Cecilia Kleiner's Blog

Posted on 08/28/2024
Ways to Make Your Backyard Safer
Your backyard offers the ideal place to spend time outside. However, if you're planning on getting plenty of use out of your backyard, you should make sure it doesn't have hazards that could be harmful to you and your household, including your pets. Here are a few ways you can make your backyard a safer place: Switch to...
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Posted on 08/27/2024
A Guide to Chicago Architecture
In Chicago, there are dozens of different types of residential buildings. The city features many of the same types of homes again and again, in neighborhoods from Lawndale to Rogers Park and to the reaches of the Far West Side. Here are four distinctive urban home styles that help give city residential buildings an only-in-Chicago feel. Chicago Greystone...
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Posted on 08/26/2024
What Mortgage Rate Are You Waiting For?
You won’t find anyone who’s going to argue that mortgage rates have had a big impact on housing affordability over the past couple of years. But there is hope on the horizon. Rates have actually started to come down. And, recently they hit the lowest point we’ve seen in 2024, according to Freddie Mac (see graph below): And...
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Posted on 08/25/2024
Niles, IL Real Estate Market Update 8/25/2024
Click here to view Niles, IL blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...
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Posted on 08/23/2024
How Growing Inventory Benefits Today's Buyers
While the number of homes for sale varies by local area, nationally we’re up over 36% year-over-year, but still down almost 29% compared to what’s normal.​ Here’s what that means when you buy: more options for your search, more negotiation power for you, it’s more likely sellers will make select repairs, and more moderate price growth. If you...
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Posted on 08/23/2024
Today’s Biggest Housing Market Myths
Have you ever heard the phrase: don’t believe everything you hear? That’s especially true if you’re thinking about buying or selling a home in today’s housing market. There’s a lot of misinformation out there. And right now, making sure you have someone you can go to for trustworthy information is extra important. If you partner with us, we...
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Posted on 08/21/2024
10 Things About Living in Ukrainian Village
Ukrainian Village’s story began with the arrival of Ukrainian immigrants in Chicago between 1880 and 1900. Today, the neighborhood retains much of its rich history while blending trendy restaurants, bars, galleries and shops; diverse cultural attractions; and a wide range of homes, condominiums and apartments in varying styles and price points. Although it boasts a slightly more residential...
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Posted on 08/21/2024
The Number One Mistake Sellers Are Making: Overpricing Their House
In today's housing market, many sellers are making a critical mistake: overpricing their houses. This common error can lead to a home sitting on the market for a long time without any offers. And when that happens, the homeowner may have to drop their asking price to try to re-ignite buyer interest. Date from Realtor.com shows the number...
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Posted on 08/21/2024
Northbrook, IL Real Estate Market Update 8/21/2024
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Posted on 08/21/2024
Ferrets as pets: What to consider
Have you ever considered ferrets as pets? These furry and...
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Posted on 08/21/2024
Milwaukee Brewers Baseball
We were in Milwaukee this past weekend. We visited the Harley-Davidson Museum and afterwards we went to see the Milwaukee Brewers baseball game. Originally called Miller Park, it is now called American Family Field. The stadium opened in 2001. One of the unique features is that it has a convertible roof, which can open and close in less...
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Posted on 08/19/2024
Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Museum
Over the weekend we drove up to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We stopped at the Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Museum Campus. H-D or Harley is an American motorcycle manufacturer headquartered in Milwaukee. It was founded in 1903, by William Harley and Arthur Davidson. The museum campus is amazing. It's on a 20 acre site right on the banks of The Menomonee River....
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