Cecilia Kleiner's Blog

Posted on 08/19/2024
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Posted on 08/19/2024
How Mortgage Rate Changes Impact Your Homebuying Power
If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you’ve probably got mortgage rates on your mind. That’s because you’ve likely heard that mortgage rates impact how much you can afford in your monthly mortgage payment, and you want to factor that into your planning. Here’s what you need to know. What’s Happening with Mortgage Rates? Mortgage rates...
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Posted on 08/16/2024
3 Reasons To Move in Today’s Shifting Market
The housing market is in a transition. And that gives you 3 key opportunities going into the fall. There are more homes actively for sale. Builders are motivated to sell, so a newly built home may be more achievable than you think. And mortgage rates have come down from their recent peak. If you’re ready and able to...
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Posted on 08/16/2024
What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a House?
When you're thinking about buying a home, your credit score is one of the biggest pieces of the puzzle. Think of it like your financial report card that lenders look at when trying to figure out if you qualify, and which home loan will work best for you. Good credit scores communicate to lenders that you have a...
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Posted on 08/16/2024
Morton Grove, IL Real Estate Market Update 8/16/2024
Click here to view Morton Grove, IL blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...
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Posted on 08/14/2024
The Great Wealth Transfer: A New Era of Opportunity
In recent years, there’s been a significant shift in how wealth is distributed among generations. It’s called the Great Wealth Transfer. Historically, the transfer of wealth from one generation to the next was a more gradual process, often limited to smaller amounts of inheritance or family savings. But today, the scale has increased in a big way. The...
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Posted on 08/14/2024
30-Year mortgages: A brief guide
 Most homebuyers, even those just starting their...
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Posted on 08/13/2024
Is Home Affordability Starting To Improve?
Over the past couple of years, a lot of people have had a hard time buying a home. And while affordability is still tight, there are signs it's getting a little better and might keep improving throughout the rest of the year. Housing affordability is improving ever so modestly, but it is moving in the right direction. Here’s...
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Posted on 08/12/2024
A Look at the Housing Market
One of the biggest bright spots in today’s housing market is how much the supply of homes for sale has grown since the beginning of this year. Recent data from Realtor.com shows that nationally, there are 36.6% more homes actively for sale now compared to the same time last year. That’s a significant improvement. It gives you far...
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Posted on 08/12/2024
Glenview, IL Real Estate Market Update 8/12/2024
Click here to view Glenview, IL blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...
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Posted on 08/11/2024
Volo Museum
Yesterday was a beautiful day, so we headed out to the Volo Museum. Opening in 1960, the museum has evolved from a single barn to a magnificent 75-acre attraction. It is still owned and operated by the Grams Family. A very unique Museum. It consists of a 400 plus car collection that features special cars from the 1900’s...
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Posted on 08/11/2024
Home Inspections For Sellers: How To Prepare
If you’re thinking about selling your house, it’s important to know what the home inspection is and what inspectors look for. As supply grows and buyers regain negotiation power, you may find you want to do some select repairs with a good return on investment before listing to get ahead of things a buyer may ask you to...
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