7228 Sleep Soft Cir, Columbia, MD Click here to Get Directions$435000 3 Beds - 3 Baths - 0.11 acres Lot Photos Maps & Local Schools Print For more info, contact directly the Official Listing Agent, Ellie McIntire with Keller Williams Realty at 443-418-7668 © or 443-574-1600 (o) – Have your mouse tour the house with the 3D tour - https://bit.ly/7228SleepsoftCirTour If you've been searching for a home that feels like all the hard work has already been done, welcome to 7228 Sleep Soft Circle. Set on one of the largest corner lots in Columbia's Lakewinds community, this beautifully reimagined end-unit townhome offers something that's increasingly hard to find: the convenience of townhome living with the feeling of so much more. A welcoming front porch sets the tone, while the expansive bac... 06/26/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE 🏡Join us this Saturday and discover everything this beautifully updated Columbia home has to offer!📍 7228 Sleep Soft Circle, Columbia, MD 21045📅 Saturday, June 27, 2026⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMSet on one of the largest corner lots in the Lakewinds community, this move-in-ready end-unit townhome features an updated chef’s kitchen, hardwood floors, a finished lower level, and an oversized backyard that feels more like a single-family home.✨ Bonus: Located in the highly sought-after Atholton High School district!Come see why this home is the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and Columbia living.🔎 Take the 3D Tour before you visit:https://bit.ly/7228SleepsoftCirTour#OpenHouse #ColumbiaMD #AtholtonHighSchool #HowardCountyRealEstate #Lakewinds #MarylandHomes #DreamHome #MoveInRea... 06/24/2026

  7228 Sleepsoft Cir, Columbia, MD Click here to Get Directions$435000 3 Beds - 3 Baths - 0.11 acres Lot Photos Maps & Local Schools Print For more info, contact directly the Official Listing Agent, Ellie McIntire with Keller Williams Realty at 443-418-7668 © or 443-574-1600 (o) – Have your mouse tour the house with the 3D tour - https://bit.ly/7228SleepsoftCirTour If you've been searching for a home that feels like all the hard work has already been done, welcome to 7228 Sleep Soft Circle. Set on one of the largest corner lots in Columbia's Lakewinds community, this beautifully reimagined end-unit townhome offers something that's increasingly hard to find: the convenience of townhome living with the feeling of so much more. A welcoming front porch sets the tone, while the expansive bac... 06/19/2026

🏡 JUST LISTED IN COLUMBIA! 🏡Not every home needs to be brand new to be special.Some homes stand out because they've been cared for, enjoyed, and thoughtfully maintained over the years.Welcome to 8106 Tide Rock Square—a spacious Colonial tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in Columbia, offering room to grow, space to gather, and endless opportunities to make it your own.✨ 4 Bedrooms✨ 3.5 Bathrooms✨ Hardwood floors throughout the main and upper levels✨ Finished lower level✨ Fully fenced backyard✨ Deck, patio & fire pit✨ Quiet cul-de-sac locationWhether you're looking for a home you can enjoy from day one or one where you can add your own personal touches over time, this property offers a wonderful foundation in a sought-after Columbia location.📍 8106 Tide Rock SquareColumbia, MD 21045👀 Take... 06/11/2026

8106 Tide Rock Sq, Columbia, MD Click here to Get Directions$650000 4 Beds - 4 Baths - 0.23 acres Lot Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Follow This Home 06/05/2026

Why Some Columbia Homes Sell in Days While Others Sit for MonthsKey Takeaways The gap between a fast Columbia sale and a stalled one almost always comes down to the same five variables: pricing accuracy, first-week launch strategy, presentation, marketing quality, and competition awareness. In the current Howard County market, homes that are correctly priced and well-presented are still generating first-week offers. Homes that aren't are sitting for 30, 60, or even 90 days and often selling for less than they would have at accurate pricing on day one. Professional photography alone generates 61% more online views, helps homes sell 32–35% faster, and adds $3,400–$11,200 to sale prices in the $200K–$1M range per Redfin data. It is not optional. Zillow research shows that homes sitting mor... 05/25/2026

Should You Renovate Before Selling Your Columbia, MD Home?Alternative Headlines: "The Smart Seller's Guide to Pre-Sale Renovations in Columbia, MD — What Pays and What Doesn't" "Renovating Before Selling in Howard County: The Data Every Columbia Homeowner Needs" "What Columbia, MD Buyers Actually Want — And Which Renovations Are Worth Your Money Before You List" TL;DR / Key Takeaways Most Columbia, MD sellers over-invest in the wrong renovations and under-invest in the right ones. The data is clear: curb appeal and targeted minor updates outperform major interior remodels on pure ROI. A garage door replacement returns 268% on investment nationally per the 2025 Cost vs. Value Report. A major kitchen remodel returns 38–51%. The math is not close. Paint and flooring are the two highest-lev... 05/24/2026

