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Katrina Eileen Romatowski

Founder & CEO - reSpace

Reinventing homeownership. One co-owned home at a time.

25+Years in Real Estate
8Co-Owned Homes (The Grove)
$175KEntry Price Point
18-24Foster Youth Served

The Story

Over 25 years of experience in land development, assemblage, residential construction, and real estate investment. Founded Washington's first Social Purpose Corporation (B-Corp) real estate firm, Katrina Eileen Real Estate, aligning with UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. Double nominated for Seattle Times People's Choice Award for Real Estate Broker and Luxury Real Estate.

Ventures & Work

reSpace

Founder & CEO

Patent-pending co-homeownership model making homeownership accessible starting at $175,000–$299,900. The flagship project "The Grove" in Crown Hill/Ballard features 8 co-owned homes in 3 buildings with private suites and shared luxury amenities. Building permits received October 2025. Featured in The Seattle Times and MyBallard.

Katrina Eileen Real Estate

Founder & Designated Broker

Washington's first Social Purpose Corporation real estate firm, aligned with UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.

Level Up Seattle

Co-Founder

Co-founded with Frank Shankwitz (founder of Make-A-Wish Foundation). Provides housing, mentorship, education, and holistic support for youth ages 18–24 aging out of foster care or experiencing homelessness.

Key Highlights

Patent-pending co-homeownership model - first of its kind in Washington
The Grove: 8 co-owned homes in Crown Hill/Ballard, building permits received Oct 2025
Washington's first Social Purpose Corporation real estate firm
Co-founded Level Up Seattle with Frank Shankwitz (Make-A-Wish founder)
Featured in The Seattle Times and MyBallard for creative homeownership solutions
Board member of EO Seattle and Executive Committee Member of PACE

Community & Impact

Level Up Seattle - housing and mentorship for foster youth aging out
EO Seattle - Board Member
PACE (Performing Arts Center Eastside) - Executive Committee Member
International Women's Day Expo at Columbia Tower Club (March 2024)

In the Press

The Seattle Times - creative homeownership solutionsMyBallard - The Grove co-homeownership featureSeattle Times People's Choice Award - double nominated

Why They’re in The Future

Katrina looked at a housing crisis and built a patent-pending solution. She looked at foster youth and co-founded a nonprofit with the Make-A-Wish founder. She doesn't network to collect contacts - she networks to change how people live.