Kelsey Fox - Realtor

10/27/2026

HOUSES WORTH KNOWING | ST. JOSEPH, MICHIGAN

Some of the most remarkable homes aren't defined by size or extravagance, but by the thought behind their design!

The Carl Schultz House is a distinctive example of Frank Lloyd Wright's Usonian architecture, designed in 1957 and completed in 1959. Set above a ravine overlooking the St. Joseph River, the home reflects Wright's approach to bringing architecture and the natural landscape together.

From the low rooflines to the cantilevered terrace and unique architectural details, it's a great example of how much thought can go into the design of a home!

Southwest Michigan has an incredible architectural history, and I love highlighting the properties that make this area unique.

Kelsey Fox | REALTOR®
St. Joseph

10/24/2026

Halloween fun around Southwest Michigan! 👻

Looking for something fun to do with the family before Halloween? There are plenty of local events happening around Southwest Michigan this week! Here are a few to add to your calendar!!

🧡 Saturday, October 24

🚚 Truck or Treat — St. Joseph
📍 Lake Boulevard, St. Joseph
🕒 4:00–6:00 PM

🌲 Sarett’s Spooky Halloween
📍 Sarett Nature Center, 2300 N. Benton Center Road
🕒 3:00–8:00 PM
A family-friendly evening featuring spooky trails, crafts, and games. Admission is $6 per person, ages 2 and up.

🚂 Halloween Miniature Train Rides
📍 Eden Springs Park, 789 M-139, Benton Harbor
🕒 5:00–8:00 PM on October 24, 25, and 30.

🧡 Friday, October 30

🍬 Downtown Halloween Trick-or-Treat
📍 Downtown St. Joseph and Arts District
🕒 4:30–6:00 PM
Dress up and visit participating local businesses for Halloween treats!

🎃 Bonus fall activity: Pumpkins on Parade is happening throughout downtown St. Joseph through October 31. Take a walk downtown and check out the creative pumpkin displays at participating businesses!

Southwest Michigan has so many great community events this time of year, and it's one of the things I love about living and working here. 🤍

Kelsey Fox | REALTOR®
St. Joseph

10/21/2026

An accepted offer is just the beginning!

From strategic negotiations and contract management to coordinating with lenders, title companies, and other professionals, there's a lot happening behind the scenes that buyers and sellers never see.

My job is to manage the details, keep communication flowing, and help things move as smoothly as possible from contract to closing. 🏡

Thinking about buying or selling? I'd love to help YOU navigate the process!

Kelsey Fox | REALTOR®
St. Joseph

10/09/2026

🏡 Still Available | Baker St, Kalamazoo

1602 Baker St is still on the market at $149,000!

With a garage and a convenient location near local shops, restaurants, and everyday amenities, this property is worth a closer look for anyone searching in the Kalamazoo area!

📍 Kalamazoo, MI
💰 Offered at $149,000
🏡 Large fully fenced yard
🚗 1 car garage

Take a second look at this Kalamazoo property! Reach out for additional details or to arrange a showing. If it’s not the right fit for you, feel free to share it with someone you think it might be!

Kelsey Fox | REALTOR®
St. Joseph

09/29/2026

If I were planning a little Southwest Michigan fall week, here are a few things I’d have on my list 🍂

🌽 Benton Harbor Farmers Market: Wednesday,10–3PM
A good excuse to grab some local produce, baked goods, coffee and whatever else catches your eye.

🎃 Where’s the Witch? Scavenger Hunt: St. Joseph
Starts Thursday and runs throughout October. I love when downtown St. Joe gives you an excuse to wander around and explore.

🍎 Jollay Orchards Harvest Festival: Friday–Sunday
Because it officially feels like fall when you can go pick apples and wander around an orchard.

🧺 St. Joe Farmers Market: Saturday, 9–2PM
Lake Bluff Park, local vendors, fall weather and a view of Lake Michigan. Hard to beat that combination.

