Cecilia Kleiner's Blog

Posted on 01/30/2025
The Secret To Selling? Call The Kleiner Team To Get Your House Noticed
In a recent survey, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) asked sellers what they want most from a real estate agent. The number one answer was to help market their house. It makes sense. The way your agent markets your house can be the difference between whether or not it stands out and gets attention from buyers. That’s...
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Posted on 01/29/2025
Two Resources That Can Help You Buy a Home Right Now
A recent report from Realtor.com says 20% of Americans don’t think homeownership is achievable. Maybe you feel the same way. With inflation driving up day-to-day expenses, saving enough to buy your first home is more of a challenge. But here’s the thing. With the right resources and help, you can still make it happen. There are options that...
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Posted on 01/29/2025
What is a HUD Home?
If you're searching for a new home, you may have come across references to Housing and Urban Development (HUD) homes. HUD offers government mortgage insurance programs and loans. But what is a HUD home, exactly? Here are the basics to help you with your home search: HUD Homes: The Basics HUD homes are foreclosed properties reclaimed by the...
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Posted on 01/28/2025
3 Reasons To Buy a Home Before Spring
Let’s face it — buying a home can feel like a challenge with today’s mortgage rates. You might even be thinking, “Should I just wait until spring when more homes hit the market and rates might be lower?” But here’s the thing, no one knows for sure where mortgage rates will go from here, and waiting could mean...
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Posted on 01/26/2025
Glenview, IL Real Estate Market Update 1/26/2025
Click here to view Glenview, IL blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...
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Posted on 01/24/2025
Chicago Restaurant Week
Welcome to Chicago Restaurant Week! Chicago Restaurant Week is an annual citywide event that features special tasting menus at hundreds of restaurants. Each participating location offers a pre-fixed menu. Most prices for lunch or brunch will be at $30 and dinner will be at $45 or $60. This year restaurant week will run from January 24th to February...
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Posted on 01/23/2025
Smaller Homes, Bigger Opportunities: The Homebuilder Trend Buyers Love
It’s no secret that affordability is tough with where mortgage rates and home prices are right now. And that may have you worried about how you’ll be able to buy a home. But, if you don’t need a ton of space, you may find you have more cost-effective options in an unexpected place: new home communities. Builders Are...
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Posted on 01/22/2025
If Your House’s Price Is Not Compelling, It’s Not Selling
There’s one big mistake you need to avoid when you sell your house this year: setting your price too high. It might seem like overpricing gives you room to negotiate or could really boost your profit, but the reality is, it usually backfires. In fact, Realtor.com says almost 20% of sellers — that’s one in five — have...
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Posted on 01/22/2025
What is an appriasal contengiency?
Once a home seller has accepted an offer to purchase their...
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Posted on 01/21/2025
Morton Grove, IL Real Estate Market Update 1/21/2025
Click here to view Morton Grove, IL blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...
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Posted on 01/20/2025
When Is the Perfect Time To Move?
It’s easy to get caught up in the idea of waiting for the perfect moment to make your move – especially in today’s market. Maybe you’re holding out and hoping mortgage rates will drop, or that home prices will fall. But here’s what you need to realize: trying to time the market rarely works. And here’s why. There...
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Posted on 01/17/2025
2025 Housing Market Forecasts
Wondering what to expect when you buy or sell a home this year? Here’s what the experts say lies ahead. Mortgage rates are projected to come down slightly. Home prices are forecast to rise in most areas. And, there will be more homes available for sale. Want to know more about what this could mean for your plans...
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