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Spokane, WA Real Estate News

By Cindy Carrigan, Spokane WA Referral-Based Real Estate Team!
(Five Star Spokane Group, Keller Williams Realty)
103 E Liberty, Spokane, WA Get Directions Click Here Description Photos Maps & Local Schools My Reviews $ Click for current price 3304 SQUARE FEET Fantastic low- maintenance brick duplex with lifetime concrete tile roof and sprinkler system on corner lot! Great cash flow in this property! One unit has 2 bedrooms 1 bath on main and finished basement with rec room, non-egress bedroom and bathroom. The other unit has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath on main with unfinished basement. 1- car garage for each unit. New garage doors being installed. Spokane Homes for Sale Search All Homes For Sale Homes Close to Where You Work Avoid Foreclosure What is Your Home Worth? Presented By: Five Star Spokane Group Five Star Spokane Group, Keller Williams Realty 509-323-5555 Schedule a Showing/Request Info  
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By Cindy Carrigan, Spokane WA Referral-Based Real Estate Team!
(Five Star Spokane Group, Keller Williams Realty)
1514 E Bridgeport, Spokane, WA Get Directions Click Here Description Photos Maps & Local Schools My Reviews $ Click for current price 3 BEDROOMS | 2 (1 full, 1 half ) BATHROOMS | 1921 SQUARE FEET 1.5 Story Home with many updates and charm! Hardwood floors, freshly painted interior, updated kitchen and beautifully updated main floor bath. 2 Bedrooms w/ large closets on 2nd story. Fenced backyard and 2 car garage w/ alley access. Updated windows and siding. Full unfinished basement great for storage and a half bath as well. Follow This Home! Spokane Homes for Sale Search All Homes For Sale Homes Close to Where You Work Avoid Foreclosure What is Your Home Worth? Presented By: Five Star Spokane Group Five Star Spokane Group, Keller Williams Realty 509-323-5555 Schedule a Showing/Request In...
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By Jack Tenold, Specializing in Reverse Mortgages
(Jack Tenold LLC)
Spokane County 2015 Interstate Fair runs September 11-20 at the Fair & Expo Center on N. Havanna Street. Along with hints of fall (shorter days and cooler weather) comes the annual county fair with food and fun for everyone.  Make plans now. It will be here before you know it and tickets went on sale June 15th.  There are several options to help you save money if you purchase your tickets early.  Group Tickets at $5 Family Pak at $39Carnival Ride Bracelets $25 Bonus Book (ride coupons) for $20 The deadline for purchasing tickets at these prices is August 21st. Grandstand Entertainment tickets are also on sale for those who enjoy an exciting PRCA rodeo and other live action entertainment including concerts & demolition derbys.  Is it fair (pun intended) to say the event has changed a who...
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By Rene Fabre, Practicing Philosophical Eclectic of the Arts
(ARFCO Media)
The Larson’s of Spokane.This is my Grandma and Grandpa Larson, Edna and Harvey and (L to R) Aunties' Meldred and Marjorie and my Mom, Mary Lee (1961) at the Larson home in Hillyard, Spokane.My cousin sent this old photo to me that I haven't since the 1960's and I’m cracking up because looking at my Mom at just 5 feet tall (and the youngest) she’s the tallest of the sisters! Grandpa Harvey was born in 1874 in Sweden, came to the US as a kid of about 6 and grew up in and around Cadillac, Michigan. As a young man he worked in the timber industry and became a partner in a saw mill. Edna Doyen, born in 1880, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan became the love of his life and they were engaged to be married in 1898, the same year she and her family moved out west to Spokane, Washington.As the family s...
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By Cindy Carrigan, Spokane WA Referral-Based Real Estate Team!
(Five Star Spokane Group, Keller Williams Realty)
2909 W Bismark, Spokane, WA Get Directions Click Here Description Photos Maps & Local Schools My Reviews $ Click for current price 4 BEDROOMS | 3 (2 full, 1 half ) BATHROOMS | 2150 SQUARE FEET Beautiful brick rancher in Shadle area! 4 bed/3 bath with new carpet and fabulous wood floors! Spacious main floor with large windows and fireplace in living room and dining area open to kitchen! Fenced backyard with sprinkler system and 2 car garage. A great value in a highly desirable area! Follow This Home! Spokane Homes for Sale Search All Homes For Sale Homes Close to Where You Work Avoid Foreclosure What is Your Home Worth? Presented By: Five Star Spokane Group Five Star Spokane Group, Keller Williams Realty 509-323-5555 Schedule a Showing/Request Info  
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By Cindy Carrigan, Spokane WA Referral-Based Real Estate Team!
