Special Report

Several housing projects here OK'd for financing

State commission's nod totals $22 million locally

April 9, 2015

The Washington state Housing Finance Commission has approved financing for three new Spokane building projects and a land acquisition here worth a total of $22 million, says commission spokeswoman Margret Graham.

$2 million project slated for Browne's Addition

New three-story building to include 21 living units

April 9, 2015

Katie Ross

Kettrick Properties LLC, of Seattle, plans to develop a $2 million, four-level apartment building in Browne's Addition, says Rex Anderson, principal at Fusion Architecture PLLC in Liberty Lake and the designer for the project.

Strengthening the construction workforce here

New AGC chapter director makes that her top priority

April 9, 2015

Judith Spitzer

As newly appointed executive director of the Spokane-based Inland Northwest chapter of Associated General Contractors of America, Cheryl Stewart wants to continue the work of predecessor Wayne Brokaw, and make sure the association is out there in the comm

Auto parts distributor gets permits for big plant

Garco named contractor on $20.4 million project

April 9, 2015

Mike McLean

Keystone Automotive Operations Inc. has obtained permits from Spokane County to construct footings and foundations for a $20.4 million warehouse distribution building on the West Plains.

Townhome project gears up on lower South Hill

Work on 10-unit complex slated to start next month

April 9, 2015

Katie Ross

A new $1.5 million to $2 million townhouse complex, called the Rockwood Townhouses, is being planned at 308 E. 10th on the South Hill.

Union Gospel Mission reconfigures building

Project to free up space for five new classrooms

April 9, 2015

Judith Spitzer

Spokane's Union Gospel Mission is remodeling a building it purchased recently at 1306 E. Trent, to enlarge its offices and to create additional space for classrooms and its vocational education center, says Phil Altmeyer, executive director of the missi

Premium candy maker set to open North Side shop

Village Toffee Haus will carry locally made gifts

April 9, 2015

Mike McLean

Village Toffee Haus has leased 1,900 square feet of space in a two-story building formerly occupied by Johnson's Television Service, at 4424 N. Wall, where co-owners James and Linda Wormell plan to open the specialty candy-making and gift store by July.

Boutique brokerage joins network

SVN|Cornerstone alliance extends market expertise

April 9, 2015

Mike McLean

Sperry Van Ness|Cornerstone, known until recently as Cornerstone Property Advisors LLC, expects to expand as a commercial real estate brokerage here under its new affiliation with a national franchise network, say cousins Guy and Matt Byrd, principals at

Wetzel buys remainder of real estate support unit

He first joined Windermere Services company in '04

April 9, 2015

Staff Report

Scott Wetzel, president and CEO of Windermere Services Mountain West, says he has taken over sole ownership of that Spokane-based real estate support services provider, after buying out the interests of three former co-owners.

Townhome project looks to bring green

Gardens, landscaping main features of new community

April 9, 2015

Katie Ross

Spokane real estate developer Roger Fruci is planning a multimillion-dollar, 87-unit townhome development on the southeastern edge of Spokane called Bella Terra, which aims to offer natural living without rural sprawl, he says.