16 Ways to Bring in the Holidays in Lake Oswego (Part 2)

Posted on November 30, 2014 by lovelakeoswego

holidaysHorse Drawn Wagon Rides. Here’s another opportunity to slow the season down and take in the sights. While you’re waiting to board the wagon, you can enjoy the children’s activities and mini-holiday market going on inside the center. Saturday, December 6 and December 13 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Lake Oswego Adult Community Center, 505 G Avenue. Reservations will be accepted for some of the available seating by calling Dawn Kolb at 503.697.6590. Fees: Reserved seats- $5/Adults;$3/Ages 0-12. First come first served seats-$3/adults; $2/ Ages 0-12.

Holiday Magic Breakfast Theatre. Enjoy a special holiday continental breakfast ½ hour before the curtain goes up for this interactive production of The Peppermint Bear Show and the Toy Elves featuring area high school student performers. Geared for ages 3-12. Saturdays, December 6, 13, and 20 at 9 and 11 a.m. in the Lakewood Center Community Meeting Room at the Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State Street. Advance reservations are required by purchasing tickets either online, at the box office or by calling: 503.635.3901. Fee: $12/person

Holiday Market and Mistletoe Merriment. Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, tastes and smells of the season. You’ll find unique gifts, entertainment, kid activities and photo ops with Santa. Saturday, December 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. West End Building, 4101 Kruse Way. 503.675.3985.

Bells n’ Brass Concert. Here’s the perfect antidote to all that background mall music—enjoy authentic sounds of Christmas in this concert featuring the Covenant Bell Choir Sunday, December 7 at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Lake Grove Presbyterian Church Sanctuary. 4040 Sunset Drive. 503.636.5656.

The Inner Bottom Line®: The Gift of Giving. Find new ways to give that don’t stress you out and drain your pocketbook. Thursdays, December 11-18 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Lake Oswego Adult Community Center, 505 G Avenue. Register for Class 10374. Fee: $25/ACC Members;$38/Others.

High School Holiday Choir Concerts. Holiday carols have a way of bringing out the merry in all of us. Let local high school students work their magic as they perform in their auditoriums over the next couple of weeks. Lake Oswego High School on Thursday, December 11 at 7:00 p.m. 2501 Country Club Rd., 503.534.2313. Lakeridge High School on Wednesday, December 17 at 7:30 p.m. 1235 Overlook Drive. 503.534.2319.

Journey to Bethlehem. Watch the story of the birth of Jesus unfold as you walk through this live production. Registration required for 40-minute walk-through slots. Friday, December 12 and Saturday, December 13 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Lake Bible Church, 4565 Carman Drive. Free. 503.699.9840

Christmas Ships Parade. Catch a glimpse of up to 60 boats decked out in holiday lights as they make their way from the River Place Marina in Portland to George Rogers Park in Lake Oswego. Boats due to pass by Foothills Park around 6:15 p.m. on Saturday, December 20. Warm up by the fire in the park shelter while you wait. 199 Foothills Drive. 503.675.2545.

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What Lake Oswego’s Tree Lighting Ceremony Has That The Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting Ceremony Doesn’t

Posted on November 23, 2014 by lovelakeoswego

holiday tree lightingLake Oswego is celebrating its 50th annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony this year.

While places like the Rockefeller Center have longer traditions (almost 80 years) and bigger crowds, they are missing three key ingredients that make Lake Oswego’s ceremony my favorite.

1. Small town charm. Tens of thousands crowd next to each other to catch a glimpse of the Rockefeller tree and millions watch it broadcast on television. There’s bling and celebrities and razzamatazz. If you’re looking for more of a homegrown holiday, a harkening back to simpler times, then take your place among the crowd of hundreds at Lake Oswego’s ceremony.

2. Two trees. Okay, the Rockefeller Center may have a 75-85 foot tree bedecked in 30,000 to 45,000 LED bulbs, but Lake Oswego lights up two trees! One at Bigelow Plaza on the corner of 5th and A Avenue featuring giant snowflake lights and the other at Millennium Plaza Park at First and Evergreen. Take that New York!