The Best Columbia, MD Neighborhoods for Buyers in 2026Key Takeaways River Hill is Columbia's most expensive village — median home prices near $1M — and commands a premium almost entirely driven by its school assignment (River Hill High School cluster). Best for families with children for whom HCPSS rankings are a top priority. Kings Contrivance and Hickory Ridge sit in the $525K–$650K range and offer strong value for families who want solid schools, more space, and lower entry prices than River Hill. Wilde Lake is Columbia's original village — the most walkable, the most character-rich, and the most affordable of the six at roughly $400K–$500K for a broad mix of home types. Dorsey's Search and Owen Brown hover in the $465K–$500K range and attract buyers who prioritize commuter positioni... 05/23/2026

Is Columbia, MD Still a Seller's Market in 2026?Key Takeaways Columbia, MD remains a generally competitive market in 2026, but conditions have normalized meaningfully from the peak years of 2021–2022. It is no longer a seller's market across the board. Seller leverage is strongest in River Hill and well-priced move-in ready homes in the $600K–$900K range. Buyer leverage has grown in original-condition resale, upper-tier properties, and anything that has been on the market more than 21 days. Inventory has increased compared to the tightest years, but Howard County's structural demand drivers — HCPSS school quality, employer proximity to Baltimore, DC, Fort Meade, and NSA, and the Columbia Association amenity network — provide a durable floor under values. The interest rate environment is... 05/22/2026

What $500K, $750K, and $1M Get You in Columbia, MD Right Now Key Takeaways At $500K in Columbia, MD, buyers are primarily choosing between townhomes in desirable villages and smaller or original-condition detached homes. At $750K, detached homes become the clear primary product, village selection matters significantly, and condition determines whether buyers are competing or settling. At $1M, buyers are in the top tier of Columbia's resale market — larger lots, premium villages, and updated homes that can compete with high-end new construction. River Hill commands the strongest price premiums for school assignment and newer housing stock. Wilde Lake and Long Reach offer the best value per square foot. Hickory Ridge splits the difference. Maple Lawn is a distinct product category — mixed... 05/22/2026

Columbia, MD, is a master-planned community in the heart of Howard County, founded in 1967. It's made up of ten villages, each with its own village center. Most properties located on Columbia Association land are assessed an annual Columbia Association (CA) fee based on 50% of the state-assessed property value at a rate of $0.68 per $100. What do you get for that fee? In short, quality of life. The fee supports the open space, amenities, and community services that make Columbia what it is. Its outdoor network of pathways, specifically designed to encourage a healthy lifestyle and foster a sense of community, is one of its biggest strengths and what draws people to the town.Columbia has 100+ miles of (mostly accessible) pathways, three lakes, and dozens of ponds. No matter where you liv... 05/19/2026

Why Columbia, MD Homes Are Losing Buyers to New Construction (And How to Fight Back)By Adam Chubbuck | Team Leader, Team Alpha Charlie | Douglas Realty | Serving Columbia, MD, Howard County, and the greater Baltimore-Annapolis corridorI've had this conversation more times than I can count. A seller in Columbia or Howard County has been on the market for five, six weeks. The showings were decent early on. Then they slowed. Then an offer came in — low, with conditions — and the seller found out through their agent that the buyer had been cross-shopping their home against a new construction community nearby. The buyer went with the new build.The seller's first question is almost always some version of: "Why? My house has more square footage. It's in a better location. We've maintained it f... 05/18/2026

When I saw this 1865 Colonial in Elkridge, MD, pop up on my listing feed, I knew that I had to see it in person. It's not far from my house, and it sits just off the old Main Street, but tucked away far enough that it could easily be missed if you weren't looking.Built in 1865, this home has watched the community grow and change for more than 160 years. Full disclosure, more changes are coming in its immediate area. 5 new homes will be built along the shared driveway. Mature trees and the lot size still guarantee a level of privacy, however.  Walking inside, the first thing that struck me was how much of the original character is still there. The staircase worn in all the right places, the original floors and doors (some safely kept in a storage area waiting to be rediscovered), the tal... 05/06/2026

