In 1913, the city of Spokane hired John and Frederick Jr. Olmsted, sons of Frederick Law Olmsted, who designed Central Park in NYC to create a master plan for Spokane’s parks and landscape architecture.
What followed was a design for the Rockwood area that included a winding drive through the neighborhood lined with deciduous trees and areas of promenades. Today, the Rockwood community, located on Spokane’s South Hill, is a designated historic district on the National Register of Historic Places. It is truly a gorgeous neighborhood that embodies every season. Pride of home ownership is evident in the stately mansions, vintage bungalows and turn-of-the-century craftsmans that dominate the area.
May 24th, 2013
Q: I'm thinking about making an offer on a short sale. What questions should my agent and I ask the listing agent to make sure the transaction goes smoothly? Fiona in Mill Creek, WA A: Short sales are complicated transactions even for those highly experienced in short sale negotiation. Properties that …
May 22nd, 2013
Financial setbacks like the loss of a job or large medical bills can make it tough to make ends meet. If you find yourself behind on your mortgage payments, it helps to be proactive. It's also good to know that federal and local agencies, even banks, are working to help those who are behind on their mortgages …
May 21st, 2013
Windermere Real Estate is proud to partner with Gardner Economics on this analysis of the Oregon and Southwest Washington real estate market. This report is designed to offer insight into the realities of the housing market. Numbers alone do not always give an accurate picture of local economic conditions; therefore …