Lake Oswego’s downtown movie theater is reopening May 1 and with a new purpose. As originally published in the Lake Oswego Review by Cliff Newell, the reopening of this iconic Lake Oswego staple is just in time for summer events: In 1940, the Lake Theater opened with the movie “Another Thin Man.” In April...
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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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Happy spring. The weather is beautiful and it is supposed to be 62 degrees on Saturday and 65 degrees on Sunday. We can’t wait to see you out and about and share what we’ve been up to this weekend (March 22 and 23). Below is our open house schedule for this weekend. Have fun exploring your...
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Renaissance Homes has always built cutting-edge homes and its marketing department is reaping rewards for its homebuilding outreach that is a cut above. Renaissance Homes took home two award wins – Best Media Production Piece and Best App — at the Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Portland’s 2013 Excellence Awards Oct. 3 presented at the...
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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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September 25, 2012
In another sign of a turnaround in the long-battered real estate market, average home prices returned to the best level in nine years in July. According to the closely watched S&P/Case-Shiller national home price index, which covers more than 80% of the housing market in the United States, the typical home price in July rose...
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My wife and I thought about moving out of the city to cut our expenses. Then we ran the numbers and realized it made no sense. If you want to save money these days, you have to move into the city. Crazy, but true. No wonder McKinsey & Co., the strategy consultant, recently produced a...
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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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April 28th & 29th is National Open House weekend. More than 100,000 homes will be open across the United States and in more than 13 countries. Interest rates remain at record lows making it a fantastic time to buy a home. Join in the fun and stop by a Renaissance Homes open house this weekend!...
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