Emily Silcock Real Estate

10/11/2022

September stats are in! 🏡📊 Here's what's been going on in the Spokane housing market this past month...

08/25/2022

✨SOLD✨
This was a true sweetheart deal and I am so thrilled that my client was able to snag this amazing duplex property! 🙌 Christian was referred to me by an investor agent in Minnesota a few months back. His goal was to buy a duplex by August that he could house hack, meaning he would be living in one side and would be renting out the other side (and to take it even further, he'll be maximizing cash flow by renting out the individual rooms). Not only were we able to get him this slam-dunk duplex on the North side in great condition, but he got a HUGE seller credit to replace the entire roof and then, after a low appraisal, got the seller to come down $25k on the purchase price 🤯 This has been something we haven't seen in a loooooong time. (For all of my buyers and investors out there wondering if now is a good time to buy, the answer is YES!). Long story short, Christian was so delightful and easy to work with, and I'm so excited to watch him continue to grow his real estate empire 🔥

06/06/2022

✨ SOLD ✨
I am beyond thrilled for this wonderful family who got their keys on Friday! Quinn & Janae were originally looking for a house they could enjoy for the next 3-5 years but ended up finding their DREAM HOME! 🤩 I’ve seen a lot of houses over the years and I can honestly say this one gives me major house envy. It is the perfect house and backyard, on a cul-de-sac with tons of kiddos in the neighborhood, which will be so fun for their daughter and one on the way. They were on top of every detail of the home buying process and just a delight to work with. So dang excited for you guys and can’t to come hangout for some backyard BBQs (since I’ll be going through withdrawals of not seeing you guys every week 😜)!

03/14/2022

5 Tips for Buying a Property in Spokane from Afar

Have you decided you want to move your family to Spokane for better quality of life but feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of buying a house from afar in an unfamiliar place?

In this video I’m going to give you 5 tips to help you navigate the buying process in Spokane while living somewhere else, so you can ditch the stress and get back to feeling excited about this new adventure. And be sure to stay until the end for the one tip that most people don’t think about when buying a house here.

03/07/2022

5 Worst Things About Living in Spokane

Are you considering moving your family to Spokane but wondering if living here is all it's cracked up to be?

In this video, I’m going to share with you the 5 worst things about living in Spokane, so you have an accurate picture of what it’s like to live here before you pull the trigger on your move. And be sure to stay to the end for the one annoying thing that most people don’t think about when moving to Spokane.

And if you are still finding yourself wanting to move to Spokane after watching this video, be sure to check out my video on my top 5 tips for buying a house in Spokane from afar: https://youtu.be/mXwWpvDatwY

03/04/2022

Sometimes it just takes some cheesy country lyrics to remind me how grateful I am that I ended up working in real estate 🖤 (From the song "Buy Dirt" by Jordan Davis & Luke Bryan. Have you heard it?!)

02/28/2022

Relocating to Spokane? 5 Reasons Why You'll Love It!

Are you considering moving your family to Spokane for better quality of life but wondering if you’ll really like living here?

In this video I’m going to share with you the top 5 reasons why I love living in Spokane and think you will, too! And be sure to stay tuned to the end for the thing that surprised me most when we moved here.

I will say that while I really enjoy living here, Spokane does have its flaws like any other city. If you haven’t already, be sure to check out my other video on the 5 worst things about living in Spokane, so you can decide if Spokane really could be a place you’d want to call home: https://youtu.be/6CVVEdi-HL8

02/04/2022

11/09/2021

✨ SOLD ✨
Congrats to Dan and Janice on snagging this beautiful, rancher-style new construction home by . I had helped them sell their large home in Indian Trail back in May, as they were looking to downsize and achieve single-level living. We initially toured a different new construction community that was about 6 months out from completion (not an ideal timeline), so this completed home was a very lucky find at the perfect time. Plus, it was part of the Fall Festival of Homes tour, so it had a bunch of upgraded finishes that wouldn’t normally be included in a standard package! Thanks for being great (and very decisive!) clients and I hope this is a fab new home base for you guys for many years to come 🖤

11/03/2021

✨ SOLD ✨

Kyle and Brittney came to me as a referral from Kyle's mom (a Realtor in AZ) who found me on Instagram. They were looking to sell their home in Bemiss and move to Arizona before the Spokane winter weather hit. ❄️

Despite having a 3 month-old son and all of the chaos that comes with being first-time parents, they were able to get their home in tip-top shape and prepared to list within three weeks. They were essentially going on the market right as things were slowing down, so it became imperative that we either list their house at a competitive price or make sure it was the best prepared home on the market (we decided to price at the high end based on how well-prepared their house was).

Their hard work was rewarded with three fantastic, over-asking offers, and they ended up accepting a cash offer $5k over list price. I am grateful to get to work with such amazing clients who are not only delightful people but are so receptive to suggestions and just get the job done!

Best wishes for them as they start their new adventure in Arizona! 🏜🌵

10/29/2021

Since it's Halloween week, let's talk about things that can be scary. 👻 🧟‍♂️ Typically it's something new, unknown and potentially risky. This is how many people feel about real estate investing.

Since my husband and I started buying rental properties in 2018, I've had a number of conversations with folks about real estate investing. It typically goes like this: "I'm really interested in buying a rental property but it kind of scares me to think about actually pulling the trigger."

Trust me when I say I felt the same way before we bought our first property. I'm the type of person that wants to know EVERYTHING before making a decision and I'm extremely risk-averse, which is a funny trait for someone who also considers themselves to be a serial entrepreneur.

But for me, it came down to the fact that the potential benefits of investing in real estate outweigh the costs (plus, I swear all of the wealthy people own real estate, so who am I to reinvent the wheel?!).

Benefits include:
*passive(ish) income
*appreciation over time
*tax benefits
*someone else paying down the mortgage
*building wealth for the future
*having a tangible asset

And best of all, the opportunity to learn how this all works so I can make even better purchases in the future. It's basically like getting paid to get a real estate investing education.

So what's your goal and how are you going to get there? Ours has always been to create lifestyle freedom for the future and have the ability to spend our time how we wish (which mostly involves traveling and being present for our daughter).

If you've been sitting on the sidelines thinking that you want to put your money somewhere that is going to give you better returns than what you're currently getting and you want the potential for income not tied to trading your time for money, reach out and let's chat.

There are so many different ways to get started with real estate investing, including ways to get in without a huge down payment or having the time-suck of being a landlord (eek!).

I’ve never regretted a single investment purchase we’ve made — I only regret that we didn’t start sooner.

10/12/2021

✨ September stats are in ✨
First, let’s all take a deep breath before we freak out about the decrease in median and average sales prices! New listings and the number of total homes available in September were both up from the month prior, which means buyers had more options. More inventory combined with the typical seasonal slowdown that tends to happen as we head into the cooler months and holidays have led to slight decreases in prices. Don’t let that worry you if you’re planning to sell or just bought a home and worried you overpaid. The market is still strong but not as crazy insane as it was in early Spring and all of Spokane’s economic markers indicate housing demand will remain high. Buyers - stay on it and definitely keep your eye on any properties that have been on the market for longer than 10-14 days. These were likely priced a bit high and ready for a price reduction. Great opportunity to snag a home without a bunch of competition! Sellers — continue to prepare and price your homes competitively and you will be fine. Deep breaths, everyone 😘