Category Archives: buying a home in Lake Oswego Oregon

Game Plan for Buying a Home in Lake Oswego’s Low Inventory COVID Market

Posted on February 14, 2021 by lovelakeoswego

The housing market nationwide is experiencing a shortage of inventory and Lake Oswego is no exception. There were 33 new listings in December, but that was outpaced with the 75 sales that ate up some of the inventory. It seems … Continue reading →

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Love It or List It: Lake Oswego Edition

Posted on November 1, 2020 by lovelakeoswego

HGTV’s show, Love It or List It features homeowners who struggle with the functionality of their home, with one partner thinking that all it needs is a renovation and the other who thinks it requires a move. Enter in the … Continue reading →

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5 Things a Good Realtor Should Be Telling You That You May Not Want to Hear

Posted on October 4, 2020 by lovelakeoswego

As in all walks of life, there are times when being a Realtor calls for having the “hard talk.” To be honest, that “hard talk” has sometimes cost me a sale. Whether I’m being honest with a potential client about … Continue reading →

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Tips for How to Win a Bidding War When Buying a House in Lake Oswego

Posted on September 20, 2020 by lovelakeoswego

With the current inventory, low mortgage rates and a heightened appreciation for the place we call home, bidding wars are becoming more common here in Lake Oswego. I’ve represented clients in a couple just within the last two weeks. What … Continue reading →

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10 Things You Need to Know About Lake Oswego Easements

Posted on August 23, 2020 by lovelakeoswego

My real estate clients are always delighted to hear that you don’t have to live on Oswego Lake to enjoy it. So are my readers. My blog on “How You Can Enjoy Lake Oswego Without Buying a Waterfront Home” that … Continue reading →

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How Covid-19 Has Reshaped the Walkability of Lake Oswego

Posted on August 9, 2020 by lovelakeoswego

Pre-Covid, I averaged 7,000 steps a day and many of them were acquired inside a gym. These days I’m racking upwards of 12,000 a day and the bulk of them occur outside on the streets of Lake Oswego. I live … Continue reading →

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Housing Value Lures Buyers to Lake Oswego During COVID-19

Posted on August 2, 2020 by lovelakeoswego

Wherever I go, people ask, “How’s the real estate market?” That was always the case pre-COVID; it’s especially true now during COVID. With the pandemic taking swings at many sectors of the economy, people wonder, “What’s it doing to the … Continue reading →

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Lake Oswego Housing Market COVID-19 July Update

Posted on July 12, 2020 by lovelakeoswego

It’s hard to predict where the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will hit hardest. Some areas, like the airlines, are obvious targets. But others, like the housing market, are hard to measure. Right now, the Portland metro and Lake … Continue reading →

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Why Contemporary Homes Are Popular Choices Among Lake Oswego Homebuyers

Posted on July 5, 2020 by lovelakeoswego

Are you a dark roast or a light roast coffee drinker? Do you wear a swoosh on your shoes or three stripes? We all have our individual preferences when it comes to what we eat, what we wear, what we … Continue reading →

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Lake Oswego Housing Market Covid-19 Update

Posted on June 7, 2020 by lovelakeoswego

You ready for some good news? Portland Metro Area real estate market activity is picking up. Of course, that follows some bad news. Home showings dropped by 50% between the beginning of March and the first week of April. And … Continue reading →

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