Cecilia Kleiner's Blog

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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Posted on 08/09/2024
Where Will You Go After You Sell?
If you’re planning to sell your house and move, you probably know there’s been a shortage of options available. But here’s the good news: the supply of homes for sale has grown in a lot of markets this year – and that’s not just existing, or previously-owned, homes. It’s true for newly built homes too. So how do...
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Posted on 08/07/2024
Mortgage Rates Down a Full Percent from Recent High
Mortgage rates have been one of the hottest topics in the housing market lately because of their impact on affordability. And if you’re someone who’s looking to make a move, you’ve probably been waiting eagerly for rates to come down for that very reason. Well, if the past few weeks are any indication, you may be getting your...
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Posted on 08/07/2024
Chicago, IL Real Estate Market Update 8/7/2024
Click here to view Chicago, IL blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...
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Posted on 08/06/2024
Helpful Negotiation Tactics for Today’s Housing Market
If you haven’t already heard, homebuyers are regaining some negotiating power in today's market. And while that doesn’t make this a buyer’s market, it does mean buyers may be able to ask for a little more. So, sellers need to be ready for that possibility and know what they’re willing to negotiate. Whether you’re looking to buy or...
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Posted on 08/05/2024
10 Great Things About Living On The North Shore
Stretching from Evanston to Lake Bluff, the North Shore is undeniably one of Chicago’s most sought-after suburban regions. Each North Shore town has its own unique character, and all are renowned for their beautiful homes, tree-lined streets, Lake Michigan access, excellent schools, and vibrant community life. The close proximity to downtown Chicago also makes the area Shore highly...
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Posted on 08/03/2024
Monument Park in Chicago
We discovered a very nice little park called Monument Park. It's located in Edison Park. It has a small playground for kids, park benches, lots of trees and flower beds, and a short walking path. The main attraction is the World War I Memorial statue. The impressive granite pillar stands tall with a limestone eagle on top that...
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Posted on 08/03/2024
3 Reasons Why We’re Not Headed for a Housing Crash
Back in 2008, there was an oversupply of homes for sale. Today, there’s an undersupply. The three main sources of inventory show this isn’t like the last time. Existing homes, new homes, and foreclosures are all way below the levels we saw during the housing crash. Inventory data shows there just aren’t enough homes available to have a...
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Posted on 08/03/2024
Lincolnwood, IL Real Estate Market Update 8/3/2024
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Posted on 08/01/2024
Why the Sandwich Generation Is Buying Multi-Generational Homes
Are you a part of the Sandwich Generation? According to Realtor.com, that’s a name for the roughly one in six Americans who take care of their children and their parents or grandparents at the same time. If that sounds familiar to you, juggling all the responsibilities involved certainly must have its challenges. But it turns out there’s one...
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Posted on 07/31/2024
Should You Rent Out or Sell Your House?
Figuring out what to do with your house when you're ready to move can be a big decision. Should you sell it and use the money for your next adventure, or keep it as a rental to build long-term wealth? It's a question many homeowners face, and the answer isn't always straightforward. Whether you're curious about the potential...
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