Cecilia Kleiner's Blog

Posted on 07/10/2024
Tips for creating a stylish home office space
Many companies are offering work-from-home...
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Posted on 07/09/2024
Why Your Asking Price Matters Even More Right Now
If you’re thinking about selling your house, here’s something you really need to know. Even though it’s still a seller's market today, you can’t pick just any price for your listing. While home prices are still appreciating in most areas, they’re climbing at a slower pace because higher mortgage rates are putting a squeeze on buyer demand. At...
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Posted on 07/09/2024
Places To Have Brunch Around Chicago
Whether you’re craving fluffy pancakes, savory eggs benedict, or bottomless mimosas, Chicagoland has plenty of savory brunch spots. Can’t decide which spot to hit? Check out some of these places. From cozy neighborhood bistros to world-renowned eateries, you will have a memorable and delicious brunch experience that captures the essence of Chicago’s vibrant culinary scene. Lula Cafe 2537...
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Posted on 07/05/2024
6 Landscaping Design Trends
Landscape design can significantly boost a home's value, especially in the Chicagoland area, where the unique climate calls for specialized landscaping approaches that can handle all weather. Here is the scoop on the latest landscape design trends, which is all about color, sustainability, and functionality. 1. Native Plant Landscaping Transitioning outdoor spaces from a [mown] lawn to a...
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Posted on 07/05/2024
Things To Avoid After Applying for a Mortgage
There are a few key things you’ll want to avoid after applying for a mortgage to make sure you’re in the best position when you get to the closing table. Don’t change bank accounts, apply for new credit, make any large purchases or transfers, and don’t co-sign loans for anyone. Here’s a good rule of thumb. Always connect...
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Posted on 07/05/2024
Des Plaines, IL Real Estate Market Update 7/5/2024
Click here to view Des Plaines, IL blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...
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Posted on 07/04/2024
Happy Fourth of July
America is 248 years old. The Declaration of Independence was passed on July 4, 1776. Happy 248th birthday,...
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Posted on 07/03/2024
Questions to Ask About a Potential New Home Location
Home buying is difficult whether you know the area or not. If you're leaving a location you're used to, it can be overwhelming to decide on a new place to live. There are some questions you can ask to determine your priorities and whether a new location is a good fit. Here are some to begin with: How's...
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Posted on 07/02/2024
Real Estate Still Holds the Title of Best Long-Term Investment
With all the headlines circulating about home prices and mortgage rates, you may be asking yourself if it still makes sense to buy a home right now, or if it’s better to keep renting. Here’s some information that could help put your mind at ease by showing that investing in a home is still a powerful decision. According...
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Posted on 07/01/2024
10 Things About Living in Bucktown
Bucktown is one of Chicago’s quintessential melting-pot neighborhoods, a place where hipsters and yuppies ride elbow to elbow on the Blue Line, artists and tech entrepreneurs belly up to the bar at the decades-old The Charleston, and 100-year-old worker’s cottages stand alongside contemporary multi-million-dollar homes. Though it has changed a lot, especially in the last 30 years, the...
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Posted on 07/01/2024
What To Do When Your House Didn’t Sell
If your listing expired and your house didn't sell, it’s totally natural to feel a mix of frustration and disappointment. And as you’re working through that, you’re probably also wondering what went wrong and what you should do next. If you still need to move and want to get it back on the market, here are some things...
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Posted on 07/01/2024
Lincolnwood, IL Real Estate Market Update 7/1/2024
Click here to view Lincolnwood, IL blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...
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