Author: todzak

Have you ever heard the saying Money Like Speed? Well, that saying certainly applies when selling your home!  Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, Our East Bay Home brokered by eXp Realty. As we all know, selling your home can be a complex and sometimes stressful process but there is one thing that is absolutely critical for … Continued

In today’s housing market, who is the latest demographic to emerge as the largest group of homebuyers in the country?  Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, Our East Bay Home brokered by eXp Realty. If you haven’t guessed, the answer is Millennials, the generation born between 1981 and 1996 otherwise known as Generation Y.  Latest data shows … Continued

We are now in the busiest home buying and selling season, so what are the current stats nationwide telling us about the housing market today?  Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, Our East Bay Home brokered by eXp Realty. According to Redfin, new listings are down more than 20% from a year ago as homeowners hold on … Continued

Hey Pleasant Hill! YOU READY FOR YOUR LOCAL MARKET UPDATE? Good news, the market is normalizing, but we are still seeing lower than average inventory. We are seeing homes sell more quickly and the buyers are more active. Also as we move into the warmest months, we see increased activity in the market. For more … Continued

As a buyer what do you do if the appraisal on the house you are purchasing comes in lower than the amount you offered to pay?  Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, Our East Bay Home brokered by eXp Realty…  To obtain buyer financing, part of the transaction process is for your lender to order an appraisal … Continued

Hey Oakland & Berkeley! YOU READY FOR YOUR LOCAL MARKET UPDATE? Good news, the market is normalizing, but we are still seeing lower than average inventory. We are seeing homes sell more quickly and the buyers are more active. Also as we move into the warmest months, we see increased activity in the market. For … Continued

Although all indicators are pointing to a seller’s market, homeowners still have some uncertainty and concerns about listing their homes in today’s market.  Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, Our East Bay Home brokered by eXp Realty… and I sell homes in Oakland, Berkeley, and the San Francisco East Bay  Let’s break down five concerns sellers are … Continued

We have all heard of the crazy market shifts recently. Mortgage rates rose dramatically last year which impacted many buyers’ ability to buy a home and after several years of rapidly rising price appreciation, home prices finally peaked late last year causing experts and headlines to say home prices would end up crashing in 2023. … Continued

If you are planning on buying a home this year, it is important to plan for any fees or payments you will need to pay at the closing of the transaction, otherwise known as closing costs. Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, Our East Bay Home brokered by eXp Realty… and I sell homes in Oakland, Berkeley, … Continued

As a potential buyer in today’s crazy and unpredictable housing market, what are four strategies you can do to save money on your purchase?  Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, Our East Bay Home brokered by eXp Realty… and I sell homes in Oakland, Berkeley, and the San Francisco East Bay   For many shoppers, buying a home … Continued