Get a Fee QuoteTell us what you need and we'll send you our price and estimated turnaround time. CALL 509-981-1200What's an AppraisalLearn about our appraisal process: Once you order an appraisal, we will schedule a site visit to your home. During the appointment, we will measure the exterior of the home, complete an interior walk-through, draw a floor plan, take photos, and go over remodeling and updating with you. Once the site visit is complete, we return to the office to write your appraisal report. The appraisal report will discuss your home's details, measured Square Footage, condition, etc. We will compare your home to other sales within the market to develop an opinion of value. ![]() About UsWith over 20 years of experience, Scamahorn Appraisals has been a trusted provider of appraisal services in Spokane, Stevens and Lincoln counties. Our extensive knowledge and expertise ensure that you receive the most accurate and timely appraisals tailored to your specific needs. Our ServicesWe specialize in a wide range of appraisal services, including:
Whether you're dealing with a simple residential property or a complex, high-value estate, we have the skills and experience to deliver precise valuations that you can rely on. Our CommitmentAt Scamahorn Appraisals, our goal is to provide excellent work in a timely manner, ensuring that our clients receive the most accurate values possible. Communication and excellence are at the core of everything we do, and we strive to exceed your expectations with every appraisal. Why Choose Us?
Thank you for considering Scamahorn Appraisals for your appraisal needs. We look forward to serving you with the highest level of professionalism and expertise. For more information or to schedule an appraisal, please contact us today! |
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Why Waiting for Lower Rates Is Costing You—and What to Do Instead | ||
8/18/2025 3:21 PM | ||
If you’re a high-income earner, business owner, or real estate investor sitting on cash and waiting for the “right time” to invest, this article is for you. You’ve invested before, […...Read More | ||
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Airbnb’s Billion-Dollar Summer Comes With Warnings About Growth | ||
8/18/2025 3:17 PM | ||
Airbnb just released its Q2 2025 financial results. While Wall Street analysts are poring over margins and share buybacks, short-term rental (STR) investors should be looking at something else: the […...Read More | ||
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6 Rentals in 5 Years and Fast-Tracking Financial Freedom | ||
8/18/2025 6:00 AM | ||
Would you trade your wedding for a rental property? What if it allowed you to retire years ahead of schedule? Today’s guest saw the bigger picture, and in this episode, […...Read More | ||
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Home Prices Could Stagnate for Years | ||
8/18/2025 6:00 AM | ||
We may be entering a rare period where home prices stagnate for years. It’s been a long time since we’ve seen real estate prices not appreciate year-over-year, but this reality […...Read More | ||
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Do “Cash Flow Markets” Really Make You Rich? | ||
8/18/2025 6:00 AM | ||
Is chasing hot markets like Austin and Nashville actually hurting your long-term wealth building? In this episode, Dave Meyer and Kathy Fettke dive deep into a heated BiggerPockets forums debate […...Read More | ||
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Why the Southeast is Possibly the Last Great Real Estate Gold Rush in America | ||
8/15/2025 6:00 PM | ||
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The Multifamily Reset: Pricing, Cap Rates, and What Happens Next | ||
8/15/2025 1:31 PM | ||
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August 2025 Housing Market Update: Rates Fall, Price Corrections Spread | ||
8/15/2025 6:00 AM | ||
Mortgage rates just hit their lowest point in 2025. The housing market correction spreads to nearly 50% of the country. Sellers are giving up as new listings begin to retreat. […...Read More | ||
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How to Beat Other Offers Without Bidding More (Rookie Reply) | ||
8/15/2025 6:00 AM | ||
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New Executive Order Will Allow Real Estate to Be Bracketed Into 401(k)s, Marking a Potential Investment Strategy Game Changer | ||
8/14/2025 1:02 PM | ||
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First American launches monthly rent automated valuation model | ||
8/19/2025 12:58 PM | ||
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Mortgage rates continue their slow march toward 6% | ||
8/19/2025 12:24 PM | ||
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NAR faces appeal of Eytalis antitrust suit | ||
8/19/2025 11:59 AM | ||
Plaintiff Luz de Amor Eytalis is appealing the dismissal of her lawsuit, forcing NAR to continue dealing with antitrust litigation...Read More | ||
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Forged deed and mortgage fraud cost Georgia couple their home | ||
