Jess Stoddard Realtor

04/13/2026

Are you thinking of remodeling your home before you try and sell? Before you do that, take a look at this recent NAR (National Association of Realtors) report. It's an in depth look at what improvements will bring you the most bang for your buck when you're getting ready to put your home on the market.

A new NAR report reveals which projects homeowners may want to prioritize if they plan to sell within the next year or two.

03/07/2026

Check out this cute 2 bed 1 bath home located close to downtown Manistee, and walkable to First Street Beach which was voted #1 Michigan beach in 2025.

02/26/2026

My family and I just had the most amazing breakfast here at MT Plate Diner in Arcadia! And yes, I ate the whole thing. 😁😋 Be sure to stop in here!

02/04/2026

If you have a favorite, prove it! I know I have quite a few. 😁

Red Hot Best 2026 nominations are open, and this is your chance to show some love. From your favorite REALTOR® to the local businesses, services, and places you rely on every day, every nomination helps spotlight what makes our communities great.

And yes, you can VOTE EVERY DAY through 2/17, so do not be shy about it. Click the link below.
👉 https://bit.ly/4qRohbK 👈

Once you click the link and start the voting process, a window will open asking you to register. You can vote in each region…so give some love to our C21N agents in ALL the regions!

01/28/2026

Fabulous food and great music! It doesn’t get any better. ❤️

01/04/2026

I'm always thrilled when a happy client expresses their happiness.

See more: https://www.realsatisfied.com/Jessica-Stoddard

12/15/2025

Stay safe out there!

Just a friendly reminder. Ice thickness on lakes across almost all of Michigan remain too thin to be walking on. We need at least 4" of thickness for it to be considered safe for humans, and at least 12-15" for vehicles.

Many areas have fast ice, or ice that is well below 4" thick. Please be very cautious. I know it's tempting to get out and fish or enjoy snowmobiling on frozen lakes, but it's just not ready yet for most areas.

When in doubt, take a measurement.

Total Great Lakes Ice Coverage as of today is 4.8%

12/14/2025

12/12/2025

There are a lot of people out there having to make tough choices when it comes to home ownership. Pay the mortgage, or buy groceries to feed a the family, or keep the lights and heat on, or pay for the rising costs of prescriptions? Many of them being life saving. Here is some helpful advice that may be of assistance if you have to make some of those tough decisions.

Financial hardships can strike when we least expect them. Here are options to help you get back on track when it comes to managing your mortgage payments.

11/18/2025

As expected, Manistee is on this list! ❤️🎄🎅🏼