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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.

Where You Can Catch Covid-Approved Holiday Lights This Year in the Portland Metro Area

Some of our most treasured holiday lights displays in the Portland metro area have fallen victim to Covid-19 including Peacock Lane. But others have reinvented themselves to still find a way to light up the season and as the Christmas … Continue reading

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Holiday Shopping in Lake Oswego

Shopping local is always encouraged but especially this holiday season as our local businesses continue to pivot to accommodate for the changes mandated by the pandemic. The city of Lake Oswego has even developed an “Open for Business” map to … Continue reading

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5 Ways to Give This Holiday Season in and Around Lake Oswego

Holiday food drives are important every year, but the need is especially great in 2020, given the pandemic and the hardship that has created for many families. Here are some opportunities for giving food as well as other items locally … Continue reading

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What We Are Loving About Lake Oswego in December

I know we are still in November, but many of December’s highlights come early in the month and/or have an early registration deadline. So, take a look at some of this month’s highlights. VIRTUAL DRINK AND DRAW. The Arts Council … Continue reading

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5 Reasons Why Buying a Home in Lake Oswego is a Great Investment

While the Dow Jones Average and S&P give us daily updates on how much we lost or gained in the stock market, the same can’t be said for real estate. We don’t usually find out how much our investment in … Continue reading

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What We Are Loving About Lake Oswego in November

Hot Books for Cold Days Winter Reading Preview. One thing we can all safely do indoors this winter is read. Join Lake Oswego librarian Chris Myers on Tuesday, November 10 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. for a Zoom review of … Continue reading

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Love It or List It: Lake Oswego Edition

HGTV’s show, Love It or List It features homeowners who struggle with the functionality of their home, with one partner thinking that all it needs is a renovation and the other who thinks it requires a move. Enter in the … Continue reading

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5 Things We Love About Lake Oswego in October

All things pumpkin. How do you like your pumpkin? In ice cream? Then check out Salt & Straw’s Mummy ‘s Pumpkin Spiced Potion laced with caramel. In your muffin? Head over to Kyra’s Bake Shop where the pumpkin chocolate chip … Continue reading

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Halloween Covid-Style in Lake Oswego

When it comes to the holidays, I’d like to improvise on Oregon’s tourism slogan to say, “Covid Holidays: They Look Different Here.” We’ve already seen Lake Oswegans’ Covid renditions of birthday and graduation parties, weddings and anniversaries. The Fourth of … Continue reading

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The Numbers Tell an Interesting Story About the Covid Housing Market

They say a picture is worth 1,000 words. When it comes to studying the impact of COVID-19 on the housing market, the numbers say even more. A recent survey by Sears Home Services found that 44% of us are less … Continue reading

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