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On December 31, a light went out in Lake Oswego. Mike Hasson, the founder of Hasson Company Realtors, passed away after a 10-year-battle with mesothelioma. He took on the challenge of fighting that disease like he took on all the … Continue reading →

The Lake Oswego housing market is ending the year strong. By November’s end, we saw an 8.6% increase in home sales values and a cumulative increase of 316.3% increase in value since 1997. A total of 694 homes had sold … Continue reading →

Some of our most treasured holiday lights displays in the Portland metro area have fallen victim to Covid-19 including Peacock Lane. But others have reinvented themselves to still find a way to light up the season and as the Christmas … Continue reading →

Shopping local is always encouraged but especially this holiday season as our local businesses continue to pivot to accommodate for the changes mandated by the pandemic. The city of Lake Oswego has even developed an “Open for Business” map to … Continue reading →

Holiday food drives are important every year, but the need is especially great in 2020, given the pandemic and the hardship that has created for many families. Here are some opportunities for giving food as well as other items locally … Continue reading →

I know we are still in November, but many of December’s highlights come early in the month and/or have an early registration deadline. So, take a look at some of this month’s highlights. VIRTUAL DRINK AND DRAW. The Arts Council … Continue reading →

While the Dow Jones Average and S&P give us daily updates on how much we lost or gained in the stock market, the same can’t be said for real estate. We don’t usually find out how much our investment in … Continue reading →

Hot Books for Cold Days Winter Reading Preview. One thing we can all safely do indoors this winter is read. Join Lake Oswego librarian Chris Myers on Tuesday, November 10 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. for a Zoom review of … Continue reading →

All things pumpkin. How do you like your pumpkin? In ice cream? Then check out Salt & Straw’s Mummy ‘s Pumpkin Spiced Potion laced with caramel. In your muffin? Head over to Kyra’s Bake Shop where the pumpkin chocolate chip … Continue reading →

They say a picture is worth 1,000 words. When it comes to studying the impact of COVID-19 on the housing market, the numbers say even more. A recent survey by Sears Home Services found that 44% of us are less … Continue reading →