One of Spokane's most historic homes is on the market for the first time ever. You can own the mid-century, Modern home of Joel E. Ferris, II and his wife Mary Jean for $1.1 million.

The South Hill home is one of only two Modern architecture homes listed on the Spokane Register of Historic Places. The home was designed by Bruce Walker and completed in 1955. Walker also designed the Ridpath Motor Inn (1964), the Spokane Opera House (1974) and the Metropolitan Financial Center which is now occupied by Wells Fargo (1984). In 1960, the Ferris home won the First Honor Award from the American Institute of Architects.

Joel and Mary Jean loved the simplicity of Modern, post-war, design. They opened JOEL Inc. in Downtown Spokane in 1950 because the market for Modern furniture and home goods was lacking. The Ferris' wanted their family home to reflect this love, but the neighborhood association around Comstock Park didn't approve of the unique design.

Spokane has been named a finalist in Outside Magazine's Best Town 2013 contest. Voting begins today for Spokanites to tell the magazine why our city is the best for easy living.

Every year the magazine holds the contest offering up different titles for cities around the country to be the best destination for. Last year, Outside readers voted Richmond, VA the most livable river town.

This year, Spokane is competing with cities that include San Diego, Boston, Park City and Bozeman to see which city is the best for an easy and active lifestyle.

“We're not choosing the winner based on the number of votes, but more by the passion shown by the voters for their town,” said Jonah Ogles, an associate editor for Outside Magazine, “We just want to find out why people love Spokane and what makes it a great, healthy city.”

You have until Monday, May 20th, to get those Hoopfest entries in. This is the final deadline to play in the largest three on three basketball tournament in the world.

Unfortunately, the deadline for guaranteed entry has already passed, this entries made for the Monday deadline will be granted on a space available basis. But don't fret, even if you aren't able to play there are still plenty of opportunities to volunteer. Hoopfest is still need of general volunteers as well as people to act as court monitors. 

Visit http://spokanehoopfest.net to register as a player or to sign up as a volunteer.