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EvoReal Talks
by Jessica Side
Come explore Spokane's rockin real estate market and master homeownership. We cover topics including what to do in the area, favorite spots to visit, a hint of history and fun stories all from a local perspective. Join Matt and Jessica Side for their weekly podcast, "let's make real estate fun again."
Episodes
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100K Over Asking!
What’s going on in Spokane? Catch a show! Our upcoming recommendations: Paul McCartney, Wicked, and Shen Yun. Matt discusses three strategies to get more money out of your home even in a seller’s market. 1. Pricing & Preparation- it pays to be competitive in your pricing (overpricing can bite you...
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Racism in Zoning
It’s Black History month and the dynamic duo reflects on the uncomfortable history of Spokane’s zoning laws. As Spokane grows higher density housing and zoning changes add to NIMBY sentiment. Will we continue to feed into the problem or be a part of the solution? Book Recommendations: 1. The…
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Sacrificial House Hacks
Multifamily investing, what’s the deal? Did you know you can still get a low-down payment loan on a 2-4 plex? Jessica breaks down the top three reasons to purchase a multi-unit property. #3. The one roof factor, for exterior maintenance you have economies of scale by only having to maintain one...
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Perry District Charmer
This week we feature the South Perry District of Spokane. We have a featured property: 1829 E 14th ave, an updated bungalow home priced in the lower 200’s! Jessica gives us some historical insights into the Perry District and how it became such a wonderful community. A few of our favorite...
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Spokane's Crystal Ball
Matt and Jess breakdowns the Spokane Market with insights from 2021 and they even have some predictions for this year’s real estate run. Home sales continue to hold steady but inventory is shockingly low. Move up and move down buyers are having issues finding replacement homes compounding the...
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The Best Book Guest Book Vacation Rental Journey Part VIII
In our final short-term investment series episode: Jessica talks about creating a special guest book to give your property that extra oomph. Commit some time and resources into making a quality leatherbound booklet. Visit Etsy.com, search for a guest book template, there you will find great…
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Cleanliness is Godliness Vacation Rental Journey Part VII
We continue the discussion on the physical setup of a short-term rental with specific tips to enhance the experience. Here are a few bites out of this episode: Make cleaning supplies available for guest use (not just MGMT), consider robust and easy cleanup flooring in your unit such as luxury...
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Defined Experience Vacation Rental Journey Part VI
Jessica talks physical setup of a short-term rental including how you can optimize for better reviews and repeat stays. Become the area expert (parking, walking routes, things to do), create maps, and provide materials that will help your guests form a unique experience. Make things easy for your...
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Setup & Design Vacation Rental Journey Part V
Research the community calendars for your draw area, many will have a visit XYZ area website, for instance ‘visitspokane.com’ as an example, set your rates and know your market. Policies: Set your rules and hold people accountable. Cancellations- Don’t be too strict you may turn people away from...
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The X Factor! Vacation Rental Journey Part IV
What is the liability of adding special and personal items to your short-term rental? Make sure your manager takes special note of items that may inadvertently get taken or damaged. Try not to be accusatory if something happens, chalk some of it to the cost of doing business, things will happen....
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Vacation Rental Journey Part III
Categorizing your short-term rental, what kind of an owner are you and what kind of a rental audience are you attracting? Make sure to properly match your home with unique characteristics to add visibility. For instance, is your property: remote, luxury, themed, an outdoor experience, farm, does…
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Vacation Rental Journey Part II
In part II of our series on short-term investment properties we discuss the costs to factor in before deciding on an investment property. Your first step is to talk with your lender to determine rates on a non-owner occupied property. Calculate your expenses, including the following: principal...
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Vacation Rental Journey Part I
Matt and Jessica discuss the steps and the journey of investing in a nightly rental property. What are your goals with your property? Discover the top markets, review the rental demand vs price of the property, Vacasa is a great start. Consider the location, how easy is it to manage? How hands-on...
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Theatrical Price Drops
When history visits your town take advantage of it, Best of Broadway returns to Spokane. We recommend the intimate experience at the Bing Crosby and Fox theaters downtown. Matt talks about the shifting real estate market, is it really cooling off? Inventory is triple that of May but still under a...
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Das Nice VRBO
Matt talks a bit about rock mason homes and structures in and around Spokane, the duo discusses their newest venture, a vacation rental property in Leavenworth, WA. Here are the questions asked they asked before choosing a property: 1. What is the draw for visiting the area? 2. What are the hot...
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Date Your City
The show kicks off with a featured listing at 113 W Glass Ave **now pending in the Garland District. If you haven’t yet, go check out the Garland District! Historic buildings to note- The Garland Theater, Mary Lou’s Milk Bottle, and the Masonic Temple now home to the North Hill Gastropub. Quiz...
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Barndominum, Shouse & Conthouse
The duo springs a leak, Restoration 1 bails them out. Jessica talks about Kirtland Cutter and his impact on architecture in Spokane, his designs are icons and a few notable buildings including; The Davenport Hotel, Patsy Clark Mansion, Glover Mansion, The Spokane Club, and even elements of the...
