Real Estate & Construction

Adding adult children to accounts can be problematic

Power of attorney can serve intended purpose

November 9, 2023

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

Avoid common pitfalls in construction contracts

Errors in agreements said to be top cause of legal challenges

October 12, 2023

Peter J. Smith and Katie Daniel

A 2023 report on construction disputes found that the average value of legal disputes in North America increased 42% last year compared with 2021. The top cause for legal disputes? Errors within construction contracts.

$1M infill project proposed in Perry District

Townhomes, house with ADU to be built next year

October 12, 2023

Karina Elias

Brian Smith, a retired Inland Empire Paper Co. employee, says he's taking advantage of the city of Spokane's Building Opportunity and Choices for All interim ordinance to develop a nearly $1 million multifamily project on a lot he owns in the

Nearly $40M in upgrades proposed at Plante's Ferry

71-year-old sports complex no longer meets user needs, according to county director

October 12, 2023

Erica Bullock

Newly announced draft plans to improve the Plante's Ferry Park sports complex involve nearly $40 million in upgrades to grow sports tourism and spur economic development, says Spokane County Parks, Recreation & Golf director Doug Chase.