(Five Star Spokane Group, Keller Williams Realty)
10144 N Seminole, Spokane, WA Get Directions Click Here Description Photos Maps & Local Schools My Reviews $ Click for current price 4 BEDROOMS | 3 (3 full ) BATHROOMS | 3402 SQUARE FEET Beautifully updated rancher in coveted Indian Trail neighborhood! Main floor living with hardwood floors and great room with gas fireplace, open to gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Master suite with granite and walk-in closet. Finished lower level with family room. Low-maintenance fenced backyard with sprinkler system includes raised garden beds & storage shed! Follow This Home! Spokane Homes for Sale Search All Homes For Sale Homes Close to Where You Work Avoid Foreclosure What is Your Home Worth? Presented By: Five Star Spokane Group Five Star Spokane Group, Ke...
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By Cindy Carrigan, Spokane WA Referral-Based Real Estate Team!
(Five Star Spokane Group, Keller Williams Realty)
10510 N Edna, Spokane, WA Get Directions Click Here Description Photos Maps & Local Schools My Reviews $ Click for current price 4 BEDROOMS | 3 (3 full ) BATHROOMS | 4174 SQUARE FEET Custom daylight rancher in desirable Forest Hills neighborhood with expansive views. Main floor living with cathedral ceilings, arched doorways and spacious kitchen & pantry. Wood floors, tile, and granite. Master suite with walk-in closet and garden tub. Daylight finished basement with 2 bedrooms, kitchen, sauna and laundry. A great value in a wonderful neighborhood! Follow This Home! Spokane Homes for Sale Search All Homes For Sale Homes Close to Where You Work Avoid Foreclosure What is Your Home Worth? Presented By: Five Star Spokane Group Five Star Spokane Group, Keller Williams Realty 509-323-5555 Sch...
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By Cindy Carrigan, Spokane WA Referral-Based Real Estate Team!
(Five Star Spokane Group, Keller Williams Realty)
2728 W Wabash, Spokane, WA Get Directions Click Here Description Photos Maps & Local Schools My Reviews $ Click for current price 2 BEDROOMS | 1 (1 full ) BATHROOMS | 1701 SQUARE FEET Wonderful Shadle bungalow with charming wood floors! Two bedrooms on main floor with full unfinished basement to expand. Convenient main floor utilities, fenced yard and sprinkler system on a corner lot with garage. Convenient location near shopping! Follow This Home! Spokane Homes for Sale Search All Homes For Sale Homes Close to Where You Work Avoid Foreclosure What is Your Home Worth? Presented By: Five Star Spokane Group Five Star Spokane Group, Keller Williams Realty 509-323-5555 Schedule a Showing/Request Info  
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By BethAnn Long, Realtor, CRS, e-PRO, CLHMS Spokane Wa Real Estate
(RE/MAX of Spokane)
Imagine yourself enjoying spectacular VIEWS from every window of this Magnificent Custom 2 Story on 12.63 in Washington State's #1 rated Rural school district. Hand sawn log beams from Montana, recently finished Fir Floors, Gorgeous gourmet Kitchen with granite counters and breathtaking views! Main floor office, perfect for working from home ! 40x30 Barn with horse set up. 3 bedrooms up, Serene Master with brand new 2015 updated bathroom, walk in closets and deck with amazing view! Close to Spokane, Spokane's south hill and yet out just far enough to have your own piece of Paradise !Finished basement with large family room and 4th bed/bath. This home is truly something special. Come sit on the country porch and believe me, you won't want to leave! TAKE THE VIRTUAL TOUR NOW !!! http://ww...
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By Rene Fabre, Practicing Philosophical Eclectic of the Arts
(ARFCO Media)
Okay, not so wordless this Wednesday. But the photo says more than I will...I was in Spokane, Washington to teach a few classes May 14 and 15. One of the things I love to do is crack a few jokes before I start a conversation about Twitter... Many who don’t tweet do share a myth. “I don’t use Twitter. It doesn’t make any sense. Like why should I care what you had for lunch?”Of course Twitter is much more than sharing photos of a meal, but I like starting the convo this way because it breaks the tension and gives us opportunity to share smiles and a laugh, and it should. We’re human. We make assumptions all the time about a lot of things we know nothing about. So let’s have some fun with it and explore.Regardless of what we may think, science tells us the images online that hold our atten...
