Dr. Brian W Jones - Real Estate Agent - Platinum Realty and WMS Realty

05/17/2026

05/11/2026

𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 Monday 🐝

Mud dauber wasps are the most harmless and useful wasps you'll ever meet.
And you keep destroying their homes.

→ They build tube-shaped mud nests under eaves, porches, and decks
→ Inside each tube: paralyzed spiders + one egg
→ The larva eats the spiders alive (yes, it's grim)
→ One mud dauber removes HUNDREDS of spiders from your yard per season
→ They include BLACK WIDOWS (mud daubers are major black widow predators!)

Will they sting you?
→ Almost NEVER. Mud daubers are solitary (no colony to defend)
→ They are non-aggressive to humans
→ They don't even have a colony — each female works alone
→ They are NOT yellow jackets (those are the angry ones)

If you have mud dauber nests on your porch:
→ LEAVE THEM. Seriously.
→ They're eating the spiders you're afraid of
→ Including the dangerous ones
→ They're the special forces of backyard pest control

Stop destroying the thing that's protecting you.

05/05/2026

Happy Cinco de Mayo

www.DrBrianJonesRealtor.com

05/03/2026

If you have ever wondered about closing costs on a home….

04/01/2026

Most of you who know me know one thing for certain… I don’t believe in standing still.

I’ve never been one to rest on my laurels. Growth matters. Learning matters. Becoming better today than I was yesterday matters. And just as important, I believe in setting an example, because someone is always watching, and I want that example to be one of effort, discipline, and continuous improvement.

At the beginning of this year, I made a commitment to myself:
Every single quarter, I would make meaningful advancements—either in my real estate career or in my personal life.

And I can honestly say… this first quarter has been incredibly exciting.

One of the first things I did was join my local Rotary International club.

For those who may not know, Rotary is a global network of professionals and community leaders dedicated to service above self. Rotary clubs focus on making a real impact, locally and worldwide, through initiatives like supporting education, fighting disease, promoting peace, and improving communities. Being accepted into Rotary isn’t just about membership… it’s about commitment to service, integrity, and leadership.

I also earned my C2EX endorsement through the National Association of Realtors.

C2EX stands for Commitment to Excellence. It’s not just a course—it’s a comprehensive program designed to elevate professionalism in real estate. It focuses on ethics, advocacy, technology, client service, and market knowledge. For my clients, this means something simple but powerful:
You’re working with someone who is committed to doing things the right way, at the highest standard, every single time.

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And then came the big one this quarter…

I earned my CIPS certification, Certified International Property Specialist, through the National Association of Realtors.

This designation is recognized globally and places me among roughly 5,000 real estate professionals worldwide who are trained to work with international clients.

CIPS is more than a title. It represents deep knowledge in global real estate markets, international transactions, currency considerations, cross-border regulations, and cultural awareness. It means I can confidently help clients who are buying, selling, or investing across borders, whether they’re coming to the United States or expanding beyond it.

So here we are…

The first quarter is in the books.

And I couldn’t be more energized about what’s ahead.

If this is what Q1 looked like, I truly believe Q2 is going to be even bigger. I’m already working on some major things behind the scenes, things that will continue to elevate the level of service, expertise, and value I bring to the people I work with.

So stay tuned…

Because we’re just getting started.

Dr. Brian Jones Realtor
Team Hutsell Properties
Brokered by Platinum Realty LLC
866 448-8735

03/04/2026

Something interesting is happening in the housing market right now.

According to a recent report from Redfin, the median U.S. homeowner tenure has climbed to 12 years in 2025, up slightly from 11.8 years in 2024. That might not sound like a huge jump, but it actually reflects a major shift in how people are approaching homeownership.

Why are people staying longer?

The biggest reason is simple. Housing costs are high.

Higher home prices combined with mortgage rates that remain elevated have made many homeowners think twice about selling. Someone who locked in a 3 percent mortgage a few years ago might be looking at a 6 to 7 percent rate today. That creates what many economists call the “golden handcuff” effect.

In other words, homeowners feel financially “locked in” to the great mortgage they already have.

For buyers, this has another side effect. When people stay in their homes longer, fewer homes come onto the market, which keeps inventory tight and prices stronger in many areas.

But markets always move in cycles.

Life still happens. Families grow. Jobs change. People relocate. Retirement plans evolve. Even in a market where homeowners stay longer, homes will continue to sell and new opportunities will appear.

Sometimes the best real estate opportunities come exactly when the market feels the most uncertain.

Because while the numbers tell part of the story, real estate has always been about something more important than statistics.

It is about life transitions.

And those never stop.

02/27/2026

Real estate in 2026 is about to take off!