Buyer Opportunities for the Remainder of 2024

What are the latest buyer opportunities for the remainder of the year? As I speak to many clients and people in my community, most potential buyers and sellers are tired of hearing about low inventory, higher mortgage rates and higher prices.  Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, eXp Realty, I help people sell and buy homes right … Continued

Longer Days on Market… What Can Sellers Expect?

What can home sellers expect when their home has longer days on market? With the recent shift in the market, selling a home can be an exciting but nerve wracking experience. One of the biggest concerns for sellers is the number of days their property spends on the market.  Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, eXp Realty, … Continued

OAKLAND & BERKELEY August 2024

Hey Oakland & Berkeley! It’s time for your MARKET UPDATE! The market is in full swing and here are the latest stats! For more info about the housing market be sure to check out my monthly real estate market series which lets you know what’s happening locally, as well as the broader national forces at … Continued

City Life Vs Country Life

If you are a buyer in the market for a new home, have you wondered whether living in the suburbs or a more rural area is more affordable than living close to the city?  Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, eXp Realty, I help people sell and buy homes right here in the East Bay! Well let’s … Continued

Inventory Infusion

After a couple of post pandemic years of low level inventory, the housing market is seeing an inventory infusion!  Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, eXp Realty, I help people sell and buy homes right here in the East Bay! And I’m here to give you the latest market report on housing inventory.  According to Big Box … Continued

Latest Housing Forecast… What’s Ahead?

As we move into the second half of 2024, what is the latest housing forecast from the experts?  Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, eXp Realty, I help people sell and buy homes right here in the East Bay! Hard to believe that we are in the second half of 2024! One question I’m asked frequently is: … Continued

Who Determines the Real Estate Market?

We have all heard the real estate sayings, “It’s a seller’s market” or “The buyer is in control”, but which one is it? As a buyer or seller in today’s housing market, have you wondered who determines the market?  Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, eXp Realty, I help people sell and buy homes right here in … Continued

Who’s In Control When Selling a House?

Sellers, what control do you have when selling your home?  Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, eXp Realty, I help people sell and buy homes right here in the East Bay! Lately, the real estate market has been very volatile with higher mortgage rates, more inventory and more demands from buyers. So, as a seller what are … Continued

Homebuyers, should you EVER waive a home inspection?

Homebuyers, should you EVER waive a home inspection?  As a buyer, the process of writing an offer can be daunting if the property you are interested in is receiving multiple offers. So, as a buyer does it make sense to waive your inspection contingency to make your offer more attractive to a seller?  Hi, I’m … Continued