rearranging window displays and adjusting daily specials on the menu. From specialty grocery stores, theaters and authentic ethnic food,...
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February 17, 2014
The counter at Sckavone’s restaurant has been a gathering spot since the 1930s. Before becoming one of the best kept breakfast spots in Portland, it was the Eveready Drugstore and the long counter with built-in bar stools was where locals would gather for an ice cream cone or soda pop and discuss current events –...
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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,...
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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...
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December 16, 2013
There is a reason this time of year is called the holiday season. With all of Portland’s festivities on tap – such as the Christmas ships and themed trivia and dance parties – we’re excited to celebrate the holidays all month long. Here is a sampling of upcoming events to keep you in the spirit:...
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In anticipation of the Halloween holiday, check out your favorite Halloween movies on the silver screen, as compiled by Roxanne Davis with Portland Monthly magazine. Maybe you’re too old to go door-to-door begging for candy this Halloween, but you can still celebrate! We’ve rounded up Portland’s scariest cinematic events — from creepy classics to scary short films...
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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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