Are you a homebuyer in today’s market, there are a lot of opportunities you may have that you are unaware of. This year we have seen a shift in the real estate market and it is proving to be more advantageous for buyers than the last two years.  Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, Our East Bay … Continued

With mortgage rates recently hovering over 6 percent, home sales cooling and the uncertainty of a recession looming, what are the experts saying about housing trends in the fourth quarter of 2022? Q4 is when typically the housing market slows to the slowest three month stretch of the year, so whats going on with the … Continued

You’ve decided to start looking and buy your own perfect home and make homeownership a reality, so as a buyer how much do you need as a downpayment?  Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, Our East Bay Home and eXp Realty and I sell homes in Oakland, Berkeley, and the East Bay.  I have some tips and … Continued

Why are mortgage interest rates rising so quickly and will they continue to do so? In today’s real estate market, that is the question that a lot of people are asking. This year alone we have seen the federal reserve raise the 30 year fixed mortgage rate six times.  According to Sam Khater, chief economist … Continued

Have you ever wondered what the long term benefits of owning a home are? As a buyer in today’s market you may be feeling a little uneasy with the current market, rising mortgage rates and economic conditions, but it is also important to consider the long term benefit of homeownership when making your decision to … Continued