Catherine Lord Realtor

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Catherine Lord Realtor

Full service Real Estate agent in the Pacific Northwest. Catherine was born and raised here and is familiar with many of the surrounding markets.

I am passionate about real estate and aim to share that passion with my clients by delivering an experience that they’ll love. Catherine Lord specializes in the Eastside and Puget Sound area and has a proven track record of client success. She’s passionate about real estate and aims to share that passion with her clients by delivering an experience that they’ll love. Catherine is up-to-date with the latest changes and developments in the market and draws upon her years of experience to help her clients achieve their goals.

11/07/2026

I have a new Listing in Mercer Island! Capture the lake views from large picture windows in this beautifully updated single-level home in a good neighborhood on the desirable Northend. Vaulted ceilings and gleaming hardwood floors define an inviting open floor plan, where the living room's fireplace sets a warm tone and the dining room flows into the updated kitchen with Bosch appliances and pot filler.

See the full listing here: https://www.windermere.com/listing/WA/Mercer-Island/4076-W-Mercer-Way-98040/236437626
Address: 4076 W Mercer Way, Mercer Island

11/06/2026

In today’s market, a growing number of sellers are opting to do something called a price cut – especially when their house has been on the market for a while without any bites. But the savviest sellers realize being flexible doesn’t always mean a lower price, paying for a buyer’s rate buydown might work better.
https://www.keepingcurrentmatters.com/2026/11/06/selling-your-home-what-you-should-know-about-price-cuts-vs-rate-buydowns/

In today’s market, a growing number of sellers are opting to do something called a price cut – especially when their house has been on the market for a while without any bites.

10/30/2026

Down Payment Assistance Could Cut the Time to Save for a Home
Saving 10% down on the typical home takes the median household an estimated 4.2 years. With a down payment assistance program covering 3.5% of that 10% down payment, the same household could have enough saved a year and a half sooner.
See the full article on Zillow Research

10/23/2026

AI and search tools can help you compare homes and make sense of information that once required hours of research. If AI can help you find a home, could it eventually tell you which home you should buy?
The original post can be found on TalktoTucker.

10/02/2026

If selling in 2027 is even a possibility for you, now is the time to begin looking at condition. Waiting until photography is scheduled creates pressure, limits your choices, and can turn ordinary maintenance into an expensive emergency.
https://realtytimes.com/real-industry-news-articles/selling-in-2027-stop-these-ten-money-drains-now

09/25/2026

Summer’s winding down, and if you’ve been thinking about selling, you might be wondering if you missed your chance. Not so fast. About one in three of all home sales happen in the last four months of the year.
https://www.keepingcurrentmatters.com/2026/09/14/selling-this-fall-you-havent-missed-your-window/

Summer's winding down, and if you've been thinking about selling, you might be wondering if you missed your chance.

09/19/2026

A surge in data center development capable of powering the AI boom is unfolding across the country. That’s raising a new question for home buyers and homeowners: What’s the impact of living near a data center?
https://www.nar.realtor/news/real-estate-news/is-there-a-data-center-effect-on-real-estate

The National Association of REALTORS®, which maintains no official policy position on data centers, is taking a closer look at the growth in its newly released report, “2026 Data Center Impact,” which measures data centers up against county-level performance in home values, employment, electric...

09/11/2026

Buying a home soon? Here is a printable walkthrough guide and the questions to ask your agent before you leave.
https://www.homes.com/learn/what-to-look-for-in-buying-a-house/

Finding a house to buy can be exciting, but many times something may be hiding that isn't immediately obvious. Here's what to look for.

09/04/2026

Improper bathroom fan use is fairly common, so you may not even know that you are using it incorrectly. This article talked to home reno and mold experts about how to use your bathroom fan properly.
https://www.thespruce.com/are-you-using-your-bathroom-fan-incorrectly-12066131

Bathroom fans are designed to vent odors and moisture outside the home, but many people use them incorrectly. Find out what mistakes you may be making.

08/29/2026

It's understandable if you’ve been putting off buying or selling a home until things settle down. But you may be waiting on something that’s already happened. While everything else has felt shaky, the housing market has become one of the steadiest things out there.
https://www.keepingcurrentmatters.com/2026/08/26/worried-about-a-housing-crash-the-numbers-tell-a-calmer-story/

A recent survey from Talker Research asked Americans to pick one word to describe how 2026 has felt so far. The winner? Stressful. And honestly, there’s been a lot going on.

Address

#110/11411 NE 124th Street
Kirkland, WA
98034

Website

https://catherinelord.com/

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