OnlyMark's Real Estate Blog

Even if you can't afford to hire a home staging expert you can still benefit from these free home staging tips. The key is to view your listed home through the eyes of the buyer.1. First Impressions count! Roll out the red carpet for potential homebuyers by sprucing up your entryways, especially ...

Happy Holidays!I hope you too were able to take sometime out over the Thanksgiving weekend to reflect on how thankful we all should be to live in our wonderful state, county, city.Our Realtor Oktoberfest raised nearly $11,000 for the Food Bank & was a wonderful time to socialize with other Realto...

October brings scary times like Halloween and of course REAL ESTATE TAXES.Some would think the Real Estate market could be scary but I think there is opportunity for buyersand sellers alike. At this time while certain areas of the market continue with price adjustments the factis we have a great ...

             Thank you for your donations and support for the ACS Relay for Life. Another moving event at the  fairgrounds raising over $$$$$$ for the war against cancer. The Realtors placed 3rd with their efforts collection $6,000             The Real Estate Market is ever changing with several ...

Got MOLD?There's no way to sugercoat it: Mold is an unwelcome guest in any home. Mold can show up without warning, even in the cleanest of homes. Mold is a type of fungus that grows from tiny spores that float in the air. It can grow almost anywhere there is moisture and a temperature of between ...

"TRENDY" Everyone wants to at some point during homeownership to makes changes to their home.  Why not think about future resale? Not everyone tastes are the same but a little forethought could make a difference. Trendy is good but as you know trends come and go. But these trends appeal to most p...

Open Houses & PrivacyAn open house can be a great way to sell your house. It can also be an open invitation to prying eyes. To keep your personal life, "personal" here are some steps you can take to snoop-proof your house when prospective buyers are around:1. Clear away mail and paperwork from al...

 Here are five improvements you can make that may help your home sell faster in a cooling market:Create a welcoming entrance. Make sure your front door is clean, polish the hardware (or replace it if necessary) and repaint the door if it is in poor shape.  Finally, add a new doormat, update your ...