I recently read an interesting article in the Peoria Journal Star about a local charter school. Quest Charter Academy recently requested extra funding from Peoria County to help make some necessary improvements to the school. Since Quest is a charter school, it is not allowed to ask taxpayers for additional money. It does, however, already…
The last few weeks have been ideal for East Peoria home sellers, according to the most recent market data available. Evidently, both home sales prices as well as average price per square foot on the East Peoria real estate market have increased in recent weeks. Continue reading to learn more about this developing trend and…
CNN Money recently shared some fantastic news with the rest of the country: construction is picking up in various areas of the country, including the greater Peoria, Illinois area. The renowned news source is saying that the recent rebound of new construction projects could spur the nation’s economic growth, signaling an imminent nationwide recovery to…
The holiday season may be over but there’s certainly no shortage of community activities here in the Peoria, Illinois area. To help you and your family get through the cold month of January, I’ve compiled a list of some fun indoor activities going on in the Peoria area this month. Family-Friendly Activities in Peoria This…
Once again, our beautiful city of Peoria has been recognized for being an outstanding place to live! In The Milken Institute’s annual survey of Best-Performing Cities, Peoria was ranked 68out of 200 of the largest cities in the country. That’s 19 spots higher than the city ranked last year! Continue reading to learn what impressed…
There are certain obstacles that every home buyer faces when they first enter the Peoria Illinois real estate market. These obstacles can make navigating the market a nightmare if you’re not properly prepared for them. Continue reading to learn more about these common home-buying obstacles and how you as a Peoria home buyer can overcome…
December was a great month to be a home seller on the East Peoria real estate market, according to recent market data from Trulia. Although the average listing price dropped slightly, the median sales price increased significantly. If you’re a home seller, I recommend you continue reading to learn more about the latest trends on…
Real estate market activity in Peoria, Illinois has been fairly steady over the last couple of months, according to the most recent market data. If you’re an interested Peoria home buyer, I recommend you continue reading to learn more about current market activity. This information will prove invaluable as you begin navigating the market searching…
Like most of the communities in the greater Peoria area, Dunlap has seen steady growth over the last decade or so. This Peoria County community, located in Radnor Township on Route 91 off Route 150, is a peaceful town that boasts an excellent public school system as well as a strong commitment to its heritage….
Located in Tazewell County, Morton is a popular town for those home buyers who want to live near the city of Peoria without living at the center of it all. But Morton is more than just a suburb of Peoria. In fact, it’s been quite successful in developing its own identity over the years. Every…
