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  • Before & After
  • Home Improvement
  • Investor
  • Personal Finance
  • Real Estate
  • Sell
  • Before & After
  • Home Improvement
  • Investor
  • Personal Finance
  • Real Estate
  • Sell

Real Estate

If you enjoy learning about real estate as much as we do, you’re in the right place. We hope these insights grow your knowledge and add value to your real estate journey.

Real Estate Income for Retirement: Pros and Cons

Real Estate Investing to Fund Retirement

February 5, 2026

Maybe you don’t have 45 years before you envision retiring. Perhaps low yielding bonds aren’t doing it for you. Retirement planning often prioritizes preservation of capital over aggresive returns. If you’d like to avoid running out of money in your golden years, this artical explores some of the pros and

CoreMark Homes New Construction Build-to-Rent Multifamily

Uncover the Real Cost of Build to Rent | 2 of 3

September 18, 2025

Many real estate investors may be curious about the real costs of ground up construction. This article is part two of information we’ve divided into three parts where we explore our first foree into new construction. If you missed Uncover the Real Cost of Build to Rent Part 1, be

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A Power Pair | Infill Build-to-Rent

September 12, 2025

Looking to grow your investment returns? Build-to-Rent (BTR) is a strategy swiftly gaining momentum. Using an infill lot is key to beat the demand for prime rental property and maximize your returns. Let’s unpack the nuts and bolts: What is BTR? How is it financed? Why’s everyone doing it? And,

CoreMark Capital Partner Ohio

Private Lending in Central Ohio

September 7, 2025

50+ Local Projects Completed No fluff, no red tape – if the numbers work, we’re in. Whether you’re focusing on one renovation at a time or growing a portfolio on an aggressive schedule, we offer fast, flexible funding designed to fit your real estate investment strategy. Pleased to offer: Fix

CoreMark Homes Seller Leaseback

Simplify Your Home Sale with a Seller Leaseback

July 8, 2025

At CoreMark, we’re committed to delivering the highest level of service through every stage of the selling process. Our goal is simple: to help people get to their next chapter in one simple and seamless transaction. One way we simplify the process is through a seller leaseback—a flexible solution designed

CoreMark Homes New Construction Build-to-Rent Multifamily

Uncover the Real Cost of Build to Rent | 1 of 3

March 9, 2025

Many real estate investors are curious about the true costs of building ground-up duplexes or triplexes. These properties offer a unique middle ground—more autonomy than a large apartment complex, yet more efficiency than multiple single-family homes. With small multifamily properties making up only about 6% of the market nationwide, limited

CoreMark Homes Your Guide to Selling a House with a Reverse Mortgage

Your Guide to Selling a House with a Reverse Mortgage

February 8, 2025

Selling a home with a reverse mortgage can be a bit more complex then selling a home with a traditional mortgage. We’ve created this guide to share what you can expect when selling a house with a reverse mortgage. Reverse mortgages are a fairly popular financial tool for senior homeowners.

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A Higher Level Of Care

January 14, 2025

Are you considering a higher level of care for a loved one? For many elderly people, there comes a time when special attention is needed that can be difficult to provide safely from home. If grandma’s gonna get the best care, rest assured prices for accommodations are available well into

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What Documents Do I Need to Sell My House?

August 3, 2024

Selling a house can be a complicated process that requires a substantial amount of documentation. If you think that selling your home on the market is straightforward and simple, you may be in for a surprise. Selling a house may require undertaking significant renovations / repair, and you guessed it,

Did You Inherit a House that You Need to Sell CoreMark Homes

Did You Inherit a House that You Need to Sell?

June 14, 2024

We Can Help, We Buy Ohio Houses! If you find yourself asking google: “How do I sell an inherited house in Ohio?” Then you’re in the right place. If you’ve inherited a house that you need to sell, you can stop worrying about how you’re going to get it sold.

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Do You Have a House in Ohio That Needs Repairs?

May 12, 2024

Every day we speak with sellers in Central Ohio who are interested in selling their house. More often then not, we hear that a Realtor has recommended renovating the property to 1.) Ensure a timely sale 2.) Increase the value of their property. These folks are seldom real estate professionals;

CoreMark Homes eBook Download Investing in Real Estate

CoreMark Homes® eBook Download

April 15, 2024
Ohio Cash Buyers Reviews

Ohio Cash Buyers Reviews

March 7, 2024

In a promising start to 2024, home sales have surged, marking the first increase since 2022. Of the 7,000+ homes that sold last month, most of the transactions were all-cash. Cash is still king in Ohio’s housing market; It’s soo prominent, we wrote an entire article on the matter titled,

CoreMark Homes Should you buy a house with cash

Should you buy a house with cash?

February 5, 2024

Should you buy a house with cash? All-cash real estate transactions are on the rise. According to RedFin data, 1 in 3 US homebuyers are paying all cash. Compare that to data published in 2022, the National Association of REALTORS® Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers reports 87% of home

CoreMark Homes Should I Sell To An Investor

Should I Sell To An Investor?

January 26, 2024

As a homeowner planning to sell a home, you have options: list the property on the open market and pay a Realtor, try to sell the house without a Realtor (For Sale by Owner) or consider selling to a home investor. Let’s consider each path forward and select the best

CoreMark Homes Remodeling Before Selling

Remodeling Before Selling: Is It a Wise Investment?

