Meet Your Agent: Chad Penzo Thacker | Mark Buckner Group

Chad Penzo Thacker might be a Kentucky native, but he's called Chicago his home for the past 10 years. Having rented, bought, and sold in Chicago gives him a unique perspective and allows him to better aid his clients on their journey. When he's working to make real estate dreams come ...

5 Risky Moves Homeowners Usually Make When Selling Their House
Selling a home is a serious venture for any homeowner. The process could be both time-consuming and emotionally challenging, more so if you've never done it before. You’d get anxious just thinking about all the steps it takes to list and sell your home. Or be overwhelmed by the fact that ...
Do You Believe These Real Estate Superstitions?
The home buying and selling journey is a massive undertaking for anyone. It takes plenty of time, expertise, negotiation, patience, and sometimes, even a little bit of luck. And as far as luck goes, many follow these superstitions still, even when it comes to real estate. And since it's the ...
Homeowners, Make Sure You Leave These Repair Tasks To The Pros
There are several reasons why homeowners choose to DIY various home repair projects. It might be due to budget limitations, to save money, or just to enjoy a good challenge and proudly build sweat equity. However, substantial tasks are considered too technical, too difficult, or just too ...
5 Rookie Mistakes To Avoid When DIY Painting Your House
Adding a fresh coat of paint is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to give your home the makeover it deserves. It breathes new life into your space, no matter if you're painting the interior or exterior of your home.Whether you are a typical homeowner who wants to refresh your space or a ...
Curb Appeal Tips To Show Your Home In Its Best Light When Selling
When it comes to selling a home, first impressions make a huge difference. And sometimes, you only have one shot to convince a potential buyer to take a look at your home and step inside it. You want your property to have a “wow” factor to entice them to inquire further.This is ...
Selling Your Home This Year? Avoid These 6 Mistakes For A Smooth Sale
Selling a home is no different from buying your first. It can be complicated, time-consuming, and emotionally challenging. There's no way you can just let go of your precious abode and easily trade your house keys for a sweet pile of money. This is why it’s easier enough to make ...
Common Closing Costs To Prepare For When Selling Your Home
If you're planning to sell your home, take note that buyers aren’t the only ones who have to pay closing costs. Sellers also need to shoulder a variety of closing costs, and it’s something you need to factor into the sale price since most of it will be deducted from the profit on ...
Upgrades That Will Not Increase The Value of Your Home
Part 3 of Everything You Need To Know About Your Home's Value series Here are home improvement projects that may not increase the value of your property, and could even bring it down when it's time for you to sell. You might want to keep these things in mind before ...
Home Improvements and Repairs That Add The Most Value
Part 2 of Everything You Need To Know About Your Home's Value series In the real estate industry's viewpoint, a home’s condition can be classified into four categories: poor, fair, good, and excellent. Whenever you’re considering any renovation for your ...