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Give ME a Break! (a TAX break)

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As we enter into the New Year, tax season is right around the corner. As a new homeowner or buyer, you may wonder what the tax benefits of owning a home are.  Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, Our East Bay Home brokered by eXp Realty… and I sell homes in Oakland, Berkeley, and the East Bay … Continued

HEY PLEASANT HILL! Happy New Year!

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As we enter the New Year, I want to break down what’s happening in the Pleasant Hill real estate market so that you can make the best decision on probably one of your largest assets, which of course, is your home.  Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, Our East Bay Home brokered by eXp Realty… and I … Continued

Don’t Be Left Out In the Cold When Selling Your Home

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Are you a seller planning to list your home this winter? Well, there are several ways you can help prepare your home for the market in the cold winter months.  Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, Our East Bay Home brokered by eXp Realty… and I sell homes in Oakland, Berkeley, and the East Bay on both … Continued

Marry the House and Date the Rate

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There is a lot to be said about today’s real estate market. Home prices have fallen and there’s more inventory, but mortgage rates remain high. So as a buyer, how do you determine your buying power?  Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, Our East Bay Home brokered by eXp Realty… and I sell homes in Oakland, Berkeley, … Continued

Goodbye Tension, Hello Pension!

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Attention all Baby Boomers, are you planning on retiring? Great news, your home equity can actually help you achieve your goal!  Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, Our East Bay Home brokered by eXp Realty… and I sell homes in Oakland, Berkeley, and the East Bay on both sides of the tunnel.  Whether you have just retired … Continued

Who’s Living Under Your Roof?

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What’s the latest trend to emerge in today’s real estate market? Multigenerational living. So what is multigenerational living?  Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, Our East Bay Home brokered by eXp Realty… and I sell homes in Oakland, Berkeley, and the East Bay on both sides of the tunnel.  In simple terms, multigenerational living is a household … Continued

Is 2023 the Year of the Buyer, Seller, or both?

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Happy New Year!! Now that 2022 is behind us, what are forecasters predicting for the 2023 housing market?  Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, Our East Bay Home brokered by eXp Realty… and I sell homes in Oakland, Berkeley, and the East Bay on both sides of the tunnel.  Will 2023 be the year of the Buyer … Continued

Wanna know what’s happening in your local real estate market?

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HEY EAST BAY!  Happy New Year! As we enter the New Year, I want to break down what’s happening in the Oakland / Berkeley East Bay real estate market so that you can make the best decision on probably one of your largest assets, which of course, is your home.  Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, Our … Continued

Will Home Equity keep Foreclosures Sidelined?

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Will we see more foreclosures in 2023, and are we heading into a crash? With all the latest headlines regarding the recession and the slowing housing market, it’s no surprise that many people are worried about foreclosures being at the forefront moving into 2023. However, most experts agree there is very little chance that foreclosures … Continued

Housing Market: So Much Drama This Year!

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It’s no question – the housing market has seen a dramatic shift this year. Coming off of a very robust 2020 and 2021, it seems like the 2022 housing market came to a screeching halt for both buyers and sellers. We have seen elevated mortgage rates, sluggish home sales, and high inflation take a significant … Continued