Exceeding Expectations – One Home at a Time.
Meet Alexa
Alexa has the uncanny ability to deliver exactly what her clients want even when they are unable to precisely articulate their desires.
Whether buying or selling, Alexa believes the client always comes first. She gives each client personalized attention and focus to expertly match buyers and sellers with the best solution that meets their needs and is within their financial comfort zone.
“I believe in treating my clients like family.” says Alexa. “I give each client the same honesty, respect, and support I would for my own family.”
Alexa is also well known for being quite assertive and an effective negotiator when it comes to meeting customers expectations.
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- ptower17
Alexa was amazing! She made wonderful recommendations to us for the staging of our home in order for us to get the best offer possible, and to insure that our home would sell quickly. We did everything she recommended and had multiple offers within 48 hours of going on the market. She vetted all... 
September 10, 2020jcajhobbs Working with Alexa and Deb was a blessing for us while selling our home! Alexa and Deb are an amazing team who are knowledgeable, professional, and committed. They will truly work diligently for their clients, and I would recommend them to everyone!
August 6, 2020user42209 Alexa and Deb did a wonderful job every step of the way in the marketing and sale of our house. Both were knowledgeable, very professional and responsive to any questions which arose. I highly recommend using them for your real estate needs.
April 10, 2020 - hannahmay4213 Alexa works so hard for you whether you are buying or selling. She made finding and getting into our dream home a welcomed reality. The process was fun and so easy. Communication is key during such an important step as a new homeowner and she made everything move along smoothly, keeping us...
April 9, 2019kellyadiogo Alexa is extremely professional, upfront and honest. She has a wealth of knowledge and contacts that helped us find our dream home. It was such a pleasure working with her and her team. Anytime we had a question or needed something she got back to us right away. She continues to check in with us,...
January 29, 2019rlewisamt Perfection… that is the word that best describes our experience with Alexa Silva. From the time we first spoke with her about our intentions to upgrade to a home more suited to our desires and needs, she made us feel at ease. She took the reins and quickly moved forward, which created a momentum...
January 6, 2019 - zuser20161122183348966
She was Very Helpful in knowing the housing market. Always able to answer questions in an expeditious way. I never felt rushed to make a decision, she always had my best interest in mind.
January 2, 2019loisdemarest Alexa Silva has been the most efficient and caring person I have ever dealt with in business. I would recommend her to anyone who has a home to sell. I will never forget how smooth and rewarding this experience has been.
March 14, 2018trashzar I purchased several homes with Alexa and she does a fantastic job. Start to finish great communication. Always there to help. She has a great team. I would recommend her to anyone looking to buy/sell in Palm City
March 14, 2018 - nealestate3 Alexa has helped me Sell and Purchase Homes on 2 different occasions in the last 3 Years. There is not a harder working, more Professional Realtor in the Industry. She truly has her finger on the pulse of the “Market” and offers multiple options to fit ones needs. She exceeded expectations at every...
February 8, 2018Schnzrs6 In all my years as a home buyer and seller, I have never experienced such professionalism and customs from a realtor such as Alexis! Her knowledge and experience are an absolute must for anyone dealing in real estate. From the time of showing interest to the close of a home, Alexis is the person...
January 16, 2018jfyfe80750 My husband and I have been very fortunate to have had the opportunity to use Alexa as our realtor. We first contracted with her to sell our home in Evergreen and are currently using her services again to sell one house and purchase another one in Pipers Landing. She is very honest with us and...
October 25, 2017 - SusanMcGlynn A pleasure to work with, Alexa Silva has proven herself to be the most professional, thorough, competent, knowledgeable and detail oriented realtor there is. We highly recommend Alexa for the sale of your existing home or purchase of a new one! She assisted us with both recently, and we couldn't be...
October 25, 2017SherylButterworthTully Alexa was extremely professional and showed she truly cared about not only us buying the right house for our family but letting us know she was there anytime to answer any questions or concerns that might come up. She went above and beyond to make this a enjoyable and stressless experience as...
August 16, 2017lewisw9 After visiting the home we purchased several times my wife and I decided we didn't need an additional Realtor to represent us and we had confidence in Alexa that she could be fair to both buyer and seller.
we never had a reason to question her qualifications or integrity because everything she...