3. A Parade. What sounds like more fun? Being crammed up against a bunch of strangers in the freezing cold while you wait for the lights to go on and then disperse? Or mingling with neighbors and friends as you stroll down main street going from one tree lighting ceremony to another? If you picked the latter, see you in Lake Oswego.

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16 Ways to Bring in the Holidays in Lake Oswego (Part 1)

Posted on November 16, 2014 by lovelakeoswego

holidaysLake Oswego makes it easy to get in the holiday spirit with activities planned for the young and the young-at-heart.

Check these out and then put a few on your calendar to keep the “we give thanks” and the “ho ho ho” in your season. This is the first installment. Stay tuned for round two the week of November 30.

Holiday Poetry Greeting Card Workshop. Surprise your holiday card recipients this year with poem. Inspiration and ten handmade cards provided. Wednesday, November 19 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Lake Oswego Adult Community Center, 505 G Avenue. Register for Class 10278. Fee: $10/ACC Members; $15/Others.

Paper Plate Turkey Craft for ages 3-5. You know you need more Thanksgiving decorations and the library is willing to help you out. Tuesday, November 18 and Wednesday, November 19 at 11:00 a.m. 706 Fourth Street. Register: 503.697.6580.

Thanksgiving Wine Tasting. Let the experts guide you in the proper pairing of wine with turkey! Friday, November 21 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Fee: $15 for 6 wines; $5 bonus pour. World Class Wines, 269 A Avenue, 503.974.9841.

Lake Oswego Reunion Market. Local farms bring autumn’s bounty to downtown Lake Oswego. Enjoy shopping in the crisp fall air and pick up some fresh ideas for your Thanksgiving feast. Saturday, November 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Millennium Plaza Park, First and Evergreen.

Horse Drawn Wagon Rides. Bundle everybody up and take a tour through scenic Lake Oswego. Saturday, November 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Millennium Plaza Park, First and Evergreen. Rides are first come, first served. Fee: $3/adults; $2/youth.

Holiday Craft Workshop for ages 6-12. Get it all done here: greeting cards, gifts, decorations and wrapping it up. Pizza lunch included. Saturday, November 22 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. West End Building, 4104 Kruse Way. Register for Class 10011. Fees: $30/Residents; $45/Non-Residents.

50th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Enjoy one of Lake Oswego’s longest standing traditions which includes tree lighting, caroling, treats, and a visit from the big guy decked out in red and white. Friday, November 28 at 5:30 p.m. Begins at Bigelow Plaza on the corner of 5th and A Avenue and proceeds down to Millennium Plaza Park.

Lakewood in Lights. This annual event features food, complimentary wine, entertainment, live and silent auctions and festive trees to benefit the rising star program at Lakewood Theatre Company. Wednesday, December 3, 5:30 p.m. at the Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State Street. Tickets are $75/person ($50 tax deductible) and can be purchased at the box office, online or by calling 503.635.3901.

Check back November 30 for the next round of holiday events. Subscribe to “52 Reasons to Love Lake Oswego” to make sure you don’t miss it–just click the “Sign me up” button in the top right hand column.

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5 Things Lake Oswego Homeowners Can Give Thanks for This Thanksgiving

Posted on November 9, 2014 by lovelakeoswego

ThanksgivingIf you are lucky enough to own a home in Lake Oswego, here are five things you can add to your gratitude list when you gather around the turkey this month.

1. Your home is going up in value. Just by owning a home in Lake Oswego, your net worth has gone up 11.3% this past year. That’s on top of a 7.6% appreciation the year before that. What does that look like in terms of dollars and cents? A home I sold last January in the First Addition for $660,000 is now worth $755,000 based on recent sales. In Lake Oswego, your home does more than provide shelter. It provides financial security too.

2. Interest rates are still working in your favor. Thirty year fixed rates continue to remain low at around 4.25%. Five year adjustable arms can be found at 3-3.25% and 15 year adjustables are coming in at 3.25 to 3.5%.

