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?
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| Spring Housing Market Update: Deals Are Getting Better (Will It Last?) | ||
| 4/30/2026 6:00 AM | ||
| We’ve got new data on the Spring housing market, and it’s…well, complicated. The monthly data shows more of the same: a sluggish housing market with negative home price growth. […...Read More | ||
| What a Cost Segregation Study Actually Does | ||
| 4/29/2026 11:17 AM | ||
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| Deed Theft and Fraudulent Tax Lien Sales Are Spreading—Here’s How to Make Sure You Don’t Fall Victim | ||
| 4/29/2026 11:11 AM | ||
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| BRRRR vs. Turnkey: Which Rental Strategy Actually Wins? (Not What You Think) | ||
| 4/29/2026 6:00 AM | ||
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| He Bought 50 Rentals, Then Stopped to Do This (Makes $5,000/Month Per Deal) | ||
| 4/29/2026 6:00 AM | ||
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| Flippers Are Feeling Most Bullish in Months, Here’s Why | ||
| 4/28/2026 6:00 AM | ||
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| The Insurance Non-Renewal Shakeout: What to Do When Your Carrier Drops You in 2026 | ||
| 4/27/2026 9:36 AM | ||
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| We Ran the Numbers and Found the Best Type of Short-Term Rental—Here’s How the Data Stacks Up | ||
| 4/27/2026 9:26 AM | ||
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| From Extreme Job Burnout to Breakthrough with 2 Rentals (He Quit His W2) | ||
| 4/27/2026 6:00 AM | ||
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| He Bought His First Rental at 20. Now at 29, He Cash Flows $20K/Month | ||
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| HEIs face identity debate as lawsuits mount, state regulators close in | ||
| 4/30/2026 8:00 AM | ||
| A growing identity debate has emerged for HEIs — one now spilling into lawsuits, regulatory scrutiny and broader questions about where the product fits in the housing finance ecosystem. ...Read More | ||
| Builders don’t have a rate problem, they have a reliability problem | ||
| 4/30/2026 2:00 AM | ||
| Sound Capital defines why unreliable capital, delayed draws and tighter standards are disrupting builders’ timelines and limiting scalable growth in 2026...Read More | ||
| ‘Didn’t see that coming’: Real estate brokers react to Real-REMAX deal | ||
| 4/29/2026 5:36 PM | ||
| Brokers say Real Brokerage buying REMAX was unexpected, with questions on tech rollout, agent adoption, and near term change...Read More | ||
| UWM adds VantageScore alongside FICO for conventional loans | ||
| 4/29/2026 5:03 PM | ||
| UWM will show FICO and VantageScore on no-cost credit reports for conventional loans, aligning with FHFA pilot plans...Read More | ||
| ERA Real Estate affiliates form new billion-dollar-plus partnership in California | ||
| 4/29/2026 3:45 PM | ||
| The combined California organization includes 300-plus professionals operating across offices in Campbell, Fremont, Pleasanton and Livermore...Read More | ||
| Housing starts overachieved in March amid warning signs aplenty | ||
| 4/29/2026 3:41 PM | ||
| March starts reached 1.5 million, single-family 1.03 million, while permits fell 10.8% and completions dropped 13.5% year over year...Read More | ||
| CoStar Group, Homes.com surge in Q1 — CEO welcomes end of activist ‘distraction’ | ||
| 4/29/2026 3:37 PM | ||
| Homes.com revenue grew 58% to $26 million in the first quarter, with agent subscribers surging 205% to 35,175...Read More | ||
| Figure’s Michael Tannenbaum warns rush to adopt AI could accelerate poor mortgage processes | ||
| 4/29/2026 2:43 PM | ||
| Figure CEO Michael Tannenbaum says AI can speed lending, but blockchain-based verification and modern infrastructure cut fraud and costs...Read More | ||
| Nykia Wright outlines NAR transparency and antitrust reset | ||
| 4/29/2026 2:24 PM | ||
| NAR CEO Nykia Wright details quarterly strategic plan reporting, antitrust rule reviews, and member value tied to $201 dues...Read More | ||
| HUD proposes rollback of equal access rule protections | ||
| 4/29/2026 2:22 PM | ||
| HUD proposed equal access rule revisions on April 28, removing gender identity language, with comments open through June 29, 2026...Read More | ||
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| Spokane Colleges Foundation recognizes Journal publisher | ||
| 4/23/2026 1:49 PM | ||
| The Spokane Colleges Foundation has named Paul Read, publisher of the Spokane Journal of Business and Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business, as the 2026 Distinguished Alumni of the Year. Read More |
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| INW companies raise $11M in funding since January | ||
| 4/23/2026 2:00 AM | ||
| A handful of companies across Eastern Washington and North Idaho have raised millions of dollars in recent months, with the majority of funding falling outside the traditional angel- or venture-backed technology, health care, and consumer industries... Read More |
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| Barker Logistics Center adds to Valley footprint | ||
| 4/23/2026 2:00 AM | ||
| An 87,000-square-foot industrial multitenant warehouse building is under construction at Spokane Valley-based Crown West Realty’s Barker Logistics Center project in Spokane Valley.Read More | ||
| Premera, MultiCare contract dispute raises concerns | ||
| 4/23/2026 2:00 AM | ||
| A contract dispute between Premera Blue Cross and MultiCare Health System is putting thousands of Spokane-area workers and employers at risk of higher health care costs, or potential disruptions in care if the two sides fail to reach an agreement by the end of May.Read More | ||
| Spokane Valley benefits broker joins adviser network | ||
| 4/23/2026 2:00 AM | ||
| Packard Wheeler Succession, an employee benefits and wealth planning team of Northwestern Mutual representatives based in Spokane Valley, has joined Cleveland-based Benefit Advisors Network as an independent member. Read More |
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| LaunchNW grant supports student job exploration | ||
| 4/23/2026 2:00 AM | ||
| Workforce development nonprofit Slingshot is leveraging a $120,000 grant from Spokane-based Innovia Foundation’s LaunchNW initiative to help connect Spokane County students to businesses. Read More |
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| Garland Resale Boutique moves next door | ||
| 4/23/2026 2:00 AM | ||
| Garland Resale Boutique has moved just a few doors down from where it first opened its doors in the summer of 2019.Read More | ||
| Safariland LLC buys Alien Gear for $10.3M | ||
| 4/23/2026 2:00 AM | ||
| Post Falls-based firearm holster manufacturer Alien Gear Holsters, a trade name and brand of Tedder Industries LLC, has been purchased by Safariland LLC, of Delaware, for $10.3 million following a court-approved bankruptcy auction, according to filings with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas... Read More |
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| Saltese Creek development plans change in scope | ||
| 4/23/2026 2:00 AM | ||
| The city of Spokane Valley has issued commercial building permits for a six-building, $18.7 million multifamily development located south of Saltese Creek, permit information shows. .. Read More |
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| State expands property tax relief program | ||
| 4/23/2026 2:00 AM | ||
| A newly expanded Washington property tax relief program is expected to lower tax bills for the households of more than 10,000 Spokane County seniors and people with disabilities, with thousands more newly eligible individuals expected to enroll.Read More | ||