Category Archives: buying a home in Lake Oswego Oregon

Celebrate National Trivia Day With Some Real Estate Trivia

January 4th is National Trivia Day so I’m bringing you some real estate trivia that you might find useful and/or amusing. If you’d like to know what your house is worth or how much it might cost you to move … Continue reading

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Lake Oswego Housing Market Update

Typically the holiday season is a slow one in the housing market and this one has been no exception. However, as you can see by the chart below which highlights key market indicators for Lake Oswego, the slowdown has been … Continue reading

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3 Ways to Celebrate New Year’s in Lake Oswego

Come New Year’s, it’s nice to have options. And living in Lake Oswego, you have those. You can order in and stay in, head out to several shindigs in Portland OR stay close to home but do it up right … Continue reading

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Sellers Getting Creative in Today’s Market

The times, they are a-changin. Last year we saw buyers sweetening their offers with everything from thousands of dollars over asking to waiving inspections. Now we are beginning to see some sellers considering incentives to attract buyers. It’s still a … Continue reading

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Answers to Questions About Lake Oswego Housing Market Right Now

Here are a few of the most common questions I’m being asked right now about the Lake Oswego real estate market. Question: Should I buy right now? Answer: It depends. Interest rates have gone up from where they were a … Continue reading

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Why There Is No Better Place To Be Than Lake Oswego in the Summer

It’s almost officially summer and if you find yourself in Lake Oswego, consider yourself lucky. Why? Let me give you a few reasons. THE BEST IS YET TO COME. If you lived in southern California, you’d be experiencing “June Gloom,” … Continue reading

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The Most Important Thing Your Realtor Can Do for You in Today’s Lake Oswego Housing Market

When you enter the real estate market chances are you know to get your finances in order. But did you realize you also need to get your emotions in order as well? Especially in today’s housing market, buying or selling … Continue reading

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Why Rising Interest Rates Could Be Good News For Lake Oswego Homebuyers

This may sound counterintuitive, but many real estate experts are saying that rising mortgage rates may actually be GOOD NEWS for homebuyers. Why? Less competition. Right now, potential buyers are still scrambling trying to lock in rates before they go … Continue reading

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10 Things About Lake Oswego That Make Me Smile

Village Baskets going up. To me, this is a harbinger of summer in Lake Oswego which, as you’ll probably be able to tell from this list, is my favorite season here. But it also is a testament to the generosity … Continue reading

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6 Points To Add To Your Lake Oswego Homebuying Checklist

You’ve toured a home with your Realtor and checked off all the boxes: Location Square Footage Good size backyard In your price range Excellent schools Updated What are you forgetting? Here are a few other things to consider before signing … Continue reading

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