3. It’s the best of all markets. We’ve gone from a buyer’s market during the recession to a seller’s market the last year to more of an even playing field, making it better for everyone involved. No one is “making a killing” or “getting a steal.” Prices tend to rise slowly and evenly during a market such as this which is much more sustainable than the crash and booms of the past. The Lake Oswego real estate market is primed to offer both buyers and sellers a win/win situation right now.

4. Location. Lake Oswego can stand on its own with shopping amenities, restaurants and a thriving downtown; however, it’s also close to everything else the Portland metro area and state of Oregon has to offer. And depending on what’s important to you (access to I-5, walk-ability to schools, close-in to downtown, you can find a neighborhood that gives you just what you are looking for.

5. Schools. If you read my blog, you know there are more than 52 Reasons to Love Lake Oswego. But in my twenty plus years of selling real estate, I’ve seen the school district’s reputation bring in as many homebuyers as the lake, the location, or the community. Our strong schools bring people in, fuel home values, and keep the demand for housing high.

Anything else you’re grateful for this Thanksgiving season? Leave a comment and share with us.

If you’d like to give thanks for living in Lake Oswego, give me a call at 503.939.9801. You’ll be thankful you did!

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Family’s Group Jump Photo Wins Lake Oswego Photo Contest

2014 group jump 2Thanks to all of you who voted for our Group Jump picture in the Lake Oswego Photo Contest. We came in first place in our category! Check out the other winners here.

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Why Rudyard Kipling Thinks You Should Attend Lake Oswego’s Festival of Words

Posted on November 2, 2014 by lovelakeoswego

festival of wordsRudyard Kipling once wrote, “If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten.”

Stories have a direct line from the heart to the brain, allowing us to feel something first so we remember it later.

The Lake Oswego Public Library is determined to strengthen this connection with its fourth annual Festival of Words set for this weekend, November 8-9. Events are designed to entertain and teach you how to entertain. All events are held at the Lake Oswego Public Library 706 Fourth Street, unless otherwise noted. Here’s the lineup:

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8

Friends of the Library Book Giveaway. 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Begin with stories on the printed page by selecting a free book at the library’s Booktique, 3975 Mercantile Drive, #225. 503.699.9109.

Are We There Yet? 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Award winning recording artist and master storyteller Anne-Louise Sterry will engage children of all ages with her stories and music.

Step into Storytelling-Learning to Entertain Family and Friends with Stories. 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. This is a hands-on workshop to free your inner narrator complete with tools and techniques compliments of popular storytellers Ken Iverson and Anne Rutherford.

Story Swap. 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Put what you’ve learned or already know into practice—share your favorite travel story. Emceed by Ken Iverson.

Flying in the Wind: Tales of Adventure, Travel and Dreams. 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. See where three master storytellers can take you! Ken Iverson, Anne Penfound and Anne Rutherford will take you on a wild ride.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9

Train Travels with Terry. 1:15 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. All aboard the imaginary train with local storyteller Terry Jordan as your conductor. This interactive journey is aimed at preschoolers but everyone is welcome.

Artful Storycatching. 2:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Let artist and writer Carole DeMar help you capture your own story through guided memoir writing and mixed media art. Registration required: 503.675.2540.

Storytelling Matinee with Storyteller Habiba Addo. 2:15 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Get immersed in stories from another culture while you learn more about your own.

Storytelling Matinee with Storyteller Julie Strozyk. 3:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Do a little time travel as Strozyk shares traditional, mythological and epic tales from early cultures.

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The Secret to How Lake Oswego Homeowners Earn Money in Their Sleep

Posted on October 26, 2014 by lovelakeoswego

dollar signWhat if I told you that you could make money while you were sleeping?

If you’re a skeptic, you’d say, “Prove it,” and I wouldn’t blame you.

Well, here’s the proof.

According to the RMLS (Regional Multiple Listing Service) Lake Oswego home values have appreciated 11.3 percent so far this year. That means every night while Lake Oswego homeowners are sleeping, they can almost hear the floors creaking, “cha-ching.”

