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If you are a first-time home buyer there are many financing options you may qualify for!  Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, Our East Bay Home brokered by eXp Realty. So, who qualifies as a first-time home buyer? Surprisingly, a first-time home buyer is NOT JUST someone who has never purchased a home before. You could qualify … Continued

Moving into the second half of the year, how has the housing market has fared so far?  Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, Our East Bay Home brokered by eXp Realty. The good news is that despite the many gloomy forecasts from early January, residential real estate markets have returned toward more typical seasonal trends as buyer … Continued

Hey Pleasant Hill! YOU READY FOR YOUR LOCAL MARKET UPDATE? The Summer housing market has been robust and surprisingly active but we are still seeing lower-than-average inventory.  Homes are moving and the buyers are more active. For more info about the housing market be sure to check out my monthly real estate market series which … Continued

Hey Oakland & Berkeley! YOU READY FOR YOUR LOCAL MARKET UPDATE? The Summer housing market has been robust and surprisingly active this year but we are still seeing lower-than-average inventory.  Homes are moving and the buyers are more active. For more info about the housing market be sure to check out my monthly real estate … Continued

You may have seen coverage lately on fluctuating home prices. When home pricing fluctuates, so does your home equity. But a drop in equity does not mean low equity.  Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, Our East Bay Home brokered by eXp Realty. When it comes to home equity, which is the difference between what you owe … Continued

To sell or not to sell!!! I know, I know, it’s so crazy and scary especially right now to know what to do. Should you wait? Is the market going to go up? Is the market going to go down? What should I do?  Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, Our East Bay Home brokered by eXp … Continued

Let’s face it, we all can agree the housing market has been very volatile over the last couple of years. In fact, oftentimes I hear buyers say they feel like they are on a long roller coaster ride.  Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, Our East Bay Home brokered by eXp Realty. It is no wonder why … Continued

Hard to believe we are now in the middle of 2023. So what is currently happening nationally in the housing market? Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, Our East Bay Home brokered by eXp Realty.  According to the National Association of Realtors, the number of sales for previously owned homes fell 3.4% nationally last month mainly due … Continued

Selling a home can be an exciting yet stressful process especially if you need more time to move out. However, with the option of a rent-back agreement, sellers can experience a smoother transition that allows for more time. Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, Our East Bay Home brokered by eXp Realty. So, what is a rent-back … Continued

As a seller getting ready to list your home, you have probably heard the phrase “Days on Market”. The real estate industry uses this term to describe the number of days a property will be listed on the market before it goes under contract with a buyer.  Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, Our East Bay Home … Continued