Katrina Carter Living
How to Overcome the Objection My Bank Will Give Me a Better Rate?
by: Katrina CarterPublished on: 19/05/2026Buyers often assume their bank will beat any mortgage rate. Here is why that assumption costs real money, and how working with a mortgage broker gives you real options.
Five Myths About Reverse Mortgages That Bay Area Homeowners Still Believe
by: Katrina CarterPublished on: 18/05/2026Bay Area homeowners with significant equity often dismiss reverse mortgages based on outdated myths. Here are the five most common misconceptions — and the accurate information that could change your retirement planning.
Can I Afford to Buy a Home in San Leandro on a Single Income?
by: Katrina CarterPublished on: 18/05/2026Can you afford a home in San Leandro on a single income? Yes, and here is exactly how to make it work in 2026 with the right loan programs and a clear picture of the numbers.
Can I Afford to Buy a Home in San Leandro on a $150,000 Salary?
by: Katrina CarterPublished on: 17/05/2026Find out how far a $150,000 salary goes in San Leandro real estate. Katrina Carter breaks down qualifying ranges, monthly payment scenarios, and what can help or hurt your home purchase.
Meet Katrina
Introducing Think Katrina, the go-to real estate brand in the East Bay area! With over 30 years of sales and marketing experience, Katrina Carter is a licensed real estate and mortgage broker who specializes in the East Bay cities of Oakland, San Leandro, Castro Valley, Hayward, and San Ramon.
She's a true Bay Area native, having been born in San Francisco and raised in south San Francisco, giving her vast knowledge of not only the East Bay but also San Francisco and San Mateo counties.
As a self-proclaimed Bay Area enthusiast, Katrina loves to "Play tourist" in the bay, taking full advantage of all the region has to offer, from outdoor activities to great restaurants.
She's also passionate about health and fitness and believes in the power of natural remedies to support the body's own healing processes. These passions all come together in her real estate brand, where she works with clients to find homes that fit their lifestyles, from location and amenities to space and design.
Katrina prides herself on her strong negotiating skills, in-depth knowledge of the changing market, and experience as a real estate investor. She is a master networker with access to many real estate professionals throughout California and nationwide who can assist with in-depth market knowledge.
With the support of her professional team, Katrina provides her clients with the highest level of service and makes each client her number one priority. If you're buying or selling real estate in the East Bay area, you need an agent who knows the area, understands the fast-paced market, and provides the highest level of service to each transaction.
With her sincerity, integrity, services, and professionalism, her client base is primarily composed of repeat business and referrals. Katrina Carter is the agent for you. Contact Think Katrina today to buy or sell your Bay Area home.