8/19/2025 11:51 AM | ||
The couple said they began receiving notices in 2019 about repayment on a $50,000 reverse mortgage they claim to never have signe...Read More | ||
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Why are some vendors dragging their feet on the ICE SDK transition? | ||
8/19/2025 11:46 AM | ||
ICE pushes back its retirement of legacy tech, but some lenders say the industry has had more than enough time to adapt...Read More | ||
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IMBs swing back to profitability in Q2 with $950 per-loan gain | ||
8/19/2025 11:31 AM | ||
Independent mortgage banks (IMBs) delivered a pretax net production profit of $950 per loan in the second quarter of 2025, rebounding from a $28 loss in the prior quarter....Read More | ||
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Are housing permits flagging a recession? | ||
8/19/2025 10:41 AM | ||
Housing permits reached a cycle low, as job losses are now being reported in the residential construction sector....Read More | ||
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LeadingRE adds AccountTECH to preferred vendor program | ||
8/19/2025 10:32 AM | ||
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Housing starts were up in July, but don’t get used to it | ||
8/19/2025 9:19 AM | ||
Despite a modest increase in housing starts in July, economists are not optimistic about the new construction market...Read More | ||
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Local investors outpace builders in affordable home output | ||
8/19/2025 8:00 AM | ||
In 2025, investors have brought 30,852 renovated single-family homes back to market in New Western coverage areas....Read More | ||
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Spokane Airport Board selects new CEO | ||
8/18/2025 10:49 AM | ||
The Spokane Airport Board has voted to select David Haring as the next CEO of Spokane Airports, which includes Spokane International Airport, Felts Field, and the Airport Business Park. Read More |
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Catching up with: Michaele Armstrong, executive director of Evergreen Bioscience Innovation Cluster | ||
8/14/2025 4:35 AM | ||
Evergreen Bioscience Innovation Cluster has opened a 5,000-square-foot incubator in North Spokane—a tangible step toward a bigger vision for the region"s life sciences future.Read More | ||
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Alibi nightclub opens in Indian Trail neighborhood | ||
8/14/2025 4:34 AM | ||
Deb and Bill Weisgerber’s latest business venture brings a new nightlife destination to the Indian Trail neighborhood.Read More | ||
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Honeywell proposes expansion at Valley plant | ||
8/14/2025 4:34 AM | ||
Honeywell Electronic Materials Inc. is planning an expansion at its Spokane Valley-based plant, located at 15128 E. Euclid. Read More |
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From startup founders to CEOs, new programs invest in growth | ||
8/14/2025 4:34 AM | ||
A recent push in Spokane to grow more business leaders is taking shape at both ends of the career spectrum, from a Catholic Charities program aimed at helping residents who face steep barriers start a business, to a peer advisory group helping CEOs scale their companies to the next level. Read More |
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Providence to shutter several physical therapy programs | ||
8/14/2025 4:33 AM | ||
Providence Inland Northwest has announced the closure of several orthopedic therapy programs in Spokane and Stevens counties, citing state and federal funding cuts as a factor in the decision.Read More | ||
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Spokane Public Radio reimagines airwaves, schedules | ||
8/14/2025 4:32 AM | ||
Spokane Public Radio has replaced its longtime variety programming with three single-format stations dedicated to news, classical, and jazz—an overdue change that will attract more listeners, strengthen finances, and keep the nonprofit broadcaster sustainable for years to come.Read More | ||
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Orthopedic groups launch statewide network | ||
8/14/2025 4:32 AM | ||
Four independent orthopedic groups in Washington have announced the formation of the Washington Orthopaedic Value Network, effective in June.Read More | ||
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Washington Trust Bank expands to South Sound | ||
8/14/2025 4:31 AM | ||
Washington Trust Bank has purchased a six-story building in downtown Tacoma, not far from where it plans to open a separate branch this fall, marking the financial institution"s entry into the South Sound.Read More | ||
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Washington employers add 10,800 jobs in July | ||
8/13/2025 1:32 PM | ||
Washington state employers added 10,800 jobs over the month of July, according to preliminary data from the Washington state Employment Security Department.Read More | ||