Author: Terry Tucker

Your credit score doesn’t need to be perfect to buy a home, but it sure matters.  First, let’s kill the myth that you need an 800+ score to get a house. You don’t. You can get in the game with a score as low as 580 or even lower with certain FHA loans. But know, … Continued

Someone thought their home was worth more than the market said it was.  Today’s buyers are savvy with online housing platforms. They know when a price is wishful thinking, not market reality. Overpricing is not a strategy; it’s a deal killer.  Sellers, don’t think you’re leaving room to negotiate. Days on market matter, the longer … 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 hear this: The housing market is shifting.  Hi, I’m Terry Tucker, Realtor with eXp Realty, and I help people sell and buy homes right here in the East Bay!  … Continued

The 2025 housing market has flipped the script! Home builders are begging, sellers are stalling, and buyers are frozen. But the smart ones? They’re striking NOW while everyone else is hesitating.  Hi, I’m Terry Tucker, Realtor with eXp Realty, and I help people sell and buy homes right here in the East Bay!  Don’t get … Continued

I’m about 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 and probably a lot longer. Don’t ignore this rule. Period. Buying and … Continued

The market just flipped, and if you don’t pivot right now, you’re gonna lose money. Housing prices are still high. Interest rates? All over the place. Sellers are nervous and Buyers are cautious. But here’s what no one’s telling you: the market has officially shifted, and it changes everything.  Hi, I’m Terry Tucker, Realtor with … Continued

Hey San Ramon Valley!! It’s time for your LOCAL MARKET UPDATE! We are fully in the summer market right now, and here are the latest stats that you need to know! Hi, I’m Terry Tucker, Realtor with eXp Realty, and I help people sell and buy homes right here in the East Bay! Starting with … Continued

Housing inventory is up, so why are home prices continuing to rise nationally even though there is more supply? It might sound backward: More homes on the market mean more competition for sellers and lower prices, right? That’s normally true… so let’s talk about it! Hi, I’m Terry Tucker with eXp Realty and I help … Continued

Here’s what nobody’s telling you about the current housing market: The market is not what it was… it’s become VERY EFFICIENT and smart. If you know how and what to look for, you’ll win, but if you’re trying to time the market, let me save you some time by saying it won’t happen. To be … Continued

If your home’s been sitting on the market with zero buzz, zero offers, and zero urgency, it might be time to break up with your agent.  But first, you need to be honest with yourself and ask: Are you listening to your agent? Or should they be listening to you? Who’s doing their job? Every … Continued