Seller1/15
213 Midsummer Cir, Gaithersburg, MD
5 bd | 5 ba | 3,232 sqft
$1,125,000
Sold Aug 2025
The Connected World
Explore Kay's Projects
Each venture is a chapter in a larger story — history, hospitality, nourishment, and the art of finding beauty in what came before.
Hello
I'm Kay
I am a writer, preservationist, and connector of worlds — drawn to the stories embedded in old walls, the warmth of a well-set table, and the quiet thrill of a perfect vintage find.
My work spans writing, food, vintage, real estate, hospitality, and historic preservation — not as separate careers, but as expressions of the same curiosity: What makes a place worth saving? What makes a life worth savoring?
KayBrenner.com is the front porch where those threads meet. Whether you arrive through a travel essay, a recipe, a listing, or a restoration story, I hope you feel welcomed into something personal, thoughtful, and rooted in history.
Recent Sales
Real Estate
A selection of homes Kay has helped clients sell — character properties closed with care, clarity, and a story worth telling.
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Featured sales
MD
Markets
Seller
Seller1/15
414 High St, New Windsor, MD
3 bd | 3 ba | 2,668 sqft
$464,000
Sold Jun 2026
Seller1/5
15800 Amelung Ln, Rockville, MD
4 bd | 3 ba | 2,793 sqft
$750,000
Sold Sep 2025
Seller1/15
204 Polaris Dr, Walkersville, MD
4 bd | 4 ba | 3,718 sqft
$650,000
Sold Mar 2025
Bee's Knees Vintage
Vintage treasures with a story
Bee's Knees Vintage is Kay's curated collection of authentic vintage fashion, accessories, and timeless finds — pieces with character, history, and craftsmanship that never goes out of style.
From Art Deco eveningwear to antique lace and one-of-a-kind objects, every piece is chosen for the story it carries. Selected garments have even been featured in the "Ready to Roar" exhibit at The Mob Museum.
Historic Portfolio
Preservation & Restoration Stories
A record of past projects — restoring character, honoring history, and helping investors and communities see the value in what already exists.
These projects reflect preservation experience and completed work — not active house-flipping services.
Maryland
Victorian Row Restoration
Mid-Atlantic
Farmhouse Character Revival
Historic District
Community Revitalization
Interested in preservation-minded investment opportunities? Reach out through the contact form — I am happy to connect you with the right resources.
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Whether you are reaching out about writing, vintage, real estate, preservation, food, or Strawberry Inn — I would love to hear from you.