OAKLAND & BERKELEY May 2026 Real Estate Market Update

Hey, Oakland & Berkeley! It’s time for your MARKET UPDATE! We are in the full Spring Market, so  Home Sellers and Home Buyers, listen on! Here are the latest stats that you need to know. Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, Realtor with eXp Realty, helping people sell and buy homes right here in the East Bay … Continued

Should I Sell Before Prices Drop?

A lot of people are asking: should I sell before prices drop? No one can perfectly time the market. That’s a myth. But what we’re seeing right now is price sensitivity; buyers are pushing back on overpriced homes. That’s actually useful intel. Here’s the real move: if your home is positioned correctly, you can still … Continued

How Much Is My Home Worth in Today’s Market?

Are you wondering how much your home is worth in today’s market?  Zillow says one number. But that’s not what your home would actually sell for. Online estimates don’t know your upgrades, your street, or how your home compares to the one down the block that just sold. They’re looking at bedrooms, bathrooms, square footage—that’s … Continued

Is it actually a good time to sell right now?

Are you wondering if now is a good time to sell? It depends, but here’s what most people are missing… Even with higher interest rates, homes are moving. The difference is buyers are much more selective now—which is actually good news for sellers who are strategic. If your home is priced right and shows well, … Continued

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Is it actually a good time to sell right now?

Are you wondering if now is a good time to sell? It depends, but here’s what most people are missing… Even with higher interest rates, homes are moving. The difference is buyers are much more selective now—which is actually good news for sellers who are strategic. If your home is priced right and shows well, … Continued

Trying to Time the Market Could Be Your Biggest Mistake!

“A lot of buyers are trying to time the market perfectly right now. Waiting for rates to drop, or prices to change. But here’s what usually happens. When rates drop, more buyers jump in. And that increases competition. Right now, buyers in many markets have more room to negotiate than they’ve had in years.” Hi, … Continued

How Are Some Homes Still Getting Multiple Offers?

“Yes, some homes are still getting multiple offers right now. But not for the reason you might think. It’s not luck. It’s pricing, presentation, and demand all meeting at the right moment. When a home hits the market correctly, it creates attention. And attention creates competition.” Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, Realtor with eXp Realty. I … Continued

What’s Actually Driving the Market Right Now?

“Want to know what’s really driving the housing market right now? It’s not headlines. It’s life. People are still moving because of jobs, family, divorce, retirement, and lifestyle changes. That’s why homes are still selling every day.. The market doesn’t stop. It just changes.” Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, Realtor with eXp Realty. I help people … Continued

The Biggest Mistake Sellers Are Making

“The biggest mistake sellers are making right now? Pricing their home based on what they hope it’s worth, not what the market says it’s worth. Buyers today are educated. They’re comparing everything online before they even step inside. So, when a home is priced too high, no matter what it looks like, it gets ignored. … Continued