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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 - 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...

By Cobalt Property Management - Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Spokane Real Estate Update: Multi-Family Sales Spike as Rental Rates Cool (Spring 2026)

The Spokane Real Estate Pulse – Spring 2026Title: Volume Spikes and Cooling Rents: Navigating the Spokane Spring MarketThe Spokane real estate market is shaking off the winter chill with some of the most interesting data we’ve seen in years. Whether you’re a mul...

By Cobalt Property Management - Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Spokane Multi-Family Closed Sales (2023-2026 ytd) for January 2026

Key takeaways about where we are in the market today, based on the Spokane rental property Closed Sales data (Source: Spokane Association of Realtors):9 Multi-Family Properties Closed in January 2026: January 2026 recorded 9 closed sales.Down year-over-year vs. 2025: Ja...

By Cobalt Property Management - Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Spokane Duplex Closed Sales (2023-2026 ytd) for January 2026

Key Takeaways for Spokane Duplex Closed Sales data: (source: Spokane Association of Realtors):6 Duplex Sales Closed in January 2026: The market recorded 6 closed duplex sales to start the year.Slight Decrease from January 2025: Sales were down 1 unit from January 2025 (7 sales).S...

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