Since 2011, I’ve posted 656 blogs, bringing readers all the reasons to Love Lake Oswego each and every week. Here’s a roundup of the 10 most popular posts this past year:

1. The One Reason We Moved to Lake Oswego and the Endless Reasons We Stayed. Although I posted this blog at the end of 2022, it continued to rank highly through the beginning of 2023. While the lake initially drew us to this community, we found lots of other reasons to stay from the schools to the natural beauty.
2. 10 Things You Need to Know About Lake Oswego Easements.  This is another perennial favorite which I posted in 2020 but that readers keep reading. And it makes sense. There are 3,000 homes in Lake Oswego with access to 20 lake easements, giving those homeowners lake access without having to pay waterfront prices.
3. Lake Oswego Packs a Lot of Fun Into 4^th of July Celebrations. The 4^th of July is a big deal in Lake Oswego, judging by the number of activities going on and the number of residents looking to make sure they are not missing out.
4. Coffee Shops in Lake Oswego to Check Out. From national chains like Peet’s and Starbucks to homegrown varieties like Morse Coffee, Lake Oswego has plenty of options for the caffeine craved.
5. Considering Buying a Waterfront Home in Lake Oswego? One of the reasons Oswego Lake is so beautiful is that it is managed by the Lake Oswego Corporation which assesses waterfront homeowners a certain fee every year to improve the water quality and provide certain services. So that is an additional cost potential homebuyers need to consider.
6. When the Going Gets Hot, Check Out These Swimming Holes in Lake Oswego. This is a perennial seasonal favorite once our summer temperatures start ticking up. From the Lake Grove Swim Park, to community pools to George Rogers Park, learn about all the opportunities to cool off right here in town.
7. Questions About Moving to Lake Oswego. From the average cost of a home in Lake Oswego to the best schools, your questions are answered here.
8. Top 10 Reasons Kids (and Families Love the Lake Grove Swim Park. The Lake Grove Swim Park is one of the most popular swimming holes in Lake Oswego and this post explains why. There are two swim parks in town; the other is open to all residents of Lake Oswego but this one is only open to residents who live in the original Lake Grove School District boundary. So be sure to explore that with your Realtor if having access to this gem is important to you.
9. Best Neighborhoods for Trick or Treating in Lake Oswego. In October, this blog post resurfaces as parents start planning their Halloween strategy. This year I even got a call from a dad in Milwaukie who was wanting to know where to take his kids. Word’s out—Lake Oswego homeowners are generous when it comes to handing out Halloween candy.
10. The Search for the Perfect Christmas Tree in and Around Lake Oswego Starts Here. Another seasonal favorite, this post tells readers where to go from the Boy Scout Troop’s tree lot right at George Rogers Park to farms further out that offer u-cut opportunities.

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