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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 Sundeleaf would be happy to have his name attached to Lake Oswego’s newest park

Posted on September 24, 2011 by lovelakeoswego

Sundeleaf Plaza is the new kid on the block–the latest addition to the City of Lake Oswego’s park system. While open since June 25, an official dedication will take place on Monday, September 26, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. and … Continue reading →

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A guide for Euclid to Lake Oswego’s pathways

Posted on September 14, 2011 by lovelakeoswego

Euclid said the shortest distance between two points is a straight line, but which is the most scenic? Probably one of the trails or pathways winding around Lake Oswego. Inspired by a master plan to provide its citizens with safe … Continue reading →

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Lake Oswego School District’s reputation adds to home values any way you look at it

Posted on September 8, 2011 by lovelakeoswego

Of all the factors that add to the real estate value of homes in Lake Oswego, the reputation of the Lake Oswego School District is one of the biggest. And if you’re a family with school-age children, it’s the primary … Continue reading →

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How you can enjoy Lake Oswego, Oregon, without buying a waterfront home

Posted on September 1, 2011 by lovelakeoswego

While Oswego Lake in Lake Oswego, Oregon, is a private lake, you don’t have to live on it to enjoy it. Twenty easements located around the lake give 3,000 non-waterfront homeowners the opportunity to live the lake lifestyle without paying … Continue reading →

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5 Reasons why during summertime, the livin’ is easy in Lake Oswego, Oregon

Posted on August 24, 2011 by lovelakeoswego

When DuBose Heyward and Ira Gershwin wrote the lyrics for “Summertime, and the livin’ is easy,” for the opera Porgy and Bess, they could have used Lake Oswego, Oregon for inspiration. This city knows how to do summer. Here are … Continue reading →

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Jay Leno’s Guide to the Oswego Heritage Council’s 12th Annual Collector Car and Classic Boat Show

Posted on August 17, 2011 by lovelakeoswego

Jay Leno loves classic cars as his Jay Leno’s Garage website will attest. From a 1906 Baker Electric to a 2006 Corvette, Leno has amassed a collection any serious car buff would covet. So what would he say about this … Continue reading →

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4 Reasons why Jimmy Buffett would like to get invited to Lake Oswego’s Hot August Nights

Posted on August 10, 2011 by lovelakeoswego

1. It’s a Margaritaville state of mind. Setting sun, boats on the lake, forecast in the 80s, friends gathered to listen to music—who has any cares? That’s about as close to a carefree island lifestyle as you can get this … Continue reading →

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Why Michelangelo would have loved Lake Oswego’s Gallery Without Walls

Posted on August 4, 2011 by lovelakeoswego

In her book, The Annotated Mona Lisa, Carol Strickland argues that Michelangelo did more than anyone to elevate the status of the artist. The famous sculptor would applaud the Arts Council of Lake Oswego’s efforts to do the same. A … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Reasons Kids (and families) Love the Lake Grove Swim Park in Lake Oswego, Oregon

Posted on July 29, 2011 by lovelakeoswego

When my wife and I first visited Lake Oswego, Oregon, we drove by the Lake Grove Swim Park and jealously eyed the carefree folks who were spending their summer afternoon in a setting that waterfront homeowners pay millions for. Little … Continue reading →

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Movies in the Park offer Lake Oswegans another reason to get out and enjoy summer

Posted on July 21, 2011 by lovelakeoswego

The City of Lake Oswego in Oregon seems determined to give every Lake Oswegan an excuse to get out and enjoy the outdoors this summer. Whether it’s the Farmer’s Market, Art Market, Concert Series, or the opening of the new … Continue reading →

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