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Is Spokane Overpriced?
Clickbait Alert! “Spokane among the most overvalued market in the nation”, does the article hold up? Based on the data we tend to disagree. COVID has unlocked migration mania, middle-market towns have experienced extreme growth, demand for housing continues strong, climate events are pushing…
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Spokane Italicized
Summer is ending, can you believe it? Jessica’s family comes to visit from Italy, the dynamic duo breaks down their favorite places to grab a bite with the fam. To name a few; Bennidito's on the South Hill, Madeline’s Cafe Downtown, Twigs, Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream, Gander and Ryegrass,...
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Dine and Design
Living in Downtown Spokane? it’s a thing! The dynamic duo talks about the West end district of Spokane including our featured property: 1221 W Railroad Alley Ave, a modern rustic condo with owner-only garage parking, and a Euro-inspired courtyard. Matt talks about the lifestyle in the Downtown...
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Designers in a Spokane Market
Matt and Jessica talk about the market and how buyers may have an opportunity in August to catch a deal, at the very least avoid multiple offers. Jessica gives us the rundown on designer styles and how you may want to incorporate a mix to meet your lifestyle. Follow our pages for more fun real...
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Designer Glam Fam
Things to check out in Spokane- Downtown Ice Age movie marathon, Wednesday at the Ice Age Floods playground. Arbor Crest concert series. What’s to love in Spokane? Water… water! 23 Lakes, 6 access points for putting into the Spokane river, check out the little Spokane River, put in at Saint...
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To Each Their Loan
Special Episode! Matt brings in the expertise of finance guru Dustin Masterson with Numerica Credit Union. Buyer fatigue sets in and people are getting burnt out on multiple offer scenarios. Should I wait to buy or sell? What is the actual cost of waiting in this hot market? Increasing interest...
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Are We in a Bubble?
Is there a housing bubble? How does our current market compare to the great recession? Be suspicious of those who say we are in a housing bubble or those who firmly say that we are not! “What goes up must come down”, this saying is not necessarily true. Housing stability factors: Millennials…
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Shadle Starter Homes
Spokane’s in a drought, here are some tips on, “How NOT to start a forest fire”: Install a spark arrestor on recreation vehicles, carry a small fire extinguisher, watch your safety chains on vehicles, ditch the fireworks and educate your children, put out cigarettes completely. When camping…
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Bye Bye PMI
Matt and Jessica have ONE tip that will save you thousands of dollars, and it’s free! PMI what is it? How do you get out of it? Matt talks about getting a deal on seasonal properties. Tip! Look into purchasing in the off-season. Schweitzer rolls out new construction opportunities, reserve your…
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Arboretum Gems
Should I be buying a house right now? Matt and Jessica discuss the market, making predictions, and ignoring some folks who are taking numbers out of context or are simply misinformed. Jessica offers us a shameless plug. Matt updates us with some history and stories surrounding the Finch…
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Steampunk Patio Party
Jessica and Matt celebrate their 21st anniversary. Market Update! We run the numbers with some colorful commentary, buyers and agents are feeling the heat, the frustration is real. Persistence and consistency pay off for buyers, take a break, lower your expectations, consider putting in some…
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Greenstone Rocks Part II of II
We are back talking with Greenstone about Spokane development, changes, challenges, communities, and more! What’s the deal with condos? The snout house gets the cutoff. Kendall Yards in distress, Greenstone picks up the project and creates a wonderful mixed-use area for all. The Kaiser project…
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Greenstone Rocks Part I of II
Over the next couple of weeks, we interview Sharla Jones with Greenstone homes. Greenstone focuses on the construction of communities around their homes taking a unique approach to homebuilding. Socioeconomic diversity is huge for them with programs to help transition renters into buyers....
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Momentum '87 Y'all!
Matt talks about loans including how they may influence your offer, and what is the deal with USDA loans? **Hint it’s not prime meat! You can purchase an investment property with a traditional loan so long as you occupy a unit (up to 4 units), income from tenants can be added to your income in...
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Cannon Hill Lifestyle
The dynamic duo is back talking about Cannon Hill, the area they chose to move their family a few years back. Why? Lifestyle and walkability! The Cannon Hill addition features mature trees, grocery stores, walking trails, cafes, parks, including proximity to downtown and the I90. Spokane history…
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The Zag Maniac
Matt and Jessica are back for a special edition with special guest Ethan Side the "ROCK" of stats, talking all about Gonzaga Basketball and March Madness. Sports continue to evolve in Spokane centered around recent successes. Why all the hubbub about the Zags? Jessica reveals her mom’s exuberance...
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Excited in My Own Town U-District Special Episode
Matt and Jessica interview special guest Lars Gilberts, CEO of the rapidly developing Spokane University District. What is the U-District all about? This 770-acre area is centered around the Riverpoint Campus focusing on the connection of the community, professional development and innovation.…
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Creative Realtors Win
In this special edition of EvoReal Talks, Jessica interviews Stacey Sampson and Tony Byrne about a new modern homebuyer class. It’s a battle out there to get a house, arm yourself with the best tools! Are you prepared if your dream house comes on the market? Stacey talks about creatively crafting...
