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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.

Enjoy this Low Risk Summer Activity During COVID-19 in Lake Oswego

Posted on July 26, 2020 by lovelakeoswego

NPR recently listed the risk involved in typical summer activities during COVID-19 and ranked going out to a bar or nightclub as extremely high risk. “Nothing makes this a good idea right now,” the authors conclude. But summer happy hours … Continue reading →

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Lake Oswego Scavenger Hunt

Posted on July 19, 2020 by lovelakeoswego

The longer the pandemic continues, the more creative we have to get. Especially if you have kids, this long stretch of staying-at-home can become challenging. Here’s a Lake Oswego scavenger hunt to the rescue. We live in a beautiful town … Continue reading →

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Lake Oswego Housing Market COVID-19 July Update

Posted on July 12, 2020 by lovelakeoswego

It’s hard to predict where the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will hit hardest. Some areas, like the airlines, are obvious targets. But others, like the housing market, are hard to measure. Right now, the Portland metro and Lake … Continue reading →

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Why Contemporary Homes Are Popular Choices Among Lake Oswego Homebuyers

Posted on July 5, 2020 by lovelakeoswego

Are you a dark roast or a light roast coffee drinker? Do you wear a swoosh on your shoes or three stripes? We all have our individual preferences when it comes to what we eat, what we wear, what we … Continue reading →

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A Salute to Lake Oswego’s 4th of July Traditions

Posted on June 28, 2020 by lovelakeoswego

There is a long list of things I’ll be missing during the summer of COVID-19 but high on top of my list is Lake Oswego’s traditional 4th of July festivities. From the Lions pancake breakfast in George Rogers Park to … Continue reading →

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5 Things I’ve Learned About Lake Oswego on My Daily Quarantine Walks

Posted on June 21, 2020 by lovelakeoswego

We interrupt this blog post for an important announcement: The Lake Grove Swim Park is officially open! This popular swimming hole in Lake Oswego is operating under new conditions and regulations including a 50 person capacity at all times, limiting … Continue reading →

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Lake Oswego Is Open For Business During COVID-19 Phase 1 Re-Opening

Posted on June 14, 2020 by lovelakeoswego

Drive around town during Happy Hour and you’ll see that Lake Oswego restaurants are open for dine-in as well as takeout business. And they aren’t the only ones re-opening their doors to the public. Gym members are signing up for … Continue reading →

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Lake Oswego Housing Market Covid-19 Update

Posted on June 7, 2020 by lovelakeoswego

You ready for some good news? Portland Metro Area real estate market activity is picking up. Of course, that follows some bad news. Home showings dropped by 50% between the beginning of March and the first week of April. And … Continue reading →

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Creative Ways Lake Oswegans and Others Have Been Quarantining During COVID-19

Posted on May 31, 2020 by lovelakeoswego

While things are starting to open up slowly, sheltering in place is still the default mode for many of us. I’ve noticed that quarantining seems to be separating Lake Oswegans and all Americans into two categories: the creatives and the … Continue reading →

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Despite what you may think, summer in Lake Oswego has NOT been canceled due to COVID-19

Posted on May 24, 2020 by lovelakeoswego

For the past five years, our kids have circled back home to celebrate the 4th of July in Lake Oswego along with a group of 15-20 of their friends who take up a 48-72 hour residence under our roof. They’ve … Continue reading →

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