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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.

Lake Oswego Rolls Out the Green Carpet This Month with Special Events and an Invitation

Posted on October 16, 2016 by lovelakeoswego

In its effort to encourage Lake Oswegans to adopt more sustainable practices in the way they live, the Lake Oswego Sustainability Network is hosting two events this month that are worth checking out. In addition, the city invites residents to … Continue reading →

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Discover Ways to Cultivate Happiness at Second Annual Activating Happy Conference in Lake Oswego Oregon

Posted on October 9, 2016 by lovelakeoswego

Recently my wife and daughter got a sneak preview of this year’s Activating Happy! conference and from what they tell me, it promises to be full of good ideas about cultivating happiness within. They attended a talk at the Lake … Continue reading →

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Have a Fang-tastic Time at These Halloween Activities in Lake Oswego

Posted on October 2, 2016 by lovelakeoswego

Lake Oswego has all kinds of special events planned to help you count down the days until Halloween. You’ll find something for everyone from a flashlight candy hunt for preschoolers at the Parks and Recreation Office to scary movie nights … Continue reading →

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Popular Breakfast Spots in Lake Oswego, Oregon

Posted on September 25, 2016 by lovelakeoswego

September is National Breakfast Month and it’s something that’s easy to celebrate here in Lake Oswego. Check out some of our locals’ favorite spots to jump-start their day. La Provence Boulangerie and Patisserie. Ever since this breakfast spot relocated to … Continue reading →

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Watch Artists at Work During the Third Annual Plein Air Lake Oswego This Week

Posted on September 18, 2016 by lovelakeoswego

Over 50 artists will show you how painting is done under cover of whatever kind of sky Mother Nature delivers September 22-25, as they capture local scenes set in the city’s plazas and parks from sun-up to sun-down. Plein air, … Continue reading →

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Wine Walk LO Offers More of What You Want This Year

Posted on September 11, 2016 by lovelakeoswego

How do you improve an event that typically sells out? That’s the challenge organizers of Lake Oswego’s fourth annual Wine Walk were faced with when planning this year’s tasting set for Saturday, October 1, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. … Continue reading →

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5 Reasons Why You Want to Live in Lake Oswego When It’s Back to School Time

Posted on September 4, 2016 by lovelakeoswego

As I’ve mentioned before, Lake Oswego has a long list of attributes that attract people looking to buy a home. But in my 25 plus years experience as a Realtor in Lake Oswego, I’d have to say that our top-notch … Continue reading →

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5 Reasons Summer Fun Doesn’t Have to End When School Starts in Lake Oswego, Oregon

Posted on August 28, 2016 by lovelakeoswego

If you’re a die-hard fan of summer like me, it doesn’t matter that school starts this week. The calendar, the forecast, heck–the sign hanging on my front door insists it’s still summer and I plan on celebrating it as long … Continue reading →

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Don’t Miss Collector Car and Classic Boat Show Next Weekend in Lake Oswego

Posted on August 21, 2016 by lovelakeoswego

The Oswego Heritage Council invites you to take a drive down memory lane next Sunday, August 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with its 17th annual Collector Car and Classic Boat Show. While Porsches are this year’s featured car, … Continue reading →

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Why It’s Christmas in August in Lake Oswego

Posted on August 14, 2016 by lovelakeoswego

Drive around town and you’re likely to see great big gifts from the Arts Council of Lake Oswego wrapped up in holiday-worthy bows. Is Santa making an early appearance in LO this year? No, but the 15 new rotating sculptures … Continue reading →

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