The lack of affordable homes is now the top obstacle holding back potential homebuyers of all races. That's the conclusion of a study of the obstacles to homeownership in a new report released by the National Association of Realtors.

The first two buildings of a new apartment complex, named Redband Apartments, are under development in northwest Spokane, says property owner Dave Black. The complex will be constructed on about 4 acres of a 13-acre parcel of land at 1620 N. River Ridge

The Spokane Conservation District's 50-acre conservation and business campus, dubbed 8th Avenue Quarry, is entering a new stage of development with a goal to bring in businesses to the property to work onsite.

In a career that spanned close to 50 years, Robert Wills was never known for pompous presentations. Instead, the co-founder of Bernardo|Wills Architects PC won clients and colleagues over with a humble approach that conveyed layers of insight

Plans for Eastern Washington International Housing retail and residential project on the lower South Hill remain active, although the project is going through its fourth major design change.

The city of Liberty Lake has approved a zoning change for the Meadowwood Technology Campus that will allow for new land uses, including increased residential and commercial uses, says Jim Frank, CEO of Greenstone Corp.

Spokane developer Jordan Tampien has purchased the Spokane Club's Valley athletic facility, at 5900 E. Fourth, for $4.4 million, he says.