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By Cindy Carrigan, Spokane WA Referral-Based Real Estate Team!
(Five Star Spokane Group, Keller Williams Realty)
5214 S Stone, Spokane, WA Get Directions Click Here Description Photos Maps & Local Schools $ Click for current price 5 BEDROOMS | 3 (3 full ) BATHROOMS | 2409 SQUARE FEET Fantastic Home in Popular South Hill Location! Over 2400 sq. ft. and Main Floor Features Cathedral Ceilings and Open Floor Plan with 3 Bedrooms 2 Baths. Fully Finished Daylight Lower Level with Spacious Family Room, 2 Bedrooms & 1 Bath. Lovely Fenced Back Yard with Sprinkler System. Located in a Wonderful Neighborhood with Sports Court, Convenient to Schools and Shopping. So much value for the price! Follow This Home! Spokane Homes for Sale Search All Homes For Sale Homes Close to Where You Work Avoid Foreclosure What is Your Home Worth? Presented By: Five Star Spokane Group Five Star Spokane Group, Keller Williams R...
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By Rene Fabre, Practicing Philosophical Eclectic of the Arts
(ARFCO Media)
The indigenous people of the area, the Spokanes, date back about 13,000 years. They lived near Spokane Falls in what is now downtown Spokane hunting the abundant wild game, fishing for salmon and gathered plants, roots and berries in the nearby western foothills of the Rocky Mountains.The European explorers and fur traders started showing up in 1810 and the first settlers J.J. Downing and S.R. Scranton established a claim here in 1871. The area really started growing when the Northern Pacific Railway reached Spokane in 1891 and the population rose to almost 37,000 by 1900.My maternal grandfather, Harvey Larson, 24 at the time, came to the area in 1901 from Michigan to follow his 18 year old bride to be, Edna Doyne. Her family moved here in 1898. I remember our adventures from Seattle to...
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By Jack Tenold, Specializing in Reverse Mortgages
(Jack Tenold LLC)
Spokane Garden Expo 2017 Coming Soon Another fun event for those who enjoy their summers outdoors on their patios and lawns and for those who enjoy gardening.  Good news!  The cost is "free".  One day only!  For all the details visit http://www.tieg.org/the official website for the Inland Empire Gardeners who sponsor this fabulous annual event. May 13, 2017 9 AM to 5 PM "Don't be late....the really good stuff goes fast!" 1810 N Greene St. (Spokane Community College) Shop 'til you drop...bedding plants (common and exotic), garden art, accessories and decor, gifts, food, door prizes, guest speakers and demonstrations, vendors galore and activities for children! Enjoy free parking too!  Spokane Garden Expo 2017 Coming Soon. 
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By Jack Tenold, Specializing in Reverse Mortgages
(Jack Tenold LLC)
Spokane Golf and Travel Show may spark spring fever    Spokane area golfers who have not hit the links all winter will no doubt be interested in stopping by the upcoming Spokane Golf and Travel Show (17 years running).  Lots to see and do ..... try out the latest golf clubs, learn about courses you don't want to miss and enjoy meeting like-minded folks eager to hit the links this spring.      Did someone say FREE?  Paid admission receives one free round of golf from The Fairways.  There are other free offers too and a very long list of 2015 Exhibitors. Something for every one.  Learn more at the Spokane Golf and Travel Show website and have a good time.              Ladies night is Friday, February 20 5 to 8 PM  February 21 9 AM to 5 PM February 22 10 AM to 4 PM Spokane Convention Cente...
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By BethAnn Long, Realtor, CRS, e-PRO, CLHMS Spokane Wa Real Estate
(RE/MAX of Spokane)
Dear World! We are so excited to share with you the amazing news that our daughter Meghan was crowned the 2015 LILAC QUEEN! As life long residents of Spokane WA, we are so honored and excited! The Royal court is made up of 6 Princess and one Queen. These girls are all community leaders, outstanding students and work so hard. This next year will be filled with service, parades, appearances, and more.  The Lilac foundation has a rich 77 year tradition in Spokane- and this year's them is " A Festival to remember ".  We are honoring our history- and our great region. visit www.SpokaneLilacFestival.org to learn more about this great organization- and we hope to see you at the 77th annual Armed Forces Torchlight Parade May 16th 2015 at 7:45 pm Downtown Spokane ! CONGRATS GIRLS !!!
