Author: todzak

It takes more than a fresh coat of paint, snapping a few pictures, and slapping the home on the MLS… and MAYBE throwing it up on social media to sell your home and get the maximum return on your investment. Here are 5 things that you need to do before you sell your home.  Hi! … Continued

The housing market is a little finicky right now, shifting and changing as we move through the year. Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, eXp Realty, and I help people buy and sell homes here in the East Bay area. I think we all can agree that 2023 has been a roller coaster ride with mortgage rates … Continued

Depreciation versus Deceleration in the housing market, what is the difference?  Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, eXp Realty, and I help people sell and buy homes here in the East Bay. As a homeowner looking to sell or a buyer wanting to purchase, it is important to understand these two different concepts and how they relate … Continued

Hey Pleasant Hill! YOU READY FOR YOUR LOCAL MARKET UPDATE? As we move into the last few months of 2023, we are still seeing lower-than-average inventory. We are seeing homes move due to the supply and demand with buyers active despite higher mortgage rates.  For more info about the housing market be sure to check … Continued

As we move into the last quarter of 2023, what are the latest stats on the national housing market?  Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, eXp Realty, and I help people sell and buy homes here in the East Bay. I cannot believe we are in the last three months of 2023 and what a wild roller … Continued

Hey Oakland & Berkeley! YOU READY FOR YOUR LOCAL MARKET UPDATE? As we move into the last few months of 2023, we are still seeing lower-than-average inventory. We are seeing homes move due to the supply and demand with buyers active despite higher mortgage rates.  For more info about the housing market be sure to … Continued

The latest numbers are out!! According to Redfin News, U.S. Home prices are up 3% year over year despite relatively slower demand.  Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, eXp Realty, and I help people sell and buy homes here in the East Bay. So, what gives? The answer, supply and demand. The median U.S. home price has … Continued

Despite the recent housing market data, which shows low inventory and higher interest rates, people are still moving!!  Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, eXp Realty, and I help people sell and buy homes here in the East Bay. According to a recent report from Gravy Analytics, plenty of people are still moving and this is what … Continued

As we move into the final months of the year with Fall right around the corner, what are the experts saying about the current housing market?  Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, eXp Realty, and I help people sell and buy homes here in the East Bay. Well, all data is showing we are still in an … Continued

With the latest inflation reports, it’s no wonder why mortgage rates are so finicky lately and breaking the rules. Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, eXp Realty, and I help people sell and buy homes here in the East Bay. First off, let’s remember inflation is the key reason that rates are as high as they are … Continued