That beats what homeowners in West Portland (8.5%), West Linn (10.1%) and Tigard/Tualatin (4.8%) are earning while they snooze.

The only area that tops Lake Oswego this year is Southeast Portland that saw a 12.5% increase. But when you look at another statistic, you realize that Lake Oswego still owns bragging rights.

That percent increase is based on the average price of homes in the area. So Southeast Portland has gone up 12.5% on a median price of $461,217. Lake Oswego’s 11.3% is based on a median home of $658,487 going up in value. So Lake Oswego homeowners are still ahead of the game.

Granted Lake Oswego homes had some catching up to do. When the real estate crash hit in 2008, prices over the next four years saw a 30.2% decline. So far they’re recovered 21.1% of their value when they were at their peak.

Southeast Portland’s recovery has come quicker because it didn’t get hit as hard. But even at full recovery, the average home value is almost $200,000 less than in Lake Oswego.

So consider giving a whole new meaning to the saying, “Sweet dreams.” Buy a home in Lake Oswego and earn money while you sleep (or if you already live here, consider whether a move to a different house and/or neighborhood might be a good way to take advantage of this appreciation).

If you’d like to see some real examples of homes that make you money while you catch some zzzz’s, give me a call at 503.939.9801. I’d love to show you around!

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Catch Luscher Farm Scarecrows Through Halloween

Posted on October 19, 2014 by lovelakeoswego

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There are many reasons to visit Luscher Farm in Lake Oswego but one of my favorite is the scarecrows.

Fashioned out of empty milk jugs, wigs, costume jewelry, second-hand clothes and garden tools, they are more likely to make the crows come in for a closer look than fly away.

Checking out the scarecrows isn’t just something your young kids will enjoy. My two young adult daughters played, “Name that Doppelgänger” on our tour, dredging up names of old teachers or relatives as they came up with look-alikes for much of the garden art.

Here’s a preview of what you’ll see. Scarecrows are up through Halloween so get over there soon!

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Treat Yourself to One of Lake Oswego’s Halloween Activities

Posted on October 12, 2014 by lovelakeoswego

HalloweenLake Oswego has all kinds of special events planned to help you count down the days until Halloween. You’ll find something for everyone from spider web crafts for preschoolers at the library to Halloween wine tasting for the 21 and over set. I’d say in most cases, you’re in for a treat!

Lakewood Theatre Company Costume Sale. Take advantage of the Lakewood Theatre’s “fall cleaning” and pick up some costumes from old shows or all the ingredients to create your own. In the past my wife found such gems as an adult size blue gingham dress from a Wizard of Oz production and a drum major hat. Saturday, October 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 19 from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. Lakewood Center for the Arts Community Room, 368 S. State Street.

Harvest Celebration. Help celebrate another successful season at Luscher Farm with wagon rides, trick or treating in the milking parlor, plant sale, live music, petting zoo, and kids’ activities. Wear your costumes and pose with the farm’s scarecrows. Saturday, October 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. $5-$15 suggested donation. Please walk, bike or park at C3 Church at 17979 W. Stafford Road and take the shuttle. Luscher Farm, 125 Rosemont Rd. 503.534.5284

Dennis’ 7 Dees Lake Oswego Garden Center October Kids’ Club: How Cover Crops and Scarecrows Help Farmers. Learn about cover crops and help make a scarecrow for the garden center’s fall display. Sunday, October 19 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Lake Oswego Garden Center, 1090 McVey Avenue. $5/pre-registration.

Legends and Lore. Sign up for this inaugural haunted historic tour of Lake Oswego. The family-friendly evening will be filled with folklore, antique sites, spirits and storytelling. Friday, October 24, 5:30 p.m. Adult Community Center, 505 G Avenue. 503.675.2549. $13 fee. Register for Class 10470 through Lake Oswego Parks and Recreation.

