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John Rea is a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Gateway Real Estate. Before entering real estate in 2016, he owned and operated wholesale automobile auctions. In 2008 John was elected President of the National Auto Auction Association. John and Kim, his wife of 30 years, have three children. They have lived in the Metro Jackson area for most of their marriage. Together, they have person

ally bought and sold over ten homes. The negotiating skills developed in the auction business and his first-hand experience in the housing market have led to a successful multi-million-dollar sales career in real estate. John will use these same skills to your benefit, whether buyer or selling.

Closing day costs more than your down payment — here's the part buyers forget.In Mississippi, plan for roughly 2% to 5% ...
08/10/2026

Closing day costs more than your down payment — here's the part buyers forget.

In Mississippi, plan for roughly 2% to 5% of the purchase price in closing costs, on TOP of your down payment. On a $300,000 Metro Jackson home, that's about $6,000 to $15,000. The biggest pieces? Your lender's fees and the property taxes + insurance your lender collects up front to start your escrow account.

The good news for us: Mississippi has NO state transfer tax. That's thousands of dollars buyers pay in other states that you simply don't pay here.

I broke down exactly who handles your closing in Mississippi and what every line item costs — new on the blog this week: https://www.gateway-realtors.com/johns-blogs/2026/8/8/real-estate-closing-costs-jackson-metro-ms

Thinking about a move in Madison or Rankin County? Call or text me at 601-565-4764.

Weekend plan, Metro Jackson? 🍅The Mississippi Farmers Market is open this Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 929 High Street...
08/08/2026

Weekend plan, Metro Jackson? 🍅

The Mississippi Farmers Market is open this Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 929 High Street in downtown Jackson. Mississippi-grown produce, local honey, baked goods, and makers — right in the heart of the city. One of the easiest, best-feeling ways to spend a Saturday morning and put your money into local hands.

Grab a coffee, fill a bag, say hey to a farmer.

📍 Mississippi Farmers Market · 929 High St, Jackson, MS 39202 · Sat 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

What's your go-to weekend spot around the metro? Tell me below.

People ask why I still show up to the home inspection when I've done hundreds of them.Simple: it's one of the most impor...
08/07/2026

People ask why I still show up to the home inspection when I've done hundreds of them.

Simple: it's one of the most important two hours of the whole deal.

I want to hear what the inspector says in person — not just read it in a report three days later. I want to see the crawlspace, the roofline, the panel. Because when that fourteen-page report lands and my buyer's stomach drops, I can already tell them what's cosmetic and what's a real concern. That's the difference between panicking and negotiating.

The inspection isn't the scary part of buying a home. Going through it without someone in your corner is.

That's the job. That's why I show up.

New on the blog this week: https://www.gateway-realtors.com/johns-blogs/2026/7/31/home-inspection-contingencies-in-jackson-metro-ms

Call or text me at 601-565-4764.

"It's listed as-is, so I guess I can't get an inspection." 🛑Bust that myth right now. In Mississippi, an as-is listing d...
08/06/2026

"It's listed as-is, so I guess I can't get an inspection." 🛑

Bust that myth right now. In Mississippi, an as-is listing does NOT take away your right to inspect the home. The state's standard contract keeps your inspection period. All "as-is" means is the seller is telling you upfront they won't be making repairs.

You still inspect — every time. And if that inspection turns up a deal-breaker, you can still walk during your due-diligence window and get your earnest money back.

The only thing that changes with as-is is your game plan: you go in expecting to handle repairs yourself, and you use the inspection to decide whether the price still makes sense.

Full breakdown of what happens after your inspection — new on the blog this week.

https://www.gateway-realtors.com/johns-blogs/2026/7/31/home-inspection-contingencies-in-jackson-metro-ms

Questions on a home you're eyeing? Call or text 601-565-4764.

Local business spotlight 🍽️If you haven't eaten at Local 463 Urban Kitchen in Ridgeland, put it on your list. It's chef ...
08/05/2026

Local business spotlight 🍽️

If you haven't eaten at Local 463 Urban Kitchen in Ridgeland, put it on your list. It's chef Derek Emerson's spot out at Renaissance at Colony Park — southern comfort food with a big-city twist, built on fresh local and regional ingredients. Shrimp and grits, a burger people talk about, and a menu that keeps regulars coming back.

I love featuring places that are actually ours — locally owned, run by folks who care about every plate that leaves the kitchen. This is one of them.

Go hungry. Tell 'em John sent you.

Got a spot I should feature next? Drop it in the comments.

📍 Local 463 Urban Kitchen · 1000 Highland Colony Pkwy, Ste 5002, Ridgeland, MS 39157

Available in the heart of Ridgeland 🏡121 N Central Avenue — 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, in an established, central part of Ridg...
08/04/2026

Available in the heart of Ridgeland 🏡

121 N Central Avenue — 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, in an established, central part of Ridgeland (39157). If you've been waiting on a well-priced home in this pocket of Madison County, this is your look.

Offered at $321,700 · MLS #4153082

Want to walk through it? Call or text me at 601-565-4764 and we'll set up a showing.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Gateway Real Estate

Same metro. Two very different markets.Here's what Central Mississippi looks like right now (Central MS MLS data, July 2...
08/03/2026

Same metro. Two very different markets.

Here's what Central Mississippi looks like right now (Central MS MLS data, July 2026):

📍 Madison County — median around $474K, homes taking about 85 days to sell.
📍 Rankin County — median around $311K, homes going under contract in about 23 days.

That gap changes everything downstream — including what happens after your inspection. When a home's already sat 85 days, a tired seller is far more open to a repair credit. When homes move in three weeks, you keep your asks tight and focused.

I broke down exactly what to do the moment your inspection report lands — new on the blog this week.

Thinking about a move in Madison or Rankin County? Call or text me at 601-565-4764.

Weekend plan, sorted: the Genuine MS Farmers Market is on at the Brandon Amphitheater this Saturday, 8am–12pm.Fresh prod...
08/01/2026

Weekend plan, sorted: the Genuine MS Farmers Market is on at the Brandon Amphitheater this Saturday, 8am–12pm.

Fresh produce, local meats, honey, plants, baked goods, and specialty foods — all from Mississippi growers and makers. Grab your coffee, take the family, and stock the fridge with stuff that didn't ride a truck across the country to get here. There's also a pop-up shop with more Mississippi-made goods.

This is one of my favorite kinds of mornings in Rankin County — easy, local, and good for the folks who actually live and work here.

Go early for the best pick. I might see you there.

📍 Genuine MS Farmers Market · Brandon Amphitheater · 8190 Rock Way · Brandon, MS 39042 · Saturdays 8am–12pm

08/01/2026

Let me kill two rumors real quick. First, no...

Spent a good chunk of this week heads-down in the numbers — pulling what Madison and Rankin are really doing so I could ...
07/31/2026

Spent a good chunk of this week heads-down in the numbers — pulling what Madison and Rankin are really doing so I could write it up straight, no spin.

People think this job is all lockboxes and yard signs. A lot of it is this: sitting with the data, cross-checking three sources that disagree with each other, and figuring out what's actually true so I can tell a client something they can trust instead of something that just sounds good.

I'd rather hand you the real picture — even the boring parts — than hype you into a decision. That's the whole job, honestly. Listen first, then tell you the truth.

Turned it into a full breakdown of both counties for 2026 — it's on the blog now. Link in my profile.

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