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Shake Shack coming to Bridgeport Village

Takaka, a Portland-based restaurant that serves Japanese comfort food, will open a second store there, too. Read moreShake Shack coming to Bridgeport Village

Want to keep your pets safe this summer? Beware of Blue-Green Algae

Blue-Green algae can be very dangerous to pets and are frequently in rivers and streams in our area. The severity of the threat these toxins pose to animals can’t… Read moreWant to keep your pets safe this summer? Beware of Blue-Green Algae

Welcome to Medicare

Is your 65th birthday coming up? Are you 65 or older and retiring? Are you 64 or younger and disabled? Medicare.gov offers excellent information such as What is M… Read moreWelcome to Medicare

Here comes the sun and summertime beverages!

It is fun to refresh yourself with a cold drink on a hot day, but have you thought about how what you drink affects your oral health? It is natural to assume a dr… Read moreHere comes the sun and summertime beverages!

Automating your workflow can help your employees work smarter, faster, and more cost effectively

Tax season just ended and you’re once again questioning why it was such a pain. You have misplaced files everywhere, you’re questioning whether your coworker shre… Read moreAutomating your workflow can help your employees work smarter, faster, and more cost effectively

What's going on when your hips are making noise?

The hip flexors are a group of muscles responsible for flexing your hips as you walk, and one of these muscles is called the Psoas. Read moreWhat's going on when your hips are making noise?

Out of the perfection pickle

Let’s be honest, we all watch HGTV shows filled with fun stuff about mansions and tiny homes, from Bali to Alaska. We have fun visions of “perfect,” but they get … Read moreOut of the perfection pickle

World Veterinary Day (April)

Celebrated annually on the last Saturday in April, World Veterinary Day is a day that honors the veterinary profession. It is an excellent opportunity to make known, highlight and illustrate the wide variety of duties and responsibilities the…

Three 2023 real estate trends you need to know

With so much happening across the country and the costs of everything on the rise, you might be wondering how all that is impacting real estate. Whether you’re selling, buying or staying put, here are the 2023 real estate trends to watch.

Read My Lips, Are Those Cracks I See?

Despite the wet spring we are having, dry, chapped lips can still be a problem. When the condition is chronic, there may be an underlying cause. Cheilitis is the medical term used for this condition. Our lips do not have oil glands like other…

What is a Medicare Scope of Appointment?

Medicare protects its patrons very well with Medicare annually certified licensed agents having strict consumer protective guidelines to adhere to. A Scope of Appointment document aka SOA, is a document that an agent must present to a client …

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Survey: How do you feel about REI shutting down its Pearl District store?

Wake up from the print nightmare

"Please don’t hate me. I know you told me that I need to bring my laptop into the office to fix this, but I’m trying to print something and it keeps saying that there’s an error with the driver. It was working fine earlier, and I really need …

Learn How to Identify If You Have a Spinal Disc Problem

A herniated disc does not always manifest with severe pain and surgical intervention. With proper care, most back muscle sprains, strains, and disc injuries can heal without invasive measures. However, it is essential to understand that not a…

From Fine Art Show Artists to Gallery Owners

Starting out as show artists, Tina Hospers and her husband John Koster began their art journey and business, Cutting Edge Wood Creations, by traveling across the country displaying their 3D Shadow Boxes at Fine Art Shows. After years of trave…

Buying and Selling “Off Market”

A high percentage of sales are “off market” homes today, sold without even hitting the MLS. The tight inventory situation looks like it won’t ease any time soon. Builders can’t build any faster, and owners aren’t in a rush to move. Still, lif…

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What to expect from the housing market this Summer

The housing market is stabilizing, due to the resilient economy. But experts are predicting that interest rates will continue to climb as we fight back inflation. If you feel nervous at that prospect, try not to panic. There’s not an expectat…

Lilies and Cats: do not mix!

Spring is a beautiful time of year, and springtime holidays, such as Easter and Mother’s Day, are times to celebrate with friends and family. As you’re planning festivities, don’t forget to “cat-proof” your home and garden. Keep your cat safe…

Art Should Be Accessible To All!

