Cecilia Kleiner's Blog

Posted on 10/26/2024
5 Beautiful Homes with Outdoor Fireplaces and Firepits
Autumn nights, starlit firelights, smoke rises, like bright sparks our spirits fly. Here are some beautiful homes with great fireplaces and firepits. 1. Beargrass Lodge, at Iron Horse, Whitefish, Montana This custom-built, contemporary estate celebrates the great outdoors with its alfresco fireside lounge and heated courtyard patio. Constructed in 2023, The Lodge is privately situated on 1.5 acres...
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Posted on 10/25/2024
Chicago, IL Real Estate Market Update 10/25/2024
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Posted on 10/24/2024
Why Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Won’t Trigger a Crash
With everything feeling more expensive these days, it’s natural to worry about how rising costs might impact the housing market. Many people are concerned that high prices and tighter budgets could cause more homeowners to fall behind on their mortgage payments, leading to a wave of foreclosures. But before you start worrying about a housing market crash, here’s...
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Posted on 10/24/2024
How to Make Mid-Century Modern Design Your Own
When it comes to popular design trends, the words on everyone’s lips these days seem to be “mid-century modern.” The look is experiencing a huge resurgence, and it’s easy to see why. Its clean lines and fusion of natural and manmade materials help make mid-century modern architecture, furniture and décor an intriguing combination of accessible and chic, and...
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Posted on 10/23/2024
How Long Will It Take To Sell Your House?
As you’re getting ready to sell your house, one of the first questions you’re probably asking is, “how long is this going to take?” And that makes sense—you want to know what to expect. While every market is different, understanding what’s happening nationally can give you a good baseline. But for an even more detailed look at real...
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Posted on 10/23/2024
How to DIY faux ceiling beams
If you've always wanted the contemporary and rustic...
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Posted on 10/23/2024
Planning To Sell Your House in 2025? Start Prepping Now
If your goal is to sell your house in 2025, now’s the time to start prepping. Even though it might seem like there’s plenty of time between now and the new year, you should get a head start on any updates or repairs you want to make now. Now is the time to start thinking about what you...
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Posted on 10/22/2024
Home Maintenance Tasks for First-Time Home Buyers
Buying your first home is exciting. You’re eating dinner in your dining room and sitting in a chair in your backyard. But along with the pride of ownership, there are also plenty of new responsibilities to tackle, particularly when it comes to maintenance. While first-time homeowners probably already know they’ll have to mow the lawn and replace lightbulbs...
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Posted on 10/20/2024
What’s Your Condo Personality?
If you’ve been thinking about jumping into the Chicago condominium market for a while, now might be the perfect time to start looking. Mortgage interest rates have fallen significantly over the past year, and while city condos are selling quickly – with an average market time of about one month for sold units, year to date – there’s...
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Posted on 10/20/2024
Des Plaines, IL Real Estate Market Update 10/20/2024
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Posted on 10/18/2024
Affy Tapple Factory in Niles
The other day we stopped in the Affy Tapple factory in Niles. Affy Tapple, the creator of The Original Caramel Apple, is a Chicago and Midwest tradition since 1948. The first Affy Tapple was created by the Kastrup family. According to history, this was the first caramel apple created in the United States-which is why our tagline is...
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Posted on 10/18/2024
Why Did More People Decide To Sell Their Homes Recently?
Homeowners typically slow down their moving plans as the summer months wrap up, and as a result, fewer homes are listed for sale in the fall. It’s a predictable, seasonal trend in real estate. But this year, mortgage rates came down at the same time the number of homes on the market usually starts to decline. So, what...
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