EK Realtor

10/16/2026

The Biggest Credit Hurdle for Renters Who Want To Buy

What's the biggest payment you make every month? If you’re a renter, it's probably your rent.

10/14/2026

83 saves and 1,025 views on Zillow. That's this week's Deal of the Week in York, PA.

Here's some context. I looked at 364 homes for sale this week. Among the homes we checked on Zillow, the average was 36 saves. This home had 83. That's 129% more than that average. It came out as the top pick for buyer attention in its age group.

Saves and views measure attention, not offers or tours. But attention is worth tracking, especially in a market like York where the numbers shift week to week. What it tells me is that buyers are noticing this one.

Want the address and the full breakdown? Comment DEAL and I'll send it your way. Have a great day!

https://ekelly-realtor.vibes-site.com/deals/f10d9f1a-d70b-4248-992a-799ff88ba248

10/09/2026

Renovate or Relocate? What To Know Before You Decide To Age in Place

You've spent years making your house feel like home, celebrating milestones, making each room your own, and turning neighbors into friends. As you look ahead to the next chapter of your life, it's natural to wonder if this is still the place you want to spend it.

10/08/2026

OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, October 10, 12 PM to 2 PM 17389 Brose Rd, New Freedom, PA

Live in Pennsylvania. Work in Maryland. Come home to the woods.

17389 Brose Rd in New Freedom, PA sits on a very private setting in the Southern School District, four minutes from I-83 and the Maryland line. Open lawn, mature trees, and woods all around.

THREE OUTBUILDINGS, ALL WITH POWER
- 24x34 pole barn with concrete floor
- One-car garage
- Shed

THE HOME
- New roof installed in 2025
- 3 stories, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths
- Updated primary ensuite bath with walk-in shower
- Large patio overlooking woods and wildlife
- Stocked trout stream on the property
- Paved driveway

Coffee on the patio in the morning. A line in your own stream on Saturday. An easy run down I-83 on Monday.

Message me to schedule a private showing.

Erin Kelly | Monument Sotheby's International Realty

10/06/2026

Every week I go through the homes for sale in my markets and find the one that's getting the most attention from buyers for a home its age. This week's pick is in Westminster, MD.

This home has 145 saves and 1,389 views on Zillow. Among the homes we checked, the average was 38 saves. That puts this one at 278% above that average. I looked at 276 homes for sale to find it.

Saves and views show where buyers are paying attention. They don't tell us everything, but they're a real signal worth knowing about. If you're curious what's drawing eyes to this one, comment DEAL and I'll send you the address and the full numbers.

What do you think drives buyer attention in Westminster right now? I'd love to hear what you're seeing.

https://ekelly-realtor.vibes-site.com/deals/d9034568-3006-4cb5-be06-36469579030b

10/02/2026

What Higher Mortgage Rates Mean for Home Sellers

Higher mortgage rates don't just affect buyers. They can change what it takes to sell your house, too.

09/30/2026

Bel Air is still moving fast, even with more homes on the market.

In the three months ending July 31, 2026, the two core Bel Air areas both had 1.9 months of supply, according to the Real Estate Data Aggregator. That is still a tight market. More than half of homes went under contract within two weeks.

The honest catch is that inventory is up across every part of Harford County covered here. Buyers have more to choose from now. So while demand is still strong, overpricing carries more risk than it did a year ago.

If you’re in Bel Air, Fallston, Forest Hill, Churchville, or Street, and want to know how your home compares with what actually sold nearby in the last three months, send me your address.

Are you seeing more For Sale signs on your street lately?

https://ekelly-realtor.vibes-site.com/market-update/bel-air-is-still-moving-fast-even-with-more-homes-on-the

09/25/2026

There Are 4 Types of Housing Markets Right Now. Which 1 Are You In?

Today’s housing market splits into four distinct types. You’ve got cash buyers, buyers financing a purchase, owners who feel locked into a low rate, and builders with homes to sell.

09/18/2026

The Market Changed. Your Reason for Moving Didn’t.

You may be telling yourself you’re going to wait to move – maybe you’re hoping mortgage rates will come down, prices will fall, or the market will feel a little easier.

09/11/2026

Data Centers Are Moving Closer to Homes. What Does That Mean for You?

Data centers probably weren't on your list of things to think about when buying or selling a home.