Matt talks about loans including how they may influence your offer, and what is the deal with USDA loans? **Hint it’s not prime meat! You can purchase an investment property with a traditional loan so long as you occupy a unit (up to 4 units), income from tenants can be added to your income in purchasing the property. Renting back to a seller gives buyers an edge, getting creative has its share of risk.  CDA and Spokane rank once again in the top 10 by Realtor.com as desirable destinations. Jessica digs in on “Momentum ‘87 and ‘97”, jumpstarting an economy through the collaboration of community leaders, the gathering focused on attracting diverse businesses and manufacturing jobs and was a catalyst for reshaping downtown Spokane. Momentum capital investments have had rippling effects on the desirability of our city.

Read the article here- https://www.spokanejournal.com/local-news/benefits-of-leadership-30-years-ago-evident-today

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The dynamic duo is back talking about Cannon Hill, the area they chose to move their family a few years back. Why? Lifestyle and walkability! The Cannon Hill addition features mature trees, grocery stores, walking trails, cafes, parks, including proximity to downtown and the I90. Spokane history is back and it's all about the bricks. Spokane becomes a boomtown for brick making but not without the fallout from decomposition and abandoned excavation sites. Matt finishes up with tips on getting crafty with owner-occupied real estate investing and mortgage myths debunked, is it wise to wait for a big down payment?

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Matt and Jessica are back for a special edition with special guest Ethan Side the "ROCK" of stats, talking all about Gonzaga Basketball and March Madness. Sports continue to evolve in Spokane centered around recent successes. Why all the hubbub about the Zags? Jessica reveals her mom’s exuberance aka, "The Zag Maniac" during the games, much of which including serious shouting at the television screen. We give a shout out to Mark Few for his achievements, Ethan talks about his unique approach to attracting talent and developing skills on the court. What keeps Mark in Spokane? Community, fishing, legacy. Rapid-fire trivia with Ethan answers some of the following; What is a Blue Blood? What does it mean to be fast to the basket? What is a triple, double? How long before the Zags become a dynasty? Matt wraps up with the data on real estate near Gonzaga revealing the extremely high demand, rapidly increasing prices, and conversion of single-family residences to rental properties.

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Matt and Jessica interview special guest Lars Gilberts, CEO of the rapidly developing Spokane University District.

What is the U-District all about? This 770-acre area is centered around the Riverpoint Campus focusing on the connection of the community, professional development and innovation. Lars talks about the vision of sustainability in building and creating jobs in the process. We touch on the many organizations that are making this possible and the challenges being faced along the way. The Sprague Ave rebuild proves to be a crucial piece of the puzzle helping fulfill the University District vision. A vision of the future, where it’s fun to live, work and play in and around Downtown Spokane. But is Spokane out of touch with reality? Our value proposition has changed, we aren't cheap anymore, it’s all about the balance of value and quality. One of the lofty goals is changing the mindset from, “do I need a car?” to “when do I need a car?” reducing transportation costs. 

Will we become victims of our own success? Rental rates increasing, cost of living rising, traffic, parking scarcity. How do we react intelligently to change? We answer these pressing questions and more in this one-hour special episode!   

Learn more here- https://www.spokaneudistrict.org/

In this special edition of EvoReal Talks, Jessica interviews Stacey Sampson and Tony Byrne about a new modern homebuyer class. It’s a battle out there to get a house, arm yourself with the best tools! Are you prepared if your dream house comes on the market? Stacey talks about creatively crafting an offer and bringing yours to the top of the heap. Tony discusses offering over asking, the potential pros and cons, and when/if you will get that money back. 

Watch the full 1-hour class replay- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CWjgtnFnLM

Search for homes with Stacey - https://stacey.evoreal.net/

Get pre-approved with Tony Byrne- https://spokanemortgageguy.com/

The dynamic duo talks about the top marketing tips for home sellers, always ask your Realtor, “what are you doing to market my home?” Hire out to get professional photos, skip the phone photos (yes even from a nice modern smartphone), have your agent do a video walkthrough, consider drone footage and 3D tours, more media is powerful. Promote the lifestyle, what is it like to live in this house? Your Realtors job is to be a negotiator and bring you the best offer, consider an experienced agent. Jessica takes a drive to Hayden and shares her visit to a bird museum… no not the animal. If you get a chance take a visit to the Bird Aviation Museum and Invention Center.

