<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Hensleigh Appraisal Services]]></title><description><![CDATA[Accurate Appraisals, Trusted Insights]]></description><link>https://www.hensleighappraisal.com/blog-1</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 05:04:25 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.hensleighappraisal.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Appraisal vs. Inspection: What's the Difference and Why You Need Both]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the questions we hear pretty regularly, especially from first-time buyers, is: "Wait — what's the difference between an appraisal and an inspection? Aren't they kind of the same thing?" It's a fair question. Both happen around the same time in a real estate transaction, both involve someone walking through a home and writing a report, and both can affect whether a deal moves forward. But they're measuring completely different things, and confusing the two can leave buyers with some...]]></description><link>https://www.hensleighappraisal.com/post/appraisal-vs-inspection-what-s-the-difference-and-why-you-need-both</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0520fd2fe6e98eed489190</guid><category><![CDATA[Home Buying Tips]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 01:50:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4f0aca_75e92560e351493c8f0ca3000cd31a98~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_736,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hensleigh Appraisal Services </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's Happening in the Portland Metro Housing Market — And Why Your Appraisal Matters More Than Ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've been paying attention to the Portland metro housing market lately, you've probably noticed things feel a lot calmer than they did a few years ago — and the numbers back that up. According to Redfin, Portland home prices in early 2026 are up about 5% year-over-year, with a median sale price hovering around $525,000. Homes are still selling, but they're sitting on the market a bit longer — averaging closer to 55–80 days depending on the area, compared to the frantic 24-hour...]]></description><link>https://www.hensleighappraisal.com/post/what-s-happening-in-the-portland-metro-housing-market-and-why-your-appraisal-matters-more-than-eve</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0519672fe6e98eed4883fe</guid><category><![CDATA[Market Insights]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 00:40:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4f0aca_15cd15d817114f82bafdd1dea85473f2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hensleigh Appraisal Services </dc:creator></item></channel></rss>