Reading, traveling, health & fitness, cooking & baking, socializing, French language and culture, Real Estate, home remodeling, urban revitalization, green living, art, fashion, beauty, music, movies, life.
Music
The Beatles still hold my number one spot. Other all-time favs are Madonna, Tupac, Outkast, Moby, The White Stripes, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, and Theivery Corporation.
Movies
Casino, The Princess Bride, The Big Lebowski, LA Confidential, Pulp Fiction, Ali G in Da House.
Television
Pretty much anything on HBO or HGTV. Law and Order, Cold Case Files, Weeds, Family Guy, and American Idol.
Books
There are so many great books! A few of my favs have been: The Prince of Tides, Sidhartha, Their Eyes Were Watching God, The Red Tent, Falling Leaves, Invisible Man, The Return of the Native, Things Fall Apart, On the Road, The Basketball Diaries, Leaves of Grass, Walden, the list goes on...
St. Joseph High School
St. Joseph, MI
Graduated: 1998
Student status: Alumni
Degree: High School Diploma
Major: College Prep
Clubs: swimming, French Club, National Honor, Society, track, and it's been too long to remember what else!
1994 to 1998
Kat's Companies
First Weber Group Realtors Madison, WI US Realtor sales/residential
I am an experienced Realtor specializing in investment properties, "green" construction, rehabs, and condominiums.
I'm an expert in the renovation/ construction process and have been featured as the local real estate expert on several episodes of HGTV's, "My House is Worth What?" On the show I give local home owners my opinion of what there home will sell for based on improvements they've made and current market conditions.
As a Buyer's agent I help find my clients find an exceptional home by previewing properties. As a Seller's agent I make suggestions and even help clients select simple updates to help maximize resale potential.
I focus primarily on the city of Pittsburgh but if you are looking to buy or sell a distinctive property give me a call.
I also work on two of the only "green" housing communities in Pittsburgh. Windom Hill Place and Riverside Mews. Both are located in South Side and are Engergy Star rated, expectionally designed, and truly original. Recycled and sustainable building materials were used throughout the process. Also, the use of low VOC paints, caulks, and adhesives makes the living environment much healthier for the occupants.
For Tips on Renovations, Energy Savings, Green Cleaning, and Real Estate Info click here to email me and sign up for my quarterly newsletter Kat's Healthy Home.
About My Background:
I'm originally from St. Joseph, Michigan, a small town on the coast of Lake Michigan. It's beautiful place to visit; especially in the summer. Since I graduated from the University of Michigan I've lived in Paris, Chicago, Madison, WI, and now Pittsburgh. I love learning new cities because each place has it's own qualities that make it unique.
I'm so happy to be in Pittsburgh! It's a great city with a rich history and TONS of potential. There are lots of really interesting neighborhoods with their own special flavor. Some of my favorites are South Side, Lawrenceville, Bloomfield, Mt. Washington and Shadyside.
I'm passionate about healthy and fitness. I've finished two marathons and am a regular practioner of yoga and pilates. I'm constantly cook and baking healthy but delicious food so I started compiling a vegan cookbook. The first addition should be out by the end of this year.
I love to travel, spend time with my husband, and explore my neighborhood.
I think some of the best things in life are: dinner at a fabulous restaurant, my parents' front porch, a great martini, sitting at a cafe in Paris, an afternoon spent shopping with a girlfriend or my mom, a smile from my husband, finishing a marathon, a book that makes you cry, sunrise in Tahiti.
Who I'd like to meet: John Lennon, Bill Clinton, Simone de Beauvoir, Eddie Vedder,and Kanye West.
Hey Kat!! I was planning on going, but when she changed the date, I won't be able to. We go on a cruise every Thanksgiving, so I'll be out of town. Are you going? I really wish I could see everyone!!