Visit the Bird Aviation Museum and Invention Center- http://www.birdaviationmuseum.com/ 

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Jessica starts off with some black history celebrations talking about the accomplishments of Eleanor Barrow Chase, the first woman of color appointed to the board of trustees for both EWU and Whitworth college. Matt brushes on Washington House Bill 1084, a climate initiative aimed at reducing carbon footprint by moving to high-efficiency electric hot water and HVAC. Spokane Market update! Active listings increase, fast inventory is the new term, not low inventory, more homes expected to appear in March/April. Jessica covers tips on filling out form 17 (required by all sellers) and how to best protect sellers; 1. Check a box on every line, feel free to use the box “I don’t know”, 2. If there is an asterisk, you must explain, 3. Add extra paper for longer responses if needed, 4. Disclose all that you know, do not hide anything, include the good, the bad, and the ugly. Snow hits Spokane and Matt talks about his favorite XC and DH skiing areas. Nordic: Mt Spokane trails are phenomenal, Schweitzer, 4th of July Pass, and Lookout Pass also have great Nordic options. Downhill: Mt Spokane, Lookout Pass, Silver Mountain, and Schweitzer Mountain. Get that POW!

Skiing resources;

Downhill Slopes: https://www.visitspokane.com/things-to-do/recreation/ski-snowboard/

Mt Spokane Nordic; https://www.spokanenordic.org/

Matt drops some cold weather tips; put a heat lamp under the oil pan or plug in your core heater, bundle up, breath through your nose, cover your eyes, Jessica covers some black history honoring Peter Barrow and his many achievements in the Deer Park/Spokane region, This week’s featured community: Deer Park, WA considered a bedroom community of Spokane, close to the city but maintains its rural feel, rich in history with native roots, a surprisingly nice selection of homes of them with over an area of land, an abundance of deer… and parks. Oh yes, even a fantastic golf course and private airport. Jessica does some compare and contrast with the numbers. What’s happening in Spokane? Phase 2 finally rolls out, vaccine supply increases, virtual valentines, and a virtual symphony the NW Bach Festival.

Learn more about the NW Bach Festival- https://nwbachfest.com/calendar

Search for homes and land around Deer Park, WA- http://bit.ly/DeerParkRealestate

Featured Home; 3016 W Sanson Ave, 265k, 5BR/2BA, 35+ showings and contingent in 48 hours, Jessica talks Northwest Spokane, historic roots and native paths, Dwight Merkel, Joe Albi, and the VA Hospital. Why would you want to live there? 5 Mile Shopping, classic restaurants and pubs, nearby recreation, quick access to downtown, “follow the trails to the watering hole of the Flying Goat”. Spokane hits a new low… Inventory is now only an 8 day supply, Kaiser makes an agreement with Greenstone to purchase property and develop a Kendall Yards-eske community, there are a lot of hurdles due to contaminations and superfund cleanup efforts.

More info on the Greenstone and Kaiser project- https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2021/feb/04/kendall-yards-north-400-acre-kaiser-property-in-me

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Jessica skates the Skate Ribbon at Riverfront Park, Matt features our first listing in CDA Idaho, Kidd Island Bay buildable parcel (**update now pending sale) 15XX W Kidd Island Rd, Easy access, secondary lake frontage with deeded dock access, What’s the deal with Coeur d’Alene? The bedroom community features wonderful amenities, shopping, golf courses, and restaurants. Wolf Lodge has some of the best steaks in our region. Could you spot a celebrity? Jessica reveals her starstruck moment seeing Viggo Mortensen in Ritzville, WA. Jessica wraps up with a little history surrounding Spokane’s 1889 fire.

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