Moving to Spokane Guide and Tips

Our Moving to Spokane Guide covers everything you need to know before making the move. From neighborhood breakdowns and housing costs to schools, outdoor recreation, and lifestyle tips, this guide is your all-in-one resource for relocating to one of the Pacific Northwest’s fastest-growing cities. Whether you're a first-time visitor or planning a permanent move, get the insider info to help you feel right at home in Spokane.

Moving to Spokane Guide and Tips

One-Pan Sausage & Fall Veggie Roast

When the evenings get crisp, this is the dinner I make on repeat: sweet Italian sausage roasted over potatoes, squash, carrots, onions and peppers, all in one pan. You chop, you toss, and the oven does the rest. It passed the toughest test in my house, too. My dog parked himself next to the pan […]
Moving to Spokane Guide and Tips, Spokane Real Estate

What Showing 250+ Homes a Year Has Taught Me About Helping Spokane Homebuyers

As a REALTOR® in the Spokane area, I show upwards of 250 homes each year. That’s a lot of kitchens, basements, backyards, remodels and “this looked different in the photos” moments. More importantly, it gives me the opportunity to see our local housing market firsthand. Online listings are a great place to begin a home […]
Moving to Spokane Guide and Tips, Spokane Real Estate

Getting Preapproved: Why It Matters Before You Start Home Shopping

If you’re thinking about buying a home, getting preapproved for a mortgage is one of the best first steps you can take. It gives you a clearer picture of what you can afford and puts you in a stronger position when you find the right home. Know Your Budget A preapproval helps you understand what […]
Moving to Spokane Guide and Tips

Fall in Greenbluff

If fall in Spokane had an official destination, Green Bluff would have a pretty strong claim to the title. October is one of my favorite times to head north of Spokane and make a day of it. Apples are being picked, pumpkin patches are open, cider is flowing and, perhaps most importantly, there are pumpkin […]

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Moving to Spokane Guide and Tips One-Pan Sausage & Fall Veggie Roast When the evenings get crisp, this is the dinner I make on repeat: sweet Italian sausage roasted over potatoes, squash, carrots, onions and peppers, all in one pan. You chop, you toss, and the oven does the rest. It passed the toughest test in my house, too. My dog parked himself next to the pan […]

Moving to Spokane Guide and Tips What Showing 250+ Homes a Year Has Taught Me About Helping Spokane Homebuyers As a REALTOR® in the Spokane area, I show upwards of 250 homes each year. That’s a lot of kitchens, basements, backyards, remodels and “this looked different in the photos” moments. More importantly, it gives me the opportunity to see our local housing market firsthand. Online listings are a great place to begin a home […]

Moving to Spokane Guide and Tips Getting Preapproved: Why It Matters Before You Start Home Shopping If you’re thinking about buying a home, getting preapproved for a mortgage is one of the best first steps you can take. It gives you a clearer picture of what you can afford and puts you in a stronger position when you find the right home. Know Your Budget A preapproval helps you understand what […]

Moving to Spokane Guide and Tips Fall in Greenbluff If fall in Spokane had an official destination, Green Bluff would have a pretty strong claim to the title. October is one of my favorite times to head north of Spokane and make a day of it. Apples are being picked, pumpkin patches are open, cider is flowing and, perhaps most importantly, there are pumpkin […]

Moving to Spokane Guide and Tips Spokane’s Secret Garden Have you been to Spokane’s “Secret Garden”? Tucked into the hillside just west of the Corbin Art Center in Edwidge Woldson Park at 507 W. 7th Ave. is one of those Spokane places that’s surprisingly easy to miss: Moore-Turner Heritage Gardens. This beautiful historic garden feels worlds away from the city, even though it’s just […]

Moving to Spokane Guide and Tips Seven easy family dinners, one delicious dessert and a complete grocery list to make planning this week’s meals a little simpler. Some weeks call for ambitious recipes and lots of time in the kitchen. This is not one of those weeks. This meal plan is all about dinners that are simple, satisfying and realistic for busy days. I’ve gathered seven completely new recipes—including quick skillet meals, an easy slow-cooker dinner and a Friday-night favorite—plus something sweet […]

