The Buckner Group Podcast

This week, we're taking a look at the Chicago housing market in February. The market has made some major changes since the start of January 2022, and the MLS data is pouring in. Make sure you stay up to date with your local market!

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 space out the wazoo.

Meet Agent Celeste Chicas, she wants to help you fall in love with Chicago. She knows every neighborhood in the city is different and she is committed to helping you find the right one for you. Celeste's previous career in a real estate law office makes her uniquely skilled in the real estate process from beginning to end, which puts her clients ahead of other buyers.

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 true, he and his husband can be found in their Lakeview home planning their next getaway.

If you're wondering when the best time to buy or sell in Chicago will be this spring, look no further than this video for the answer. I'm using data to show why it's still beneficial to buy in this crazy competitive market. When you're taking your guidance from the numbers, you can better position yourself to save on your purchase.  

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.

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 about the hard numbers in Chicago neighborhoods along the Blue Line.

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 Chicago restaurants.

I was featured on Financing the American Dream with Mike Wieczorek as the expert on Logan Square, and boy did I have a lot to say about this neighborhood. Standing in the kitchen of a recently sold property we talked about the draw of Logan Square, my history in construction, more core values, and my favorite comfort food spot in the neighborhood.

The 2021 real estate market has been bananas, but the year is almost over and it's time to think about 2022. If my prediction is correct, we're going to be looking at a repeat of this year, with record prices and record pacing. If you're looking to buy, or sell in Chicago in 2022, you're going to want the Mark Buckner Group at your side.