Honestly, if none of those sound like your thing, you could always just grab a coffee, walk the bluff, wander downtown and see where the day takes you.

One of my favorite things about living here is that there’s almost always something going on somewhere nearby. ❤️

Kelsey Fox | REALTOR®
St. Joseph

09/22/2026

I’m sure everyone has heard by now that mortgage rates have moved back over 7% for some 30-year mortgage options. 🏡

A buyer I worked with back in 2024 reminded me of something I told him during his home search: “Marry the house, date the rate.” It was advice he took to heart because, as he put it, “If you wait for the perfect time to buy, you’ll be waiting forever.”

Honestly, I think that’s still a pretty good reminder today!

Rates can change. Your perfect house may not still be available when they do. If rates improve down the road, refinancing may become an option! The goal is to make a smart decision based on what works for your finances today, rather than trying to perfectly time the market.

Have questions about how current rates affect your buying power? Talk to your lender, then let’s go find the house!!

If you don’t have a lender to chat with, I’m always happy to connect you with someone who can help you understand your options. 🤍

09/14/2026

Another Frank Lloyd Wright original is on the market, and this one is pretty special! The Samuel and Dorothy Eppstein House.

Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1948, the Eppstein House is one of just four Wright-designed homes built in The Acres. The community itself was planned around Wright’s vision for a Usonian neighborhood, with the homes situated on individual wooded lots and the surrounding landscape intentionally preserved.

One of my favorite parts of the Eppstein story is that the Eppsteins didn’t just hire Wright and hand over the keys. They actually helped build their home. They constructed some of the approximately 3,000 concrete blocks used in the house, and Dorothy even drilled openings into the blocks for electrical outlets and switches, while pregnant.

The home was built in stages, with the Eppsteins moving into the first completed portion in 1953 before the rest of the house was finished over the following years.

If you’ve never been inside a Frank Lloyd Wright home, photos really don't do them justice. The way the architecture, materials, light and surrounding landscape work together is something you have to experience in person.

This is another pretty incredible piece of architectural history right here in Southwest Michigan.

https://www.flexmls.com/share/EbLZh/11090-Hawthorne-Drive-Galesburg-MI-49053

THE SAMUEL EPPSTEIN RESIDENCE | A FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT MASTERWORK. An extraordinary opportunity to own a piece of American architectural history. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and completed in 1953, the Eppstein House is an exceptional example of his Usonian vision and remains a remarkably intact exp...

09/09/2026

PRICE REDUCTION | 1536 E Nickerson Ave. Benton Harbor, MI

If you’ve been keeping an eye on this one, now is a great time to take another look!!

With 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,170+ sq. ft. and 0.61 acres, this property offers plenty of space and flexibility, whether you’re looking for an investment opportunity, a home with room to grow, or a property with potential for multi-generational living.

📍 Sodus Township
🏡 5 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms
🌳 0.61 acres
🔥 Fireplace

Message me to schedule a private showing or if you’d like to talk through whether this property could be a good fit for you.

Kelsey Fox | REALTOR®
St. Joseph

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

Because “How’s the market?” deserves an actual answer. 👀

Here’s your Southwest Michigan August market update 📊

A few things stood out this month:

🏡 Homes available are down 27% from July, meaning buyers had fewer homes to choose from.

💰 $576K median sales price is up a pretty significant 110% month-over-month. That’s a big jump, though it’s important to remember that one month of data doesn’t necessarily mean home values doubled; the mix of homes that sold can have a major impact on the median.

🔑Homes sold were down 26% from July, showing that there were fewer closed sales this month.

So, what does this actually mean if you’re thinking about buying or selling?

The market can look very different depending on your price point, location, and goals. These numbers give us the bigger picture, but they don’t tell the whole story of what’s happening with YOUR home or the homes you’re looking at.

If you have questions about what this means for your buying or selling goals, I’m always happy to chat. No pressure, just real information to help you make the decision that’s right for you!!