January 8, 2024

In 2022, homeowners spent an estimated $433 billion improving and maintaining their homes. Unfortunately, come time to sell, not all renovation projects recoup their cost. This begs the question: Are renovation projects necessary before selling your home? Which improvements yield the highest return on investment (ROI)? Robert Ryczek, a top-selling

CoreMark Homes What is the Fastest Escrow Can Close

What is the Fastest Escrow Can Close?

November 24, 2023

What is the Fastest Escrow Can Close? If you’re selling a house and would like to close fast, you may be curious about how long the closing process takes. The legal process that the seller and buyer enter into while transferring ownership of real estate is typically handled by a

CoreMark Homes What to Expect Selling Your Home Season-by-Season

Real Estate Seasonality: What to Expect Selling Your Home Season-by-Season

November 9, 2023

Did you know that, on average homes sell 20 days faster at a 6% higher price the first two weeks of May? Or that in places like Vail and Aspen, winter is the prime selling season? That’s real estate seasonality. Let’s have a quick look at how seasons may affect

CoreMark Homes Preparing for a Home Inspection

Preparing for a Home Inspection

September 23, 2023

Preparing for a home inspection? Consider a few optional steps you can take to ensure a smooth inspection. 1. Clean and declutter inspection access points Clean furnace filter Clean stove and oven Empty storage from attic Organize any closets that are access points to your attic or crawl space Clear

CoreMark Homes DIY Backyard Fire Pit

DIY Backyard Fire Pit: Build It in Just 7 Easy Steps

March 25, 2023

The perfect backdrop for outdoor gatherings is a great & inexpensive way to increase satisfaction and/or boost the appeal of your investment property. This DIY project is one of our favorite ways to add a little something extra to our properties and you may be surprised just how easy it

CoreMark Homes Things to Consider Before Moving Out of State

Things to Consider Before Moving Out of State

January 13, 2023

Whether you’re moving out of state for a new job opportunity, retirement, or perhaps a lower cost of living, there’s a lot to consider before you relocate to another state. Somewhere near the top of your checklist of priorities before moving out of state is likely a plan for selling

CoreMark Homes Selling a Home in an Uncertain Market

Selling a Home in an Uncertain Market

December 16, 2022

Most people have heard that the real estate game is about location, location, location. Today, the conversation centered around selling a home is dominated by recession, inflation and uncertainty about the future of the market. This post aims to explore some of the uncertainty that’s associated with selling your home

CoreMark Homes Automate Your Real Estate Operation

Real Estate Software | Automate Your Operations

October 15, 2022

Automation tools can improve your real estate operations. Whether you own a few properties as rentals or have in-house management teams and thousands of doors, you probably wear a few hats. This post will explore some simple tools we hope will simplify your business process and allow you to focus

CoreMark Homes Market Forecast Prices Continue to Rise Despite Growing Cost of Money

Prices Continue to Rise

July 2, 2022

The real estate market has most of us at the edge of our seat, uncertain about the near future. One thing is certain: prices continue to rise. The housing market is definitely seeing a cooling trend as interest rates climb, but investors are still cashing in. Why? Inventory and Demand

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So You Want to Be in Sales?

May 31, 2022

What’s in a Sales Job with CoreMark? A sales training program is as much an exercise in discretion and listening as it is direction. Our current focus aims to recognize awareness and build on knowledge and skills that will grow our sales capacity. Here’s a few reasons we enjoy working

CoreMark Homes Identifying Common Scams

Don’t Get Duped | Identifying Common Scams & Wire Fraud Schemes

May 20, 2022

Real estate scams come in all shapes and sizes. Don’t get duped. We wrote this article to shed light on some of the unsavory situations homeowners can find themselves in and to help identify scams. Seller beware. How can I avoid wire fraud in a real estate transaction? Wire fraud

CoreMark Homes Subject To Existing Mortgage

Structure a Profitable Deal: Purchasing Subject-To Existing Mortgage

February 22, 2022

On average, we pay around 2.5% of the purchase price in closing costs. Many real estate buyers––especially investors––are curious about ways to cut costs without lowering their quality of service. That’s where unconventional deals, such as subject-to, or subto, are growing in popularity. What Does Purchasing “Subject-To” Mean? “Subject-to”, or

CoreMark Homes Selling a Tenant Occupied Rental

Selling a Tenant Occupied Rental

November 22, 2021

When you’re ready to sell your rental property, tenants can complicate the process. While there is nothing illegal about selling a tenant-occupied property, it may narrow the pool of potential buyers. On the contrary, it’s possible you could tap into a network of local investors looking to earn rental income

CoreMark Homes Investing in Real Estate Virtually

Is Virtual Real Estate Investing Right For You?

October 2, 2021

More often then not, we buy properties sight unseen. And were not talking turnkey properties. In fact, the vast majority of our purchases are sight unseen and it wouldn’t be a stretch to say these properties are complete-gut-rehab type properties. I don’t even really think about it anymore. That’s why

CoreMark Homes Off Market Multifamily

Finding Off Market Apartment Deals

April 23, 2021

We couldn’t be more pleased; we just locked up our first 96 Unit apartment complex just outside of Columbus, Ohio!!! There are countless ways to find apartment investment opportunities, from common methods like building relationships with commercial real estate brokers to attending meetup groups. We like to find off market

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