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February 28, 2014
We can’t wait to see you and share what we’ve been up to. Below is our open house schedule for this weekend. And, if you haven’t yet signed up, now is the time. Renaissance is participating in Cartathlon IV on Sunday so grab those wacky costumes and take to Portland’s streets. You may win free...
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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 27, 2014
Oregon’s green-building prowess continues to pack a mighty punch. So says the U.S. Green Building Council, which reported Tuesday that the state ranks sixth in terms of per-capita Leadership in Environment and Energy Design projects. The list recognizes states with myriad projects that use less energy and water and emit less carbon than other types...
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February 25, 2014
How does free food from a food cart for a whole year sound? Pretty good to the 500 or so Cartathlon IV participants this year. Renaissance Homes is excited to participate in Cartathlon IV, presented by Willamette Week, on Sunday, March 2 from noon to 4 p.m. Known as Portland’s food cart scavenger hunt, the...
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February 23, 2014
About the Street of Dreams home “Splendor in the Grass” Address: 2415 Remington Drive, West Linn Price: $525,000 Square feet: 4,155 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3.5 Color scheme: Teal, burgundy, royal blue with taupe carpeting and walls Highlights: Curved staircase, library, open floorplan House design: J.E. Krause, Architect Interior design: Ripley’s Furniture Landscaping: AgraCare Landscaping Realtor:...
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February 21, 2014
It’s set to be a great weekend in Portland. Comedian and actor Richard Lewis will bring the laughs at the Helium Comedy Club, an “’80s Uprise” video dance party will take place at the Bossanova Ballroom and the Hillsdale Brewfest will showcase 22 of McMenamins’ finest bears at the Hillsdale Brewery and Public House. Continue...
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February 19, 2014
Lance Dunning and his team with Lance Dunning Construction from Milwaukie has framed Renaissance homes since 1990. “We go back even farther,” Renaissance Homes President Randy Sebastian said of the framing contractor. “Lance and I went to elementary school together at Cedaroak Park in West Linn.” When not on the job site, the duo also...
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February 19, 2014
With more than 2,500 homes under his tool belt, Renaissance Homes President Randy Sebastian took a drive recently to view the first home he built in 1984. As his company celebrates 30 years in business this year, it’s a unique story to learn how the business got started – with one house. “We all have...
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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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