Author: todzak

“The housing market isn’t crashing, but it’s definitely not the same as it was. We’ve moved out of the frenzy phase and into something more normal, more balanced. That’s good news for buyers. But for sellers in the East Bay, it means you need to do things differently. You need to set realistic expectations.” Hi, … Continued

Hey Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, and Lafayette!!  It’s time for your MARKET UPDATE! It’s Spring… and this year, the prime selling season kicked in a month early! 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 … Continued

“You’ve seen homes sitting on the market in the East Bay. There’s a reason why. Buyers have options again, and they’re being picky about it. When a home is overpriced or not presented right, they move on fast. But here’s what’s also true: homes that are positioned correctly are still getting strong interest. The difference … Continued

Nobody is really talking about this… but the housing market has quietly down-shifted. Buyers today are no longer rushing into homes the way they were before. They’re taking their time and comparing options and negotiating. If your home is priced based on last year’s numbers, it’s already behind. But here’s what’s interesting: homes that are … Continued

Hey, Oakland & Berkeley! It’s time for your MARKET UPDATE! It’s Spring… and this year, the prime selling season kicked in a month early! 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 … Continued

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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