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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.

16 Ways to Bring in the Holidays in Lake Oswego (Part 1)

Posted on November 16, 2014 by lovelakeoswego

Lake Oswego makes it easy to get in the holiday spirit with activities planned for the young and the young-at-heart. Check these out and then put a few on your calendar to keep the “we give thanks” and the “ho … Continue reading →

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5 Things Lake Oswego Homeowners Can Give Thanks for This Thanksgiving

Posted on November 9, 2014 by lovelakeoswego

If you are lucky enough to own a home in Lake Oswego, here are five things you can add to your gratitude list when you gather around the turkey this month. 1. Your home is going up in value. Just … Continue reading →

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Why Rudyard Kipling Thinks You Should Attend Lake Oswego’s Festival of Words

Posted on November 2, 2014 by lovelakeoswego

Rudyard Kipling once wrote, “If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten.” Stories have a direct line from the heart to the brain, allowing us to feel something first so we remember it later. … Continue reading →

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The Secret to How Lake Oswego Homeowners Earn Money in Their Sleep

Posted on October 26, 2014 by lovelakeoswego

What if I told you that you could make money while you were sleeping? If you’re a skeptic, you’d say, “Prove it,” and I wouldn’t blame you. Well, here’s the proof. According to the RMLS (Regional Multiple Listing Service) Lake … Continue reading →

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Catch Luscher Farm Scarecrows Through Halloween

Posted on October 19, 2014 by lovelakeoswego

There are many reasons to visit Luscher Farm in Lake Oswego but one of my favorite is the scarecrows. Fashioned out of empty milk jugs, wigs, costume jewelry, second-hand clothes and garden tools, they are more likely to make the … Continue reading →

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Treat Yourself to One of Lake Oswego’s Halloween Activities

Posted on October 12, 2014 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 spider web crafts for preschoolers at the library to Halloween wine tasting for the 21 and … Continue reading →

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Vote for Your Favorite Photo of Lake Oswego

Posted on October 5, 2014 by lovelakeoswego

The City of Lake Oswego is holding its annual Lake Oswego Photo Contest and you can place your votes for your favorite between September 29 and October 15. Ballots will be enclosed with the October issue of HelloLO or you … Continue reading →

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9 Home-Buying Choices for Enjoying Oswego Lake in Lake Oswego, Oregon

Posted on September 28, 2014 by lovelakeoswego

Oswego Lake adds to the quality of living in Lake Oswego. Whether it’s looking at it, boating or swimming in it, paddle boarding on it, or dining on its shores, the lake is one of the things that makes living … Continue reading →

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Top 50 List Is More Proof That Lake Oswego, Oregon Takes Its Education Seriously

Posted on September 21, 2014 by lovelakeoswego

Lake Oswego has done it again. Made a Top 10 list. Well, in this case, it’s more like a Top 50 list. Business Insider named Lake Oswego the most educated town in the state of Oregon with 66.5 percent of … Continue reading →

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The Season is Still Going Strong at Luscher Farm Highlighted by Campfire Evening This Friday

Posted on September 14, 2014 by lovelakeoswego

While you may be putting your garden to rest for the winter, Lake Oswego’s Luscher Farm is still open for business at 125 Rosemont Rd. Check out some of these upcoming events which you can register for on the Lake … Continue reading →

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