Doug Reynolds, a Sacramento Area Realtor, discusses the topic with a local appraiser. Ryan Lundquist, Ludquist Appraisal Company, explains the complexities of how distressed properties (bank owned forclosures and short sales) affect the overall prices in the Sacramento Area real estate market. Give Ryan a call or email if you have any questions about the value of your home (http://sacramentoappraisalblog.com/)