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:
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| Why Two Identical Properties Can Produce Completely Different Returns | ||
| 6/8/2026 11:51 AM | ||
| This article is presented by Onshore. A situation that often catches new real estate investors off guard is a significant discrepancy in return on investment (ROI) between what seem like […...Read More | ||
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| 6 Markets Where You Can Launch a Real Estate Investment Career With Homes Under $300,000 | ||
| 6/8/2026 11:40 AM | ||
| If home prices and interest rates are keeping you sidelined from investing, it’s worth looking outside your local market. According to data from Realtor.com, six major metropolitan markets have median […...Read More | ||
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| She Started Investing in College and Already Has 5 Rental Units (And Counting) | ||
| 6/8/2026 6:00 AM | ||
| The real estate investing moves you make today could change your life. Those in their 40s, 50s, and 60s often look back and regret not starting sooner. Today’s guest isn’t […...Read More | ||
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| Retire Early with Less Than 10 Rentals? She Did It, Starting in 2022 | ||
| 6/8/2026 6:00 AM | ||
| You don’t need a big, expensive, stressful rental property portfolio to retire on your terms. Today’s guest was able to leave her W-2 job in her late 30s, all thanks […...Read More | ||
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| Buy 1 Rental Every 2 Years and Watch What Happens | ||
| 6/5/2026 6:00 AM | ||
| Buying just one rental every two years can make you financially free—and by a lot. So many real estate investing influencers constantly talk about buying dozens, even hundreds of rental […...Read More | ||
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| My Rental Property Has Zero Appreciation: Should I Hold or Sell? (Rookie Reply) | ||
| 6/5/2026 6:00 AM | ||
| Do you have home equity sitting in your primary residence? You could use it to buy your first or next rental property! There are several ways to do this, and […...Read More | ||
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| The “Engine” of the U.S. Economy is Starting to Crack (It Will Affect Housing) | ||
| 6/4/2026 6:00 AM | ||
| The “engine” of the U.S. economy is starting to crack—and real estate is already feeling the effects. Just last week, we touched on the hidden “recession” affecting many Americans. Today, […...Read More | ||
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| From Crushing Debt to Renting Out Billy Joel’s Former Estate—How Ben Chester Turned It All Around | ||
| 6/3/2026 1:28 PM | ||
| Name Ben Chester Location New York City Occupation Tech sales and real estate investor Assets Eight properties, three short-term rentals (including Billy Joel’s former Hudson River estate) Investment strategy Short-term […...Read More | ||
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| Mortgage Rates Hit 6.5%: Six Practical Moves to Keep Your Real Estate Investing Career Moving Forward | ||
| 6/3/2026 12:00 PM | ||
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| The 3 Insurance Mistakes That Cost Landlords the Most (According to a Guy Who’s Seen Thousands of Claims) | ||
| 6/3/2026 11:56 AM | ||
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| Just don’t: Why AI-generated marketing content is a regulatory minefield for mortgage lenders | ||
| 6/9/2026 1:53 AM | ||
| The rise of AI has made generating marketing content easier and more cost-effective, but it also introduces severe regulatory and financial risks for mortgage lenders. Using AI-generated endorsements or synthetic performers without proper disclosures can lead to steep fines and irreparable damage to brand trust...Read More | ||
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| Many older Americans stuck in homes that no longer fit | ||
| 6/8/2026 6:26 PM | ||
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| Class Valuation adds Makena InstaPlan ahead of UAD 3.6 shift | ||
| 6/8/2026 3:54 PM | ||
| Class Valuation gives appraisers Makena InstaPlan ahead of the Nov. 2, 2026 UAD 3.6 deadline, citing faster inspections and exports...Read More | ||
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| May rent trends run sideways as multifamily supply stays strong | ||
| 6/8/2026 3:54 PM | ||
| Policymakers have been making the case that more supply is a better check on housing costs than rent stabilization. May apartment rental data backs up that narrative. Rents ticked up modestly last month, the fifth consecutive month of sequential growth. But May’s reading was the lowest for that month since 2010, according to apartment data [&...Read More | ||
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| Mortgage and real estate battle for the top of the funnel | ||
| 6/8/2026 3:49 PM | ||
| With interest rates in a higher-for-longer environment, mortgage and real estate companies have realized that long-term survival requires market share growth via M&A...Read More | ||
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| HUD pilots robotics-built housing and automated permitting | ||
