Cecilia Kleiner's Blog

Posted on 03/05/2025
Recasting your mortgage vs. refinancing it
When it comes to home finance, your monthly mortgage...
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Posted on 03/04/2025
More Buyers Are Making Moves — Is It Time To Sell?
More people are taking steps to buy a home. And, if you’ve been waiting for the right time to move, this may be the sign you’ve been looking for. For the past few years, a lot of would-be homebuyers hit pause on their plans. With rising mortgage rates and affordability challenges, buying just didn’t seem doable. But now,...
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Posted on 03/03/2025
Is a Newly Built Home Right for You? The Pros and Cons
When searching for a home, you don’t want to skip over new builds as an option. Right now, there are more newly built homes to choose from than there would normally be in the market. And those added choices come with some pretty incredible benefits. Here are a few of the top perks of buying a newly built...
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Posted on 03/01/2025
Lincolnwood, IL Real Estate Market Update 3/1/2025
Click here to view Lincolnwood, IL blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...
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Posted on 02/28/2025
The New Headquarters for Google
The State of Illinois Center is being redesigned for the new headquarters of Google. Located at 100 W. Randolph Street, the original building was built in 1985. It has 17 stories and over 900,000 sq. ft. of space. Google bought the building for $105 Million dollars and plans to spend over $250 million to renovate the property. They...
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Posted on 02/28/2025
Do You Know How Much Your Home Is Worth?
Over the past few years, you’ve probably seen a whole lot of headlines about how home prices keep going up. But have you ever stopped to think about what that actually means for your home? Home prices have risen dramatically over the past five years — far more than usual. And if selling has been on your mind,...
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Posted on 02/26/2025
Is an Accessory Dwelling Unit Right for You? Here’s What To Know
Are you having a hard time finding the right home in your budget? Or maybe you already own a home but could use some extra income or a designated space for aging loved ones. Either way, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) could be the smart solution you’ve been looking for in today’s market. What Is an ADU? According to...
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Posted on 02/26/2025
How to kitten-proof your house
If you’re adopting a kitten, it’s wise to kitten-proof...
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Posted on 02/25/2025
Are Investors Actually Buying Up All the Homes?
Are you trying to buy a home but you feel like you’re up against deep-pocketed Wall Street investors snatching up everything in sight? Many people believe mega investors are driving up prices and buying up all the homes for sale, and that’s making it hard for regular buyers like you to compete. But here’s the truth. Investor purchases...
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Posted on 02/24/2025
How To Buy a Home Without Waiting for Lower Rates
Many people are hoping mortgage rates will come down before they buy a home. But will that actually happen? According to the latest forecasts, experts say rates will decline, but not by as much as a lot of people want. The good news? Even if they don’t drop substantially, there are still ways to make buying a home...
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Posted on 02/24/2025
Morton Grove, IL Real Estate Market Update 2/24/2025
Click here to view Morton Grove, IL blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...
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Posted on 02/21/2025
Should I Update My House Before I Sell It?
With more homes for sale and buyers being more selective, it’s smart to make strategic updates. But how do you decide what’s worth doing? Give us a call. We will be able to tell you what buyers want, quick wins that’ll have a big impact, and what projects have the best ROI. What projects are on your to-do...
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