Ever wondered where Zillow, Realtor.com, Homes.com, or Redfin get their listings? The answer isn’t a mystery — it’s the Multiple Listing Service, better known as the MLS.

When national headlines start praising sweeping federal legislation as “beautiful,” I tend to pause and look past the slogans — especially when it comes to how it will affect homeownership in Spokane. 

Washington State Gov. Bob Ferguson signed Senate Bill 5167, the state's operating budget for the 2025-2027 biennium, into law on May 20.

Home prices are beginning to normalize across the country, but remain elevated in Spokane even as more homes enter the market.

This year will be pivotal for Spokane County's housing future. All municipalities within Spokane County will collaborate to assemble housing need projections for the next decade under the state's Growth Management Act.