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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 - 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 - 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 - Monday, April 13, 2026

Washington’s SB 6091: The End of Pocket Listings or Just More Paperwork for Spokane?

Is Washington’s New Pocket Listing Bill is Changing the Rules of Real Estate in Spokane?Washington’s Senate Bill 6091, what we know as the "pocket listing bill," legislation forces a shift from closed door transactions to ensuring public disclosure of real e...

By Cobalt Property Management - Monday, March 9, 2026

South Hill Property Management Market Update – March 2026

Understanding the South Hill Real Estate and Rental MarketThe South Hill neighborhood in Spokane continues to be one of the most desirable residential areas in the region. With strong buyer demand, steady home values, and limited inventory, the local housing market rema...

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