From a seller’s market to a buyer’s: Spokane, Coeur d’Alene home sales are entering a fast phase as the economy turns.

From a seller's market to a buyer's: Spokane, Coeur d'Alene home sales are entering a fast phase as the economy turns.

Buds appearing on tree trunks and green grass on Lilac City lawns mark the start of spring when Realtors begin their rush to sell homes. This year’s peak home listing season was starting to show great promise. Up until 30 days ago, mortgage rates and interest rates had dropped below 6%, the economy appeared to … Read more

Mortgage rates are rising, destroying the well-laid plans of home buyers

Mortgage payments over time (line chart)

Rising mortgage rates threaten to wipe out the home buying season. The average 30-year mortgage rate rose to 6.46%, the highest level since September 2025, Freddie Mac said Thursday. Borrowing costs have risen sharply in recent weeks following the divestment less than 6% in late February. The Iran was there it increases price pressure by … Read more

Slow down, work from home and ditch the tie: the world is responding to Iran’s war-torn energy crisis

Slow down, work from home and ditch the tie: the world is responding to Iran's war-torn energy crisis

Falling fuel prices and rising prices are leading countries around the world to burn coal, fuel food, shorten work weeks and tell citizens to stay home. Fuel supplies have been reduced since the war against Iran led to the closure of the strait of Hormuz, which is an important route for transporting oil and gas … Read more

The EU may revive energy crisis measures in 2022 in response to the Iran war

The Iran war has raised the price of jet fuel and diesel in Europe more than crude oil

The EU prepares measures to respond to rising energy prices Considering renewing the crisis response​​​​​​from 2022, which included the price of gas EU tells members to prepare for ‘long-term disruption’ in energy markets Jet fuel, diesel provides a large shock in a short period of time BRUSSELS, March 31 (Reuters) – The European Union is … Read more

Why Dave Ramsey Says $165,000 Home Income Is Not a Financial Problem

Why Dave Ramsey Says a $165,000 Household Income Is Not a Financial Problem

Christopher of Seattle earns $101,000 a year and his wife earns $100,000, putting their family at a combined income of $201,000. He wants to run for state representative, which means quitting his current job and taking a $34,000 pay cut. His wife supports the idea. You’ve almost completed Dave Ramsey’s Baby Step 3, which means … Read more