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Looking Ahead to Sunny Weather

Oregon is famous for its rain. From November to early June, that is a big part of living in the Pacific Northwest. So I think of late March and early April in much the same way that the modern office worker thinks of Wednesday. This is the “hump” time: rather like Wednesday [...]

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Market Activity for March 22-28, 2010

Lake Oswego had 18 properties come onto the market last week, along with 13 houses that went pending and 8 houses that were closed sales. Here is your market report:

NEWLY LISTED (March 22—March 28, 2010)

Address

List Price
# BR
# BTHS
Total SF
Prop Type
List Date

100 KERR PKWY

$99,990
1
1
617
CONDO
3/22/2010

4000 CARMAN DR

$147,000
2
2
866 [...]

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Open Houses for Sunday, March 28, 2010

Getting a head start on the weekend, here are the 21 open houses currently being promoted in the RMLS for this Sunday:

Address

List Price
# BR
# BTHS
Total SF
Prop Type
Open

1597 BONNIEBRAE DR

$199,900
2
1
998
ATTACHD
1 to 3

181 Oswego Summit

$200,000
2
2
1,383
CONDO
12 to 2

200 BURNHAM RD

$205,850
1
1
820
CONDO
12 to 2

4251 WOODSIDE CIR

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Financial Returns on Remodeling

I think this time of year is rather conducive to taking on remodeling projects. Spring cleaning is part of it, but timing is also important. If you aren’t headed out of town for spring break, you may be considering taking on some projects around the house. And if you are thinking that [...]

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Lake Oswego Market Activity Report ~ March 15-21, 2010

We are keeping a steady pace of activity with 29 truly New, 20 Pending, and 9 Sold properties during last week’s Monday – Sunday period according to RMLS.  Of those 29 New properties, 2 are bank-owned and 3 are short-sales. (I think I’ll write a refresher soon on the distinction to refresh our readers’ memories, [...]

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Lake Oswego Open Houses ~ March 21, 2010

There is quite a lot to see in Lake Oswego this Sunday! 39 total with 11 over a million & most in the mid to upper price ranges.  There is still time to get in on the tax credits (“1st-Time Buyer” & “Moving-Up Credit”), but the clock is ticking.  Enjoy!

Here is what is Open in [...]

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St. Patrick’s Day Fun

Looking for things to do in Lake Oswego to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?  Check out this family-oriented celebration at Maher’s with live entertainment, dance lessons, activities, games, contests, and lots of great food. 10% of all funds received will be donated to the Lake Oswego School Foundation. For more information click here:   St. Patrick’s [...]

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Market Activity for March 8th to 14th, 2010

Last week brought 26 new listings, 24 pending sales, and 16 closed sales. I think it’s beginning to feel a lot like spring!

Here is your data for last week (see below the tables for additional notes):

NEWLY LISTED (March 8—March 16, 2010)

Address

List Price
# BR
# BTHS
Total SF
Prop Type
List Date

4 TOUCHSTONE

$129,000
2
2
984 [...]

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Lake Oswego Open Houses for March 14, 2010

The RMLS is promoting a boat load of open houses for this Sunday in LO. It’s going to be a lovely day with spring weather and lots of sunshine. So I hope you are able to get out and see some of these houses. Of the 39 homes being held open, 8 [...]

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Buying a house on the Lake

Oswego Lake has always had a certain appeal. It is in the middle of the town and is certainly a focus of the community. Years ago the waterfront homes were little vacation cottages that people came from Portland to enjoy on the weekends and on summer break. As rail lines and freeways made [...]

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