Marilee Wolf, Realtor

04/13/2026

If I could talk my husband into moving to Philly (he's in Central PA, I'm in KOP) this is what I would want to buy! Take a look at the photos for my new Old City listing and you'll see why!! Offered at $1,100,000 it includes off street parking and has this great penthouse balcony with bridge and river views. 😀😍

115 Cuthbert St, Unit H, Philadelphia, PA 19106 is a condo listed for sale at $1,100,000. This is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 2,200 sqft property.

03/26/2026

I forgot how beautiful so many of the homes are in Ridley Park, Delaware County. I was running an errand there this morning and had to stop to appreciate the architecture and small town charm of the homes in this borough. Founded in 1871, Ridley Park was to be a model suburban community built around a new rail line, similar to how the Main Line developed. While homes along the Main Line are considered premiere real estate, and the prices reflect that, homes in Ridley Park are more affordable, averaging $330,000 for a detached home and around $550,000 for the larger ones highlighted here. Enjoy the tour!

03/23/2026

I got the call on a Saturday morning to see this property and we had it under contract 24 hours later. Listed for $975,000. Multiple offers pushed the price up but this was the neighborhood they really wanted and they intend Wynlyn to be their "forever" home... so the value was there for them. Excellent location on a quiet cul du sac but still close to everything.

01/16/2026

The 2025 Flipbook is here! Click the link to see 2025 vs 2024 Real Estate sales numbers for all the townships that Mechanicsburg spans.
https://www.compass.com/marketing-center/editor/v2/flipbook/c2f1e7b3-c356-4831-86f3-61714a58c35a

12/11/2025

Want to know what is in store for the 2026 real estate market? COMPASS RE just released the National Market Outlook and here is my summary. For the full report, go to https://www.compass.com/research/market-outlook/agents/marilee-wolf/

Compass just released our 2026 National Market Outlook to help you navigate a market that isn’t always easy to interpret. Here’s the news in a nutshell: After four years of frozen mobility and affordability challenges, the national market is entering a new era. Home prices are expected to flatten, mortgage rates should ease modestly, and sales activity is positioned to grow for the first time since the pandemic. Affordability will improve gradually as incomes rise faster than prices. There’s not going to be a dramatic correction, rather, we’ll see rebalancing.

And that’s the key. Think of the words NORMALIZING or REBALANCING as the theme for this update. Here’s what to expect.
Inventory- After a substantial housing shortage that really started around 2018 and then was exacerbated during the pandemic, we are projected to see up to 10% growth in the number of rooftops coming on the market. This will bring home buyers more options while simultaneously improving affordability.

Which leads me to Home Prices- appreciation is expected to basically flatten. Don’t let that alarm you. In some parts of Penn, the Main Line suburbs of Phila for instance, we saw up to 18% home price appreciation which is not a long-term healthy rate of increase, so we need this to happen. Layer on top of this income growth, which is expected to outpace the flattening prices, and the affordability issue starts to ease up.

Mortgage Rates- The cost of borrowing is expected to go down with rates anticipated to trade at a 6.4% average creating a more favorable financing environment.

Home Sales- Because of everything I just outlined, home sales could reach 4.25 million, a 5% increase over 2025. A major player in this shift will be the end of The Great Stay…. The period of frozen mobility we have been living through, with many homeowners feeling forced to stay put because of economic uncertainty, diminished affordability and having refinanced at insanely low rates, unwilling to trade that number up.

Layered on top of this is both SHADOW INVENTORY and SHADOW DEMAND creating pend up activity just wanting for the right market conditions. Going into 4th Quarter of this year, we saw nearly 60% of listings nationwide being pulled off the market. So, these were sellers ready to move who decided to hold back and hold off. That’s SHADOW INVENTORY. Simultaneously, mortgage applications were up about 20% year-over-year but sales only rose by about 3%. Buyer interest outpaced closed sales, creating SHADOW DEMAND.

