Cecilia Kleiner's Blog

Posted on 08/03/2024
3 Reasons Why We’re Not Headed for a Housing Crash
Back in 2008, there was an oversupply of homes for sale. Today, there’s an undersupply. The three main sources of inventory show this isn’t like the last time. Existing homes, new homes, and foreclosures are all way below the levels we saw during the housing crash. Inventory data shows there just aren’t enough homes available to have a...
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Posted on 08/03/2024
Lincolnwood, IL Real Estate Market Update 8/3/2024
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Posted on 08/01/2024
Why the Sandwich Generation Is Buying Multi-Generational Homes
Are you a part of the Sandwich Generation? According to Realtor.com, that’s a name for the roughly one in six Americans who take care of their children and their parents or grandparents at the same time. If that sounds familiar to you, juggling all the responsibilities involved certainly must have its challenges. But it turns out there’s one...
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Posted on 07/31/2024
Should You Rent Out or Sell Your House?
Figuring out what to do with your house when you're ready to move can be a big decision. Should you sell it and use the money for your next adventure, or keep it as a rental to build long-term wealth? It's a question many homeowners face, and the answer isn't always straightforward. Whether you're curious about the potential...
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Posted on 07/31/2024
Building shelter for birds
Have you ever wanted to provide shelter for birds in your...
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Posted on 07/30/2024
Streeterville in Downtown Chicago
Yesterday we showed a condominium in downtown Chicago. Specifically in the Streeterville neighborhood. The area was named after George Wellington Streeter. The story is that he crashed his boat into a sand bar, and instead of moving it, he decided to stay put and claim the sand bar and the land around it as his "United States District...
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Posted on 07/29/2024
Are Home Prices Going To Come Down?
Today’s headlines and news stories about home prices are confusing and make it tough to know what’s really happening. Some say home prices are heading for a correction, but what do the facts say? Well, it helps to start by looking at what a correction means. In stock market terms, a correction is generally referred to as a...
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Posted on 07/29/2024
Park Ridge, IL Real Estate Market Update 7/29/2024
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Posted on 07/25/2024
Niles, IL Real Estate Market Update 7/25/2024
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Posted on 07/24/2024
A Newly Built Home May Actually Be More Budget-Friendly
If you’re in the market to buy a home, there’s some exciting news for you. Many people assume that newly built homes are more expensive than existing ones (houses that have already been lived in), but that’s not always the case. In fact, exploring newly built homes can sometimes lead to more cost-effective options, especially today. Hard to...
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Posted on 07/24/2024
Insurance endorsement: What policyholders should know
Insurance endorsements allow you to make amendments or...
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Posted on 07/22/2024
How Affordability and Remote Work Are Changing Where People Live
There’s an interesting trend happening in the housing market. People are increasingly moving to more affordable areas and remote or hybrid work is helping them do it. Consider Moving to a More Affordable Area Today’s high mortgage rates combined with continually rising home prices mean it’s tough for a lot of people to afford a home right now....
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