No Carve Pumpkin Decorating. Make your pumpkin spooky or stylish. Materials provided. Saturday, October 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Luscher Farm, 125 Rosemont Rd. Register for Class #10227 through Lake Oswego Parks and Recreation. $10/Resident; $15 Non-Resident. 503.675.2549.

Get Crafty with Pumpkins. Use natural materials to decorate your un-cut pumpkins. All ages welcome. Saturday, October 25 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Dennis’ 7 Dees Lake Oswego Garden Center. 1090 McVey Avenue. $5/pre-registration.

Spider Web Craft for Ages 3-5. Tuesday, October 28 and Wednesday, October 29 beginning at 11:00 a.m. Lake Oswego Public Library, 706 Fourth Street. Pre-registration required: 503.697.6580.

Costume Party for kids in grades 6 and up. Enjoy snacks, crafts and pumpkin bowling. Thursday, October 30 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Lake Oswego Public Library, 706 Fourth Street. 503.636.7628.

Halloween Wine Tasting. The folks at World Class Wines have some special wines in store, all of which promise to be juicy and blood-red including “Bone Shaker” – a Zinfandel with a glow-in-the-dark label. 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. $15 for 6 wines; $5 bonus pour, 269 A Avenue, 503.974.9841.

Trick-or-Treating. Check out my blog on best trick-or-treat neighborhoods in Lake Oswego.

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Vote for Your Favorite Photo of Lake Oswego

Posted on October 5, 2014 by lovelakeoswego
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Vote for “Group Jump” in Lake Oswego’s photo contest at http://www.ci.oswego.or.us/publicaffairs/photo-contest-voting

The City of Lake Oswego is holding its annual Lake Oswego Photo Contest and you can place your votes for your favorite between September 29 and October 15. Ballots will be enclosed with the October issue of HelloLO or you can vote online.

Now comes the commercial–one of my family’s photos is in the running so vote for “Group Jump” in the “Life in Lake Oswego” category.

My son has made these jump pictures his trademark, taking them in front of Mt. Rushmore, the Dalmatian coast on the island of Hvar, the Golden Gate bridge, a Hawaiian sunset, a beach in Zanzibar….and yes on a cabana dock on Lakewood Bay right here in Lake Oswego. In this one, he managed to corral his sisters and cousins to time their jumps perfectly with a result that I think is pretty amazing.

I have some other photo favorites that didn’t make the photo contest cut and thought I’d post them here to conduct my own voting poll. You’ll notice most of them capture summer moments—what can I say? It’s my favorite season here in Lake Oswego. While the rest of the year has things to offer as well, summer is the time my kids choose to come home for long weekends so it’s no wonder I’m camera happy when they’re around.

Take a look and cast your vote for your favorite glimpse into Lake Oswego living. And then go to the City’s site and vote for “Group Jump.”

Which picture of Lake Oswego is your favorite?

Photo credit: Stuart Miles

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9 Home-Buying Choices for Enjoying Oswego Lake in Lake Oswego, Oregon

Posted on September 28, 2014 by lovelakeoswego
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Canal front homes are just one home-buying option that lets you enjoy Oswego Lake. If you’d like to see one that is currently on the market, give me a call at 503.939.9801.

Oswego Lake adds to the quality of living in Lake Oswego. Whether it’s looking at it, boating or swimming in it, paddle boarding on it, or dining on its shores, the lake is one of the things that makes living in Lake Oswego great.

But you don’t have to own a million dollar lakefront home to enjoy it. There are other home-buying options in Lake Oswego that give you access to the lake. Here they are.

VIEW. Homes with a lake view. Perched on streets like Upper or Summit Drives, you can enjoy the scenic beauty of Oswego Lake without paying waterfront prices. Some of these homes also offer you the opportunity to belong to an easement which affords you water access as well. Right now you can purchase a lake view home for anywhere between $849,000 and $3,895,500.

LAKEFRONT. These homes give you everything—view and access, but at a price. Currently there are 18 lakefront homes for sale ranging in price from $1,200,000 to $10,500,000. In addition, you are responsible for paying Lake Corporation fees that are based on your water frontage.