The Connection between Posture and Depression: A Closer Look

As humans, we often take the power of posture for granted. We assume that it is simply the way we hold ourselves up, without realizing that it can have a significant impact on our emotions and mental state.

Selling 2023: The Pre-Inspection

While it’s not super common in the market, for the past several years, we’ve had conversations with our selling clients about the wisdom of proactively having an inspection before selling. There’s no one-size-fits-all, but there are a few com…

What is the Oregon Medicare Supplement Birthday Rule?

What is the Oregon Medicare Supplement Birthday Rule? In Oregon, Medicare Supplement/MediGap members are allowed to switch to an equal or lesser benefit

Some home buyers back to market due to falling mortgage rates

Home buyers are edging back into the market after being sidelined last year by a bump in borrowing costs and sky-high housing prices.

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What is happening this month at Fresh Faces Rx?

January is nearing its close and February is just around the corner. Valentine’s Day is an excellent day to share with your loved one, but it’s also important to treat yourself. To celebrate the month of love is an excellent time to think abo…

Make 2023 your personal health year

Here are some ideas for you to make 2023 your personal health year:

“Spring” starts for Buyers, then for Sellers

Often, when potential sellers are considering the timing of putting their home on the market the reflex seems to be “Spring”. And why not? The weather is better, flowers are making an appearance, and the home shows better. In some cases, it m…

Keeping pets safe on Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is the most romantic day of the year. We celebrate this day of love by showering our loved ones with gifts, chocolates, and flowers. But what about our pets? The material items that come with Valentine’s Day can be hazardous t…

Rising interest rates keep driving mortgage demand down

The current state of the 2023 real estate market is that housing demand has slowed in the face of the continually rising interest rates and the growing threat of recession.

Another Lake Oswego donut shop closes

NOLA Doughnuts announced that it will halt operations at its Lake Oswego, Beaverton and Portland locations

Lake Oswego finalizes contract for recreation and aquatic center project

The city works with contractor to cut costs, anticipates additional funding from the school district

Five ways to make the holidays safer for pets

The holidays are a festive time of year, filled with gatherings of friends and family. During this magical time, the last thing anyone wants is an emergency visit to the vet. With these tips, you can keep your pets safe from harm all season long.

We are approaching the new year and with it, new beginnings!

If you have been curious about aesthetic treatments, it can be an exciting journey into the unknown. We understand that patients may have fears. Will everyone know? Does it hurt? Can I afford these treatments?

The U.S. housing market is still in correction mode

Whenever the Federal Reserve switches into quantitative tightening mode, it’s going to negatively impact rate-sensitive sectors like the U.S. housing market. Because the central bank fell behind on its fight against rising inflation, it had t…

Happy New Year to All

Victoria Bramley thanks readers for their continued support of the Insurance Store.

Winning top float in the parade, 2023

Selling a home is like having a float in the parade, and 2023 is bringing some changes. Inventory of competing homes will rise but still be relatively low. Through that lens, selling may be “easy”. The big change is how choosy buyers have bec…

Current dynamics more likely to lead to pent up demand

Similar to the last several years, 2022 brought with it both unforeseen challenges and surprising smoothness in the housing market. Early in the year, world events occurred that made our growing inflation problem that much more difficult to r…

Lake Oswego City Council issues temporary ban on psilocybin centers

Although some councilors had come out against a ban of treatment with and manufacturing of psilocybin in Lake Oswego during a previous meeting, the Lake Oswego City Council unanimously voted Tuesday, Dec. 6, to enact a temporary ban during th…

Businesses concerned about looming displacements for Lake Oswego treatment plant project

The city has delayed a decision on whether to enter into an agreement to build the plant, but still plans to move forward on acquiring Foothills business properties.

Dog helps dental patients feel comforted at Lake Oswego clinic

Lake Oswego Dental Care employs Riley, a 7-year-old golden retriever who welcomes patients and sits with them during their visits

Oregon Court of Appeals considers question of urbanization in Stafford

A landowner of the area, which is currently barred from development, challenges intergovernmental agreements between Lake Oswego, West Linn, Tualatin, Metro and Clackamas County

"There is nothing more deadly than hate armed with a gun"

Current and former Lake Oswego students join together to memorialize mass shooting victims

Will 2023 be a good time to buy a house?

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