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About lovelakeoswego

I feel pretty lucky—I live where I work and I love where I live. As a Realtor in Lake Oswego, I get to share that enthusiasm with clients every day. Through this blog, with the help of my freelance writer wife, Genita, I’d like to share that enthusiasm with you. The quality of life you’ll find in Lake Oswego belies its size—there is so much to experience here from a fireworks show over the lake on the 4th of July to the Festival of the Arts--one of the premier arts events in the region. So please check in each week for another reason why I love Lake Oswego and who knows—maybe you’ll fall in love too! If you’re interested in experiencing Lake Oswego personally, please feel free to contact me either on my cell at (503) 939-9801, via email at kevin.costello@cascadehassonsir.com or check my website by clicking the link in the "Contact me" section in the right-hand column. I would love to show you around.

Lake Oswego Real Estate Market January 2023 Update

Posted on January 15, 2023 by lovelakeoswego

The holiday months are typically slow in the housing market and Lake Oswego was no exception. Add to that higher interest rates and low inventory and the word for the first couple of months of 2023 for Lake Oswego and … Continue reading →

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What We’re Loving About Lake Oswego in January

Posted on January 8, 2023 by lovelakeoswego

ARTS COUNCIL OF LAKE OSWEGO ART MART. This popular exhibition of donated artwork available for purchase opens January 6 and continues through February 4. In the past, the collection has included paints, sculptures, prints, ceramics, quilts, photos, mixed media and … Continue reading →

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Celebrate National Trivia Day With Some Real Estate Trivia

Posted on January 1, 2023 by lovelakeoswego

January 4th is National Trivia Day so I’m bringing you some real estate trivia that you might find useful and/or amusing. If you’d like to know what your house is worth or how much it might cost you to move … Continue reading →

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The One Reason We Moved to Lake Oswego and the Endless Reasons We Stayed

Posted on December 25, 2022 by lovelakeoswego

When my wife and I first married, we vacationed at Bass Lake, just outside of Yosemite National Park. Our times there were so idyllic that we decided to find a lake we could live on. After traveling around the country … Continue reading →

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Lake Oswego Housing Market Update

Posted on December 18, 2022 by lovelakeoswego

Typically the holiday season is a slow one in the housing market and this one has been no exception. However, as you can see by the chart below which highlights key market indicators for Lake Oswego, the slowdown has been … Continue reading →

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3 Ways to Celebrate New Year’s in Lake Oswego

Posted on December 11, 2022 by lovelakeoswego

Come New Year’s, it’s nice to have options. And living in Lake Oswego, you have those. You can order in and stay in, head out to several shindigs in Portland OR stay close to home but do it up right … Continue reading →

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Where to Get Your Christmas Tree In and Around Lake Oswego

Posted on December 4, 2022 by lovelakeoswego

The annual hunt for the perfect Christmas tree is well underway and farms are posting shorter seasons due to limited availability. The growth cycle for Christmas trees is anywhere from 7-12 years from seedling to harvest so many farms are … Continue reading →

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What We Are Loving in Lake Oswego This December

Posted on November 27, 2022 by lovelakeoswego

‘Tis the season for shopping and gifting and baking and caroling and card-sending and traveling and visiting…but also ‘tis the season to be holidaying and there are lots of opportunities to revel in the season during the month of December … Continue reading →

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Holiday Shopping in Lake Oswego

Posted on November 20, 2022 by lovelakeoswego

ADORN. This Portland based shop features brands like Emerson Fry, Good America, Splendid and Tart Collections. You’ll find everything from jackets to jumpsuits along with accessories like jewelry, masks and shoes. Hours: Sunday through Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Thursday through … Continue reading →

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Holiday Greetings from Lake Oswego that you can send to family and friends

Posted on November 13, 2022 by lovelakeoswego

It’s official! Even Santa loves Lake Oswego. According to a new holiday greeting card put out by my wife and daughter’s Etsy shop, heartspun printables, Lake Oswego is where he likes to spend his summers! You can find other creative … Continue reading →

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