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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.

3 Reasons Why Olivia Newton-John Wants You to Get Fitsical!

Posted on June 11, 2017 by lovelakeoswego

Back in the day when her hit, “Physical,” rocked the billboard charts, Olivia Newton-John rocked the look: leotards, leg warmers and headbands. The City of Lake Oswego thinks you can do the same and invites you to attend their 80s … Continue reading →

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5 Things You Can Expect From a Good Realtor in Lake Oswego, Oregon

Posted on June 4, 2017 by lovelakeoswego

With the busy home buying season upon us, chances are you could be looking for a good Realtor to help you with your next move. When checking out who to work with, make sure your agent is prepared to do … Continue reading →

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Celebrate National Trails Day on Lake Oswego’s Pathways

Posted on May 28, 2017 by lovelakeoswego

With summer-like weather beckoning you, why not plan to “Go take a hike!” to celebrate National Trails Day this Saturday, June 3. Lake Oswego has a wide variety of walker, runner, biker, pet-friendly pathways to choose from ranging from the … Continue reading →

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Why the Rogerson Clematis Garden is a Perfect Excuse to Have a Garden Party

Posted on May 21, 2017 by lovelakeoswego

The Rogerson Clematis Garden at Luscher Farm is just another example of how the city of Lake Oswego belies its size. With more than 1600 individual clematis spread on an acre of land surrounding the historic farmhouse, it is the … Continue reading →

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Mother Nature Has Friends in Lake Oswego

Posted on May 14, 2017 by lovelakeoswego

In honor of Mother’s Day, I’d like to give a nod to a mother we can all be grateful for—Mother Nature. Here in Lake Oswego it seems she has quite a few friends. Over 700 in fact – stewardship program … Continue reading →

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Lake Oswego Farmers Market Opens May 20 With 15 New Vendors

Posted on May 7, 2017 by lovelakeoswego

Luckily for us, Jamie Inglis, Lake Oswego’s Farmers Market Manager, has a hard time saying no. So instead of seeing the usual five new vendors at this year’s market (which opens May 20) you’ll see 15. Inglis blames it on … Continue reading →

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5 Surprising Ways the Lake Run Helps You Cross the Finish Line

Posted on April 30, 2017 by lovelakeoswego

Running a race is part mental prep, part physical, but no matter how much you prepare, each race has its own personality and quirks that can either make it easier or harder for you to get the job done. The … Continue reading →

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4 Ways to Plan Ahead to Celebrate Mother’s Day in Lake Oswego

Posted on April 23, 2017 by lovelakeoswego

Obviously Moms are underpaid. Even when you try to put a value on what they do as Insure.com does every year, they come out short. Broken down into tasks like childcare ($22,360/year), driving ($6,844.50), helping with homework ($8,170), and cooking … Continue reading →

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Lake Oswego’s CSA Shares Program Brings Locally Grown Food to Lake Oswegans’ Tables

Posted on April 16, 2017 by lovelakeoswego

Lake Oswego locavores have many choices to support their desire to eat locally grown or produced food. They can register for a Community Garden plot determined by a lottery at the end of each year. They can shop at our … Continue reading →

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Make a Date for Entertainment This Weekend and Next in Lake Oswego

Posted on April 9, 2017 by lovelakeoswego

Lake Oswegans don’t have to travel far the next two weekends to enjoy a night of top-notch, high energy entertainment. Both high schools’ show choirs will be staging their annual variety shows. Here’s a sneak preview: This year’s Lake Oswego … Continue reading →

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