Cecilia Kleiner's Blog

Posted on 03/27/2024
Mortgage points: Pros and cons of prepaid mortgage interest
When buying a home, many homebuyers tend to search for the...
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Posted on 03/26/2024
The Blommer Chocolate Company
The Blommer Chocolate Company is closing its Chicago factory at the end of May. The factory is located at 600 W. Kinzie St. It has been running since 1939, and it’s the Blommer’s original manufacturing plant. The decision to close is due to the increasing costs and repairs required to maintain the building. Blommer Chocolate will still keep...
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Posted on 03/26/2024
What’s the Latest with Mortgage Rates?
Recent headlines may leave you wondering what’s next for mortgage rates. Maybe you’d previously heard there were going to be cuts this year that would bring rates down. That refers to the Federal Reserve (the Fed) and what they do to their Fed Funds Rate. While cutting, or lowering, the Fed Funds Rate doesn’t directly determine mortgage rates,...
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Posted on 03/25/2024
What Every Homebuyer Should Know About Closing Costs
Before making the decision to buy a home, it's important to plan for all the costs you’ll be responsible for. While you're busy saving for the down payment, don't forget you’ll want to prep for closing costs too. Here’s some helpful information on what those costs are and how much you should budget for them. What Are Closing...
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Posted on 03/24/2024
10 Things We Love About Lake Geneva
Imagine a place that has world-class golfing, high-end spas, relaxing boat cruises, charming shops, breweries, and even skiing. What if we told you there was such a place and that it is only one and a half hour’s drive from downtown Chicago? That place is Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. And as a popular resort town that draws visitors from...
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Posted on 03/24/2024
Lincolnwood, IL Real Estate Market Update 3/24/2024
Click here to view Lincolnwood, IL blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...
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Posted on 03/22/2024
3 Helpful Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
Trying to buy your first home? If you’re worried about affordability today or the limited number of homes for sale, these tips can help. Look into homebuyer programs, expand your search area, and consider a multi-generational home. Let's connect so you have an expert on your side to help you make your dream a reality....
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Posted on 03/21/2024
What Are Experts Saying About the Spring Housing Market?
If you’re planning to move soon, you might be wondering if there'll be more homes to choose from, where prices and mortgage rates are headed, and how to navigate today’s market. If so, here's what the professionals are saying about what’s in store for this season. Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist, First American: “. . . it seems...
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Posted on 03/20/2024
The basics of making a budget for home expenses
Making a budget for home expenses is one of the first...
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Posted on 03/19/2024
Homeowners Today Have Options To Avoid Foreclosure
Even with the latest data coming in, the experts agree there’s no chance of a large-scale foreclosure crisis like the one we saw back in 2008. While headlines may be calling attention to a slight uptick in foreclosure filings recently, the bigger picture is that we’re still well below the number we’d see in a more normal year...
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Posted on 03/19/2024
Northbrook, IL Real Estate Market Update 3/19/2024
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Posted on 03/18/2024
4 Tips To Make Your Strongest Offer on a Home
Are you thinking about buying a home soon? If so, you should know today’s market is competitive in many areas because the number of homes for sale is still low – and that’s leading to multiple-offer scenarios. And moving into the peak homebuying season this spring, this is only expected to ramp up more. Remember these four tips...
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