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We see real estate as much more than a transaction. That’s why we’ve created a collaborative, supportive environment that makes our clients feel comfortable and confident throughout the process. By combining analytical prowess with emotional intelligence and decades of Bay Area real estate experience, we offer an elevated level of care. We treat your concerns as our own. 

Carrie McAlister

Carrie McAlister

Founder & REALTOR®

About Carrie

Carrie has made East Bay real estate dreams come true for nearly two decades, resulting in a total transaction volume exceeding $370 million and a business based on personal referrals and repeat business. Carrie’s intellect, intuition, and genuine concern for people drive her mission to positively impact her clientele and the community. In 2022, that mission culminated in Calia Homes , a company she created to support buyers, sellers, investors, and industry professionals. At Calia Homes , Carrie is building a culture of excellence and working to uplift the community by partnering with local nonprofits.
 
Part of Carrie’s legacy is her ability to make the complicated real estate process easy to understand. Her professional history includes being a management consultant for business and government leaders in the United States and abroad, including projects in Los Angeles, New York, Latin America, and the Middle East. This background, along with her industry expertise, makes Carrie an experienced and practiced problem solver with a rare analytical skill set. She runs the numbers and analyzes the data to find thoughtful and creative solutions for her clients.
 
Carrie is approachable, easy to get along with, and a lot of fun; but she has another side that’s forthright, no-nonsense, and tirelessly ambitious on behalf of her clients. She attributes this to her school days: “I have a Bachelor’s in Economics from UC Santa Barbara and a Master’s in Public Policy from Harvard’s Kennedy School. So, I know how to study, and I’m able to enjoy a good beach party,” she says.
 
Carrie’s impressive negotiation skills, reputation for being compassionate yet forthright, and willingness to help everyone set her apart from the pack. Further, Carrie’s long-standing industry connections increase buyer competitiveness and facilitate smooth and successful transactions. Additional experience owning commercial properties and building houses from the ground up gives her even greater depth and breadth of experience.
 
Outside of the office, Carrie can be found working on her golf game, playing tennis, skiing, and spending time with her husband, John Protopappas, and their blended family — which includes four children, two dogs, and two geckos. She has sat on numerous charitable boards over the years, most recently as a Member of the Board of the Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir and an Executive on the Berkeley Symphony Board of Directors. She is also a member of the 100 Club, which supports the Boys and Girls Clubs of Oakland.
Jennifer Caldwell Jones

Jennifer Caldwell Jones

REALTOR®

About Jennifer

Jennifer is a dynamic Bay Area real estate agent with an impressive professional background in architecture, design, and client relations.
 
A second-generation California native, Jennifer was born in Oakland and raised in both Piedmont and Pasadena. She lived in San Francisco for 25 years while raising her daughter and establishing herself as a highly successful marketing and PR professional for the world-renowned architecture firm Gensler, working closely with its founder Arthur Gensler for over twenty-five years.
 
Jennifer’s passion for and substantial experience in architecture led her seamlessly to real estate in 2020. Since then, she has been employing her unique experience and deep roots in the area to the benefit of her clients, specializing in the East Bay, including Piedmont, Oakland, and Berkeley.
 
As a practiced marketer, Jennifer is able to maximize returns for her sellers. As a seasoned negotiator and communicator, she’s able to secure deals that satisfy all parties. Buying or selling, Jennifer comes through at every step of these transactions. She feels immense satisfaction partnering with clients to identify and isolate their specific wants and needs, guiding them through the critical journey of discovering the place they long to call home.
 
Her intimate knowledge of this region means she offers buyers and sellers personal market knowledge that can spell the difference between success and failure in this famously competitive marketplace. Her strong work ethic and strategic mindset underpin her real estate offering — but it’s her empathy, positivity, and integrity that make her service truly memorable. A client recently regarded her as a “one-woman tour de force.”
 
Jennifer and her husband, an award-winning architect, live in the Montclair Hills where they share their interests in nature, community, the many culinary delights on offer, entertaining friends and family, and occasionally indulging in their favorite British mystery series.
 
When not immersed in the worlds of architecture and real estate, Jennifer gives back to her community through organizations that support families, children, and animals, including Bay Area food banks, the Milo Foundation, the SF SPCA, and the American SPCA.
Katie Cummins

Katie Cummins

Realtor

About Katie

When you work with Katie Cummins you’re getting the best of both worlds: an energized agent with a deep understanding of contemporary marketing strategies, backed by the powerhouse resources, connections, and expertise of a top-producing team. Katie’s unwavering commitment to helping others is at the heart of her business.

