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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.

5 Reasons Why Vincent Van Gogh Thinks You Should Catch Paint En Plein Air in Lake Oswego This Week

Posted on May 24, 2015 by lovelakeoswego

In a letter to his brother in August of 1881, Vincent Van Gogh wrote, “If you’re in a position to see someone painting or drawing, pay attention, because I believe that many an art dealer would think differently about many … Continue reading →

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Whatever Your Kid Enjoys, Lake Oswego Has a Summer Camp for That

Posted on May 17, 2015 by lovelakeoswego

Sometimes when I see how much Lake Oswego has to offer, I have to remind myself that Lake Oswego is a town of only 37,000 residents. Looking at the Lake Oswego Parks and Recreation Summer Camp Guide is one of … Continue reading →

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Why TripAdvisors Say the Lake Oswego Farmers’ Market Is Not To Be Missed!

Posted on May 10, 2015 by lovelakeoswego

The Lake Oswego Farmers’ Market opens its 15th season this Saturday, May 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Millennium Plaza Park at First and Evergreen. I’ve sung its praises before so this time around I decided to let … Continue reading →

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5 Things the Lake Run Shares with Most Popular 10K’s in the U.S.

Posted on May 3, 2015 by lovelakeoswego

Competitor.com recently posted their bucket-list of 10K’s in the United States. While the Lake Oswego Lake Run wasn’t included, it does have a lot in common with these popular contenders. 1. Tradition. The Statesman Capitol, Texas’ largest 10K is in … Continue reading →

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Triple Your Enjoyment of Lake Oswego’s Village Flower Baskets

Posted on April 26, 2015 by lovelakeoswego

For six months out of every year, the Lake Oswego Village flower baskets grace our streets and give us one more reason to love Lake Oswego. So how can you take something that’s great and make it even better? Here … Continue reading →

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5 Questions Raised by Paris Fashion Week and Answered by Runway on the Lake

Posted on April 19, 2015 by lovelakeoswego

Spring Paris Fashion Week has come and gone but left a few questions on its runways long after the crowds left town. Fortunately Lake Oswego’s Runway on the Lake is coming up April 26 and has the answers raised by … Continue reading →

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10 Ways to Discover Unlimited Possibilities at the Lake Oswego Library During National Library Week

Posted on April 12, 2015 by lovelakeoswego

The theme of this week’s National Library Week is “Unlimited possibilities @ your library®.” Organizers must have had the Lake Oswego Public Library in mind because week in and week out, it offers a wide variety of services and programming … Continue reading →

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Test Your Tree Trivia IQ in Celebration of Lake Oswego’s Arbor Week

Posted on April 5, 2015 by lovelakeoswego

The City of Lake Oswego is getting a head start on celebrating National Arbor Day, April 24, with a lineup of festivities beginning this week. It’s no wonder. Trees are a big deal here in Lake Oswego, where citizens are … Continue reading →

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What Do You Think of These New Slogans for Lake Oswego?

Posted on March 29, 2015 by lovelakeoswego

It has been a while since Lake Oswego had a motto. Back in the 1860s, iron found in the Oswego hills gave hope to a “Pittsburgh of the West.” When that didn’t materialize, land developers pitched the lakeside town as … Continue reading →

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A Toast to Lake Oswego’s Water in Honor of World Water Day

Posted on March 22, 2015 by lovelakeoswego

When my daughters used to come home to Lake Oswego from college in California, they would remark on two things—how great the air smelled and how delicious the water tasted. There are lots of things that go into tap water’s … Continue reading →

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