Real Estate & Construction

The need for Mead: Over $1 billion in developments planned

Envisioned developments could transform wide swath of north Spokane County

November 22, 2023

Over $1 billion worth of residential and commercial developments are planned in the Mead area, in north Spokane County, as developers expand their focus from residential subdivision projects to a mix of both residential and commercial development.

Gesa Credit Union plans branch in old South Hill Applebee’s

Branch to open in early 2025, after an extensive remodel

November 9, 2023

Dylan Harris

Richland, Washington-based Gesa Credit Union has bought a former Applebee’s restaurant building on Spokane’s South Hill and plans to open a full-service retail branch there, after an envisioned, extensive remodel.

Mixed-use building to rise at Appleway Quarter

Commercial units to be completed next summer; residential units slated to be finished in late ’24

November 9, 2023

Erica Bullock

A 24-unit mixed-use building under construction at 295 E. Appleway, in Coeur d’Alene, will be the final project to round out the Appleway Quarter development.

Adding adult children to accounts can be problematic

Power of attorney can serve intended purpose

November 9, 2023

Beau Ruff

Many of us choose to put a child’s name on the account. And we choose the most responsible child to handle that duty. This plan is fraught with potential problems, but the good news is that a better solution exists.

Historic buildings face hurdles for energy-law compliance

Some older structures may qualify for exemptions under Commerce’s rules

November 9, 2023

Erica Bullock

Historic building owners may find there are additional challenges to meet Washington state’s upcoming energy-performance standards that nonhistorical building owners won’t have to contend with.

Womer purchases historic Telegraph building downtown

Architecture firm moves to top floor of historic downtown structure

October 26, 2023

Karina Elias

Womer & Associates Inc. has purchased the historic Home Telephone & Telegraph Co. Building at 165 S. Howard, where the Spokane-based architectural company now occupies the top floor, says principal Nima Motahari. The $1.9 million acquisition of the two

Old Interface College building to be converted to rental units

103-year-old structure to be remodeled to house a dozen apartment units

October 26, 2023

Erica Bullock

An office-to-apartment conversion is proposed for a 103-year-old commercial building at 502 W. Second, located on the northwest corner of Stevens Street and Second Avenue, in downtown Spokane, according to city of Spokane pre-development conference

Clean Buildings bill might get messy for commercial property owners

Complying with new law could cost millions; some to make case for rollbacks

October 26, 2023

Erica Bullock

Some Spokane-area building owners will have to spend millions on building upgrades to comply with the energy-use and performance regulations outlined in the Washington state Clean Buildings Act, according to some downtown Spokane real estate advocates.

Home Depot considers South Hill store

Old Shopko site along Regal Street eyed

October 19, 2023

Erica Bullock

The former Shopko store site on Spokane's South Hill could become the new home to a $20 million Home Depot store.

Owning out-of-state property calls for special plans

Care is needed to avoid going through probate in multiple jurisdictions

October 12, 2023

Beau Ruff

Commonly called 'probate,â€ the laws that dictate the handling of a person's assets after their death usually depend on the state in which they reside. However, when it comes to real property, the laws regarding its administration are determined by