Category Archives: buying a home in Lake Oswego Oregon

What to Know About Lake Oswego’s “Property Specific” Housing Market

Posted on March 16, 2025 by lovelakeoswego

What if we told you that we have hosted and attended open houses recently that have had foot traffic harkening back to the days of 2.65 interest rates of 2021? What if we told you that some houses are getting … Continue reading →

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When it comes to Lake Oswego home values, what a difference 20 years makes!

Posted on March 2, 2025 by lovelakeoswego

I was going through some old sales records of mine, and ran across the list of 36 Lake Oswego homes I sold in 2005. Prices ranged from $330,000 for a home on Blackforest to $1,330,00 on Glenmorrie. You could have … Continue reading →

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Enjoy stunning mountain views in new Skyland Drive listing

Posted on January 26, 2025 by lovelakeoswego

The iconic view of Mt. Hood as you are traveling east on A Avenue in downtown Lake Oswego is something we can all take advantage of here in Lake Oswego. But to be able to access that view from where … Continue reading →

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2025 Lake Oswego Housing Market Predictions

Posted on January 12, 2025 by lovelakeoswego

Lawrence Yun, the chief economist for the National Association of Realtors, recently made his predictions for 2025. Let’s see how they compare to what we see happening in Lake Oswego. He sees existing home sales rising 9% year-over-year and new … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Blogs of 2024 About Loving Lake Oswego

Posted on December 22, 2024 by lovelakeoswego

Since 2011, I’ve posted 709 blogs, bringing readers all the reasons to Love Lake Oswego each and every week. Here’s a roundup of the 10 most popular posts this past year: 1. Reading Into the Lake Oswego Housing Market Numbers. … Continue reading →

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The ONE Thing a Good Realtor Should Be Doing for You

Posted on September 1, 2024 by lovelakeoswego

A good Realtor will do more than help you buy or sell your home. A good Realtor helps you make GOOD DECISIONS about buying or selling your home. What’s the difference? Keeping the focus on your best interests and taking … Continue reading →

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End of Summer Bucket List for Lake Oswego

Posted on August 18, 2024 by lovelakeoswego

Looking for ways to squeeze more fun for your family during the last days of summer vacation? Amber Hambrick, the City’s Behavioral Health Specialist has put together a list of over 60 fun things to do to keep the kids … Continue reading →

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Answers to Questions Out-of-State Buyers Have About Moving to Lake Oswego

Posted on August 4, 2024 by lovelakeoswego

We work with many homebuyers moving to Lake Oswego from out of state. What brings them here? •Family or friends who live here and sing its praises •Job relocation to the Portland metro area •This blog which has helped many … Continue reading →

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The Benefits of Buyer Representation When Buying a Home in Lake Oswego and the Portland Metro Area

Posted on May 19, 2024 by lovelakeoswego

With the proliferation of real estate listing services like Zillow and Redfin, some may question the role of a buyer’s agent. The importance of working with a hyperlocal Realtor when buying a home becomes readily apparent when you realize the … Continue reading →

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What Barbara Corcoran and I Agree On

Posted on April 21, 2024 by lovelakeoswego

You heard it here first, but since Shark Tank real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran just said it, I thought it bore repeating. In a recent interview with Neil Cavuto on Fox Business, Corcoran said, “If rates go down just another … Continue reading →

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