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Kate Kelly Real Estate

My passion is helping clients down the path to the home of their dreams!

10/27/2026

Some say AI may make real estate agents obsolete. I beg to differ.

AI can help you search, compare, research, and get more informed.

What it can’t do is stand in a house with you and notice what feels off. Detect the faint smell (mold from water damage?). Check the vibe. Inspect each major system. It can’t know the full story behind why one home is sitting while another one nearby moved fast, and it can’t read the room when a negotiation starts shifting.

That’s where experience still matters.

The best part of this job has never been having access to information. It’s knowing what to do with it when the answer isn’t obvious.

I’m Kate Kelly, Portland real estate agent, and I’m all for
using technology to make buying or selling easier. I just don’t think it replaces having someone in your corner who knows the market and knows how to navigate the parts that don’t fit neatly into a prompt.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling in Portland, my DMs are always open.

10/23/2026

I’ve been told that sharing photos of my kids on my business page isn’t necessarily professional. That perhaps I should keep my personal life and my real estate business separate.

But here’s the thing, these two boys are my why. They’re my greatest joy, my biggest responsibility, and the reason I
work so hard to build a life I love.

Being their mom is the most important role I’ll ever have. And it
shapes everything about how I show up in the world, including how I show up for my clients.

Because when I help someone buy or sell a home, I know it’s about so much more than real estate. It’s about families, security, new chapters, and creating a life for the people we love most.

I bring that perspective, and my whole heart, to the work I do. (And it helps that I’m obsessed with homes, architecture, design, photography and the City of Portland.)

So here’s a little glimpse into the heart behind Kate Kelly Real Estate. 💙

Photo by GREEN DOOR PHOTOGRAPHY 💚🫶

10/16/2026

More homes to choose from. More time to make decisions. And more reasons to have a smart strategy.

The September numbers are in, and Portland’s real estate market continues to shift toward a slower, more balanced pace.

A few numbers worth knowing:

• 2,487 new listings — up 1.9% from August.

• 1,752 homes sold — down 7.9% from August.

• $545,000 median sale price — holding relatively steady.

• 68 average days on market — 11 days longer than August.

What does this mean for you?

BUYERS: YOU HAVE SOME BREATHING ROOM!

More inventory and longer days on market mean you have more opportunities to find the right home without feeling so rushed. You may also have more negotiating power on price, repairs, and seller concessions.

Of course, beautifully presented, well-priced homes are still attracting attention and we are still seeing the occasional bidding war in certain neighborhoods. But overall we are seeing a market where patience and preparation can work in your favor.

SELLERS: THINKING ABOUT A 2027 MOVE? START PLANNING NOW!

Homes are still selling, but buyers have options, and they’re being selective. Thoughtful pricing, beautiful presentation, and strategic marketing matter more than ever.

If selling is on your radar for next year, now is a wonderful time to start thinking about repairs, updates, and the little details that will help your home stand out.

Good decisions start with good information. And I’m always happy to be a resource. Thinking about making a move in 2027? Let’s grab coffee and start dreaming up a plan. No pressure, no timeline required. Just a conversation about what’s possible.

Kate Kelly, Portland Realtor 971.255.2511

10/12/2026

Nine years in real estate. Over 100 families helped. And one thing I know for sure? Experience changes everything.

When I first started, I thought being a great Realtor meant knowing the market, finding beautiful homes, negotiating well, and getting deals across the finish line. All of that matters.

But nearly a decade in, I’ve learned that the real value of experience is knowing what to do when things don’t go according to plan. Because they rarely do.

Inspections reveal surprises. Financing gets complicated sometimes. Emotions run high. Deals get messy. And sometimes the best advice I can give a client is to walk away.

I’ve learned to anticipate problems before they happen, stay calm when they do, and advocate fiercely for the people who trust me with one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives.

I’ve also learned that this business is about so much more than houses. It’s about people, relationships, transitions, and the lives unfolding within those four walls.

The longer I do this, the more I realize that my job isn’t just to help people buy and sell homes. It’s to help them make really good decisions.

I’m Kate Kelly, a Portland local, real estate advisor, and someone who genuinely loves helping people find their way home. If a move is on your horizon, I’d love to be in your corner. 🤍

10/05/2026

If you’re an overthinker, buying a home can feel like an Olympic event.

I totally understand; I’m an overthinker too.

I think it can be a strength, as long as you have someone helping you separate useful questions from anxiety spirals.

