Melissa Yates, Realtor at Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland

03/30/2026

COMING SOON in Ocean Pines 🌊
Just minutes from Ocean City… but feels like a vacation every single day ✨

Welcome to 82 Sandyhook Rd, Berlind, MD 21811
🛏️ 4 Bedrooms
🛁 3 Full Bathrooms
📐 2,000 sq ft
This isn’t just a home… it’s a lifestyle.
Imagine living in a community where you have access to:
🏖️ Private beach club
🏊 5 swimming pools (indoor + outdoor)
⛳ Championship golf course
🚤 Two marinas + boat ramp access
🍽️ Yacht club with waterfront dining
🎾 Racquet sports + parks + walking trails
👮‍♂️ Dedicated police & fire departments
🎉 Community events, summer camps & more
You truly never have to leave… but when you do, you’re just minutes from the beach 🌴
✨ Inside the home:
• Bright, open layout with hardwood floors
• Cozy wood-burning fireplace
• Updated kitchen with island + stainless appliances
• Sunroom perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or a home gym
• Spacious primary suite with vaulted ceilings + private bath
• Fully fenced backyard with deck, seating area & beautiful gazebo
• Charming front porch with swing for those slow coastal mornings
• Newer roof for added peace of mind
☀️ Move-in ready and beautifully maintained
📸 Professional photos coming soon
📩 Message me for more details
👀 And tag a friend who’s been dreaming of coastal living!

03/28/2026

📍 Just Listed in Parkville!
3017 Hiss Ave, Parkville, MD 21234

Beautifully maintained single-family home blending timeless charm with modern updates. Features original hardwood floors, spacious living areas, a versatile bonus room, and a private backyard retreat with patio and hot tub. Includes a two-car detached garage and recent updates like a new roof, siding, and furnace. 🏡✨

03/24/2026

🚨Property Spotlight of the Week + OPEN HOUSE 🚨

🌸 The spring market is heating up… and this could be your chance to start summer in a waterfront community home 🌊

📍 1305 Creekland Court | Stoney Beach
🗓 Open House THIS Sunday | 11AM–1PM

✨ Live life coastal in this just listed 3 🛏 | 2.5 🛁 fully remodeled townhome in one of Anne Arundel County’s most sought-after water-privileged communities.

Think…
🏖 Beach days
🏊‍♀️ Poolside weekends
🚤 Boat launch access
🎾 Pickleball & tennis
🌅 Sunset strolls on the boardwalk

All just steps from your front door.

🏡 Spacious primary suite with loft bonus space
🏡 Finished basement for extra living space
🏡 Completely turnkey — just move in and start living

⚡ Homes like this don’t last — especially as buyers flood the market this spring.

👇 Come see it for yourself this Sunday!
Or message me for details before it’s gone.

Melissa Yates, Realtor ®️
Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland
(C) 443-413-3397
(O) 410-729-7700
[email protected]

03/11/2026

✨Property Spotlight of the Week ✨

🌊 Live Life Coastal… where beach days, boat launches, sunset strolls on the boardwalk, and poolside weekends are just part of everyday living.

This beautifully remodeled 3 🛏 | 2.5 🛁 townhome is officially 🅹🆄🆂🆃 🅻🅸🆂🆃🅴🅳 in one of Anne Arundel County’s most affordable waterfront communities — and it’s completely move-in ready.

🏡 Spacious primary suite with loft bonus space — perfect for a home office, reading nook, or private retreat
🏡 Finished basement ideal for a family room, playroom, or entertainment space
🏡 Fully remodeled and turnkey

And the lifestyle? It’s hard to beat:

🌊 Community beach & boardwalk
🏊‍♀️ Pool
🎾 Pickleball & tennis courts
🌳 Walking trails & park
🚤 Boat storage & launch access

This is the kind of water-privileged lifestyle buyers dream about — without the waterfront price tag.

📩 Curious about the photos, or private showing?
Send me a message and I’ll send you all the details!

