Cecilia Kleiner's Blog

Posted on 09/20/2024
Falling Mortgage Rates Are Bringing Buyers Back
If you’ve been hesitant to list your house because you’re worried no one’s buying, here’s your sign it may be time to talk with us. After months of high rates keeping buyers on the sidelines, things are starting to shift. Rates are already coming down due to a number of economic factors. And yesterday the Federal Reserve cut...
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Posted on 09/19/2024
The Latest Builder Trend: Smaller, Less Expensive Homes
Even though affordability is improving, buying a home can still feel tough right now. But here’s some good news: builders are focusing their efforts on building smaller homes, and they’re offering key incentives to buyers. And both of these things can be a big help if you're worried about finding a home that’s right for your budget. Builders...
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Posted on 09/18/2024
House sale preparation guide
For a house sale, preparation is paramount. Even with...
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Posted on 09/17/2024
Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level in over a Year and a Half
Mortgage rates have hit their lowest point in over a year and a half. And that’s big news if you’ve been sitting on the homebuying sidelines waiting for this moment. Even a small decline in rates could help you get a better monthly payment than you would expect on your next home. And the drop that’s happened recently...
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Posted on 09/17/2024
Morton Grove, IL Real Estate Market Update 9/17/2024
Click here to view Morton Grove, IL blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...
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Posted on 09/16/2024
The Best Time To Buy a Home This Year
A shift is underway in the housing market this season. And if you’ve been sitting on the sidelines waiting for the right moment to jump back into your homebuying search, this is a great time to do it. That’s because the best week to buy a home this year is just around the corner. Your sweet spot is...
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Posted on 09/15/2024
An Emerging Design Trend: Homes with Accent Wallpaper 
Whether bold or understated, wallpaper adds color, character, and style to any house or home. Wallpaper is back in vogue. It’s not your grandmother’s wallpaper: Gone are the cabbage roses and fussy Victoriana of yesteryear. Contemporary wallpaper transforms. It changes the play of light, instantly creating mood and atmosphere, raising or lowering the visual temperature of any room....
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Posted on 09/14/2024
Checklist for Getting Your House Ready To Sell
Getting your house ready to sell? Here are a few tips on what you may want to do to prepare. Focus on making it inviting, showing it’s cared for, and boosting your curb appeal. If you want specific advice to help your house stand out in our local market, let’s connect....
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Posted on 09/13/2024
Keep The Light Shining All Through Fall
It’s not winter yet, but the early fall days are already getting shorter, and sometimes it feels like the summer sunshine is passing by faster than our last vacation. And the cold is not far behind. In fact, the average first date the thermometer hits freezing near Lake Michigan in fall is Oct. 14! So, when it comes...
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Posted on 09/13/2024
The Real Story Behind What’s Happening with Home Prices
If you’re wondering what’s going on with home prices lately, you’re definitely not the only one. With so much information out there, it can be hard to figure out your next move. As a buyer, you might be worried about paying more than you should. And if you're thinking of selling, you might be concerned about not getting...
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Posted on 09/13/2024
Glenview, IL Real Estate Market Update 9/13/2024
Click here to view Glenview, IL blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...
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Posted on 09/13/2024
What To Know About Closing Costs
Now that you’ve decided to buy a home and are ready to make it happen, it’s a good idea to plan ahead for the costs that are a typical part of the homebuying process. And while your down payment is probably the number one expense on your mind, don't forget about closing costs. Here’s what you need to...
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