Topic Tuesday Topic Tuesday: What Makes a House Feel Like Home? What Makes a House Feel Like Home? When people ask me what makes a house feel like home, the answer usually has very little to do with square footage. Sure, buyers often begin their search by talking about bedrooms, bathrooms, price, and interest rates. Those are important considerations because they help narrow the search and […]
Motivation Monday Motivation Monday: A Little Consistency Goes a Long Way Motivation Monday: A Little Consistency Goes a Long Way I think most of us have a few things we know we should be doing regularly. Maybe it’s related to work, exercise, family, finances, or a goal we’ve been working toward. Starting with good intentions is usually the easy part. Staying with it several weeks or […]
Spokane Real Estate Fewer Homes Are Selling. Why Aren’t Home Prices Falling? Fewer Homes Are Selling. Why Aren’t Home Prices Falling? The latest housing numbers present what initially looks like a contradiction. Redfin reported on August 12 that U.S. home sales fell 4.1% from June to July, reaching their lowest seasonally adjusted level in nearly two years. Yet the median U.S. home-sale price didn’t fall with them. […]
Spokane Real Estate Motivation Monday: Pay Attention to What Excites You “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” Ralph Waldo Emerson There are plenty of things in life that I do because they need to be done. I suspect that is true for most of us. But then there are the things I find myself thinking about when nobody is asking me to. Something I want […]
Spokane Real Estate Are National Housing Headlines Telling the Whole Story? Updated October 7, 2026. National housing headlines are useful conversation starters for Spokane and North Idaho real estate. They can help us notice changes in inventory, pricing, or buyer activity. The challenge is deciding how much of that information applies to the home you want to buy or sell. After more than 20 years in […]
Spokane Real Estate Motivation Monday: Today Still Counts “What you do today can improve all your tomorrows.” Ralph Marston I like this quote because it brings the focus back to today. There are plenty of things I look back on and wish I had started earlier. Skills I wish I had developed. Habits I wish were already easier. Goals that would probably feel […]
Spokane Real Estate Spokane Homeownership Opportunities | Why Housing Choice Matters For years, conversations about housing have centered on one question: How do we build enough homes? That is certainly an important discussion. As our region continues to grow, additional housing of every type plays an important role in keeping communities healthy. Recently, though, I came across an article that approached the conversation from a slightly […]
Spokane Real Estate Motivation Monday: Start Today “A year from now, you may wish you had started today.”Karen Mayham I like this quote because it gets right to the point. There are things I know I would be better off starting now, even if I still feel a little uncertain about them. Sometimes that uncertainty makes it easy to wait. Another week […]
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Spokane Real Estate More Movement, Little Price Change: The Housing Outlook for the Rest of 2026 The national housing market may become a little more active during the second half of 2026 without producing a major change in home values. That is the central takeaway from Zillow’s newly released midyear forecast. Zillow expects its measure of existing-home sales to increase 1.2% from 2025, reaching approximately 3.8 million sales. At the same […]
Spokane Real Estate Motivation Monday: Sometimes the Best Thing to Do Is Begin “The most effective way to do it, is to do it.”Amelia Earhart I like this quote because it does not leave much room for hiding. It is simple, direct, and a little uncomfortable in the best way. There are times when I can spend more energy thinking about something than actually doing it. I can […]
Spokane Real Estate Summer Might Be Offering More Opportunity Than You Think Every season has its own personality in real estate. Spring often brings excitement as new listings begin appearing, while summer tends to offer something many buyers have been waiting for: more choices. According to recent housing data from the National Association of REALTORS®, inventory typically increases during the summer months, giving buyers additional opportunities to […]
Spokane Real Estate Little by Little Every Monday feels like a fresh starting line. As this week begins, one thing I’m reminding myself is that progress doesn’t always announce itself. Most of the time, it arrives quietly. It’s another conversation. Another morning when you decide to keep going. Another opportunity to improve something just a little more than yesterday. Looking back, […]
Spokane Real Estate Topic Tuesday: Why Today’s Housing Market May Offer Buyers More Opportunity Than They Realize Over the past few years, many buyers became accustomed to moving quickly, competing with multiple offers, and making difficult decisions under tight timelines. Today’s market is beginning to look different. According to a recent Forbes Advisor report, national new home listings have declined, yet many buyers continue to benefit from conditions that offer greater flexibility […]
Spokane Real Estate What You Do Makes a Difference | Motivation Monday “Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” William James This is the thought I’m carrying into the week. It is easy to underestimate the ordinary parts of life. The small choices. The tone we bring into a conversation. The way we follow through. The extra bit of patience we offer when […]
Spokane Real Estate Topic Tuesday: The Outdoor Features Buyers Want Most in 2026 Last week’s Topic Tuesday about outdoor living generated a lot of interest and conversations. It seems many homeowners and buyers recognize that outdoor spaces have become much more than a backyard. They’re now an important part of how we enjoy our homes. With that in mind, I wanted to follow up with another Topic Tuesday […]
Spokane Real Estate Start Where You Are | Motivation Monday “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” Theodore Roosevelt I like this quote because it feels practical. It does not ask for ideal timing. It does not pretend everything has to be perfectly organized before we begin. It simply brings the focus back to what is actually in front of us. […]
Spokane Real Estate Outdoor Living Spaces in Spokane and Coeur d’Alene: What Buyers Want in 2026 Outdoor Living Is Taking Center Stage for Homebuyers in 2026 For many buyers, the idea of home has expanded beyond the walls of the house. A kitchen, living room, and primary suite still matter, of course. But increasingly, buyers are also thinking about the spaces just outside the back door. A recent Green Builder Media […]
Spokane Real Estate Motivation Monday: Create the Future You Are Working Toward “The best way to predict your future is to create it.” Abraham Lincoln This is the thought I’m carrying into the week. I don’t know about you, but I can sometimes find myself waiting for things to line up just right before moving forward. The better schedule. The quieter week. The clearer plan. The perfect […]
Spokane Real Estate Why Homes With Character Continue to Capture Buyers’ Attention Updated October 7, 2026. Homes with character can be especially appealing in Spokane and Coeur d’Alene. Original woodwork, a welcoming front porch, built-in cabinets, or an unusual window arrangement can make a house feel memorable before you have finished the tour. I understand that appeal. The part I would pay particular attention to is how […]
Spokane Real Estate Small Disciplines Create Remarkable Results “Small disciplines repeated with consistency lead to remarkable results.” John C. Maxwell Big decisions tend to get most of the attention. Buying a home. Selling a property. Moving to a new city. Preparing for retirement. Investing in real estate. These are major decisions, and understandably, people often think of them as single defining moments. But […]