🌸 Ellicott City Weekly Market Update | May 5, 2026 🌸The market just flexed a little… and buyers felt it.🏡 15 New Listings👀 22 Coming Soon🤝 8 Under Contract📉 2 Expired✅ 30 Closed🚫 2 CanceledThat jump in closings? That’s deals from the past few weeks finally hitting the finish line… and it tells you just how strong buyer demand really is.Inventory is building, yes. But homes are still moving when they’re priced right and marketed well. No shortcuts in this market.Ellie McIntire | EPIK Home Group📞 443-418-7668📧 EPIKHomeGroup@gmail.com 05/05/2026

Most buyers start with the practical pieces, the photos, the layout, and the neighborhood. They want to understand if an area fits their wants, how the home is organized, and whether the spaces make sense for their life. That part happens quickly, often without setting foot in a home. But before they ever open the disclosures and pore over the comps with their buyer's agent, something else is already happening. They are reacting to the feeling of the home. Not necessarily in a dramatic, "love at first sight" way (although that does happen, too), but it's rather a quiet, instinctive read on the space. The light. The flow. The calm (or lack of it). The way a room makes them imagine their own routines without even trying. Disclosures matter; they are essential and can be a decision-maker. ... 04/30/2026

🌸 Ellicott City Weekly Market Update | April 28, 2026 🌸The market just did a little plot twist… more homes showing up, but fewer going under contract (for now).🏡 15 New Listings👀 22 Coming Soon🤝 3 Under Contract📉 3 Expired✅ 11 Closed🚫 0 CanceledHere’s the real story: inventory is building, which gives buyers a moment to breathe… but don’t get too comfortable. That “coming soon” number is basically a warning shot that more competition is about to hit the market.Sellers, this is your reminder that pricing and presentation matter more than ever right now. Buyers actually have choices again.Ellie McIntire | EPIK Home Group📞 443-418-7668📧 EPIKHomeGroup@gmail.com#EllicottCity #HowardCountyHomes #MarylandRealEstate #EPIKHomeGroup 04/28/2026

🌸 Ellicott City Weekly Market Update | April 21, 2026 🌸Ellicott City decided to tighten things back up this week… because apparently balance is overrated.🏡 12 New Listings👀 15 Coming Soon🔥 11 Under Contract✅ 23 Closed🚫 0 CanceledSo what’s actually happening here?Homes are still moving… fast. Even with fewer new listings, buyers are clearly out there making decisions and getting deals done.This is one of those markets where if you’re priced right and positioned well, you’re not sitting around wondering what went wrong.If you’re thinking about jumping in, the window doesn’t stay wide open for long. ⏳Ellie McIntire | EPIK Home Group📞 443-418-7668📧 EPIKHomeGroup@gmail.com#EllicottCity #HowardCountyHomes #MarylandRealEstate #EPIKHomeGroup 04/21/2026

Spring decided to show off this week… and Ellicott City followed suit.25 new listings 👀19 coming soon6 under contract12 closed2 canceledTranslation? Inventory finally gave buyers something to look at… but don’t get too comfortable. The good ones are still getting attention fast, and the serious buyers haven’t gone anywhere.If you’ve been waiting for “more options,” this is it. The question is whether you move before everyone else does.Ellie McIntire | EPIK Home Group📞 443-418-7668📧 EPIKHomeGroup@gmail.com#EllicottCity #HowardCountyRealEstate #MarylandHomes #EPIKHomeGroup 04/14/2026

Ellicott City market check-in 🌸Inventory is moving, buyers are active, and the spring market is definitely doing its thing.This past week in Ellicott City:✨ 12 New Listings✨ 19 Coming Soon✨ 10 Under Contract✨ 21 Closed✨ 0 CanceledTranslation? Homes that are priced and positioned right are getting attention. If a move has been on your mind, this is a great time to start the conversation.Ellie McIntire | EPIK Home Group📞 443-418-7668📧 EPIKHomeGroup@gmail.com#EllicottCity #EllicottCityLiving #HowardCountyHomes #MarylandHomes #EPIKHomeGroup 04/07/2026

One of the things I love about Ellicott City is how quickly the town feels familiar. Its history is carried by every building, every storefront that's been loved back to life after the devastating floods a few years ago. Its charm shows up and down Main Street, and settles in places like Georgia Grace Café. It's locally owned, and you can feel that from the moment you walk in. It's a welcoming space, nothing flashy, just pure comfort. It's good food, made in-house, and a warm vibe that fits Main Street perfectly. It's the kind of café where you can settle down with a good book, or your laptop, upstairs by a window, watching Main Street move at its own pace, or out back on the patio. You can want to take your time sipping on a Squirrel Latte (highly recommend!), enjoying a break. It's th... 04/06/2026