Tag Archives: Lake Oswego Oregon

How Challenging Times Bring Out the Good in Lake Oswegans

Posted on March 29, 2020 by lovelakeoswego

The outbreak of COVID-19 has changed life for Lake Oswegans as well as all Americans. Headlines are filled with more closings, more confirmed cases, more deaths and more economic woes. I’d like to interrupt the programming for an important message: … Continue reading →

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How Is the Coronavirus Affecting the Lake Oswego Housing Market?

Posted on March 22, 2020 by lovelakeoswego

For most of us, home is the only safe place we feel we have right now. That reinforces the importance that housing plays in our lives. Whether it’s to provide four walls within which we can safely keep our distance … Continue reading →

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7 Ideas for Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day In and Around Lake Oswego

Posted on March 8, 2020 by lovelakeoswego

It may be a little too early to be wearin’ the green for St. Patrick’s Day, but it’s not too early to be planning how you’ll celebrate it. Since I’m 99.8% Irish, I have a few ideas to offer both … Continue reading →

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5 Things We Love About March in Lake Oswego

Posted on March 1, 2020 by lovelakeoswego

There are lots of reasons to love Lake Oswego—at least 1,000 considering I’ve been posting 52 reasons every year since 2011! Here are five more specific to the month of March: THE ODD COUPLE. The Lakewood Theatre Company brings us … Continue reading →

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7 Things to Do on a Rainy Day in Lake Oswego

Posted on February 16, 2020 by lovelakeoswego

One of the first things people notice when moving to Lake Oswego is how green everything is. The not-so-secret ingredient is rain and we average about 6 ½ inches in February so best to have a Rainy Day plan in … Continue reading →

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Good News/Bad News for Millennial First-Time Homebuyers in Lake Oswego

Posted on February 9, 2020 by lovelakeoswego

Housing appreciation and a shortage of affordable homes are what make it challenging for many first-time homebuyers to enter the housing market. Millennials often face another hurdle—college debt that now stands at $1.6 trillion according to a recent report by … Continue reading →

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Register Now for Spring Break Camps in Lake Oswego

Posted on February 2, 2020 by lovelakeoswego

Don’t let your calendar lull you into thinking it’s too early to plan for Spring Break. If you plan on being in Lake Oswego the time is now to sign your kids up for camps that will keep them entertained. … Continue reading →

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7 Things We Love About February in and Around Lake Oswego

Posted on January 26, 2020 by lovelakeoswego

Lake Oswego Reads. Lake Oswego is in its 14th year of bringing the community together through a myriad of activities centered around one book. This year’s selection is Rising: Dispatches from the New American Shore by Elizabeth Rush that examines … Continue reading →

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10 Coffee Shops in Lake Oswego Worth Checking Out (Not Counting the 8 Starbucks)

Posted on January 19, 2020 by lovelakeoswego

If you’re like my wife you don’t need an excuse to discover a new coffee shop. But if you do, the cold wet days that can show up when you are living in Lake Oswego can provide just that. And … Continue reading →

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10 Ways a Good Realtor Can Help You Buy or Sell Your Home in Lake Oswego

Posted on January 12, 2020 by lovelakeoswego

A question that is often asked of Realtors is, “Why should I hire you?” And with good reason. Before entering into a relationship with a Realtor to buy or sell your home you should know what he or she can … Continue reading →

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