Justin Lena - Century 21 Affiliated Realtor

04/10/2026

I was sent this amazing tool the other day from a Mortgage Lender associate I know and wanted to share this with anyone and everyone who might be thinking about buying their first or even their next home. If you were ever wondering what waiting does over time then give it a try!

The Cost of Waiting to Buy a Home It’s the question on many homebuyer’s mind right now: “Should I buy now, or should I wait?” Maybe you’re hoping interest rates will drop, or perhaps you’re waiting to save up a larger down payment. These are valid strategies, but they come with a hidden ...

04/10/2026

Another week, another Kalamazoo market update and new homes that recently just came up!

Check out these beautiful homes and as always, if there are any you wan to see in person as potential new places for you or your family/friends don't hesitate to reach out!

04/04/2026

Rainy weather got you rethinking your outdoor plans a little? If you want to find something fun to do instead of being stuck at home check out a few of these events going on in Kalamazoo this weekend!

Looking for something to do in Kalamazoo this weekend? Review our events calendar to see what your next event will be.

04/04/2026

Wanna see what just hit the Kalamazoo market? Here are a few cool places that just popped up. If anything catches your eye and you wanna go take a look in person don't hesitate to hit me up!

03/27/2026

With all the conversations I've been having lately about buyer and seller hesitation due to "rates where they are", I though I would share something to show that we aren't in an unprecedented time or "high interest rate era".

https://www.noradarealestate.com/blog/historical-mortgage-rates-since-1950/

Its a little bit of a read but really solid information on where we were compared to where we are now and the contributing factors to why the rates were where they were from 1950 until now

Explore historical mortgage rates since 1950 and analyze rate trends over time, encompassing significant decades like the 1950s, 1980s, 2000s, and 2020s.

03/27/2026

03/27/2026

Wow! Check out all these amazing new listings that are available to view in the area! If anyone is thinking about making the next step toward getting into their dream home then let me know when you want to swing by and see one of these!

https://www.flexmls.com/share/DgyxM/Selected

Link above to all new listings in Kalamazoo in the last 24 hours!

03/27/2026

Looking for something to do this weekend that can make a positive impact in your community? Look no further!

03/20/2026

I'm Back!!!! After a small hiatus from this account you will be seeing me harass your feeds with random things and a bunch of Real Estate information just like before!

Starting it off we are gonna show off a few local events in and around Kalamazoo!

https://www.discoverkalamazoo.com/events/this-week/

https://www.discoverkalamazoo.com/event/disney%e2%80%99s-pirates-of-the-caribbean%3a-curse-of-the-black-pearl-live-in-concert-%7c-kalamazoo-symphony/99663/

Check out some of the fun and fantastical things happening in the city like the Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean Symphony event happening at Miller Auditorium this weekend!

Come along for a swashbuckling adventure with Captain Jack Sparrow, his motley crew, and the Kalamazoo Symphony with Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl Live in Concert. Starring Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, and Keira Knightley, the action-packed movie sets mystery, intrigue, swords, a...

10/01/2025

Another new week and another set of homes that just hit the market!
Whether you are looking for your first home, looking to upgrade for some more room or ready to see where your current home fares on the market, just take a look and see what's out there.

Don't forget to reach out and see exactly what I can do to help!

09/10/2025

Time for a mid week update. If you or anyone you know is following the market trying to find the perfect home then give these ones a look!!

08/18/2025

Check this out!!!!

A new program is providing financial assistance for first-time homebuyers in Van Buren, Berrien, and Cass Counties.

Called "Make My Move," the program provides a $5,000 down payment for applicants looking for a home in one of the aforementioned counties, according to The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber (SMRC). STORY: https://bit.ly/45w2m0n