August 16, 2017 - mbrook4 Alexa listed our home and found a buyer within just a couple of days! Her professionalism and sales expertise is superb! I would absolutely recommend her if you're thinking of selling your home!
June 27, 2017edrsallee Being absent owners, we were blessed to find Alexa who attended to every detail including those that were not really her responsibility. Thank you for going above and beyond for us. Ed and Gail Sallee
February 1, 2017AnthonyJConklin Tremendous knowledge - powerful negotiator aggressive and through follow up - understands how to get deals done! I highly recommend Alexa for anyone looking to purchase a home in the Palm City area!
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Don’t Let Buyer Competition Keep You from Purchasing a Home
This year’s record-low mortgage rates sparked high demand among homebuyers. Current homeowners, however, haven’t put their houses on the market so quickly. This makes finding a home to buy today challenging for many potential buyers. With an obstacle like this, those searching for their dream homes may be pressing pause on their searches as we approach the end of the year, but that could be a big mistake for many hopeful house hunters. Here’s why.
According to the most recent Housing Trends Report from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB):
“The length of time spent searching for a home continues to grow.”
The report indicates that 62% of buyers now spend 3 months or more looking for a home, an increase from 58% one year ago. A primary cause for the delay is the heavy competition today’s buyers face when making an offer on a home. Based on recent data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the average house in today’s market receives 3.4 offers before it’s sold. This means for every buyer who purchases a home, there are on average two or three buyers who have to begin their search all over again.
Compared to this time last year, the NAHB report shows that buyers are having more success finding homes in their price range. However, it also notes the percentage of buyers saying they’re getting outbid when they make an offer has jumped from 15% to 27%. Buyers are indicating that bidding wars are a major obstacle to finding their dream home (See graph below):
If this is a challenge you’re up against in your home search, you’re not alone. Feeling stuck in the process can be frustrating, but if there’s ever been a year to power through, this is the one. NAHB noted:
“Difficulties finding a home to buy will likely lead 20% of active buyers to give up until next year or later. That share is up from 15% a year earlier.”
Experts anticipate home prices will continue to rise into 2021, and the incredibly low interest rates we’ve seen this year are also forecasted to increase as the economy strengthens. Hopeful homebuyers who decide to hold off on their search until there’s less competition run the risk of finding a more expensive housing market when they start looking again. If affordability is a key motivator behind your decision to buy a home, this winter is still the best time to make it happen.
Bottom Line
Bidding wars may be one of the greatest challenges buyers face in today’s housing market, but they shouldn’t be a deal-breaker. Having the right expert on your side throughout the buying process will give you the advantage you need when it comes to finding the right home and making a competitive offer. If you’re ready to buy this winter, let’s connect to discuss how to position yourself for success.
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Some Highlights
- Today, it’s more important than ever to have an expert you trust to guide you as you sell your house.
- From your safety throughout the process to the complexity of negotiating the deal, you need a professional on your side.
- Before you decide to take on the challenge of selling your house on your own, let’s connect to discuss your options.
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Will Mortgage Rates Remain Low Next Year?
In 2020, buyers got a big boost in the housing market as mortgage rates dropped throughout the year. According to Freddie Mac, rates hit all-time lows 12 times this year, dipping below 3% for the first time ever while making buying a home more and more attractive as the year progressed (See graph below):
When you continually hear how rates are hitting record lows, you may be wondering: Are they going to keep falling? Should I wait until they get even lower?
The Challenge with Waiting
The challenge with waiting is that you can easily miss this optimal window of time and then end up paying more in the long run. Last week, mortgage rates ticked up slightly. Sam Khater, Chief Economist at Freddie Mac, explains:
“Mortgage rates jumped this week as a result of positive news about a COVID-19 vaccine. Despite this rise, mortgage rates remain about a percentage point below a year ago.”
While rates are still lower today than they were one year ago, as the economy continues to get stronger and the pandemic is resolved, there’s a very good chance interest rates will rise again. Several top institutions in the real estate industry are projecting an increase in mortgage rates over the next four quarters (See chart below): 
If you’re planning to wait until next year or later, Mike Fratantoni, Chief Economist at the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), forecasts mortgage rates will begin to steadily rise:
As a buyer, you need to decide if waiting makes financial sense for you.
Bottom Line
If you’re planning to buy a home and want to take advantage of today’s low rates, now is the time to do so. Don’t assume they’re going to stay this low forever.
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