Cecilia Kleiner's Blog

Posted on 02/12/2025
FHA appraisals: a homebuyer's guide
FHA loans are special in the fact they are backed by the...
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Posted on 02/11/2025
Home Price Growth Is Moderating – Here’s Why That’s Good for You
Over the past few years, home prices skyrocketed. That’s been frustrating for buyers, leaving many wondering if they’d ever get a shot at owning a home. But here’s some welcome news: that whirlwind pace of home price growth is slowing down. Home Prices Are Rising at a Healthy Pace At the national level, home prices are still going...
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Posted on 02/11/2025
Park Ridge, IL Real Estate Market Update 2/11/2025
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Posted on 02/10/2025
Why Buying a Home Now Is Your Winning Play
You may be sitting on the sidelines wondering if it’s better to buy now or wait. But buying before the spring rush may be a game-changing decision.​ Moving this winter can give you significant advantages, like less competition, more negotiating power, and lower prices. If you’re able to buy now, stay ahead of the game and outrun the...
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Posted on 02/07/2025
The Perks of Buying a Fixer-Upper
There’s no denying affordability is tough right now. But that doesn’t mean you have to put your plans to buy a home on the back burner. If you’re willing to roll up your sleeves (or hire someone who will), buying a house that needs some work could open the door to homeownership. Here’s everything you need to know...
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Posted on 02/06/2025
The 3 Biggest Mistakes Sellers Are Making Right Now
If you want to sell your house, having the right strategies and expectations is key. But some sellers haven’t adjusted to where the market is today. They’re not factoring in that there are more homes for sale or that buyers are being more selective with their budgets. And those sellers are making some costly mistakes. Here’s a quick...
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Posted on 02/06/2025
Chicago, IL Real Estate Market Update 2/6/2025
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Posted on 02/05/2025
Northbrook, IL Real Estate Market Update 2/5/2025
Northbrook, IL Market Update $519,000 Median List Price $670,000 Median Sale Price 45 Homes For Sale 29 Homes Sold 28 Days on Market Curious about home values in this area? Check the Values Please feel free to get in touch with any real estate questions. We welcome your business, and we promise to take exceptional care of you...
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Posted on 02/05/2025
Buyer Bright Spot: There Are More Homes on the Market
The past few years have been challenging for homebuyers, especially with higher home prices and mortgage rates. And if you’re trying to buy a home, it’s easy to worry you won’t be able to find something in your budget. But here’s what you need to know. The number of homes for sale has grown a whole lot lately...
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Posted on 02/05/2025
5 Great plants for your living room
If you're interested in adding some greenery to your...
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Posted on 02/03/2025
The Real Benefits of Buying a Home This Year
Have you been wondering whether you should keep renting or finally make the leap into homeownership? It’s a big decision, and let’s be real — renting can feel like the easier option, especially if buying a home feels out of reach. But here’s the thing: a recent report from Bank of America highlights that 70% of prospective buyers...
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Posted on 01/31/2025
Niles, IL Real Estate Market Update 1/31/2025
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