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I feel pretty lucky—I live where I work and I love where I live. As a Realtor in Lake Oswego, Oregon, I get to share that enthusiasm with clients every day. Through this blog, with the help of my freelance writer wife, Genita, I’d like to share that enthusiasm with you. Be sure to visit my website.
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Things to do in Lake Oswego This Week
Due to the changing nature of activities in response to COVID-19, I am suspending this section of the blog temporarily but wish every mom out there a Happy Mother’s Day today!
Tag Archives: buying a home in Lake Oswego
New Year’s Resolutions if You Live in Lake Oswego
1. Try a new coffee shop. We had two new coffee shops open in Lake Oswego in 2024, on opposite sides of town so next time you’re needing a caffeine fix, try one of them out. Cathedral Coffee is in … Continue reading →
Why Living in Lake Oswego Is Good for Your Health
Two things about Lake Oswego are true: Put the two together and we have a winning formula for good health. In a radio interview with WBUR Radio Boston, Dr. Howard Frumkin, a professor with the University of Washington School of … Continue reading →
The ONE Thing a Good Realtor Should Be Doing for You
A good Realtor will do more than help you buy or sell your home. A good Realtor helps you make GOOD DECISIONS about buying or selling your home. What’s the difference? Keeping the focus on your best interests and taking … Continue reading →
What Lake Oswego and Rome Have in Common
My wife and I recently returned from three weeks traveling to some of Europe’s most beloved cities including Lisbon, Seville and Rome. We were not alone. The summer crush was on and we considered people-watching as much an activity as … Continue reading →
Answers to Questions Out-of-State Buyers Have About Moving to Lake Oswego
We work with many homebuyers moving to Lake Oswego from out of state. What brings them here? •Family or friends who live here and sing its praises •Job relocation to the Portland metro area •This blog which has helped many … Continue reading →
Things We Love About Lake Oswego in August
SWIM PARKS ARE STILL OPEN. Go jump in the lake at either the Lake Oswego Swim Park at 250 Ridgeway Road open to all Lake Oswego residents through August 31 or else the Lake Grove Swim Park at 3800 Lakeview … Continue reading →
The Benefits of Buyer Representation When Buying a Home in Lake Oswego and the Portland Metro Area
With the proliferation of real estate listing services like Zillow and Redfin, some may question the role of a buyer’s agent. The importance of working with a hyperlocal Realtor when buying a home becomes readily apparent when you realize the … Continue reading →
Guide to Nurseries In and Around Lake Oswego
April gave you showers. It’s up to you to plant the flowers. Here’s a guide to local nurseries where you can get ideas and all the supplies for your summer display. DENNIS’ 7 DEES LAKE OSWEGO GARDEN CENTER. When I first … Continue reading →
Protecting our canopy while protecting our safety in Lake Oswego
“When the root is deep, there is no need to fear the storm.” (African proverb) During last month’s climate event with winds that were capped at 65-80 mph, many Lake Oswegans questioned the wisdom of that proverb. With reports of … Continue reading →
Lake Oswego Housing Market Update
The Lake Oswego housing market is starting to thaw. Just as the ice melted from last month’s storm, the freeze on homebuying and selling is also giving way to more activity. Just in the last month alone, my daughter and … Continue reading →
52 Reasons to Love Lake Oswego 