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What the FSBO Seller Guide Covers That Most Sellers Do Not Expect
by: Katrina CarterPublished on: 16/07/2026Thinking about selling your San Leandro home yourself? Here is what most FSBO sellers do not expect, from pricing mistakes to legal disclosure risks, before you put the sign in the yard.
Best Trails Near Orinda
by: Katrina CarterPublished on: 14/07/2026The best hiking and walking trails near Orinda: Sibley, Huckleberry, Briones, Tilden, San Pablo Reservoir, and Lafayette Reservoir, plus what trail access means for home values.
Property Taxes in San Leandro: What Buyers Should Actually Expect
by: Katrina CarterPublished on: 14/07/2026What San Leandro buyers should expect for property taxes: effective rates, supplemental bills, Prop 13 protection, payment deadlines, and how taxes affect your loan approval.
ARM vs. Fixed Rate: Which Makes Sense for a $2M Bay Area Home?
by: Katrina CarterPublished on: 12/07/2026On a $2M Bay Area home, the ARM vs fixed rate decision can mean tens of thousands of dollars. Katrina Carter breaks down how to choose with confidence.
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.
