Mattawa
Mattawa, WA · Real Estate
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A methodical renovation reveals spaces that feel both historically appropriate and comfortably modern
Behind the Tudor timbers and leaded windows of 1628 W. Ninth Ave. lies a history shaped as much by remarkable women as by celebrated architecture. Completed in 1909, the Tudor Revival structure was conceived as a showpiece — the first home designed by Spokane’s celebrated “boy architect,” Earl W. Morrison. It was built by contractor Amil T. Johnson as a replica of Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon. Yet its true legacy lies not just in its architecture, but in the strong women who have called it home. For more than a century, 1628 W. Ninth Ave. has been a home shaped by women whose influence reached far beyond its front door.
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Couple who lost home in fire buys new one
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First Spokane home cleared to rebuild after devastating fires
SPOKANE, Wash. — One month after fires ripped through northwest Spokane and burned hundreds of homes to their foundations, recovery efforts are gaining momentum. The first homeowner has received clearance from the city of Spokane to rebuild, so far, it's the only single family rebuild permit given out in the recovery process.
Housing Wire
Eastern Washington agents balance business and wildfire disaster recovery
Washington's wildfires have burned 850,000+ acres and destroyed 830+ homes in Spokane. Agent Denise Thrasher describes market disruptions—insurance challenges, contamination testing, and evacuation-zone uncertainty. Displaced homeowners face slow rebuilding decisions and temporary housing shortages. Recovery is expected to take years, with September adding further wildfire risk to the region. AI Summary.
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Spokane area fires expose evacuation challenges as region grows with new housing developments
SPOKANE, Wash. — The recent wildfires that swept through the Spokane area forced one of the region's largest mass evacuations, moving 65,000 people out of their homes in a matter of hours. But the experience exposed a critical vulnerability: the infrastructure simply couldn't handle the volume of traffic fleeing the danger.
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Boomtown: Spokane Valley's Orchard Vista opens, offering 240 affordable apartments
Hundreds of new affordable apartment units are now available in Spokane Valley, creating more options for people who want to live, work and build a life for themselves and their families. As Spokane Valley continues to grow, so does the need for places people can actually afford to call home,...
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Architecture firm for many prominent Tri-City projects to close
A Spokane-based architecture firm that designed several prominent projects in the Tri-Cities is closing. MMEC Architecture & Interiors, which established an office in Kennewick about 14 years ago, announced in an Aug. 6 email to clients that it will wind down its operations by the end of September. The firm’s...
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Wildfire victims navigate insurance claims to rebuild homes in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. — Hundreds of families who lost their homes to recent wildfires are beginning the difficult process of rebuilding. But before construction can start, many face another challenge: getting their insurance companies to pay.
Investopedia
8 Great Places to Retire With Fantastic Farmers Markets
The best farmers market retirement destinations combine strong local agriculture with easy access to lively downtown markets. Year-round markets and longer seasons give retirees more chances to shop for fresh, locally grown food. These cities also offer retiree-friendly perks such as recreation, cultural attractions, affordability, or tax advantages. Farmers markets...
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Post Falls considering property tax hike
Post Falls, Idaho is considering a 3% property tax increase that could generate $1.6 million in revenue, with $550,000 coming from a one-time capital levy and $390,000 from annexation and new growth. Post Falls on Tuesday joined a growing list of Idaho cities looking to raise property taxes. The potential...
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Love Shack Country Club Opening in Spokane Valley
Love Shack Country Club is getting ready to open at 13921 E. Trent Ave. in Spokane Valley. A soft opening is planned for September 1, followed by a grand opening weekend on September 25 and 26. Owners Carrie and Norman Thomson have owned the building for about 20 years and...
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Spokane Fires Put Wildfire Analytics to the Test
Three fast-moving fires in the Spokane, Wash., area have placed 1,655 residential properties representing approximately $794.1 million in reconstruction cost value within their mapped perimeters, according to the latest analysis from Cotality (Irvine, Calif.). The figure is a measure of exposure, not confirmed damage. Cotality does not yet know how...
washingtonstatestandard.com
Spokane fires could be latest disaster to unsettle property insurance market
As Washington state reels from a devastating wildfire that destroyed hundreds of homes in Spokane last weekend, experts say the disaster has cast newfound uncertainty over a property insurance market that had just begun to stabilize. Across the country, insurance companies have withdrawn coverage or raised premiums in areas threatened...