Jess Collins the Realtor

05/13/2026

05/09/2026

Instant Reaction: Jobs, May 8, 2026
"The latest job market is showing more net new job additions and low unemployment of only 4.3%."

05/08/2026

Baby boomers accounted for 42% of buyers—the highest of any other age group, according to NAR’s 2026 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report. Their soaring home equity from decades of ownership may be freeing them to be more agile than other age groups who are struggling to afford higher home prices. Explore the report: https://bit.ly/4sGXMG9

05/07/2026

Closing day for my sellers! Congratulations to the buyers (and my new neighbors)!
Wishing my sellers all the happiness Florida has to offer!

05/01/2026

04/17/2026

It’s an EXTRA happy Friday when I get to put an UNDER CONTRACT sign on one of my listings!
So happy for my sellers (living their next chapter on the beach) and for the buyers who will begin their next chapter in the most beautiful neighborhood.
🏡

04/11/2026

peace love sunshine

04/08/2026

While many cite 20% as the standard downpayment, the typical first-time buyer last year purchased with just 10% down. Buyers are taking advantage of numerous downpayment assistance programs to pave their path to homeownership.

03/17/2026

Pending home sales in February increased by 1.8% from the prior month and declined 0.8% year-over-year.
https://www.nar.realtor/infographics/pending-home-sales-snapshot