Spokane Wa Real Estate Voice : Washington: Spokane

I have written 10 posts on why I love Spokane Wa. This is the final, number ONE!

To sum it up, I am a lifelong resident of Spokane and I truly believe in the quality of life here.

I love Spokane (number one) simply because it is HOME SWEET HOME!

Spokane is not too big, not too small, has lower than average cost of living, lower unemployment, 4 great seasons to enjoy, great outdoor activities, a thriving downtown, spectacular river, arts, music, culture, shopping, and my personal favorite is the dozens of nearby lakes.

Spokane also has a more stable housing market than many other places.

If you are considering relocating to Spokane Wa. feel free to contact me for a free relocation package!

There is truly no place like SPOKANE WA. !!!

photo of the Spokane River takn by BethAnn Long

to see all Spokane MLS Listings visit my website! www.BethAnnHomes.com

Spokane is a great place for DAY TRIPS!

There are so many cool places to take an incredible day trip from Spokane. Way too many to list, but here are a few of my favorites.

• Just 35 minutes to the world famous Couer d'Alene Idaho- a spectacular resort town very well known for its pristine lake and mountains, with a quaint downtown for shopping- right on the lake!

  Visit this website for more info! www.cdaresort.com

• Sandoint Idaho: Winter, Spring Summer or Fall- Sandpoint is a gorgous mountain city with an incredible lake for summer fun, and great winter skiing! Check out www.sandpoint.com  you will be amazed!

• Kellogg Idaho www.silvermt.com  For a cool indoor water park and great snow skiing!

• Grand Coule Dam is just a couple hours from Spokane. This is an incredible sight to say the least! visit www.grandcouleedam.com

GRAND COULLE DAM

BethAnn Long- Spokane Realtor : 509-362-4607 Coldwell Banker Tomlinson

MUSIC IN SPOKANE

Spokane has a phenominal "organic' music scene. Coffe shops and clubs are buzzing with some incredible local talent.

check out the music tab here: www.inlander.com  for live events!

Spokane also has a great symphony! visit their site:

www.spokanesymphony.org

So regarless of what your musical taste is, you can find some great live music in Spokane.

Spokane has 4 very distinct seasons! Each of them hold their own beauty and opportunities.

In the SUMMER We have dozens of lakes around Spokane Wa to enjoy!

In the FALL, the colors are spectacular and the days are gorgeous!

In the WINTER it is like a wonderland here with many outlets for winter sports.

In the SPRING, the lilacs bloom and the northwest beauty abounds!

Spokane Wa weather is great for those who enjoy the four seasons!

To see all public Spokane MLS listings go to www.BethAnnHomes.com

Great news! The Main Market co-op is now OPEN!

Located at 44 West Main, this innovative and progressive market is fresh indeed!

Supporting local growers, farmers and ranchers and encouraging community sharing of the best local foods and much more.

Take a moment and visit their website. Better yet... visit the market!!!

http://www.mainmarket.coop/  

Their mission statement is: NOURISHING THE COMMUNITY AT THE TABLE, MAIN MARKET COOPERATIVE CONTRIBUTES TO A HEALTHIER AND MORE RESILIENT INLAND NORTHWEST. ONE BITE AT A TIME.

My hat is off to everyone who worked hard to get the Main Market up and running. Kudo's and Congrats!!

It is like those extra pounds that seem to creep back every time you lose them. Slowly but surely.

Clutter. It seems to appear almost overnight, and when your house is on the market it can be deadly to a sale.

Here is the deal...buyers always tell me " they can look past it". But if the truth is known, it is the spic and span homes that sell first, I think even when buyers say they can look past it, subconsciously they can't. Once they go into house beautiful, they quickly pass on the cluttered home even if it is a better deal. I have seen this over and over again.

If your home is on the market- or you are thinking of selling in the near future, here is some advice.

GET A STORAGE UNIT AND PUT  A LOT  OF YOUR THINGS IN IT!

Store away EVERYTHING that you don't use on a regular basis. Store all of the smaller pieces of furniture that make your rooms look smaller.

Store ALL of you off season clothing, Christmas decor, and all the boxes you are tripping over. Once you get it out of the way you will have an easier time keeping up on the daily grind of papers, books, ect... that creep into our lives.

EMBRACE SIMPLICITY.  Less is more when your home is for sale!

ASK FOR HELP! If you are like me...you have WAY TOO MANY THINGS. Ask a trusted friend to HELP YOU GET RID OF THINGS. If you need to- hire a professional. It will pay off!

HAVE A SYSTEM for the stuff and fluff that must remain in the home while it is up for sale.

THIS TOO SHALL PASS! Hang in there, once your home sells and you are in your new place, you can be as messy as you want to! :) It is only temporary.

       THE SPOKANE RIVER IS INCREDIBLE ARE RUNS RIGHT THROUGH DOWNTOWN SPOKANE!

#6 on my top 10 countdown!

South Hill Home for sale in the lovely Hutton school/ Rockwood Blvd. neighborhood.

 Just a few blocks to the incredible Manito Park, this home offers the best of both worlds with original charm and tasteful updates!

2616 S, Hatch Spokane Wa 99203 is offered at 170,000$ with 3 (4) bedrooms and 2 beautiful bathrooms. With an updated kitchen including nice appliances and unique tin accent back-splash.

The cozy living room has a gorgeous fireplace and charming hardwood floors. The basement is very nicely finished with lots of storage.

Adorable Bungalow style home with front porch!

Great kitchen with eating space and great updates!

                                                                  Loads of charm!

So cozy. Gorgeous coved ceilings and beatiful wood windows!

Listed by: BethAnn Long- Realtor Coldwell Banker Tomlinson Spokane Wa

509-362-4607

If you are looking for a job in Spokane Wa. check out this helpful website :

http://spokanehasjobs.com/  

Where you can post your resume, view available jobs and employers, visit career resources, find career fairs, and post jobs!

Spokane is a wonderful place with 4 great seasons to enjoy!

If you are thinking of visiting Spokane, check out www.visitspokane.com

To view homes for sale in Spokane Wa and see all public Spokane MLS Listings visit my website at www.BethAnnHomes.com

Spokane has incredible, historical venues and landmarks that have been carefully restored and revitalized with painstaking care to create a new and thriving downtown culture!

Here are 3 of my favorites!!!

1.The World Renowned Davenport Hotel est. 1914 is nothing short of breathtaking. The history of this famous hotel is incredibly fascinating! Read all about the hotel at www.theDavenportHotel.com  I guaranteethe Davenport Hotel in Spokane Wa alone is worth a trip here!

2. The Fox Theater(The Martin Woldson Fox Theater) est. 1931

The rich history and story of renovation can be read on their website: www.martinwoldsontheater.com  Hosting events of the most famous and discriminating taste, including the Spectacular Spokane Symphony!

3. The Steam Plantis so cool!!! Literally an old steam plant, you must see this to appreciate the industrial yet artistic and historical landmark! Talk about photo opportunity! Visit www.steamplantgrill.com

The Steamplant Grill is great too!

The two towers here are the Steamplant.

Spokane is rich in history, and a great place to live and raise a family! There is no place like Spokane Wa. !

For a free Spokane Relocation package, contact BethAnn Long, Spokane Realtor with Coldwell Banker Tomlinson at 509-362-4607 or visit my website! www.BethAnnHomes.com