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Pho Spring
The dynamic duo talks about the top marketing tips for home sellers, always ask your Realtor, “what are you doing to market my home?” Hire out to get professional photos, skip the phone photos (yes even from a nice modern smartphone), have your agent do a video walkthrough, consider drone footage...
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Frick'n Amazing POW!
Jessica starts off with some black history celebrations talking about the accomplishments of Eleanor Barrow Chase, the first woman of color appointed to the board of trustees for both EWU and Whitworth college. Matt brushes on Washington House Bill 1084, a climate initiative aimed at reducing...
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Cold Weather Intel
Matt drops some cold weather tips; put a heat lamp under the oil pan or plug in your core heater, bundle up, breath through your nose, cover your eyes, Jessica covers some black history honoring Peter Barrow and his many achievements in the Deer Park/Spokane region, This week’s featured…
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Trails to Flying Goat
Featured Home; 3016 W Sanson Ave, 265k, 5BR/2BA, 35+ showings and contingent in 48 hours, Jessica talks Northwest Spokane, historic roots and native paths, Dwight Merkel, Joe Albi, and the VA Hospital. Why would you want to live there? 5 Mile Shopping, classic restaurants and pubs, nearby...
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A Lot to Offer
Jessica skates the Skate Ribbon at Riverfront Park, Matt features our first listing in CDA Idaho, Kidd Island Bay buildable parcel (**update now pending sale) 15XX W Kidd Island Rd, Easy access, secondary lake frontage with deeded dock access, What’s the deal with Coeur d’Alene? The bedroom...
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Plucky Pioneer Poets
Matt opens up to reveal that he has the inner soul of a poet, we feature a rural property with the city amenities: 34300 N Ptarmigan Ln-- 8 acres just outside of Davenport, WA, build-ready with endless recreation amenities, a well-spaced gated community. Did you know that Washington state is…
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Spokane is on Fire!
Idaho tops the charts as the number one inflow of movers, a majority of movers are from larger metros, shameless plug we are cross-licensed! This week’s featured home is a condo at 639 N Riverpoint Blvd, this large condo is located right on the Spokane River and the Centennial Trail. Community...
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Christmas Hygge
This episode really brings the Christmas spirit with wonderful stories, memories, and helpful tips! The dynamic duo discusses Hygge (pronounced hue-guh) a Danish word that is all about comfort and calm, we asked our staff what is Hygge for them, Matt shares a real heartwarming Christmas story,...
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West Central or Bust!
Breaking News! Spokane makes top 10 list of markets to be resilient in post covid 2021-22. Spokane is ranking as one of the most attractive destinations for west coast movers. West Central, what’s the deal? No, it’s not just Kendall Yards, the Centennial Trail runs along the bluffs offering...
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Pandemic Victory Gardens
New Listing and featured property! Valley living at it’s finest, 2026 N Arties Ln single level, modern build, and positioned near the Centennial Trail **Update now pending, Jessica breaks out the history with some interesting Greenacres facts including why the valley has so many water districts,...
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Virtual Games & Turkeys
**Update, open houses are no longer allowed per WA guidelines. Jessica reflects on Thanksgiving traditions, including ways to get creative during the pandemic, virtual cooking with family, break out the board games, recommending; Quirckle, Ticket to Ride, Splendor, Azul, and the Unlock/Exit games...
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Investment Unicorns
Credit repair, who’s the right one to talk to? We brush on the details of our upcoming first-time homebuyer class. Matt announces our branch out into Idaho. UPDATE: We can help you buy and sell in Idaho! COVID restrictions ease on open houses with added safety measures, small groups are allowed...
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The Hesitant Partner
Jessica talks about our upcoming first-time home buyer class where we will be diving into building confidence and asking the right questions. Misconceptions and myths around purchasing a home will be busted! Join us on November 17th at 7 PM, see our Facebook page for details. Spokane hits another...
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Spookane Zone
Cash buyers are looking for steals, sellers are urged to avoid 'quick cash for home' deals. You don’t need to prep your home perfectly to sell it. In Halloween fashion, Jessica rattles off some of Spokane best haunts which can be found in People’s Park (Indian burial ground), the Saranac building...
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Home During Inspection
In this special episode, Jessica catches up with George Anderson of Building Tech NW. "There's never bad news that comes out of a home inspection". Really?! George explains. With 14 years of inspecting experience and over 4,000 inspections, George teaches us a thing or two in this interview. We...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Come explore Spokane's rockin real estate market and master homeownership. We cover topics including what to do in the area, favorite spots to visit, a hint of history and fun stories all from a local perspective. Join Matt and Jessica Side for their weekly podcast, "let's make real estate fun again."
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Come explore Spokane's rockin real estate market and master homeownership. We cover topics including what to do in the area, favorite spots to visit, a hint of history and fun stories all from a local perspective. Join Matt and Jessica Side for their weekly podcast, "let's make real estate fun...
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