Category Archives: buying a home in Lake Oswego Oregon

How Lake Oswego Delivers Value for Your Home Investment Dollar

As Lake Oswego real estate specialists, we’re often asked how our market compares to other high-demand areas—especially coastal California. And it’s a fair question. On the surface, a $4–5 million price point might seem comparable whether you’re shopping in Lake … Continue reading

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Enjoy all the amenities of Lake Oswego’s First Addition neighborhood in our new listing at 540 2nd Street

If you’ve ever watched It’s a Wonderful Life, you probably remember how George Bailey dreamed of leaving his small town—only to realize in the end that everything he truly needed was right there all along. That’s exactly how many people … Continue reading

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Enjoy Lake Oswego living at its finest in our new listing at 2550 Dellwood Drive in highly desirable Palisades neighborhood.

While every neighborhood in Lake Oswego offers its own amenities, like the walkability of the First Addition or the views and often larger lot sizes in Skylands, Dellwood Drive in the Palisades neighborhood has always been one of those “highly … Continue reading

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What’s to Love About the River Grove neighborhood in Lake Oswego

If you’re exploring neighborhoods in Lake Oswego, River Grove is one that consistently stands out—especially for buyers looking for that classic Lake Oswego lifestyle with a slightly more approachable entry point, a natural setting, and a laid-back, community feel. So … Continue reading

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Celebrate Arbor Month in Lake Oswego

If you’re looking for one more reason to love living in Lake Oswego, April delivers in a big way. While Arbor Day is officially celebrated nationwide on the last Friday of April, here in Lake Oswego we take it a … Continue reading

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5 Lessons Being a Homeowner Has Taught Me

In her book, House Lessons: Renovating a Life, author Erica Bauermeister writes, “A house is a quiet partner; you have to listen carefully.” Her insights have given my wife and me cause to look back at the lessons our homes have taught … Continue reading

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Escape the Ordinary This Winter in and Around Lake Oswego

SNOWSHOE TOURS WITH A RANGER AT MT. BACHELOR. Suit up for a donation-based 90-minute interpretive tour describing the winter ecology at Mt. Bachelor and the geology of Central Oregon, the Deschutes National Forest watershed and the plants and animals found … Continue reading

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Key Red Flags to Watch for When Touring Homes in Lake Oswego

Whether you’re a first-time buyer or seasoned homeowner, touring a house can be exciting. But that excitement can also make it easy to overlook important warning signs — both inside the home and in the surrounding neighborhood. Here are some … Continue reading

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Open House Today: Architectural Digest–Worthy Mid-Century Modern Home in the Heart of Lake Oswego

Looking to break into the Lake Oswego housing market? Wanting to downsize but stay in coveted Lake Oswego? This new listing could be your ticket! Perched among the evergreens and surrounded by the quiet beauty of Lake Oswego’s natural landscape, … Continue reading

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When to Go All In—and When to Walk Away—from a Home

What’s it going to take to get this house? And what’s it going to take to make sure buying this house is a good investment? These are two very different questions—and ones we often break down with our clients. Many … Continue reading

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