Cecilia Kleiner's Blog

Posted on 06/25/2024
How Long Will It Take To Sell My House?
You want your house to sell fast. And you may be wondering how long the whole process is going to take. One way to get your answer? Work with us. We have the expertise to tell you how quickly homes are selling in your area and what’s impacting timelines for other sellers. That way you have realistic expectations...
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Posted on 06/23/2024
The Downsides of Selling Your House Without an Agent
Considering selling your house without an agent? You should know there are some serious downsides to handling it on your own. You’ll be missing out on marketing tools that draw in more buyers, pricing and market expertise, essential negotiation skills, in-depth knowledge of the fine print in contracts, and so much more. Don’t take all of this responsibility...
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Posted on 06/21/2024
Loop Living: What You Need to Know about Chicago’s Downtown
The Loop is the heart of Chicago. Though it has faced challenges in recent years, the City of Chicago is committed to investing in its success, and recent signs point to a bright future. The area also boasts many permanent characteristics that promise to keep the Loop a vibrant, dynamic place to live. For buyers and sellers, there...
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Posted on 06/21/2024
Niles, IL Real Estate Market Update 6/21/2024
Click here to view Niles, IL blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...
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Posted on 06/20/2024
Landscaping & Gardening Tips
A big trend for gardeners is in blending traditional formal plantings with native plants. For instance, it’s becoming popular to mix Boxwood groupings with Prairie Dropseed or other native grasses. This combination provides contrasting color and texture while creating a low-maintenance landscape. Additionally, there has been a noticeable rise in requests for ‘old-fashioned’ plants such as Common Lilac,...
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Posted on 06/20/2024
Why a Vacation Home Is the Ultimate Summer Upgrade
Summer is officially here and that means it’s the perfect time to start planning where you want to vacation and unwind this season. If you’re excited about getting away and having some fun in the sun, it might make sense to consider if owning your own vacation home is right for you. Vacation destination or a place to...
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Posted on 06/19/2024
Loan & Grant Programs First-Time Home Buyers Should Know About
Purchasing a home is a major milestone for anyone, let alone a first-time homebuyer. And one of the biggest hurdles to clear is saving for a down payment. Fortunately, for first-time buyers, there are plenty of programs available to help achieve your dream of homeownership faster – and often with lower closing costs, mortgage rates and monthly payments....
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Posted on 06/19/2024
What You Need To Know About Today’s Down Payment Programs
There's no denying it's gotten more challenging to buy a home, especially with today's mortgage rates and home price appreciation. And that may be one of the big reasons you’re eager to look into grants and assistance programs to see if there’s anything you qualify for that can help. But unfortunately, many homebuyers feel like they don’t know...
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Posted on 06/19/2024
Homeowners insurance: How much can you save?
Budget-conscious homeowners know there are often ways to...
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Posted on 06/19/2024
Worried About Mortgage Rates?
Chances are you’re hearing a lot about mortgage rates right now. You may even see some headlines talking about last week’s Federal Reserve (the Fed) meeting and what it means for rates. But the Fed doesn’t determine mortgage rates, even if the headlines make it sound like they do. The truth is mortgage rates are impacted by a...
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Posted on 06/17/2024
Do Elections Impact the Housing Market?
The 2024 Presidential election is just months away. As someone who’s thinking about potentially buying or selling a home, you’re probably curious about what effect, if any, elections have on the housing market. It’s a great question because buying or selling a home is a major decision, and it’s natural to wonder how such a major event might...
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Posted on 06/17/2024
Park Ridge, IL Real Estate Market Update 6/17/2024
Click here to view Park Ridge, IL blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...
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