Since 2011, we’ve published 833 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:

The Surfside Collapse and the Wake-Up Call for HOA Insurance and Condo Buyers in Oregon

The post examines how the catastrophic collapse of Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida exposed a widespread problem: many HOAs lacked adequate insurance and reserves for maintenance, putting residents at risk. In response, major lenders such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac tightened financing rules for condominiums — requiring HOA master-insurance and sufficient reserve funding before backing a loan. As a result, some condos in Oregon (and beyond) are now deemed “non-warrantable,” making conventional mortgages impossible and complicating property sales. For prospective buyers, the lesson is clear: investigating HOA insurance, maintenance history, and financial health is no longer optional — it’s essential.

What You Need to Know About the Recent Court Ruling Regarding Public Access to Oswego Lake

This post explained the 2025 court ruling that established that Oswego Lake must be opened to the public via a legal entry point at Lower Millennium Plaza Park — ending a long-standing restriction that limited access to lakefront homeowners only. The decision, made by a circuit-court judge after more than a decade of litigation, means the public can now swim, paddle, or canoe from that launch point — though only non-motorized watercraft are allowed under the city’s new access rules. The City has established other rules as well to manage safe, equitable use.

Where Your Kids Want to Spend Their Summer in Lake Oswego

Here we highlight how summer in Lake Oswego offers plenty of fun for kids—above all at Lake Grove Swim Park, the ultimate childhood hang-out. With a lakefront swimming area, lifeguards, swim lessons, and gear rentals for volleyball, badminton, soccer, ping-pong and more, it is the go-to summer destination for many Lake Oswego kids.

When it comes to Lake Oswego home values, what a difference 20 years makes!

The article explains that over the past 20 years, homes in Lake Oswego have steadily appreciated — typically around 5% per year on average — turning long-term ownership into a strong investment. Some years saw dramatic spikes (for example, nearly 24 % in 2021), but we point out that the enduring value has come from consistent, long-term growth rather than short-lived booms.

‘Tis the Season for Marionberries!

Here we highlight that summer in Oregon means it’s marionberry season — a time when the deep-purple, sweet-tart berries, often called the “Cabernet of blackberries,” become available at local farmers markets and nearby U-pick farms. We explain marionberries’ special appeal (their Oregon heritage, flavor, and versatility), and encourage readers to enjoy them fresh, baked in pies, turned into jams or syrups, or picked around the Portland/Lake Oswego area during the season (typically early July to early August).

What to Know About Lake Oswego’s “Property Specific” Housing Market

In this article we talk about how dramatically real-estate prices have risen in Lake Oswego over the past two decades. Take for example a waterfront canal home that sold for $118,000 in the 1980s compared to a current canal property listed at $2,135,000. The conclusion: though entry costs are higher today, homeownership in Lake Oswego still offers real potential for investment appreciation over time.

Find European Vibes in Lake Oswego, Oregon

We back up adventure traveler Charlie Boyle’s description of Lake Oswego as a “charming lakefront town” that “feels like it belongs in Europe.”

Lake Oswego Housing Market Update

In this post we encourage both buyers and sellers to be patient as they navigate interest rates, the gap between buyer and seller expectations and price adjustments. Now more than ever it’s important to work with an experienced Realtor who knows the local market values.

Best Lake Oswego Neighborhoods for Trick-or-Treating

This is a perennial favorite as parents swarm our website looking for the best strategy for trick or treating in Lake Oswego with their kids.

Christmas Trees in and Around Lake Oswego

This seasonal post also ranks up there each year as Lake Oswegans looks for the best Christmas trees and experiences in and around Lake Oswego

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Kevin Costello kevin.costello@cascadehasson.com 503.939.9801

Riley Costello riley.costello@cascadehasson.com 971.322.6205