My job isn’t to rush you into a house. It’s to help you understand the market, look at the facts, do the due diligence, talk through the tradeoffs and recognize when a home is genuinely a good fit.

You’re allowed to take your time.
You’re allowed to ask dozens of questions.
And when the right one comes along, you’re also allowed to trust yourself.

If you’re thinking about buying in Portland and want an agent who will happily overthink the important stuff with you, send me a message!

Kate Kelly, Realtor 971.255.2511

10/01/2026

Mortgage rates are back above 7% and yes, that matters. But it doesn’t tell the whole story. Higher rates have absolutely changed affordability and slowed the market. Buyers are more cautious. Sellers are staying put. Transaction volume is down.
But that doesn’t mean nothing is selling or that everyone should sit on the sidelines waiting for the perfect moment.

For buyers, a slower market can mean something we haven’t always had around here - leverage. More room to negotiate on price, repairs, closing costs or potentially a rate buydown.

For sellers, it means you can’t just put a house on the market and hope for the best. Pricing, preparation, presentation and marketing matter a whole lot.

There is certainly no one-size-fits-all answer right now.
The question isn’t “Is this a good market or a bad market?”
It’s “Does making a move make sense for me, with my life and my numbers, right now?”

That’s the conversation I’m always happy to have.

Kate Kelly, Portland Real Estate Broker 971.255.2511

09/29/2026

If buying a home is in your plan, fall is a really good time to pay attention.

According to Realtor.com, October 25–31 is projected to be the best week of 2026 to buy in the Portland metro. Historically, that week brings 17% more homes to market than an average week, 41% less buyer competition than peak buying season, homes sit roughly 28 days longer, and listing prices are about 4% below their seasonal peak.

Translation: more choices, less frenzy, and potentially a little more negotiating power, especially given what we are seeing with interest rates.

That does not mean you need to buy a house by Halloween. It means this is the season buyers can often make smart, strategic moves.

The best time to buy is when you can afford to do and it makes sense for you. And there could be quite an advantage to pouncing in the coming weeks, again, only if it works for your particular situation.

If a move has been on your radar, now is a great time to get your financing sorted out, tighten up your wish list and start watching what’s hitting the market.

I’d love to help you figure out what it could look like!

Kate Kelly, Portland Realtor 971.255.2511

09/28/2026

I love Portland all year, but fall here is magical and my very favorite season. So I made myself a Portland Fall Bucket List. Some are longtime favorites, some are things I’ve been meaning to do forever, and some are just tiny rituals that make the season feel like the season. I’m challenging myself to experience at least half of these this year, and I shall report back.

Steal my list:

-Walk or bike Fanno Creek Trail when the leaves change
-Matcha + a treat at Maplewood Coffee & Tea, then wander the Maplewood neighborhood
-Wander Cornell Farm Nursery on a crisp fall morning + bring home a houseplant
-Pick apples in the Hood River Valley + make homemade apple crisp
-Drive the Hood River Fruit Loop
-W**e tasting at Amaterra when the vines turn
-Walk through Hoyt Arboretum in peak fall color
-Hike Tryon Creek after the first big leaf drop
-Take a fall walk through the Rose Garden + Washington Park
-Drive Eastmoreland + Ladd’s Addition for fall color and gorgeous houses
-Walk through Reed College Canyon
-Have first-rainy-day ramen at Toya
-Find the perfect slice of fall pie at Lauretta Jean’s
-Dinner by the fireplace at The Fireside
-Browse Annie Bloom’s + pick out a fall read
-Have a cozy neighborhood pub night at Old Market Pub
-See a movie at Laurelhurst Theater on a rainy afternoon
-Take a long walk in the rain on purpose
-Go vintage/thrift shopping in Sellwood for the perfect fall sweater
-Shop the PSU Farmers Market + make dinner entirely from what you buy
-Collect beautiful leaves + press or frame your favorites
-Wander Sellwood, Laurelhurst or Irvington looking for the best Halloween houses
-Go to an early-season Blazers game
-Have a cozy fall brunch at Broder Söder
-Storm-watch at the Oregon Coast
-Hike the Gorge when everything is misty + moody
-Ride the Mt. Hood Railroad fall train
-Book a soak + massage at Cascada
-Take family photos in peak fall color (ask me about my fall mini sessions!)
-Go to an open house purely because the house is gorgeous
-Watch a fall sunset from Council Crest
-Take a fall day trip to Silver Falls
-Cozy dinner at Yalla followed by a walk-through Multnomah Village

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Lake Oswego, OR
97034–97035

Website

http://www.KateKellyPDX.com/

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