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About lovelakeoswego

I feel pretty lucky—I live where I work and I love where I live. As an added bonus, I get to work with my daughter, Riley. As Realtors in Lake Oswego, we get to share that enthusiasm with clients every day. Through this blog, with the help of my freelance writer wife, Genita, we’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 we 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 us either on Kevin's cell at (503) 939-9801, Riley's cell at (971) 322.6205, via email at kevin.costello@cascadehasson.com or riley.costello@cascadehasson.com or check our website by clicking the link in the "Contact me" section in the right-hand column. I would love to show you around.

6 factors that could impact the Lake Oswego housing market in the next year

Posted on September 25, 2022 by lovelakeoswego

Mortgage rates. We are probably looking at higher-than-we’ve-seen-recently mortgage rates for the next three quarters. Looking at the combined average projections of the big four forecasters (Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, Mortgage Brokers Association and National Association of Realtors) we can … Continue reading →

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5 Things We Love About Lake Oswego in October

Posted on September 18, 2022 by lovelakeoswego

WINE WALK. After a Covid-sponsored hiatus, Lake Oswego’s Wine Walk returns this year on Saturday, October 1 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The $60 ticket gets you 12 one-ounce pours being served up at up to 40 locations in … Continue reading →

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10 Things We Love About Lake Oswego in September

Posted on September 11, 2022 by lovelakeoswego

THE WEATHER. My wife and I have always insisted that the school schedule in Lake Oswego should run from October 1 through June 30 because the weather in September is not to be missed and sometimes our summer takes a … Continue reading →

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Where to Celebrate Oktoberfest Near Lake Oswego

Posted on September 4, 2022 by lovelakeoswego

The calendar may say September but it’s Oktoberfest time. How is that? I’ll explain later. The more important thing is, even if you can’t make it to the Munich celebration this year, you can still raise a pint and dance … Continue reading →

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A Toast to the Return of Lake Oswego’s Wine Walk

Posted on August 28, 2022 by lovelakeoswego

Absence makes the heart grow fonder. It’s not like the Lake Oswego Wine Walk needed a couple years of Covid-cancellations to make it any more popular than it already was, but given the two-year gap, ticket sales are going faster … Continue reading →

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32 Invitations to Eat Outdoors in Lake Oswego

Posted on August 21, 2022 by lovelakeoswego

Outdoor dining became a necessity during the beginning stages of Covid. Now with summer here, it’s just something we want to do.  Here are some local restaurants that provide outdoor seating. Pull up a chair and stay a while…that’s what … Continue reading →

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Lake Oswego Housing Market Update

Posted on August 14, 2022 by lovelakeoswego

It has been about six weeks since my last Lake Oswego housing market update so I thought I’d fill you in on what I’m seeing on the ground these days. There is a continuing calming down trend. The craziness of … Continue reading →

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Celebrate National Book Lovers Day With These “Lake Reads”

Posted on August 7, 2022 by lovelakeoswego

August 9 is National Book Lovers Day so I decided to create a “Lake Reads” list—Lake Oswego’s answer to all those “Best Beach Reads” lists you see going around. Take advantage of the lazy days of summer while we still … Continue reading →

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6 Things We Love About Lake Oswego in August

Posted on July 31, 2022 by lovelakeoswego

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT in your neighborhood. The City of Lake Oswego encourages residents to participate in the spirit of National Night Out by organizing block parties to get to know your neighbors on Tuesday, August 2. Register online and/or by … Continue reading →

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Celebrate National Ice Cream Month at One of These Popular Ice Creameries in Lake Oswego and Portland

Posted on July 24, 2022 by lovelakeoswego

It seems only fitting that July is National Ice Cream Month because it also happens to be the month that Salt & Straw carries my son’s favorite flavor (read on). So, in honor of that coincidence, I thought I’d provide … Continue reading →

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