Monthly Archives: January 2016

Here’s How to Give Experiences, Not Things, This Valentine’s Day if You Live in Lake Oswego

The research is in. Experiences make you happier than things. So this Valentine’s Day, plan to do something for or with your sweetie. Here are some ideas right here in Lake Oswego. ●Valentine Poetry Slam for Teens. Whether you’re in … Continue reading

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5 People I’d Like to Compliment on National Compliment Day

In the spirit of National Compliment Day on January 24, I wanted to hand out some compliments to Lake Oswegans who help make Lake Oswego a great place to live. ●Nancy Nye and her staff and volunteers with the Lake … Continue reading

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5 Reasons to Check out Lake Oswego’s Westridge Neighborhood

Joanne Trask has lived in the Westridge neighborhood in Lake Oswego since 1997, and after talking to her, sounds like she doesn’t plan on moving any time soon. She’s happy there, as are many Westridge homeowners which is why Joanne … Continue reading

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Lake Oswego Reads Kicks Off With Book Giveaway Tomorrow

This year’s Lake Oswego Reads program features the first non-fiction selection: Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher: The Epic Life and Immortal Photographs of Edward S. Curtis by Timothy Egan. Curtis is credited by some with “the greatest photographic achievement … Continue reading

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5 Things That Could Affect Lake Oswego Home Values in 2016

As a Realtor in Lake Oswego for the past 25 plus years, I’ve seen property values go up by a cumulative 225% increase with an average yearly change of a little over 6%. In that time frame, there have been … Continue reading

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