Packed In: 'We're losing time': Permitting delays back up builders by months on home construction
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Spokane needs more homes, but the pandemic's still putting a pinch on the housing market. Builders want to complete more homes,…
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Packed In: 'The heart and lifeblood': City forecasts future transportation plans, wants your advice
SPOKANE, Wash. -- With more people moving in, focusing on transportation development is vital. With people relying on cars, sidewalks and public transit to get around,…
Packed In: 'It's criminal': Some think rent caps could help the housing issue, but it's complicated
This past year, Spokane saw the second highest rent hikes in the country, according to Apartment List. Kelly thinks rent control could help people keep up with the growth, and she's not alone.
Packed In: How to join the conversation about rent control in Washington
Washington is the only state on the west coast that doesn't have rent caps.
Packed In: 'In the name of the almighty dollar': Homeowners say development's destroying East Central
Neighbors have gotten used to the extra greenspace in their backyard to walk their dogs and find solace from the business of the city.
Packed In: 'They always sit on a shelf': City Council members say they're not moving fast enough to fix housing crisis
Spokane city leaders know there's a housing problem. The City Council adopted a Housing Action Plan to find solutions, but changes can't happen overnight.
Packed In: 'Should we buy cheaper diapers?': Families worry about rent hikes
On average, families are reporting rent hikes of $200 to $300. Some say they've seen even greater jumps.
Packed In: ‘Our money is just going nowhere’: Millennials priced out of Spokane housing market
The report comes from Hire A Helper which looked at more than 200 cities across the country. With more people moving in, long-time families see their dream of home ownership disappearing.
Packed In: 'I'd love to stay': Under-building homes leads to long-time families leaving Spokane
From 2010-2017, the city snagged the top spot for affordable entry level homes. As Spokane grows, homeownership is becoming less attainable for more people.
Packed In: How can empty offices fill the housing shortage?
Developers say converting these offices to housing options would fill the need, but it isn't a simple switch.
Packed In: Spokane Valley needs more resources to keep up with road repair
Repair costs are higher and more people are moving in-- which means more traffic.
Packed In: Builders, home owners and energy experts voice concerns over natural gas ban
Leaders from the building, energy and heating sector are concerned what a natural gas ban would do people who live in Spokane.
Have you recently moved to the Inland Northwest? Tell us your story
The Inland Northwest is a beautiful place, known for its natural beauty, minimal traffic and growing food scene. The secret is out and more people are flocking here. Have you recently moved to the Inland Northwest? We'd love to hear…
Packed In: What concerns do you have about growth in the Inland Northwest?
It is no surprise that the Inland Northwest is growing. But with growth, comes challenges. Those challenges can be related to infrastructure, schools, politics, the environment, you name it. We want to know: What concerns do you have about growth…
Planning to buy this fall? Here are 3 tips from a local realtor
As the season shifts, the real estate market is also changing. Sales have slowed down, but local prices continue to climb.
Spokane lands on list of 'most overvalued' US housing markets
The reason for the boom in people moving is the work-from-home movement taking place during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Packed In: Realtors turn to cold calling to get more homes on the market
SPOKANE, Wash. -- There's only a 14-day supply of homes in Spokane which means supply can't keep up with demand. With not enough homes…
Packed In: Investors buy up single-family homes, leaving fewer options for locals
For the first time in three quarters, investors are buying up more single-family homes, according to a new study from Redfin. They say 1 out of 7 homes goes to investors, but the situation is even worse for lower-priced options.
Packed In: 'It's bleeding out the middle class': Tenants trash property, landlord can't evict, home sits vacant
Landlords have been waiting for rent to come in or for state and federal funding to bail them out. One local landlord says he hasn't gotten that help. Instead, he's stuck with a property his tenants destroyed.
Packed In: SNAP sees rise in rental assistance applicants, encourages more amid eviction uncertainty
Even with a new moratorium in the works, there's still so much uncertainty surrounding housing options.
Packed In: Community organizations create eviction guide to keep locals housed
The Inland Northwest is growing faster than our housing supply can keep up with and it is squeezing locals out of our community.
Packed In: Local leaders race to solve Spokane's housing crisis
The growth we've seen here in the Inland Northwest has come with its share of growing pains, especially on our housing markets. We're getting packed in, and that means a lot of people are getting squeezed out.
Packed In: 4 News Now launches new reporting project to focus on growth in the Inland Northwest
We live in an incredible place, surrounded by trees, close to nature and with very little traffic compared to cities larger than ours. But, the secret is out about how great it is to live in the Inland Northwest. Each…
Packed In: How tenants, landlords can receive help through Eviction Resolution Program
Whether it's sitting down and figuring out a plan or connecting you to rental assistance in the community, that's what eviction resolution is all about.
