A photograph can be worth more than a thousand words. This is especially true in real estate. You might have the most desirable house in the neighborhood, but if you do not take and post the right pictures, your home will not appeal to as many buyers. In the 2021 National Association of ...
Once you’ve applied for a mortgage to buy a home, there are some key things to keep in mind. While it’s exciting to start thinking about moving in and decorating, be careful when it comes to making any big purchases. Here are a few things you may not realize you need to avoid after ...
If you're planning to put your house on the market anytime soon, the biggest task isn’t to address repairs or start renovations, as these require lengthy planning since they can be time-consuming and costly. The main task you should prioritize as a potential home seller is ...
Are you considering pausing your property search? Waiting for the market to cool off may seem like a good idea. However, you are inevitably leaving time and money on the table. This week, we're going over our top 3 reason's NOT to pause your investment property search.
If you want to own a home or invest in real estate, there is never a perfect time. Every situation offers pros and cons, but doing nothing is rarely a good idea. This week, Mark is showing how current market data points to us NOT being in a bubble, and what we can expect in the future. ...
Is one of your 2022 goals investing in real estate? Thinking about buying a duplex, 6-unit, or a 25-unit property? In this video, Mark Buckner shares his tips for investing in real estate and a recent experience he had with the process.
Searching for inspiration to help you organize your home isn't difficult nowadays. There is already an abundance of tips, tricks, and strategies from TV shows, magazines, and the internet to motivate you into taking on such a challenging task. The images of tidy closets or a perfectly ...
What is the number one thing you need to do in today's competitive market? Get preapproved! Speak to a quality lender; they can get you preapproved and help you set your homebuying budget.
If you're a first-time buyer who's only just started your house-hunting journey, you might have heard the expression, house poor. Many of us are familiar with the term and understand it carries negative connotations, yet we do not know what it means.
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Today, we're taking a look at how the Chicago real estate market has changed this year, and where it's going. Many are seeing current trends as a sign that we are in a housing bubble. However, the numbers we are looking at today indicate home prices aren't going down any time soon.
It's love at first sight. The one that made your heart skip a beat. Maybe it was the charmer, the one needing a little bit of work, or even the one that got away. No, we are not talking about a love match. We are talking about the house hunting journey. Finding your perfect dream home is ...
Spring may be largely over, but it's never too late for spring cleaning! This week, we're doing a home inspection on one of our multi-family properties in preparation for the summer heat. Come along and see some of the most important things you can do to keep your roof happy and ...
Buying your first home is a major decision and an exciting milestone. Even though it can feel daunting at times, it has the power to change your life for the better. If you’re looking to purchase your first home, you may be wondering what’s happening in the housing market today, how ...
Once you've closed the deal and got the keys to your new home, the next exciting part is bringing your belongings with you so you can finally settle in. But rather than finding your new place in a spic and span state and enjoying the fresh start, you stumble across items that the sellers left ...
If you’re in the market to buy a home this season, stick with it. Homebuyers face challenges in any market, and today’s is no exception. But if you persevere, your decision to purchase a home will be worth the effort in the end.
In theory, there's no rule about how quickly a seller has to respond to purchase offers. You can take as long as you want before responding since there is no official time frame. However, the industry standard is to get back to interested buyers within 24 to 72 hours. This is a common courtesy ...
Like most everything else in our lives, real estate shopping has shifted online. The Mark Buckner Group has committed to staying on the cutting edge of marketing so we can get your home in front of as many interested and qualified buyers as possible.
Forecasting mortgage rates is an impossible task. However, it’s probably safe to assume the days of attaining a 3% mortgage rate are over. The question is whether that will soon be true for 4% rates as well.
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 ...
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 ...
