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How Appraisal Gaps Are Surprising Some Lake Oswego Home Buyers

Considering that surprises intensify our emotions 400%, it’s fair to say that surprises are not for the faint of heart. Especially when you are buying a home, which can be an emotional experience to begin with, you don’t want the … Continue reading

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Update on the Lake Oswego Housing Market

I can give you a lot of anecdotes about the temperature of the Lake Oswego Housing Market. •Multiple offers are coming in on homes with the sale going often to the highest bidder, in most cases offering thousands more than … Continue reading

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

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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Why Living in Lake Oswego Can Lead to Short Term Memory Loss (and why that’s a good thing)

Give Lake Oswegans (or most Oregonians, for that matter) one day of sunshine and gone and forgotten are the gray days, the wet and windy days, the threat of freezing rain days. We have this incredible capacity to be in … Continue reading

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Frequently Asked Questions About Moving to Lake Oswego

1. What’s the average cost of a home in Lake Oswego? Year-to-date, the average cost of a home in Lake Oswego is $841,548. That figure represents single family detached dwellings. 2. Can I live on the lake? Yes you can. … Continue reading

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5 Things You Can Expect From a Good Realtor in Lake Oswego, Oregon

With the busy home buying season upon us, chances are you could be looking for a good Realtor to help you with your next move. When checking out who to work with, make sure your agent is prepared to do … Continue reading

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Lake Oswego’s Reputation as a Great 4th of July Town Grows

“I bet Lake Oswego has more kids that come back for the 4th of July than any other small town,” proclaimed my daughter the other day as we finished talking to yet another twentysomething who said he was flying home … Continue reading

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5 Things That Can Make Buying a Home in Lake Oswego Go Smoothly

While the current market in Lake Oswego is a fairly balanced one, you always want to be in the best position possible when you are looking to buy a home. Being armed with the right information and mindset can strengthen … Continue reading

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Hot Neighborhoods in Lake Oswego’s Real Estate Market

When buying a home in Lake Oswego, Oregon, it’s hard to go wrong. As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, it’s the kind of place that once you’re a homeowner, you can find yourself making money while you sleep as your … Continue reading

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Breaking into the Lake Oswego Housing Market—Yes You Can!

If you’ve been reading my blog regularly, you know that Lake Oswego has a lot to offer as a place to live. But what’s the price of entry? How much does a starter home in Lake Oswego cost? Granted there … Continue reading

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