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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| Zillow Paints Rosy Picture for What’s to Come in the Housing Market | ||
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| Real Estate Scams Keep Getting Worse—Here’s How to Protect Yourself | ||
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| 10 Gold Mine Markets for Your Next Short-Term Rental | ||
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| How Many Rental Properties Do You Need to Quit Your Job? (Rookie Reply) | ||
| 12/6/2024 3:00 AM | ||
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| BiggerNews: The 2024 Housing Market in Review (What’s Coming Next?) | ||
| 12/6/2024 3:00 AM | ||
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| $200K/Year & Early Retirement in 10 Years by Being a “Lazy” Investor | ||
| 12/6/2024 3:00 AM | ||
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| Home Sales Rise, Investor Purchases Shrink, and ANOTHER Commission Lawsuit!? | ||
| 12/5/2024 3:00 AM | ||
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| Investors Need to Think Outside the Box—Start With These 9 Factors | ||
| 12/4/2024 5:09 PM | ||
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| Is the Multifamily Market Steaming Toward Failure Next Year? The Worst Might Actually Be Behind Us | ||
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| How to Save for Your First Rental Property in 2025 (Starting from Zero!) | ||
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| Home equity gains slowed in Q3. Are prices stabilizing? | ||
| 12/8/2024 8:00 AM | ||
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| Housing demand still showing double-digit growth | ||
| 12/7/2024 4:03 PM | ||
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| 12/7/2024 9:00 AM | ||
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| Chris Whalen on ending GSE conservatorships: The mortgage industry ‘will unite to oppose‘ | ||
| 12/7/2024 9:00 AM | ||
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| 12/7/2024 8:00 AM | ||
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| Reverse pro turned customer shares insights gained from the other side of the table | ||
| 12/6/2024 4:09 PM | ||
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| Mortgage rates fall on jobs week data | ||
| 12/6/2024 3:23 PM | ||
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| Masiello plaintiff, Realty ONE Group seek to dismiss the brokerage from commission lawsuit | ||
| 12/6/2024 3:16 PM | ||
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| NYC council approves sweeping plan that includes 82,000 homes | ||
| 12/6/2024 2:28 PM | ||
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| Continuous Composites filed counterclaim in attorney fees dispute | ||
| 12/5/2024 3:48 PM | ||
| Continuous Composites Inc., of Coeur d"Alene, has filed a counterclaim in U.S. District Court in Spokane that disputes an earlier claim for attorney fees by Spokane Lee & Hayes PC.Read More | ||
| COVID-relief scammer sentenced to 16 years | ||
| 12/5/2024 3:04 PM | ||
| An Arkansas businessman has been sentenced in federal court in Spokane to over 16 years in prison and to pay over $20 million for leading a nationwide COVID-relief scam<...Read More | ||
| Fraud ringleader William Mize gets 12 years in prison | ||
| 12/5/2024 1:25 PM | ||
| William O. Mize, the ringleader behind a massive fraud scheme involving staged accidents and fabricated insurance claims, including one in which a prominent Spokane developer participated, has been sentenced in federal court in Spokane to 12 years in prison.Read More | ||
| Credit union plans new admin building on North Monroe | ||
| 12/5/2024 2:00 AM | ||
| Spokane City Credit Union plans to develop a 2,300-square-foot administrative building to be located southwest of its only branch location, at 1930 N. Monroe.Read More | ||
| Aero-Flite to add more aircraft, employees | ||
| 12/5/2024 2:00 AM | ||
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| CarbonQuest to double its workforce, expand tech | ||
| 12/5/2024 2:00 AM | ||
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| Riverfront dog park to be built next year | ||
| 12/5/2024 2:00 AM | ||
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| Catching up with: COVID-19 fraud strike force | ||
| 12/5/2024 2:00 AM | ||
| As the Eastern Washington COVID-19 Fraud Strike Force approaches its third year of cracking down on thefts of COVID-relief funding there’s no slowdown to prosecutions in sight.Read More | ||
| Clearwater Paper revamps downtown headquarters | ||
| 12/5/2024 2:00 AM | ||
| Clearwater Paper Corp. is planning a $4 million tenant improvement project at the company"s headquarters in the Bank of America business center at 601 W. Riverside, in downtown Spokane.Read More | ||
| Parting Thoughts with Susan Meyer, Spokane Transit Authority CEO | ||
| 12/5/2024 2:00 AM | ||
| Susan Meyer, CEO of the Spokane Transit Authority, will retire at year-end, after leading the STA for 19 years. Read More | ||