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By Jack Tenold, Specializing in Reverse Mortgages
(Jack Tenold LLC)
Reverse Mortgage Seminar February 7th at Shadle Library If you are interested in learning how to make your retirement dollars go farther don't miss the Reverse Mortgage Seminar this Saturday, February 7th. at the Shadle Library, 2111 W Wellesley, Spokane WA. New Reverse Mortgage Guidelines are changing March 2nd so this is a good time to learn more about the home loan that is available to seniors age 62 and older. The new law will require borrowers to prove income and credit worthiness. Don't procrastinate.  No longer is a Reverse Mortgage considered a loan to save desperate retirees.  It is a financial strategy.  Will you out live your savings?  Learn from Spokane's Reverse Mortgage Specialist the benefits which may help you enjoy retirement with more money in your pocket.  The program...
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By BethAnn Long, Realtor, CRS, e-PRO, CLHMS Spokane Wa Real Estate
(RE/MAX of Spokane)
Are you giving some thought to selling your Spokane WA home in 2015? This could be an excellent year for Real Estate in Spokane. At present however ( 1/17/15 ) our listing inventory is down 11% from this time last year. It's January... and even though it doesn't seem like it- March will come and- boom! People will begin to ready their homes for the SPRING RUSH we experience every year. My suggestion to those thinking about selling a home in Spokane in 2015-  or any Winter city- is to start on your "to do" checklist now, so you don't get overwhelmed come March/April. If you want to list your house in Spring, you will be competing at the high activity times, and need to really have a good plan. There is a ton you can get done in the dead of winter. Namely- cleaning and organizing closets,...
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By Jack Tenold, Specializing in Reverse Mortgages
(Jack Tenold LLC)
Alert!  Financial Assessment coming to reverse mortgages   It has been relatively easy to get a reverse mortgage in the past but a reverse mortgage may soon be out of reach for some homeowners.  New FHA guidelines tighten underwriting requirements making it more difficult to qualify for this senior home loan.   For retirees who need to supplement their retirement income and to others who wish to simply increase cash flow, a review of their financial strategy should include learning about and considering a reverse mortgage. My advice is to move quickly in order to avoid the more stringent requirements that become standard March 2, 2015.  A financial assessment is standard with a traditional  mortgage so the new guidelines should not be too shocking to reverse mortgage applicants who miss...
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By Cindy Carrigan, Spokane WA Referral-Based Real Estate Team!
(Five Star Spokane Group, Keller Williams Realty)
  The Seattle Seahawks are tearing up the gridiron as they move rapidly toward contending in the Super Bowl!  Every Seahawks fan is aware of the outstanding talent of the team’s players, yet let’s give the credit that is due to the Seahawk’s Head Coach and EVP Pete Carroll. This team’s leader and his success strategies are highly regarded on and off the football field. Pete Carroll has impressed football fans, coaches and leaders with his powerful strategies and philosophical approach to football and life. So, you ask, how will the Seahawk’s winning strategies help me to sell my home? At The Five Star Spokane Real Estate Team, we apply these strategies to helping you sell your home faster and for more money than market average!   1. Aspire to Peak Performance …. In Pete Carroll’s book,...
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By BethAnn Long, Realtor, CRS, e-PRO, CLHMS Spokane Wa Real Estate
(RE/MAX of Spokane)
Spokane WA 2014 Real Estate Re-Cap 2014 proved to be a healthy overall market in Spokane WA. Closed sales ( overall number of closed transactions ) were up 5.6% over 2013. The average home price was up 2% overall from 182,595 in 2013 to 186,275 in 2014. The median home price was also up 2%. INVENORY ( Overall number of homes for sale ) was DOWN 11% for 2014- and still is to date, making it a great time to list your home for sale. Distressed Sales ( Foreclosures and Short Sales ) were down - accounting for 16.7% of closings, compared to 18.8% in 2013. These numbers - provided by the Spokane Association of Realtors reflect home sales in Spokane Wa of Residential properties on less than one acre It is both a seller market due to lower inventory, and a buyers market because of the mind bogg...
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