Cecilia Kleiner's Blog

Posted on 04/30/2025
Paused Your Moving Plans? Here’s Why It’s Time To Hit Play Again
It’s not really a surprise that 70% of buyers paused their home search last year. Maybe you were one of them. And if so, no judgment. Conditions just weren’t great. Inventory was too low, prices were too high, and mortgage rates were bouncing all over. That made it really hard to find a home you loved – and...
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Posted on 04/28/2025
Chicago, IL Real Estate Market Update 4/28/2025
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Posted on 04/27/2025
Should I Buy a Home Now or Wait?
At some point, you’ve probably heard the saying: “Yesterday was the best time to buy a home, but the next best time is today.” That’s because homeownership is about the long game – and home prices typically rise over time. So, while you may be holding out for prices to fall or rates to improve, you should know...
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Posted on 04/26/2025
What You Can Do When Mortgage Rates Are a Moving Target
Have you seen where mortgage rates have been lately? One day they go down a little. The next day, they go back up again. It can feel confusing and even frustrating if you’re trying to decide whether now’s a good time to buy a home. Take a look at the graph below. It uses data from Mortgage News...
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Posted on 04/24/2025
Don’t Miss This Prime Spring Window To Sell Your House
According to Realtor.com, the best week to list your house this year was April 13-19. And since that week has come and gone, you might be wondering: did I miss my chance? Not at all – and here’s why. That’s just one source’s take, based on their own research. Other organizations run similar studies. And since different places...
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Posted on 04/23/2025
Des Plaines, IL Real Estate Market Update 4/23/2025
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Posted on 04/23/2025
Understanding insurance: Personal liability coverage
Personal liability coverage is included in standard home...
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Posted on 04/23/2025
Beautiful Home in Peterson Park
We were showing homes in the Peterson Park neighborhood. There are so many unique homes. Some older vintage homes and some newly remodeled homes. Across the city there are so many beautiful homes. If you have questions about the housing market, call or email us today....
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Posted on 04/21/2025
Pre-Approval Isn’t Commitment – It’s Clarity
If buying a home is on your radar – even if it’s more of a someday plan than a right now plan – getting pre-approved early is still one of the smartest moves you can make. Why? Because, like anything in life, the right prep work makes things clearer. The best time to get serious about buying is...
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Posted on 04/18/2025
Park Ridge, IL Real Estate Market Update 4/18/2025
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Posted on 04/16/2025
How to Put Sweat Equity to Good Use
When you start talking about what you can do to improve your property value, you may start seeing dollar signs. As the old saying goes, it takes money to make money. However, it doesn't have to be this way regarding your home. Did you know you can boost your home's value simply by putting in some hard work...
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Posted on 04/21/2025
2708 Dana Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60087 is now new to the market!
Excellent opportunity for investors, rehabbers or contractors. This 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath tri-level home is located in the highly sought after Heather Heights neighborhood. With a beautiful and spacious fenced-in backyard, it is perfect for entertaining or just relaxing. For your added convenience, there is a one car attached garage. It's close to shopping, schools, and the I-94 expressway and Route 41 highway. Ideally, located on a beautiful tree line streets, close to restaurants, shopping, parks, and more. This property is an estate sale, and the property is being sold As-Is. Better hurry, this house has so much potential and is priced to...
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