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By Cobalt Property Management - Thursday, October 1, 2026

The Real Cost of Rental Vacancy in Spokane: Why One Empty Month Costs Twice the Rent

The Real Cost of Rental Vacancy in Spokane: Why One Empty Month Costs About Twice the RentIf you ask a landlord about the cost of rental vacancy in Spokane, most will say one month of rent. If the place rents for $1,600, a vacant month costs $1,600. But the real number is likely ...

By Cobalt Property Management - Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Washington Security Deposit Rules: What Spokane Landlords Must Do From Move-In to Move-Out

Washington Security Deposit Rules: The Move In Checklist That Decides Whether You Keep a DimeMost Washington security deposit disputes are decided before the tenant ever moves in.Washington security deposit rules require a specific document, and if you didn't produce it on da...

By Cobalt Property Management - Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Washington vs. Idaho Landlord Laws: Should Spokane Investors Cross the Border?

Washington vs. Idaho Landlord Laws: What Spokane Investors Should Know Before Buying in Post Falls or Coeur d'AleneThe drive from downtown Spokane to Post Falls takes about half an hour. The legal distance is a lot further than that.We hear the same thing from owners several ...

By Cobalt Property Management - Monday, August 24, 2026

Spokane's New Renters' Right to Cooling Law: What Landlords Need to Know

Spokane's New Renters' Right to Cooling Law: What Landlords Need to KnowLast updated: August 2026If you own a rental inside Spokane city limits, you picked up a new legal obligation this summer, and the clock on some of it is already running.The Spokane City Council voted...

By Cobalt Property Management - Friday, August 14, 2026

Spokane Wildfire Eviction Protections: Landlord Guide

Wildfire Eviction Protection in Spokane: What Landlords Need to KnowUpdated August 15, 2026The Spokane wildfires have hit us hard, affecting suburban neighborhoods most of us would have thought were safe from wildfires. As of this writing, 650+ homes have been lost. The res...

By Cobalt Property Management - Wednesday, August 5, 2026

City of Spokane Now Requires Cooling in Rentals

City of Spokane Now Requires Cooling in RentalsSpokane City Council passed the renters' right to cooling ordinance on the night of July 29 by a 5-2 vote. It expands protections tenants already had and makes adequate cooling a requirement in residential rental units inside th...

By Cobalt Property Management - Thursday, July 23, 2026

Spokane Rent Cap for 2027

Spokane Rent Cap for 2027 AnnouncedThe Department of Commerce finalized the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data that dictates a Spokane Landlord’s ability to increase rent. Why We Hit the 10% Cap in 2027HB 1217, which was signed into law in 2025, governs the ceiling for r...

By Cobalt Property Management - Thursday, June 11, 2026

Spokane’s Multi-Family Inventory Increases: YTD 2026 Market Sales Data

The Great 2026 Inventory Pile-Up: What the Data Reveals About the Multi-Family MarketThe first five months of 2026 have presented a puzzling paradox for the regional multi-family market. In a standard economic cycle, a surge in new listings is hailed as a sign of a healthy, liqui...

By Cobalt Property Management - Monday, June 8, 2026

Spokane Multi Family Sales Market Surged 150% in March, Cool in April

Spokane Multi Family Sales Market Surged 150% in March, Cool in AprilWhat I'm Seeing in the MarketAs I'm running proformas for current clients, there are trends I am seeing in the Spokane Multi Family Sales Market. Most significantly, the amount of properties hitting the ...

By Cobalt Property Management - Friday, May 8, 2026

Real Estate Market Update: Spokane Multi Family Sales Softening with Increased Inventory

The Spokane Multi Family sales market is seeing an influx of inventory, compared to the amount of sales. After a steady start to the year, the spring data signals a dramatic shift in momentum. YTD, we have seen a 2/1 ratio of multi family properties hitting the market vs th...

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