Articles by Mark Crystal

Since real estate was reinstated as essential in late May, Berks inventory has been thin and suburban migration heavy, pushing prices up and days on market down.

Realtor Mark Crystal highlights three stunning 'charm and character' homes recently sold in Berks County.

Tiny hideaway, guest house, fancy fort or yard retreat, this converted shed adds a nice touch to an otherwise small but charming home.

Realtor Mark Crystal talks about chalk paint, an inexpensive way to add value to your home and drastically improve the look of your kitchen and bath!

Realtor Mark Crystal takes you deep into woods for the top 10 hiking trails in Berks County, including the "secret" mountain road.

Five charming main streets in Berks County on the rise with real Estate values. Highlights, real estate stats, and more!

Berks County is Pennsylvania's best kept real estate secret, and the plethora of recreational activities are just one of the many reasons. From hiking to biking, mountains to lakes, below are the top 10 recreational activities to do in Berks County.

The top 10 Berks County Restaurant Cabana decks/patios...with a VIEW!

Mark Crystal's famous Open House Guacamole Dip, and "btC3" (Bacon, Tomato, Corn-Crab-Cheese Dip)

Affordability, beauty, jobs, convenience and high quality of living are just a few things which make Berks County PA's best kept real estate secret

This video takes a look at the beauty, convenience, value and affordability of real estate in Berks County while highlighting the surrounding landscape.

  Daydreaming about owning your own home is one of the most intoxicating practices known to modern man, especially now that HGTV and all the house flipping shows make it look like a cake walk. But when the time comes to actually put your money where your daydream…