Story Haensler-Casselberry, Realtor

06/11/2026

If your home has been listed for more than 30 days in this market, there are a few questions you need to ask yourself (and your realtor):

1-how is my home being presented? Do the photos look nice? Was professional photography used?

2- is my price too high? The only thing that will stop a buyer from scheduling a showing of your home is if the price is too high. No showings = price adjustment ASAP. 

3- how is my property being marketed? Has it been broadcast to social media networks? does my realtor’s company have international reach? Has there been open house events?

This is not a list and wait it out market. This is a list with intention and listen to the needs of buyers today.

Need help getting your home sold? Reach out!

Story Casselberry,Realtor Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Penfed Realty
410-963-8518 cell 410-647-8000 Office 

06/09/2026

INEXPENSIVE & EASY ways to add value to your home:

1- Hardware. Replacing door k***s & hinges is a super easy way to make your home look high end. You can buy bulk on Amazon for super cheap!

2- Lighting. Switching out those old fashioned fixtures with something more trendy and adding warm white led bulbs is a game changer.

3- Faucets. Even the ugliest sinks look prettier with fancy (looking) faucets. Amazon again!

4-Wood Finishes…PAINT THEM. Nothing screams “dated” like red/orange oak. Painting is relatively easy and super cost effective versus replacing them.

Just adding a few minor touches can really up your home’s resale value!

Need more advice. Reach out!

Story Casselberry, Realtor
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
PenFed Realty
(C) 410-963-8518
(O) 410-647-8000

06/05/2026

National Donut Day 🍩
Where is your fave donut shop?

06/02/2026

🗓️June 2-2026
Some advice for Home Sellers in this market.

Buyers are the pickiest they’ve ever been right now!

1- They will pay your list price but everything in your house better be working perfectly for that price.
I would highly recommend having someone come through pre-list| to check things like outlets, drippy faucets and slow drains.

2- If your roof is more than 10 years old, get a ROOF CERT! Due to years of roofing companies milking the insurance companies so that they can make money selling new roofs, the insurance companies have gotten very stringent on what they are going to ensure. An old roof, even if not brought up during the home inspection will certainly be brought up during insurance coverage time! A BUYER CAN NOT SECURE A HOME LOAN WITHOUT HOME OWNERS INSURANCE! 

3- CURB APPEAL!
If your neighbor’s yard looks like crap, suck up your pride and go help them clean it up! No one wants to live next to an eyesore. As for your own yard, crisp, cut grass, pretty flowers, and clean glass storm doors are the first things that the buyers see.

4- CLEAN YOUR HOUSE!! I mean, spotless! Wipe those baseboards, dust on top of the refrigerator, wipe down doors and dingy walls. You don’t get a second chance at a first impression.

5- Ditch the Glade plug-ins… No one likes Rose scented smoke smell. Or lavender scented dog dander! If your house smells a little musty, clean, and then buy a nice odor neutralizer to spray on furniture and carpets. I have a couple great recommendations if you need them.

6- PRICE IT RIGHT!! this is not the market for pricing high and hoping for the best!

Have more questions? Reach out! I’d love to help!


Story Casselberry, Realtor
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Penfed Realty
☎️410-647-8000
📲410-963-8518

05/29/2026

📍4527 Greencove Circle | Sparrows Point, MD
If you’ve been dreaming about that laid-back waterfront lifestyle where you can golf cart, boat, grab dinner on the water, and entertain effortlessly… this is the one.
This home features:
✨ An open-concept floor plan
✨ An entertainer’s kitchen designed for gathering
✨ A huge deck perfect for summer nights
✨ The kind of flow buyers are constantly searching for
And the location? Hard to beat.
🍹 Walkable to Tiki Lee’s
⚓️ Minutes to Hard Yacht Cafe
🌅 Close to The Cove
☕️ Minutes to Starbucks
🚤 True peninsula living with water, restaurants, and marinas all around you
This isn’t just a house — it’s a lifestyle people wait years to find.
📧Message me for details or a private showing before someone else snatches up your summer dream.

Story Casselberry, Realtor
📲410-963-8518
☎️410-647-8000
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Penfed Realty

05/27/2026

JUST LISTED!!!

Listed for sale at $515000. MOVE RIGHT IN!!!Nestled in the sought-after Beachwood Estates community, this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bat...

05/20/2026

☀️ The Late Spring / Early Summer Real Estate Rush is HERE! 🏡✨
Ever wonder why the housing market kicks into overdrive right around now?

It’s not just the beautiful weather and blooming curb appeal. It actually boils down to two major life factors driving highly motivated buyers into the market:

1️⃣ The School Calendar Countdown 🎒
Families with kids want to make a move once and do it right. Buying now means they can close over the summer and get settled into their new neighborhood well before the first day of school. No mid-year disruptions, just a smooth transition!

2️⃣ Career & Job Relocations 💼
Late spring is prime time for corporate hiring, internal transfers, and graduation hiring. Professionals are relocating for new opportunities and need to find a home quickly so they can hit the ground running at their new gigs.

What this means for you:
If you’re Selling: You have a captive audience of serious, deadline-driven buyers ready to make strong offers.
If you’re Buying: The market is moving fast, but there is also a great wave of new inventory hitting the market.

Thinking about making a move this season? Let’s map out a strategy to get you exactly where you need to be before the summer ends! 📲 me today!

05/12/2026

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