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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.

New Holiday Traditions You May Want to Consider

Posted on December 23, 2018 by lovelakeoswego

Ask our kids about some of our holiday traditions and they’ll grimace and groan but I have a feeling they’ll carry on some of them like writing clues on every gift package and wrapping up jokes we find on the … Continue reading →

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Make Plans Now to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Lake Oswego

Posted on December 16, 2018 by lovelakeoswego

If “make New Year’s Eve plans” is on your holiday To Do list, the time to act is now. There are a couple venues hosting events in Lake Oswego but they fill up so you want to put the shopping … Continue reading →

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Holiday Shopping in Lake Oswego Makes Giving So Much Easier!

Posted on December 9, 2018 by lovelakeoswego

The bad news is that there are only 16 more shopping days until Christmas. The good news is that you can find something for everyone on your list right here in Lake Oswego. Santa’s elves went looking recently and here … Continue reading →

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Holiday Bucket List When You Live in the Portland Metro Area

Posted on December 2, 2018 by lovelakeoswego

There are lots of ways to celebrate the holidays here in the Portland metro area. Some events like the Second City’s performance of Twist Your Dickens are very Portlandia-like. Others like the Oregon Ballet’s The Nutcracker are classic. Take your … Continue reading →

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Why We Deck Our Halls With Boughs of Holly (and other holiday decorating traditions)

Posted on November 25, 2018 by lovelakeoswego

I’m guilty…of putting up my Christmas tree lights early. I don’t turn them on until after Thanksgiving but yes, I take advantage of warmer (and drier) evenings in early November to hang the endless strands I zigzag across my front … Continue reading →

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Plan Your Holiday Activities in Lake Oswego Now (Part 2)

Posted on November 18, 2018 by lovelakeoswego

There are lots of reasons to be merry this holiday season in Lake Oswego. Here are some suggestions to help you get the most out of the holidays (and be sure to check out part 1 of this guide here). … Continue reading →

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7 Ways to Enjoy a Giver’s High This Holiday Season in Lake Oswego

Posted on November 11, 2018 by lovelakeoswego

I’m sure you’ve heard about a runner’s high, but ‘tis the season to talk about the “giver’s high.” Seems there is a biological reason we feel good after doing good. University of Oregon researchers conducted MRI scans on volunteers after … Continue reading →

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Celebrate All Things Brian Doyle at Library on November 6

Posted on November 4, 2018 by lovelakeoswego

Tuesday, November 6 is “Brian Doyle Day” made possible by a city proclamation last year in honor of a local esteemed author and friend to many. November 6 happens to be his birthday and so each year on that day … Continue reading →

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Plan Your Holiday Activities in Lake Oswego Now (Part 1)

Posted on October 28, 2018 by lovelakeoswego

It may not even be Halloween yet but it’s never too early to start booking your holiday festivities in Lake Oswego. Popular events like the Tinseltown Trolley and Holiday Concerts at the Lake Theater sell out early. So start making … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Reasons People Move to Lake Oswego

Posted on October 21, 2018 by lovelakeoswego

Deciding where to call home depends on a lot of factors but based on my over 25 years experience as a Realtor, these are the top 10 reasons people move to Lake Oswego. 1. Real estate value. The cost of … Continue reading →

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