Spokane Real Estate May 14, 2026

How Spokane and Coeur d’Alene Home Buyers Can Protect Themselves From Real Estate Scams

Scams and identity theft are increasing across Spokane and Coeur d’Alene, and they can impact real estate transactions more than most people realize. Protecting your financial information during a home purchase or sale is critical. A few simple precautions, like verifying wire instructions and securing personal data, can help safeguard your credit and your closing timeline. If you’d like a quick checklist on how to protect yourself during a real estate transaction, reach out anytime. I’m happy to help. 

Spokane Real Estate May 14, 2026

What National Spring Housing Trends Mean for Spokane and Coeur d’Alene Real Estate

Recent housing data shows encouraging signs as the spring buying season begins. Mortgage rates hovering near 6 percent are helping bring buyers back into the market, and existing home sales recently increased about 1.7 percent from the previous month. Housing inventory has also improved slightly, giving buyers more options while keeping demand steady. Trends like this often signal a more balanced market environment. For buyers and sellers in Spokane and Coeur d Alene, national shifts like this can be an early indicator of increased activity as the year progresses. Read the full article: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/home-prices-mortgage-rates-housing-market-2026/