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7 Things We Love About February In and Around Lake Oswego

CHINESE NEW YEAR. The Lan Su Chinese Garden in Portland hosts what many consider the biggest Lunar New Year celebration in the Pacific Northwest. The highlights of this joyous festival are eight evenings of traditional lantern viewings, both hanging red … Continue reading

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Where to Celebrate National Chocolate Cake Day in Lake Oswego

Thursday, January 27, is National Chocolate Cake Day and if you’re a chocolate lover like me, you’ll agree that there is no other cake worth celebrating! Apparently, we have Dr. James Baker to thank for chocolate cake as he was … Continue reading

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6 Points To Add To Your Lake Oswego Homebuying Checklist

You’ve toured a home with your Realtor and checked off all the boxes: Location Square Footage Good size backyard In your price range Excellent schools Updated What are you forgetting? Here are a few other things to consider before signing … Continue reading

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Estimating the Cost of Home Improvements Before You Buy

Unless you’re buying a brand-new home in Lake Oswego, chances are you are looking at a lived-in one that needs some updating. Knowing what those updates might cost should factor into your decision as to whether or not you can … Continue reading

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8 Reasons to Start Your New Year in Lake Oswego Off with Something New in January

The Lake Oswego Parks and Recreation Department is never one to rest on its laurels. The Winter/Spring activities guide features several new offerings that are sure to pique the interest of someone in your household. Here’s a peek. If you … Continue reading

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5 Ideas for Enjoying (not just surviving) Winter in Lake Oswego

Brace yourselves. The shortest day of the year is almost upon us as it ushers in winter which plans on sticking around for the next three months. While I’ve sung the praises of summer in Lake Oswego on this blog, … Continue reading

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5 Exterior House Design Trends Spotted in Lake Oswego

The other day on one of my morning walks with my wife, we passed yet another house being repainted black. “Is that a trend?” my wife asked. We decided to start counting the black exterior homes on our route and … Continue reading

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Tidings of Great Joy About the Lake Oswego Housing Market

I bring you tidings of great joy! That is if you are Lake Oswego homeowner, or if you are looking to buy a home in Lake Oswego. First if you own a home in Lake Oswego. If you find yourself … Continue reading

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10 Holiday Activities We Love in Lake Oswego in December

#LETITGLOW. Lake Oswego community members are invited to showcase their holiday spirit with festive décor at their homes and businesses. Members who share photos of the displays on public social media accounts with the hashtag #LetItGlowLO and tag the City … Continue reading

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Holiday Shopping in Lake Oswego

With supply chain issues threatening holiday shopping, the call to “shop local” has never been wiser. And luckily for Lake Oswegans, local retailers are well stocked and ready to help you check everyone off your list. Here’s a roundup of … Continue reading

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