Moving to Spokane Guide and Tips Green Bluff Apple Season Is Here: Your Ultimate Early Fall Guide There’s something about September in Spokane that instantly gets me excited for crisp morning air, changing leaves, and a weekend trip up to Green Bluff. While we’re still a few weeks away from peak pumpkin patches and corn mazes, Green Bluff’s famous apple season has officially arrived. Located just 20 minutes north of downtown Spokane, […]

Moving to Spokane Guide and Tips 5 Spokane Farmers Markets to Visit Labor Day Weekend Labor Day weekend may feel like the unofficial end of summer, but around Spokane, farmers market season is still going strong. If you’re staying close to home for the long weekend, this is a great time to pick up late-summer produce, fresh flowers, baked goods and locally made finds while supporting farmers and small businesses […]

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Moving to Spokane Guide and Tips You Should Be Dancing: A Bee Gees Tribute Is Coming to Spokane If hearing the opening notes of “Stayin’ Alive” immediately makes you want to start dancing, you may want to put this one on your Spokane calendar. You Should Be Dancing — A Tribute to the Bee Gees is coming to Spokane this fall, bringing the harmonies, falsettos and unmistakable disco sound of the Bee Gees […]

Moving to Spokane Guide and Tips Soak Up the Last Days of Summer in Spokane Summer isn’t over yet. August always seems to go by way too fast. One minute we’re right in the middle of summer, and the next we’re talking about fall. But we still have some beautiful Spokane summer days ahead of us, so here are a few fun things to do before August slips away. 1. […]

Moving to Spokane Guide and Tips If You Had to Evacuate Your Home, What Would You Take? I’ve been part of a lot of conversations lately about evacuating. Some people have asked me what I took when I had to evacuate. Others have talked about what they would grab if they suddenly had to leave their home. And I’ve realized something from all of those conversations: it’s a very different question when […]

Moving to Spokane Guide and Tips A Saturday Morning Favorite: Liberty Lake Farmers Market There’s something about a farmers market that makes a Saturday morning feel a little more like summer. Fresh produce piled onto tables, flowers tucked into buckets, the smell of something delicious being made nearby, and neighbors stopping to talk instead of rushing off to the next thing. If that sounds like your kind of morning, […]

Moving to Spokane Guide and Tips Wine on Wall Returns to Downtown Spokane September 16 There’s something about a September evening in Spokane that makes you want to stay outside just a little longer. The days are still warm, the evenings are starting to cool, and downtown is a great place to soak up those last weeks of summer. If wine, live music, and an evening downtown sound like your […]

Moving to Spokane Guide and Tips FarmJam Music & Camping Festival 2026: A Complete Guide for Spokane Residents If your idea of a great Labor Day weekend includes live music, wide-open Eastern Washington skies, local food and a road trip somewhere a little different, FarmJam Music & Camping Festival might be worth putting on your calendar. FarmJam returns September 4–6, 2026, in Colville, Washington, for three days of music, camping and community on […]

Moving to Spokane Guide and Tips Follow the Grub: Where Munchie Junkie Is Popping Up This Week Where to Find Munchie Junkie Grub Truck This Week If a giant fresh-squeezed lemonade, a hot dog piled with toppings, or a cloud of cotton candy sounds like the perfect summer treat, Munchie Junkie Grub Truck is making several stops around the Spokane and northeastern Washington area this week. Known as an Eastern Washington favorite, […]

Moving to Spokane Guide and Tips It’s Almost Fair Time! The Spokane County Interstate Fair Is Turning 75 — And It’s Almost Fair Time There are certain things that just feel like Spokane. Warm September afternoons that still feel a little like summer. Cooler evenings that remind you fall is right around the corner. The smell of fair food in the air. The lights of […]

Moving to Spokane Guide and Tips Spokane’s Sensory-Friendly Performance Returns A More Welcoming Nutcracker: Spokane’s Sensory-Friendly Performance Returns For some families, a traditional night at the theater can be difficult. Bright lights, unexpected sounds, sitting still for long periods and the pressure to remain quiet can make an experience that’s supposed to be fun feel overwhelming. That’s why one particular performance of The Nutcracker at […]

Moving to Spokane Guide and Tips The Nutcracker Returns to The Fox A Spokane Holiday Tradition: The Nutcracker Returns to The Fox There are certain things that make Christmas in Spokane feel like Christmas. The lights downtown. A cold evening with the possibility of snow. Hot chocolate after wandering through Riverfront Park. And, for many Spokane families, an evening at The Fox to see The Nutcracker. This […]