Author: todzak

If you’re waiting for mortgage rates to hit six percent, you might be setting yourself up for disappointment! Everyone thinks six percent is the magic number, but forecasts say rates will stay in the mid-to-low sixes through next year.  And when we finally DO hit six percent?  it won’t be the relief you’re hoping for. … Continued

Hey, Oakland & Berkeley! It’s time for your MARKET UPDATE! We are now in the Fall market, and 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 Bay!  In Berkeley California, at the time of … Continued

Overpricing is the new underperforming. Overpricing your home in today’s market is one of the fastest ways to kill your momentum, your equity, and your home sale credibility. Every day, I see homes sit and die on the market. Why? Because someone thought their home was worth more than the market said it was.  Today’s … Continued

If you think every real estate listing is created equal, think again! In this market, average listings are getting ignored while strategic ones are getting sold fast.  The days of lazy listings are over. What do I mean by “lazy listings”? Simply put, if your home hits the market with dark photos, no video, no … Continued

Should you sell, rent, or wait in this weird market? If you’re a homeowner right now, you might feel unsure. The market feels off with inventory piling up, and buyer demand is sluggish. So what are homeowners doing?  Many are freezing. Some are pulling their listings. And a growing number are renting out their homes … Continued

It’s not a HOT seller’s market anymore, and that means buying & selling are VERY different right now. There’s a lot of interesting opportunity out there! Watch this video to learn what happens in a cooler real estate market, and why buying now can be to your advantage! 🍿🎥 Script: You don’t want to wait … Continued

If you’re sitting on equity and waiting for the market to bounce back, your window to cash out big may be expiring. Sellers, you need to listen: The housing market is shifting.  The crazy wave of over-asking, no contingencies, and multiple offers is gone. But don’t give up, you can still come out ahead. You … Continued

The 2025 housing market has flipped the script! Home builders are begging, sellers are stalling, and buyers are frozen. But the smart home buyers? They’re striking NOW while everyone else is hesitating.  Don’t get me wrong, this isn’t a crash, it’s a calculated reset. You need to get strategic. Buyers, if you’ve been sidelined, now … Continued

Hey Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, and Lafayette!! It’s time for your MARKET UPDATE! We are about to enter the Fall market, and 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 Bay! Starting with Pleasant … Continued

I’m going to expose one of the biggest mistakes buyers and sellers make, and it’s silently costing people tens of thousands of dollars! If you’re buying or selling a home, you need to plan to stay in it for at least five years. Don’t ignore this rule. Period. Buying and selling a home isn’t just … Continued