Katherine "Kat" Palms is a REALTOR® with @properties Christie's International Real Estate serving Northern Michigan.

With a background spanning more than a decade in wellness, education, leadership, and community building, Kat brings a highly personalized approach to real estate rooted in communication, trust, and understanding what truly matters to her clients.

Before entering real estate, Kat built a career helping people create healthier, more intentional lives through teaching, retreats, wellness programming, and community leadership. That experience shaped her ability to listen deeply, guide people through important life transitions, and support thoughtful decision-making—skills that now serve her clients throughout the buying and selling process.

Kat specializes in helping clients find properties that align with their goals, lifestyle, and vision for the future. She believes a home is more than a financial asset; it is the setting where daily life unfolds, relationships grow, and memories are created.

As the founder of Homed with Intention, Kat explores the connection between home, well-being, longevity, and environment. Her work is informed by emerging research on how our surroundings influence health, behavior, productivity, restoration, and quality of life.

A lifelong lover of Northern Michigan, Kat is passionate about helping others discover the unique lifestyle opportunities that make this region so special—from waterfront living and vibrant small towns to access to nature, community connection, and a slower pace of life.

Whether working with first-time buyers, vacation home seekers, relocation clients, or sellers preparing for their next chapter, Kat is committed to providing exceptional service, thoughtful guidance, and an experience that feels both professional and personal.