The Company

Property Renewal Company is committed to rejuvenating older homes and doing so in a way that maintains the integrity of the original house and of the neighborhood.

Older homes were designed for families that lived differently. In addition to cosmetic updates and appliances, it’s usually necessary to adjust the flow of the home. Especially when it comes to kitchens and living spaces. This provides value for the new occupant and is the main thing that makes our business model work. Where Property Renewal Company differentiates itself is that we believe houses were made by craftsmen and have an inherent character and beauty that should be preserved when possible, even while updating for modern life.

A perfect example of this philosophy is a hardwood floor. It is much cheaper to simply replace hardwood that’s fallen into disrepair with a modern, manufactured ‘wood look' flooring product. Many times these are good products, but even the ones marketed as “real hardwood floors” are a piece of hardwood laminate on top of manufactured fiberboard or plywood. The hardwood floors you find in an older home are strips of actual, solid, hardwood. We believe that is it an absolute shame to replace classic real wood floors if it’s possible to rejuvenate them. In fairness it isn’t always possible, but when it is we’re willing to spend the extra money needed to have craftsman do the job right and believe the next owner will find value in that decision.

We believe that this attention to detail and care for the craftsmanship of a home will provide the buyer with more value and offset the increased costs needed to ensure the home will maintain its character and continue to stand the test of time.

The Owner

Growing up in a small-business family I learned from an early age the value of hard work and of doing something right. The first time. To be fair it took me a little while to fully internalize those lessons, but when I did I often found that many things became easier.

I learned the value of doing something yourself. Learning to do something not only proves to yourself that you can learn to do it, but also provides a sense of accomplishment and confidence in completing a new task. When you know how to do something, whether you do it yourself or not, you are better able to ensure the job is getting done right and you’re providing the best quality product.

I also grew up understanding that tradition was important. That learning from the past helps us create a better future and that certain historic practices, such as many of the aspects of the building of homes, should not be dismissed just because they didn’t use the newest technique or material. This is why I feel it’s important to preserve the aspects of homes that make them unique. Windows have come a long way and are a very worthwhile improvement, roofs need replacing every 15 years or so, but those hardwood floors and trim… the tree those came from were just as good (if not better) 100 years ago as they are today. If they can reasonably be saved, it’s important to be respectful of that material and of the craftsmen that installed them.