Cecilia Kleiner's Blog

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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Posted on 06/15/2024
New Restaurant in Lincolnwood
We recently went to a new restaurant located in Lincolnwood. Davanti Enoteca is located at the corner of Touhy & Lincoln Ave. It is located in the mixed used development called District 1860. There are other restaurants and shops with luxury apartments above. The restaurant is owned and operated by the Scott Harris Hospitality Group. They own many...
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Posted on 06/13/2024
Homebuilders Aren’t Overbuilding, They’re Catching Up
You may have heard that there are more brand-new homes available right now than the norm. Today, about one in three homes on the market are newly built. And if you’re wondering what that means for the housing market and for your own move, here’s what you need to know. Why This Isn’t Like 2008 People remember what...
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Posted on 06/12/2024
Fulton Market District
The Fulton Market began around 1850 as a wholesale produce and meat packing outlet. Once home to dozens of meat packing companies including the biggest names in the industry like: Armour, Swift and Morris. Today the former warehouse district of Fulton Market is now home to loft style condominiums, corporate headquarters, upscale restaurants, and boutique hotels. There are...
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Posted on 06/12/2024
Home Prices Aren’t Declining, But Headlines Might Make You Think They Are
If you’ve seen the news lately about home sellers slashing prices, it’s a great example of how headlines do more to terrify than clarify. Here’s what’s really happening with prices. The bottom line is home prices are higher than they were a year ago at this time, and they’re expected to keep rising, just at a slower pace....
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Posted on 06/12/2024
Northbrook, IL Real Estate Market Update 6/12/2024
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Posted on 06/12/2024
Low home appraisals: Understanding the next steps
The process of purchasing a home can be tedious, as there...
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Posted on 06/11/2024
The Original Schwinn Bicycle Factory in Chicago
On the northwest corner of Lake Street & Peoria Street is a six story building that was built in the 1880's. This building has alot of history. In fact it was home to the original Schwinn bicycle factory. Most recently it was known for the Lake Street Lofts. Renters had great views of the city and a rooftop...
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Posted on 06/11/2024
Savings Strategies Every First-Time Homebuyer Needs To Know
If homeownership is on your goal sheet for your future, you’re probably working on your savings. And a big priority is making sure you’ve got a plan in place for things like your closing costs, down payment, and more. Here are a few strategies that can help speed up that process. Budget and Track Your Expenses: To start,...
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Posted on 06/10/2024
Why Using The Kleiner Team Makes All the Difference
If you’re considering selling your house on your own as a “For Sale by Owner” (FSBO), you want to think about if it’s really worth the extra stress. Going this route means shouldering a lot of responsibilities by yourself – and, if you’re not an expert, that opens the door for mistakes to happen and can quickly become...
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Posted on 06/07/2024
Margie's Candies in Chicago
On the corner of Armitage & Western Ave. in the Bucktown neighborhood is the original Margie's Candies Shop. Margie's opened this location in 1921. For 103 years they have been making their homemade candy, chocolates, and serving Ice Cream in their iconic Ice Cream Parlor. It is still family owned by the Poulos family and they have passed...
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