Melissa Yates, Realtor ®️
Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland
(C) 443-413-3397
(O) 410-729-7700
[email protected]

02/26/2026

🔥 The spring market is heating up — come start your home search before the buyers flood in!
✨ Swing by Saturday and fall in love! 🥂🏠

🏡 Open House – Saturday, Feb 28 • 1–3 PM

This beautifully renovated rancher with finished basement is ready to wow you!
✨ 3 beds • 3 baths • ~2,939 sq ft of living space with modern updates throughout — perfect for entertaining, everyday life, and growing into. 

🌼 Highlights you’ll love:
• Open, bright living spaces & updated kitchen with quartz & stainless appliances 🍽
• Fully finished lower level with bonus room — ideal for office, gym, playroom 📚🏋️‍♀️
• Private backyard for outdoor gatherings & sunshine ☀️
• No HOA — freedom to live your way 🍃 

🌷 Spring Into Your New Home!

Melissa Yates, Realtor ®️
Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland
(C) 443-413-3397
(O) 410-729-7700
[email protected]

02/23/2026

FROM 🏡 OPEN HOUSE ➡️ UNDER CONTRACT IN 48 HOURS!

This beauty went active… I hosted the Open House Saturday… and it was under contract within 48 hours. 👏✨

And here’s the part everyone needs to hear 👇

📊 Even though it’s February, the spring market is already heating up.
Buyers are out.
Showings are strong.
Homes that are priced and presented well are moving — quickly.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling “later this spring,” you may want to move that timeline up. The early bird advantage is real right now. 🌷

Sellers: Less competition + motivated buyers = opportunity.
Buyers: The good homes are not sitting. Have your plan and your pre-approval ready.

Real estate doesn’t wait for the flowers to bloom anymore. 🌸

If spring is on your mind, let’s talk strategy now — not after the rush hits.

Melissa Yates
Your Neighbor. Your Advocate. Your Local Market Expert.

💋

02/12/2026

✨ SOLD! 1638 Carnoustie Dr — Where Open House Dreams Came True! ✨

I’m absolutely thrilled to share that this stunning home in Pasadena officially CLOSED! 🏡💫

This one was extra special — the buyers who just fell in love and made it theirs were guests at my open house! It’s such a rewarding feeling when a walk-through spark turns into a sold sign. 🥳🔑

📍 1638 Carnoustie Dr, Pasadena, MD 21122
6 Beds • 6+ Baths • Spacious living on a gorgeous lot with golf course views 🌳⛳️

Thinking about selling or searching for your dream home? You know who to call 👠

📲Melissa Yates, Realtor ®️
Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland
(C) 443-413-3397
(O) 410-729-7700
[email protected]

02/11/2026

This one was 14 months in the making.

Countless showings.
Different layouts.
Different styles.
Different communities.

The right fit matters more than the fast fit. There is always a home out there for everyone — sometimes it just takes time to find it.

And then one day… it clicks. 💛

01/07/2026

✨ First Closing of the New Year! ✨

There’s something extra special about starting the year by helping someone become a first-time Maryland homeowner 🏡💫

Watching someone take that big step into homeownership — is exactly why I do what I do. From questions and showings to keys in hand, this journey was full of excitement, learning, and a whole lot of happy moments.

Huge congratulations to my amazing buyer Natalie Jones on this milestone! Thank you for trusting me to guide you through one of the biggest decisions of your life. 💛

If homeownership is on your vision board for 2026 — whether you’re a first-time buyer, a neighbor curious about values, or just starting to ask questions — I’m always happy to help.

📲 Message me anytime.

🥂✨

01/01/2026

✨2025 brought perspective, humility, and clarity. ✨

Do I track my numbers?
Not really.
Should I? Yes — and that’s one of the lessons I’m carrying into 2026.

This year leaned heavier on listings than buyers, but the buyers I helped came with purpose.
I watched two families welcome a baby into the homes they bought to grow into.
I helped a son move closer to aging parents.
I guided a widow into her first home while continuing to raise her children.

The reasons far outweighed the sales.

I also learned that while taking time for yourself is necessary, boundaries matter.
I took more time than I should have — and I felt it. That’s on me.

But that space gave me clarity: better systems, stronger relationships, and a clearer vision for what’s next.

The stories mattered more than the stats.
The lessons mattered more than the wins.

Grateful for every opportunity and stepping into 2026 more focused and intentional. 🏡✨

12/03/2025