CANALS. Oswego Lake has two canals: Blue Heron and Oswego Canal. Both offer a water view, albeit of the more narrow canals rather than the lake, as well as access. Homes have boat houses, and depending how far down the canal you live, feature boat rides anywhere from one to seven minutes to get to the main lake. What you get with many of the canal front homes that lakefront homes lack, is a sizeable yard. Many of the lots, particularly on Lake Haven Drive and Kelok are deep, and some contain swimming pools as well as yards large enough to entertain over a hundred guests. They are also situated in neighborhoods that add to the community feel for residents. There are six canal front homes for sale at this time ranging between $849,000 and $1,999,000 (now pending). Lake Corporation fees also apply.

CABANAS. Ten cabanas are situated on Lakewood Bay, at the end of Third Street in the Oswego Lake Sailing Club. Originally designed by Richard Sundeleaf as exclusive rental properties in 1936, these home sites range from the original footprint of 915 square feet to 3,319 square feet in new construction. The location is perfect not only for enjoying the more peaceful Lakewood Bay but also for walking to downtown Lake Oswego and taking in special events like the 4th of July ski show and the Oswego Heritage Council wooden boat parade. Prices range from $900,000 to $1,750,000. Lake Corporation and association fees are extra.

BAYS. There are three bays on Oswego Lake: West Bay and Blue Heron on the southwest end and Lakewood Bay on the northeast end. Homes here offer scenic views of quieter water than the main lake as well as water access. A “no wake zone” is enforced in both West Bay and Blue Heron, so residents don’t have to deal with the noise of high speed boats or the wakes created by ski bobbing or wake boarding. Currently there are six homes for sale on the bays ranging from $900,000 to $2,595,000 with annual Lake Corporation fees extra.

EASEMENTS. Twenty easements located around the lake give 3,000 non-waterfront homeowners the opportunity to live the lake lifestyle without paying waterfront prices. Each easement only has a limited number of boat slips for which there can be a waiting list. Once a boat slip is secured there is an annual easement fee as well as Lake Oswego Corporation fees, an annual meeting and usually a maintenance workday. Some easements also hold socials.

LAKE GROVE SWIMPARK BOUNDARY. The Lake Grove Swim Park is run by the Lake Oswego School District and is open to residents who live within the boundaries of the former Lake Grove School District according to the original deed spelled out by Oregon Iron & Steel Company. (Check to see what houses reside within the boundary). While that district is now part of the LOSD, residents within those original boundaries still pay an additional property tax to support the park. Ask anyone who uses it, and they’ll tell you it’s well worth it. The park opens the first weekend after school lets out and stays open seven days a week from 12 noon to 8:00 p.m. through Labor Day. Lifeguards are on hand at all times ensuring kids stay safe, enforcing rules and administering swim tests which allow children to swim in roped off areas of different depths. Picnic tables, barbecues, a play structure, concession stand and games round out a summer afternoon for most families.

CONDOMINIUMS. In 2006, 60 condominium conversion units went on the market in what is now The Villas on Lake Oswego (formerly part of the Bay Roc apartments). Many units afford lake views and balconies as well as boat slips and a common dock. These one-to-three bedroom units offer a more affordable way to get lake access with sales this past year ranging from $116,000 to $360,000.

The Edgewater Garden Court Condominiums at 55 N. Shore Road and the Lakewood Lofts and Condominiums at the end of Third Street both offer lake views but no access. Most recent sales at The Edgewater in the 2011-2012 ranged from $257,000 to $275,000. Prices are higher at the Lakewood Lofts and Condominiums with sales of $239,000 and $430,000 in 2011.

ANY LAKE OSWEGO HOME. Any resident of Lake Oswego can use the Lake Oswego Swim Park located at 250 Ridgeway Road. It is usually open through July and August in the summer from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

If you’d like to check out some of these Lake Oswego homes, please give me a call at 503.939.9801, email me at kevin.costello@cascadehassonsir.com or check out my website. I can show you around and help you decide which home-buying option is best for you.

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