The Best Investments to Make When Selling with Chad Penzo Thacker

Getting the best price for your home as a seller takes money. However, you can reduce the costs of preparing your home for selling by focusing on the elements Mark Buckner Group Realtor Chad Penzo-Thacker discusses in this video. Penzo-Thacker is a residential real estate agent with the ...

Thrifty Ways To Furnish Your New Home For Less
You've bought your first home—congratulations! It’s a huge milestone you finally accomplished after what could be years of saving up for the down payment. However, once you’ve moved into your new home, that’s when it hits you. Your house now requires far more furniture ...
Visiting Lakeview with Chad Penzo Thacker | Mark Buckner Group

Chad Penzo-Thacker is a residential real estate agent with the Mark Buckner Group at Compass. He's coming to you from one of his favorite neighborhoods today, Lakeview. Lakeview is a hub of activity and being the second most populated neighborhood in Chicago, it's a hotspot of ...

North Kenmore Home Tour | Mark Buckner Group

I made myself right at home in this beautiful, not quite new build, and I'm glad I did when I did. This home had an accepted offer in just 3 days and after this tour, you'll see why. There's a designated dining space, a kitchen full of luxury appliances, two outdoor areas, and storage ...

Expert Questions to Ask When House-Hunting with Pets in Mind
Just how much do we love our pets? Several surveys showed how much pets are affecting the homebuying process. Pets influence many buyers on the types of homes and neighborhoods they search for, becoming the biggest reason their favorite humans decide to become homeowners.A 2021 homes.com ...
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 ...
My Top 3 Tips to Winterize Your Home

If you're getting into the fast-paced 2022 Real Estate Market, you're going to need some guidance. The Mark Buckner Group helped more than 65 people find their place in Chicago in 2021 alone…

ROI By Chicago Neighborhood | Mark Buckner Group

This week, we're answering what Chicago neighborhoods are going to get you the best return on investment. We get it - you want to be able to walk out the door and have access to some great amenities at the best price point. The key to finding your ideal home is finding your balance.

Your Top 5 Priorities If You Want To Buy Your First Home in 2022
If you're looking to make buying your first home your biggest goal this year, it’s crucial that you lay the groundwork as early as you can. And it’s important, especially in today’s competitive housing market.Fortunately, there are some pretty simple but huge steps you can ...
9 Smart and Practical New Year's Resolutions for Homeowners
Most New Year's resolutions are about self-improvement—learning a new skill or hobby, eating healthier, or hitting the gym. If you’re a homeowner, it’s a no-brainer that you also want to improve your home and keep it in its best shape. Your living space has a much bigger ...
The Reality of Chicago Inventory | Mark Buckner Group

The media talks all the time about limited housing inventory, and limited homes for sale, but they're speaking on a macro-level. Today we look at the micro-level reality of realty. In West Town, Logan Square, and Avondale, we're just not seeing those trends. This week, we're talking ...

Merging Work and Family | Mark Buckner Group

I know I've talked about having a hard time managing my two great loves, real estate and my family, but today I had the unique opportunity to combine them. My youngest daughter and I spent today balancing work and play and bouncing between investment properties, listings, and landmark ...