A Return to ‘Normal’? The State of Real Estate in 2022
Last year was one for the real estate history books. The pandemic helped usher in a buying frenzy that caused home prices to soar nationwide by a record 19.9% between August 2020 and August...
Tracy Butler is a top-producing REALTOR® who has served Oakland and the East Bay since 2002. With more than 185 successful transactions and over two decades of experience, she’s trusted for her deep neighborhood knowledge, strategic insight, and genuine care for every client. A member of the Top Agent Network, representing the top 10% of Bay Area real estate professionals, Tracy combines proven results with personalized service—helping sellers achieve record-breaking outcomes and buyers win their dream homes with confidence.
For sellers, Tracy delivers high-impact marketing campaigns featuring expert staging, professional photography, video tours, and social media exposure, resulting in homes that often sell quickly and for well above asking price. For buyers, she offers a steady, data-driven approach in competitive multiple-offer situations, backed by designations including Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE), Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR), and e-PRO®.
A 20+ year Oakland resident, Tracy specializes in Oakland Hills neighborhoods such as Montclair, Piedmont Pines, Merriewood, Rockridge, Oakmore, and Glenview, as well as nearby Berkeley and Lamorinda. She maintains 47 verified 5-star reviews across Google, Yelp, and Zillow, supported by verified transaction histories on Zillow and FastExpert and an active Google Business Profile. Known for her professionalism, warmth, and community connection, Tracy Butler is the trusted choice for buying or selling a home in Oakland.
Last year was one for the real estate history books. The pandemic helped usher in a buying frenzy that caused home prices to soar nationwide by a record 19.9% between August 2020 and August...
Every year, it seems the holidays sneak up on us—and every year, that brings with it the dreaded-last minute gift panic. Finding a present that hits all the right notes can be surprisingly stressful,...
Homebuyers today are facing a huge dilemma. There simply aren’t enough homes for sale.1 Nationwide, there were 1.27 million active listings in September, down 13% from the previous year. According to the National Association...
According to the FBI, more than one million burglaries are committed in the United States each year, with victims suffering an estimated $3 billion in combined property losses.1 Fortunately, there are some proven tactics...
Selling your home when you still need to shop for a new one can feel daunting to even the most seasoned homeowner––especially when the demand for new homes keeps rising, but the supply feels...
It’s the old supply-and-demand predicament: Home sales in the U.S. continue at a torrid pace, but the availability of listings remains limited. Buoyed by historically low mortgage rates, buyers keep shopping for homes, reducing...
If you’re searching for drama, don’t limit yourself to Netflix. Instead, tune in to the real estate market, where the competition among buyers has never been fiercer. And with homes selling for record highs,1...
Learn how to determine your current net worth and how an investment in real estate can help improve your bottom line. Among its many impacts, COVID-19 has had a pronounced effect on the housing...
Imagine the first place you lived as a young adult. Now imagine trying to fit your life today into that space. Not pretty, right? For most of us, our housing needs are cyclical.1 A...
Today’s real estate market is one of the fastest-moving in recent memory. With record-low inventory in many market segments, we’re seeing multiple offers—and sometimes even bidding wars—for homes in the most sought-after neighborhoods. This...