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Best Brunch in Castro Valley

Best Brunch in Castro Valleyby: Katrina CarterPublished on: 29/09/2026

A guide to the best brunch spots along Castro Valley Boulevard, from diner classics to coffee shops, plus tips on parking and pairing it with the Sunday farmers market.

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Best Brunch in Castro Valley

House Hacking in San Leandro: Buying a Duplex or Triplex as Your First Home

House Hacking in San Leandro: Buying a Duplex or Triplex as Your First Homeby: Katrina CarterPublished on: 29/09/2026

A look at house hacking in San Leandro: buying a duplex or triplex, living in one unit, and using rental income to help you qualify for the loan.

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Best Coffee Shops in Moraga

Best Coffee Shops in Moragaby: Katrina CarterPublished on: 28/09/2026

Where to find the best coffee in Moraga, from Moraga Commons to the Rheem Valley Shopping Center, plus what makes a spot work friendly for remote workers.

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Why Did I Get a Supplemental Property Tax Bill After Buying My Home in San Leandro?

Why Did I Get a Supplemental Property Tax Bill After Buying My Home in San Leandro?by: Katrina CarterPublished on: 28/09/2026

If you recently bought a home in San Leandro, learn why a supplemental property tax bill shows up separately, how Alameda County calculates it, and when to expect yours.

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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.

WORK WITH KATRINA

Whether you are buying or selling real estate, an agent who knows the territory, understands the fast-paced market and provides the highest level of service to each transaction is vital Katrina is the agent for you!

Work With Katrina

Whether you are buying or selling real estate, an agent who knows the territory, understands the fast-paced market and provides the highest level of service to each transaction is vital Katrina is the agent for you!

Katrina Carter | CA DRE# 01324500

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