Author: todzak

If you’re following your parents’ advice about buying a home, you might be 20 years behind. They bought when homes were $150K and rates were 7%. That was a very different world. Today’s buyers need a completely different strategy. Here’s what I mean. Your parents’ playbook was wait for the perfect time, save a down … Continued

This is the calm before the storm, and if you’re thinking about buying, now is your strategic window. Right now, higher rates have filtered out a lot of casual buyers. That means less competition, better deals, and real negotiating power. You’re not bidding against ten other offers. You’re actually having a conversation. Here’s what most … Continued

The headlines don’t tell you what’s happening in your market. The national news talks in averages. But real estate is local, even street by street. While some cities are cooling, others are still climbing. Relying on headlines instead of hyper-local data could cost you the right opportunity. Here’s what I mean. You could read that … Continued

If your house feels bigger than your life now, this might be your sign. The kids are gone. The rooms sit empty. But the maintenance, taxes, insurance, and repairs? They’re still there. Still coming out of your pocket every single month. I’m working with more empty nesters right now who don’t want more house. They … Continued

𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒐 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑺𝒂𝒍𝒆 – 𝑩𝒂𝒚𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝑨𝒍𝒃𝒂𝒏𝒚, 𝑪𝑨 2 bd | 2 ba | 1,170 sf Single Level Home. 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 for Price, 3D Tour, Floorplan, Video, Photos, Map, etc ℍ𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕝𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕥𝕤 𝕒𝕥 𝕒 𝔾𝕝𝕒𝕟𝕔𝕖 Fresh Interior Paint New Carpet 1 Parking Space Included In-Unit Laundry Multiple Community Amenities Heated Community Swimming Pool Resort … Continued

If your home didn’t sell the first time, it wasn’t the market. It was the strategy. I’m seeing more expired listings right now, and here’s the truth: most homes don’t fail because they’re unsellable. They fail because they were overpriced, under-marketed, or poorly positioned. Period. This market requires precision. You can’t just relist and hope. … Continued

Hey, Oakland & Berkeley! It’s time for your MARKET UPDATE! The 2026 real estate market is warming up. 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 … Continued

If you think buyers have disappeared, they haven’t. They’ve just become way more selective. Today’s buyers want value. They want move-in ready. And they’re comparing everything. Here’s the thing. The homes selling quickly in today’s market aren’t lucky. They’re properly prepared to go on the market. They’re priced right. And they’ve got a strategy behind … Continued

No crazy boom. No crash. Just steady, predictable pricing—and that’s exactly what many buyers and sellers have been waiting for. Market forecasts are pointing to modest price growth and a steadier market in 2026, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. That tells us something important: we’re not in a bubble, and we’re not in … Continued

Thinking of making a move? Moving up or simplifying your space? 2026 could be the best pivot point you’ve had in years. We’re in a window where both sides of your move—buying and selling—are working together more evenly, and that balance creates opportunity. On the selling side, growing inventory and steady buyer demand mean your … Continued