Author: todzak

What’s the new normal in the real estate market? As a homeowner getting ready to sell your house, it is important to know what you can expect with the current housing market.Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, Our East Bay Home brokered by eXp Realty.Let’s break it down: Current housing data is showing there is a positive … Continued

Did you know buying a home can be the best investment you may ever make? Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, Our East Bay Home brokered by eXp Realty. According to a recent Gallup poll, Real estate has been voted the best long-term investment for 11 years in a row, beating out gold, stocks, bonds, and more. … Continued

As a real estate professional, I am often asked what is going on with the housing market.And I think we can agree it’s been a wild ride lately.  Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, Our East Bay Home brokered by eXp Realty. Let’s take a look at the National housing numbers as we move into the second … Continued

As a seller in the housing market, the anticipation of an offer can be very exciting as well as frustrating.  Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, Our East Bay Home brokered by eXp Realty. Selling your home can bring on many different emotions especially when it comes to receiving offers. Your home is often your most prized … Continued

Homeowners, good news, if you are wanting to sell and have been hesitating due to recent headlines on the housing market, do not wait any longer, now is the time!!!  Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, Our East Bay Home brokered by eXp Realty. Low housing inventory is a sweet spot for sellers on the fence about … Continued

If you are a first-time home buyer there are many financing options you may qualify for!  Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, Our East Bay Home brokered by eXp Realty. So, who qualifies as a first-time home buyer? Surprisingly, a first-time home buyer is NOT JUST someone who has never purchased a home before. You could qualify … Continued

Moving into the second half of the year, how has the housing market has fared so far?  Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, Our East Bay Home brokered by eXp Realty. The good news is that despite the many gloomy forecasts from early January, residential real estate markets have returned toward more typical seasonal trends as buyer … Continued

Hey Pleasant Hill! YOU READY FOR YOUR LOCAL MARKET UPDATE? The Summer housing market has been robust and surprisingly active but we are still seeing lower-than-average inventory.  Homes are moving and the buyers are more active. For more info about the housing market be sure to check out my monthly real estate market series which … Continued

Hey Oakland & Berkeley! YOU READY FOR YOUR LOCAL MARKET UPDATE? The Summer housing market has been robust and surprisingly active this year but we are still seeing lower-than-average inventory.  Homes are moving and the buyers are more active. For more info about the housing market be sure to check out my monthly real estate … Continued

You may have seen coverage lately on fluctuating home prices. When home pricing fluctuates, so does your home equity. But a drop in equity does not mean low equity.  Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, Our East Bay Home brokered by eXp Realty. When it comes to home equity, which is the difference between what you owe … Continued