Katrina Carter Living
Why Did I Get a Supplemental Property Tax Bill After Buying My Home in San Leandro?
by: Katrina CarterPublished on: 28/09/2026If 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.
How Prop 19 Tax Base Transfers Work When You Move Between Contra Costa and Alameda County
by: Katrina CarterPublished on: 27/09/2026Katrina Carter explains how Prop 19 lets eligible East Bay homeowners transfer their property tax base between Contra Costa and Alameda County, with the rules on timing, value limits, and paperwork.
What Is Happening With Interest Rates in 2026?
by: Katrina CarterPublished on: 27/09/2026A look at where mortgage rates stand today, why they move the way they do, and what it means for San Leandro buyers, sellers, and anyone thinking about a refinance in 2026.
How Buying Out a Sibling's Share of an Inherited Bay Area Home Actually Works
by: Katrina CarterPublished on: 25/09/2026Katrina Carter explains how one sibling can buy out the others after inheriting a Bay Area home, including the appraisal, the buyout loan, and the Prop 19 timing that protects the tax basis.
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.
