Jennifer West, Realtor

04/08/2026

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Jennifer West, Realtor with
Homes By Brandy - Keller Williams

03/06/2026

Mortgage rates are down a full percentage point from last year. That may not sound like a lot... until you see that it could save you $330 a month. If buying didn’t work for you last year, it’s time to re-run your numbers and see if 2026 is your year.

03/05/2026

Mortgage rates dropping to a 3-year low isn’t just a headline.

For many buyers, where rates are now could be the difference between watching from the sidelines and finally getting the keys to their next home.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to re-run your numbers and see what’s possible now, this is it.

Let’s take a look at what today’s rates mean for your budget and your options.

If you’re one of the thousands of homebuyers waiting for rates to fall, you should know it’s already happening.

03/04/2026

You’ve been waiting for mortgage rates to drop – and it’s happening.

Mortgage rates are in the lowest range they’ve been in nearly 3 years. And they’re expected to stay in this vicinity for the rest of 2026. That’s a big deal.
That means affordability is going to start to feel different.

The door just opened. Lower payments. Better affordability. More buying power.

If buying didn’t make sense for you before, it might now. Take this as your sign it's time to talk to a lender and take another look at your numbers.

03/03/2026

For the first time in quite a while, affordability is easing. That’s a meaningful shift.

And because this improvement isn’t happening everywhere at the same speed, understanding what’s changing locally is what really makes a difference. If you want to see how these trends show up in our area, let’s talk it through.

There’s finally a little good news for anyone who’s been priced out or sitting on the sidelines.

03/02/2026

If you’re renting, you’ve probably heard that buying just isn’t affordable right now.

But the reality is, affordability is starting to return in many parts of the country.

In a growing number of counties, it’s more affordable to buy than rent a 3-bedroom home (even with factoring in insurance and typical maintenance costs).

And after years of feeling priced out of buying, that’s a really good thing. But some regions are rebounding faster than others.

If you’re renting and stuck in the “someday” loop, let's have a quick conversation about what’s possible where you live.

It doesn’t mean everyone should buy tomorrow. But it’s worth finding out if the math’s changed where you are.

03/01/2026

The point isn’t that everyone should rush out and buy a home tomorrow.

It’s that renting isn’t always the more affordable option people assume it is – and buying may be more realistic than it feels once you look at the full picture.

If you’re renting and feeling stuck in the “someday” loop, it might be worth a simple conversation. Just a chance to see what’s possible and whether it makes sense for you.

Renting can feel like the easier choice right now.

02/28/2026

Home affordability is the best it’s been in 4 years. And that's making a difference for buyers. Have you re-run the math yet to see how this changes your numbers?

02/27/2026

Buying a home is getting more affordable, and this graph helps explain why.

It shows how much of a household’s income typically goes toward buying a home. As a general rule, spending 30% or less of your income on housing is considered affordable.

For the last couple of years, the math was still well above that threshold. But lately, things have been getting better thanks to a mix of lower mortgage rates, slower home price growth, and rising wages.

While affordability isn't going to snap back overnight, the trend is finally moving in the right direction.

If you want to talk through what this means for your buying power, send me a message and let’s break it down.

02/27/2026

Home affordability is the best it’s been in 4 years.

That’s thanks to: Lower rates. Slower home price growth. And rising wages.

And while the affordability problem isn’t solved, many buyers are finding the numbers work better today.

If buying didn’t make sense for you last year, take another look.

Have you re-run the math on your move yet? DM me and let’s see if it changes when you're ready to buy.