House Rules Rule

Once the lease is signed, most landlords, property managers and tenants file away their copy and forget all about it again until the tenant is ready to move out and trying to figure out how to get their deposits back. The landlord retrieves their copy to see what it says about notice, damages and other exit requirements.

HouseLogic: A Logical source for Spokane homeowners

Spokane REALTORS® want to help consumers make the most out of owning a home, and we have a gift for you. It’s called HouseLogic. This is a new, comprehensive consumer Web site about all aspects of homeownership. It’s FREE and created by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) for you. The web site is designed to help homeowners across our region make smart decisions and take responsible actions to maintain, protect and increase the value of their homes.

Time Running Out for Housing Tax Credit

Over the past year and half, the federal government has enacted a number of special short-term incentives to buy a home. The $8,000 first-time home buyer and $6,500 repeat buyer tax credits have inspired millions of Americans to buy homes. But the window of opportunity to take advantage of those tax credits is quickly running out – they expire on April 30, 2010.

Boost your home’s value, and your lifestyle, with a deck

An early spring has sprung in the Northwest, inspiring homeowners to turn their thoughts to their outdoor living spaces and sprucing them up to enjoy the warm seasons ahead. But do your “outdoor living spaces” really facilitate “living?”