Press & Media Features

Kate Ziegler Romano, Arborview Realtor and House Whisperer is featured in The Boston Globe, Boston.com, Realtor.com, and NerdWallet, where she shares professional insights on the Boston real estate market, Jamaica Plain homes, homeowner tips, ethical standards in real estate, and expert advice for buyers and sellers. If you're searching for homes for sale in Jamaica Plain or want to better understand the Greater Boston housing market, these articles offer valuable perspectives from the field.

🏡 Homeownership & Lifestyle Articles

Realtor.com – Is Installing a Prefab Greenhouse Worth It?

Guidance for homeowners weighing the cost, maintenance, and long-term value of prefab greenhouses.

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Realtor.com – Should I Salt My Driveway?

Winter maintenance insights covering safety, property protection, and smart cold-weather prep.

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NerdWallet – Real Estate Photography & Property Line

Expert insight into how professional listing photography influences buyer interest and sale outcomes.

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🌆 Boston & Jamaica Plain Real Estate Expertise

Boston.com – Springing Into the Fall Housing Market

Market insights on shifting buyer expectations, seasonal pricing, and Boston-area home trends.

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Boston.com – Buying a Home With Solar Panels

A guide for buyers evaluating solar systems, energy savings, transfer of ownership, and due diligence.

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Boston.com – Icky Business: Things Agents Hate Other Agents Do

Professional perspective on ethics, listing quality, and buyer experience in today’s fast market.

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The Boston Globe – Split Levels in Greater Boston

A deep dive into buyer demand for split-level homes and how they’re shaping the local market.

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The Boston Globe – Ethics in Real Estate Listings

Commentary on truthfulness in listings, transparency, and maintaining high professional standards.

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The Boston Globe – Remnants of Boston Housing History

A look at architectural quirks, vintage design elements, and the stories behind Boston’s homes.

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Kate Ziegler is a Realtor, real estate investor, and entrepreneur. Born and raised on a farm in rural Pennsylvania, she has lived and worked in Boston for more than 15 years. 
 
Kate started her career in legal operations and corporate property management. The daughter of a contractor, Kate grew up on construction sites, roofing and framing alongside her father and grandfather; she now applies that experience to owning and managing multi-family properties in Jamaica Plain and Roslindale, and renovating a cabin in New Hampshire along with her husband, Jack Romano. Kate helps clients across Greater Boston buy and sell homes that fit their unique needs and achieve their goals in a rapidly shifting market.
 
Kate is a basement expert for Apartment Therapy, and has been featured in the Boston Globe, Boston Magazine, Realtor.com, Discover's Modern Money, Citi's Life and Money, House Beautiful, and Reader's Digest. She is a house whisperer, partial to old homes and good bones, and loves helping clients solve the mysteries and uncover the histories of their homes. Kate strives to align motivations of buyers and sellers to be sure everyone gets what they need, and most of what they want, too.
 
Currently a member of The Junior League of Boston, the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Leadership Alumni Council, Elkins Fish & Game Club, and a regular volunteer with Women’s Lunch Place, Kate is committed to seeing her communities thrive.