| 6/8/2026 3:22 PM | ||
| A pair of ultra-modest, little-noticed funding opportunities from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development may signal a new strategy taking shape in Washington. The Builder’s Daily has learned that HUD recently opened applications for two new demonstration programs totaling $13 million that target two of the industry’s chron...Read More | ||
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| Top agent Kris Zacuto joins Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California | ||
| 6/8/2026 1:29 PM | ||
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| Sotheby’s International Realty names Marissa Ghesquiere regional president | ||
| 6/8/2026 12:25 PM | ||
| Sotheby’s named Marissa Ghesquiere regional president, overseeing sales and operations across New York, Florida and other markets...Read More | ||
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| How Nicholas Hartigan helps turn strategy into execution | ||
| 6/8/2026 11:53 AM | ||
| Nicholas Hartigan, director of program management at DocMagic and a 2025 HousingWire Insider, discusses the experiences that shaped his career, the future of digital mortgage adoption and the leadership principles that help drive successful execution across complex initiatives...Read More | ||
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| Equity Residential, AvalonBay name C-suite for multifamily giant | ||
| 6/8/2026 11:24 AM | ||
| Equity Residential and AvalonBay Communities have outlined who will run the combined multifamily REIT after their planned merger of equals, naming a C-suite team that blends leaders from both companies. The executive lineup, announced Thursday and reported by the companies, will take effect when the all-stock transaction closes, which the firms exp...Read More | ||
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| RESCU expands Idaho membership | ||
| 6/8/2026 2:28 PM | ||
| Spokane-based Responders Emergency Services Credit Union is expanding membership eligibility to 10 counties in southern Idaho following formal approval from the Idaho Department of Finance and the Washington state Department of Financial Institutions. Read More | ||
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| Retirements are driving INW business sales | ||
| 6/4/2026 2:00 AM | ||
| Since January, the Inland Northwest has seen several business acquisitions, suggesting that merger and acquisition activity may be on the rise.....Read More | ||
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| SNAP names Amber Johnson as incoming CEO | ||
| 6/4/2026 2:00 AM | ||
| Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners and SNAP Financial Access have named Chief Operating Officer Amber Johnson as the organizations’ next CEO. Read More |
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| Spokane consultant offers specialized training | ||
| 6/4/2026 2:00 AM | ||
| A Spokane entrepreneur is leveraging 62 years of experience in the industrial pump industry by offering educational seminars to maintenance workers and engineers here and across the Inland Northwest. Read More |
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| Multifamily units proposed on lower South Hill | ||
| 6/4/2026 2:00 AM | ||
| Construction of a 20-unit multifamily building is expected to begin on Spokane’s lower South Hill in July ..Read More | ||
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| Refinancing activity holds steady pace | ||
| 6/4/2026 2:00 AM | ||
| Refinancing activity in the Spokane market is expected to remain low but steady, as ongoing market uncertainty and global events keep interest rates elevated, according to some industry experts here... Read More |
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| Five Takeaways: Mid-Year Economic Outlook | ||
| 6/4/2026 2:00 AM | ||
| For its latest episode of Elevating The Conversation, the Journal sat down with Ryan Herzog, an economics professor at Gonzaga University, for its Mid-Year Economic Outlook.Read More | ||
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| Kootenai Health debuts new surgical robot | ||
| 6/4/2026 2:00 AM | ||
| Kootenai Health has added one of the most advanced robotic-assisted surgical platforms available today to its main campus in Coeur d"Alene as part of a strategy to expand specialized care and invest in emerging medical technologies. Read More |
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| Real Meals adds staff, partnerships to meet demand | ||
| 6/4/2026 2:00 AM | ||
| Spokane-based meal preparation company Real Meals, a scratch made meal delivery and pickup service, has doubled its workforce and expanded partnerships with gyms and senior living facilities as demand for convenient, prepared meals continues to grow. Read More |
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| Metal Rollforming Systems moving to Deer Park | ||
| 6/4/2026 2:00 AM | ||
| Spokane-based Metal Rollforming Systems Inc. is relocating to a new manufacturing hub in Deer Park, where several steel commercial buildings are proposed for development at Stag Industrial Park, at 2101 E. Sixth
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