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5 Things LO Does Better Than OC

I recently visited my daughter who is living in Newport Beach, California. Ironically I left our snowmageddon just in time to catch their rainmageddon. Looking at “sunny” southern California through rain-spackled glasses I realized that despite the O.C.’s draw, we … Continue reading

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

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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Swimming Holes in Lake Oswego Oregon

With average temperatures for July and August in Lake Oswego hovering in the 80s, it’s good to know where the closest place to cool off is. Here’s a roundup of swimming holes in Lake Oswego. Lake Oswego Swim Park. All … Continue reading

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5 Reasons to Ditch Zillow and Trulia for This

According to the National Association of Realtors 42 percent of last year’s homebuyers started their search online. If they happened to land on a national site like Trulia, or Zillow, I have a word of advice, “Buyer beware.” When it … Continue reading

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Don’t Forget This Important First Step When Getting Ready to Sell Your Home

Listing a house with an agent isn’t’ the first step to selling your home. Getting it ready to market is. With the busiest home buying season upon us, it’s time to consider what you need to do to make your … Continue reading

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5 Things You Might Not Know When Looking to Buy a House in Lake Oswego

1. There is a lake here. If you lived in Westlake, commuted to Portland for work and shopped at New Seasons in Mountain Park, you wouldn’t have much reason to drive along the city streets that offer lake views. In … Continue reading

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