We hope both inventory and demand will come out of the shadows to create a better real estate environment for both buyers and homeowners who want to sell.
Want data specific to your local market? If you are in the Greater Philadelphia or Greater Harrisburg areas, just reach out. I’m happy to get that for you.

11/21/2025

Approaching 2026: What to Expect in the Real Estate Market

Home affordability remains a major challenge across the U.S., but 2026 is shaping up to bring modest recovery and increased sales. That said, we won’t see an overnight market balance. Let’s break down three key factors shaping the year ahead:

Mortgage Rates: Modest Relief
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate is expected to average around 6% in 2026, potentially dipping into the high 5% range by year-end. While we’re not returning to pandemic-era 3% rates, even a slight decline can significantly boost purchasing power and lower monthly payments. This shift could also motivate homeowners locked into low rates to list their homes, unlocking more inventory and opportunities for buyers.

Home Prices: Slower Growth, Still Market-Dependent
A nationwide housing price crash isn’t on the horizon. Instead, prices are projected to grow at a slower, healthier pace—around 2% to 4% annually. Real estate, however, is hyper-local. In some markets, like the Main Line suburbs of Philadelphia, demand remains intense, with homes attracting multiple offers and selling over asking, even during quieter months like November.
For homeowners, this means your equity is secure, with prices cooling but not collapsing. For buyers, waiting for a steep drop may not pay off. Limited supply and steady job growth will continue to support home values, so acting sooner rather than later could be the smarter move.

Supply and Sales: A Rebound Ahead
Lower rates are expected to spark a rebound in home sales, with some forecasts predicting a 10%-14% increase. As more homeowners move past their “rate lock” and list properties, inventory will grow. However, this won’t entirely ease competition—pent-up buyer demand will likely surge alongside new listings. To stay competitive, it’s critical to work with a great realtor and get pre-approved early.

The bottom line? 2026 won’t bring a dramatic reset, but it does signal progress. Whether you're buying or selling, preparation and timing will be key to navigating the market ahead.

11/11/2025

10/24/2025

Walk around Skytop Lodge in the Poconos w me on this beautiful autumn day.

10/14/2025

TOUR THE ICONIC STEIN HOUSE WITH ME!
390 S Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania is the site of the iconic Stein House, built in 1980. Irwin Stein was a modernist architect whose thoughtful, forward thinking designs helped shape the architectural landscape of postwar Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs in Delaware county. This home is an example of personal architectural expression, since the designer was also the client. It stands as an excellent example of how the modern architectural movement evolved and in a sense, came full circle. In this tour, I focus on the public living space and give my thoughts on the design. This is a 5 bedroom, 5 bath home situated on 2.75 acres of wooded land in one of the best school districts (Radnor School District) in Pennsylvania. Listed by Marion Dinofa, Compass RE for $1,800,000.

08/29/2025

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My friend Elena DeStefano of Atelier Interiors and I didn’t plan to take on a fall fundraiser...But the heart behind New Leash on Life USA gave us no choice!
Elena and I have built our careers around helping people feel at home. In their space, in their story, in their next chapter. When we first learned about New Leash on Life USA, something clicked. Their mission reflects a truth we believe deeply: everyone deserves the chance to begin again.
New Leash rescues at-risk dogs and pairs them with justice-involved individuals, offering both the structure and support needed to rebuild from the ground up. It isn’t charity. It’s transformation. It’s rehabilitation. And it works. Not just because the model is smart, but because it is rooted in empathy, consistency, and connection.
We’re proud to finally share what we’ve been working on behind the scenes. Raise the Woof is a fall cocktail event hosted at Southern Cross Kitchen to benefit this extraordinary organization. We’re thrilled to be partnering with Tito’s Handmade Vodka and the incredible team at Conshy Girls to bring it to life.
We hope you’ll watch the video, learn more, and plan to join us. At Raise the Woof, help us raise our glasses to raise their futures.