Jessica Blakely - Loan Officer - NMLS #2029995

06/11/2026

06/10/2026

Renting can actually help you buy a home! Message me to learn more 🏡
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06/05/2026

Rates felt the pull this week, and it wasn't subtle.

Markets opened Monday under pressure as Iran-U.S. tensions flared over the weekend. Oil climbed back toward $95, manufacturing hit its strongest growth reading in four years, and the jobs market printed stronger numbers than expected at almost every turn. ADP, JOLTS, Factory Orders — all came in above forecast.

Friday's unemployment report wrapped the week on a similar note.

None of this gives the Fed a reason to ease, and the market priced accordingly.

If you're watching rates and waiting for a clear signal — this week was a reminder that the economy isn't cooperating with that plan. The better move is understanding what you can actually afford right now and building your strategy from there.

DM me and let's run your numbers. 📊

06/03/2026

Researchers are baffled. 🛰️

NASA released these satellite images this week and experts believe they may be spelling out a cryptic message.

Swipe to decode it.

(Turns out the universe agrees with us.)

06/01/2026

Every NFL season, great players leave bad rosters. Not because they gave up. Because they knew their value. 🏈

Swipe through 6 signs you might be playing for the wrong team as a loan officer.

If any of these hit close to home, let's have a real conversation about what's possible. No pressure. No pitch.

05/29/2026

Rates gave back some ground this week. Here's what drove it.

The week opened on an optimistic note. Peace deal hopes with Iran lifted markets early, oil pulled back, and bonds improved. That tone held through Wednesday.

Then Thursday changed the mood. GDP came in softer than expected. Inflation data for April showed prices still running higher than hoped. New home sales dropped. Jobless claims ticked up. The market absorbed a lot at once, and rates reflected it.

The takeaway isn't doom and gloom. It's that the path to lower rates runs through cooler inflation. That story is still playing out, and every data release moves the needle.

If you're watching rates and wondering when to move, let's talk through the numbers. 📊

05/27/2026

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05/27/2026

New listing by Haley Hines

05/25/2026

If you've been thinking about making a move, this is worth a look. 👀

Better deals. Better opportunities. Better benefits. That's what Allied Mortgage Resource is built around.

Your career deserves a platform that matches your ambition. Let's talk.
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05/22/2026

Volatility came back this week. Here's what actually happened.

Monday opened with a small improvement, but rates were already sitting at their highest levels since last May.

By Tuesday, global inflation fears and rising oil sent yields higher again. Wednesday gave back a little ground. Friday closed flat, but consumer sentiment dropped to its lowest reading in months and the Iran conflict is still the wild card hanging over everything.

The takeaway: weeks like this are why timing matters. If you're shopping right now, knowing your numbers before you write an offer is what keeps you in control when the market moves.

DM me and let's run yours. 📊
https://myoc.io/jessicablakely