Cecilia Kleiner's Blog

Posted on 08/21/2024
The Number One Mistake Sellers Are Making: Overpricing Their House
In today's housing market, many sellers are making a critical mistake: overpricing their houses. This common error can lead to a home sitting on the market for a long time without any offers. And when that happens, the homeowner may have to drop their asking price to try to re-ignite buyer interest. Date from Realtor.com shows the number...
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Posted on 08/21/2024
Northbrook, IL Real Estate Market Update 8/21/2024
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Posted on 08/21/2024
Ferrets as pets: What to consider
Have you ever considered ferrets as pets? These furry and...
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Posted on 08/21/2024
Milwaukee Brewers Baseball
We were in Milwaukee this past weekend. We visited the Harley-Davidson Museum and afterwards we went to see the Milwaukee Brewers baseball game. Originally called Miller Park, it is now called American Family Field. The stadium opened in 2001. One of the unique features is that it has a convertible roof, which can open and close in less...
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Posted on 08/19/2024
Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Museum
Over the weekend we drove up to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We stopped at the Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Museum Campus. H-D or Harley is an American motorcycle manufacturer headquartered in Milwaukee. It was founded in 1903, by William Harley and Arthur Davidson. The museum campus is amazing. It's on a 20 acre site right on the banks of The Menomonee River....
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Posted on 08/19/2024
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Posted on 08/19/2024
How Mortgage Rate Changes Impact Your Homebuying Power
If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you’ve probably got mortgage rates on your mind. That’s because you’ve likely heard that mortgage rates impact how much you can afford in your monthly mortgage payment, and you want to factor that into your planning. Here’s what you need to know. What’s Happening with Mortgage Rates? Mortgage rates...
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Posted on 08/16/2024
3 Reasons To Move in Today’s Shifting Market
The housing market is in a transition. And that gives you 3 key opportunities going into the fall. There are more homes actively for sale. Builders are motivated to sell, so a newly built home may be more achievable than you think. And mortgage rates have come down from their recent peak. If you’re ready and able to...
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Posted on 08/16/2024
What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a House?
When you're thinking about buying a home, your credit score is one of the biggest pieces of the puzzle. Think of it like your financial report card that lenders look at when trying to figure out if you qualify, and which home loan will work best for you. Good credit scores communicate to lenders that you have a...
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Posted on 08/16/2024
Morton Grove, IL Real Estate Market Update 8/16/2024
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Posted on 08/14/2024
The Great Wealth Transfer: A New Era of Opportunity
In recent years, there’s been a significant shift in how wealth is distributed among generations. It’s called the Great Wealth Transfer. Historically, the transfer of wealth from one generation to the next was a more gradual process, often limited to smaller amounts of inheritance or family savings. But today, the scale has increased in a big way. The...
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Posted on 08/14/2024
30-Year mortgages: A brief guide
 Most homebuyers, even those just starting their...
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