Most people are afraid that it will cost them thousands and thousands of dollars to purchase a home in the Oakland / Berkeley East Bay Area. Depending on your financial situation, it may (I won’t lie!) and you may be OK with that. Or your financial situation may warrant a different approach! There are many … Continued

Are you competing with other buyers on your dream home or do you want to make sure you’ve got the best chance of getting your offer accepted? Well, you’re reading the right post because these three buyer tips are sure to help you. Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak and my team and I work with buyers in the … Continued

Thinking about buying a home and wondering what the pros and cons are of buying one? Whether you’ve never owned a home before or it’s been a while since you’ve purchased. Let’s talk about the Pros and Cons. Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak and my team and I work with buyers in the Oakland / Berkeley … Continued

How do you make sure that you get to MOVE IN TO YOUR DREAM HOME, once you find it? Here are TEN THINGS NOT TO DO once you’re in escrow on your home.  OMG over the years I’ve seen and heard about so many buyers making these crucial mistakes after they’ve gone into contract with their dream … Continued

Why do you need to be pre-approved for a home buying loan rather than just be pre-qualified? Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak and my team and I work with buyers in the Oakland / Berkeley East Bay Area. It can end up costing you thousands of dollars if you truly aren’t qualified. I’ve helped save many … Continued

So you’ve decided that you want to look into buying a home in the Oakland / Berkeley East Bay Area. Well you’re in the perfect place. You first, before doing anything else, need to know what you can afford. The very first step when looking to own a home is getting pre-approved for a loan. You … Continued

So you’re thinking of buying a home and you don’t know where to start. Purchasing a home is most likely going to be one of the largest investments in your life.  You need an experienced professional Realtor to walk you through each phase to ensure your best interests are protected.  Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak and … Continued

Are you thinking about buying a home but don’t know where to start? Well, first off you need an agent who has your best interest at heart and is there to protect you.  I’ve worked with many buyers throughout the years, helping them secure their dream home. There are so many parts to purchasing a … Continued