The Northwest District is a unique blend of retail and residential in the Northwest section of Portland. Craftsman and Old Portland-style houses co-mingle with grand old apartment buildings and sleek new condominiums, within walking distance of an extensive array of restaurants, bars, and shops. The Portland Streetcar terminates here, connecting the district to the Pearl...
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It’s June and summertime has arrived to the beautiful city hugging Oswego Lake. It’s time to get out and celebrate and there are plenty of activities on tap this month. Renaissance Homes enjoys building homes in the vibrant city filled with culture. Our headquarters is also located here. Here are some inexpensive ideas to keep...
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We think Robin Hood himself would agree – Sherwood is full of adventure. Explore the city this summer and learn why Renaissance Homes continues to build environmentally friendly homes in the family-friendly city. The 26-lot Renaissance at Rychlick Farm neighborhood recently opened off SW Edy Road and features generously sized home surrounded by greenspace. And with...
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Kids love it – the candy, the costumes, the laughter and the fun. It’s Halloween! Zillow recently announced its top Trick or Treat Towns for 2012 and Portland made the Top 10! These cities provide the most candy with the least walking and safety risks for kids. The list also broke down the top neighborhoods...
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When construction started for our new Ainsworth on NE Dean, we were excited to become a part of such a unique, up-and-coming neighborhood. We couldn’t have picked a better time to do so either, as the neighborhood is about to make history with the opening of the first ever non-profit bar. Although the bar won’t...
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Every community needs a commons where people can gather as friends, neighbors and citizens. This can be a grand public square, a humbleMain Streetor a vacant lot with a few handmade benches where locals sit down for conversation. Or even a bridge, beach or bus station, as the examples below. What’s important are the connections...
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Lake Oswego is one of Family Circle’s 10 Best Towns for Families. The communities featured in the magazine’s annual roundup of perfect places to call home combine affordable housing, good neighbors, green spaces, strong public school systems and giving spirits. The results of the comprehensive survey appear in Family Circle’s August 2012 issue. This year’s...
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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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