Katrina Carter Living
How to Pick the Right East Bay Neighborhood Based on Your Kids Ages and Needs
by: Katrina CarterPublished on: 09/06/2026The right East Bay neighborhood for your family depends on your kids ages right now. This guide walks through what to prioritize from toddlers to teenagers in Lafayette, Danville, Orinda, and San Ramon.
What Surprises Most People When They First Move to Lafayette
by: Katrina CarterPublished on: 09/06/2026What really surprises people when they move to Lafayette? A local real estate broker shares the community, school culture, outdoor life, and neighborhood truths that catch new residents off guard.
Oakland Hills vs. Lafayette: The Trade-offs Every Buyer Should Understand
by: Katrina CarterPublished on: 30/05/2026Oakland Hills vs. Lafayette: a real comparison of commute, schools, fire risk, price, and community. Katrina Carter breaks down the trade-offs for East Bay buyers.
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.
