Renovate or Relocate? What To Know Before You Decide To Age in Place Staying and moving can both be good choices. What matters most is finding the place where you'll feel comfortable and at home for years to come. If you'd like help weighing the two, let's connect. We can look at what your house could sell for and what 55+ communities in our area have to offer, so you can decide what feels right for you. 💁🏻‍♀️ Andie Katz, Assoc. Broker | REALTOR® 📲 570-627-6017 📧 andiekatzrealtor@gmail.com 🌍 www.katziskey2poconoliving.com 🏛️ REAL of Pennsylvania ☎️ 855-450-0442

Over half of homes (60%) are selling below their original asking price right now. And that stat’s held steady for about a year and a half. With affordability still so tight, having room to negotiate on price will take some of the biggest financial pressures off your move. Where you've got the most pull comes down to the neighborhood. Let's chat, and we'll pinpoint where you can push hardest. 💁🏻‍♀️ Andie Katz, Assoc. Broker | REALTOR® 📲 570-627-6017 📧 andiekatzrealtor@gmail.com 🌍 www.katziskey2poconoliving.com 🏛️ REAL of Pennsylvania ☎️ 855-450-0442

🍂🏡 FALL IS HERE… AND SO ARE THE UNWANTED GUESTS! 🐜🕷️🐭 As temperatures drop here in the Pocono Mountains, we’re not the only ones looking for a warm place to stay! According to a recent article by the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors® (PAR), 1 in 5 homeowners notices more pests indoors during the fall. Here are a few interesting findings: 🐜 66% are focused on preventing ants. 🕷️ 60% are concerned about spiders. 🐭 58% are watching out for rodents. 💰 Homeowners reported an average of $650 in pest-related damage over the past five years. 🍁 A few simple fall maintenance tips: ✅ Seal cracks and gaps around doors, windows, and foundations. ✅ Check areas where pests could enter your home. ✅ Keep food properly stored and eliminate potential food sources. ✅ Consider professional pest control when needed. 🏡 Protecting your home is about more than maintaining its appearance. It’s also about protecting your investment! 📲 Thinking about buying or selling in the Pocono Mountains? Let’s connect! Whether you’re preparing your home for the market or searching for your next home, my team and I are here to help. 📰 Source/Credit: Pennsylvania Association of Realtors® (PAR), How Are Homeowners Prepping for Fall Pests?, October 8, 2026. https://www.parealtors.org/blog/how-are-homeowners-prepping-for-fall-pests/ 🔑 Andie Katz – Managing Broker REAL of Pennsylvania – POCONO 📲 Mobile: 570-627-6017 ☎️ Office: 570-664-9936 📍 3101 PA-611, Ste. 2, Tannersville, PA #KatzsKey2PoconoLiving #PoconoRealEstate #PoconoLiving #FallHomeMaintenance #HomeownerTips #ProtectYourInvestment #PennsylvaniaRealtors

🏡 UNDER CONTRACT! 🔑 Congratulations to MJ Jones and his buyer on getting 1187 Carriage Lane in Tobyhanna under contract! Another buyer is one step closer to calling the Poconos home. Congratulations, MJ, on helping your client move one step closer to the closing table! 🎉 Thinking about buying or selling in the Poconos? Let’s talk! Andie Katz – Managing Broker 📲 Mobile: 570-627-6017 Real of Pennsylvania – POCONO ☎️ Office: 570-664-9936 #UnderContract #AndieKatzTeam #MJJones #RealOfPennsylvania #PoconoRealEstate #TobyhannaPA #PoconoHomes #PoconoRealtor

The Fed is raising the Fed Funds Rate to cool inflation, and that can keep upward pressure on mortgage rates for a while. But you can still make a move that works for you. It just takes the right strategy. Buyers need to know their real budget at today's rates. Sellers need a price and plan that fits what buyers can afford right now. Relief on rates could take some time. If you're thinking about a move, let's put together a game plan built for today's rates, so you'll know your next step. 💁🏻‍♀️ Andie Katz, Assoc. Broker | REALTOR® 📲 570-627-6017 📧 andiekatzrealtor@gmail.com 🌍 www.katziskey2poconoliving.com 🏛️ REAL of Pennsylvania ☎️ 855-450-0442

Buyers Have More Room To Negotiate Right Now Good news if you're house hunting: the asking price may not be the final word. Right now, about 60% of homes are selling below their original asking price. With budgets stretched thin, a little give on price or terms can take some pressure off your wallet. But how much you can negotiate depends on where you're buying. So, let's chat about what you can ask for in the neighborhoods you're eyeing. 💁🏻‍♀️ Andie Katz, Assoc. Broker | REALTOR® 📲 570-627-6017 📧 andiekatzrealtor@gmail.com 🌍 www.katziskey2poconoliving.com 🏛️ REAL of Pennsylvania ☎️ 855-450-0442

Myth vs. Reality: Does the Fed Control Mortgage Rates? The Fed doesn’t set mortgage rates, but its hikes can keep them higher for a while. The goal is to bring inflation, and eventually rates, down over time. With more hikes likely this year, waiting may not pay off. So, let's map out a plan that works at today's rates. 💁🏻‍♀️ Andie Katz, Assoc. Broker | REALTOR® 📲 570-627-6017 📧 andiekatzrealtor@gmail.com 🌍 www.katziskey2poconoliving.com 🏛️ REAL of Pennsylvania ☎️ 855-450-0442

Two Moves That Can Get You Into Your First Home Sooner Your first home may not be as far off as it feels. When the numbers make sense for you, buying a starter home and putting down less than 20% can get you there years sooner. Want to see which starter homes in our area could fit your budget? Let's connect. 💁🏻‍♀️ Andie Katz, Assoc. Broker | REALTOR® 📲 570-627-6017 📧 andiekatzrealtor@gmail.com 🌍 www.katziskey2poconoliving.com 🏛️ REAL of Pennsylvania ☎️ 855-450-0442