Cecilia Kleiner's Blog

Posted on 09/15/2024
An Emerging Design Trend: Homes with Accent Wallpaper 
Whether bold or understated, wallpaper adds color, character, and style to any house or home. Wallpaper is back in vogue. It’s not your grandmother’s wallpaper: Gone are the cabbage roses and fussy Victoriana of yesteryear. Contemporary wallpaper transforms. It changes the play of light, instantly creating mood and atmosphere, raising or lowering the visual temperature of any room....
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Posted on 09/14/2024
Checklist for Getting Your House Ready To Sell
Getting your house ready to sell? Here are a few tips on what you may want to do to prepare. Focus on making it inviting, showing it’s cared for, and boosting your curb appeal. If you want specific advice to help your house stand out in our local market, let’s connect....
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Posted on 09/13/2024
Keep The Light Shining All Through Fall
It’s not winter yet, but the early fall days are already getting shorter, and sometimes it feels like the summer sunshine is passing by faster than our last vacation. And the cold is not far behind. In fact, the average first date the thermometer hits freezing near Lake Michigan in fall is Oct. 14! So, when it comes...
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Posted on 09/13/2024
The Real Story Behind What’s Happening with Home Prices
If you’re wondering what’s going on with home prices lately, you’re definitely not the only one. With so much information out there, it can be hard to figure out your next move. As a buyer, you might be worried about paying more than you should. And if you're thinking of selling, you might be concerned about not getting...
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Posted on 09/13/2024
Glenview, IL Real Estate Market Update 9/13/2024
Click here to view Glenview, IL blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...
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Posted on 09/13/2024
What To Know About Closing Costs
Now that you’ve decided to buy a home and are ready to make it happen, it’s a good idea to plan ahead for the costs that are a typical part of the homebuying process. And while your down payment is probably the number one expense on your mind, don't forget about closing costs. Here’s what you need to...
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Posted on 09/11/2024
Here is something to do before your summer officially ends
The kids may be back in school, our tans may be fading, and the leaves may be starting to turn, but summer isn’t over just yet. The first official day of fall is Sept. 22, and even then, all hope of outdoor fun isn’t over in the Midwest. Anyone who’s lived here for any length of time knows...
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Posted on 09/11/2024
What Are The Benefits of Eliminating Basement Moisture?
Water penetrations can significantly damage your house and create unhealthy living conditions. When water seeps into basements, the sometimes dark and humid conditions can create a perfect storm of health hazards. Even lower levels that have been converted into brightly illuminated living spaces are not immune to structural damage and potential mold growth. Here are a few extra...
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Posted on 09/10/2024
Why Pre-Approval Should Be at the Top of Your Homebuying To-Do List
Since the supply of homes for sale is growing and mortgage rates are coming down, you may be thinking it’s finally your moment to jump into the market. To make sure you’re ready, you need to get pre-approved for a mortgage. That’s when a lender looks at your finances, including things like your W-2, tax returns, credit score,...
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Posted on 09/09/2024
Five Things To Do To Prepare Your Home For Sale
There may be an inventory crunch in the Chicagoland real estate market, but selling a home for the highest possible price in the shortest amount of time still requires preparation and planning. And while the number of homes for sale definitely favors sellers today, the fact that we have significant pent-up supply (i.e. sellers wanting to move but...
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Posted on 09/08/2024
The Latest on the Luxury Home Market
Luxury living is about more than just stunning views and cutting-edge smart home technology—it's about elevating your lifestyle. And if you're in the market for a million-dollar home, now is an excellent time to explore the thriving luxury market. Here's why. The Number of Luxury Homes Is Growing The top of the market, or luxury homes, can mean...
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Posted on 09/08/2024
Lincolnwood, IL Real Estate Market Update 9/8/2024
Click here to view Lincolnwood, IL blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...
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