A Piedmont native, Katie’s passion for real estate was sparked at an early age through a family tradition of touring open houses. This early exposure led her to secure a part-time position at a prestigious brokerage while still in high school, laying the foundation for a career dedicated to excellence and client service. While attending UC Berkeley, she formally launched her real estate career, combining her deep understanding of the local market with a strong commitment to building lasting client relationships.

Katie’s approach is rooted in integrity, strategic execution, and personalized service. She begins by understanding each client’s unique needs and objectives, then develops a tailored plan to achieve optimal outcomes.

Her expertise extends beyond traditional real estate transactions—she is a seasoned marketing strategist who has successfully led high-profile campaigns for multi-million-dollar properties, secured premium placements in The Wall Street Journal, and leveraged advanced digital advertising to maximize exposure. Additionally, she has trained numerous Bay Area agents on elevating their social media presence and engagement strategies.

In her free time, she’s out exploring the East Bay’s epic trail systems. As an experienced yoga instructor, Katie finds great joy in leading outdoor wellness events throughout the Bay Area and volunteering for organizations such as Global Peace YES and Women in Leadership.
Katie’s results-oriented approach and calm, client-focused demeanor makes her a trusted advisor and advocate in the competitive real estate market — one who is dedicated to guiding you seamlessly through every step of your real estate journey.

Lucy Keoni

Lucy Keoni

Director of Operations

About Lucy

Lucy Keoni is a seasoned operations leader with over 20 years of experience in real estate, technology, and business strategy.  Recognized as a Silicon Valley Business Journal “Top 40 Under 40” honoree and a Woman Worth Watching by Profiles in Diversity Journal, she brings a unique blend of innovation, leadership, and efficiency to her role at Calia Homes. Lucy oversees seamless operations while optimizing systems for client engagement and business growth.

Lucy began her career in real estate sales in 2004, earning national recognition as a top-performing agent. She later transitioned into tech and management consulting, advising global business leaders on operational efficiencies, customer experience, and data-driven decision-making. 

Lucy thrives on solving complex challenges, optimizing workflows, and creating seamless real estate experiences. Her background allows her to bring a strategic mindset to every transaction and helps her implement innovative systems that enhance productivity and client satisfaction.

A Santa Clara University graduate, Lucy is passionate about empowering women, helping families build generational wealth, and strengthening local communities. She lives in Albany, CA, with her 7-year-old son and enjoys exploring the Bay Area, live music, and the arts- always seeking ways to create meaningful connections both in and out of the office.

Anthony & Shruthi
Angelica & Benner, Oakland
The Savage Family
Shirin
Tricia
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Working with Carrie and Calia Homes was an amazingly good experience. After my uncle passed away, I was faced with the challenging task of selling his house. Carrie and her team made the entire process effortless, handling every detail with care. From the very first meeting, Carrie provided an accurate cost analysis and clear projections. She also connected me with reliable professionals for services lik...

— Michael

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

We just closed the sale of our home and I wanted to make a strong recommendation for Jennifer Jones and Carrie McAlister of Calia Homes for anyone who is planning to buy or sell in the Bay area. Carrie was our realtor in 2019 when we bought our home and was such a fantastic partner that we never considered working with anyone else for the sale. She and Jennifer were an incredibly effective team in managi...

— Anthony & Shruthi

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Carrie and Jennifer were instrumental in helping us find a dream home in Oakland, and we highly recommend working with them! They are knowledgeable, trustworthy, well respected in the realtor community, realistic, and fun. They helped us explore different neighborhoods that aligned with our top priorities and were a great sounding board and teachers throughout the process. They also flagged and went to b...

— Angelica & Benner, Oakland

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

After moving our parents into assisted living, my siblings and I were selling our family home in the Oakland Hills. This was a long-distance affair since we live in Southern California. We came to the Bay Area and met several real estate agents, and Carrie was the only one who arrived with a list of comps, a marketing plan, a timeline, and a wonderfully warm personality. She listened to our concerns and ...

— The Savage Family

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Carrie McAlister is a phenomenal real estate agent! After parting ways with another agent, we started working with her a few months ago. We were looking for someone knowledgeable, professional, and most importantly, someone who would go the extra mile to find our dream home. My husband and I are busy professionals and have a young baby. We didn’t have time to scour listing sites or MLS several times a da...

— Shirin

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

I would recommend Carrie McAlister to anyone selling a home in the bay area. My husband and I were living in another state while trying to sell our North Berkeley home, and she did a fantastic job. We only came out to the house once – she took care of everything else and coordinated with all the contractors/service people without needing anything from us. She is by far the best Realtor® we’ve ever used, ...

— Tricia

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