Archive for the ‘Awards & Achievements’ Category:

Greater Peoria, Illinois Area Recognized as a Top Midwestern Community
The superlatives just keep flowing into our wonderful community of Peoria! The Heartland Partnership recently recognized the Greater Peoria area for being a top Midwestern Community. The organization considered a number of factors in its rankings, including economic performance, people, innovation, business/entrepreneurship and livability. Continue reading to learn about the most recent award to recognize ... [Continue Reading]
Peoria, Illinois Recognized As Top Real Estate Market to Watch in 2012
I recently read more good news about the Peoria real estate market that I would like to share with you! Evidently, the real estate news source Inman recently recognized Peoria for being an outstanding housing market in the country. By considering a number of factors – including housing, economic and demographic information and more – ... [Continue Reading]
Yet Another Reason Why Living in Peoria, Illinois is Amazing
Great schools, beautiful residential neighborhoods, friendly neighbors – Yes, there are plenty of reasons why prospective home buyers decide to relocate to Peoria, Illinois. And now, there’s another reason to add to the list: Excellent health care. According to a recent article in the Peoria Journal Star, two local medical centers recently appeared on U.S. ... [Continue Reading]
Peoria Gains National Recognition for Being an Excellent Place to Live
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 ... [Continue Reading]
Coldwell Banker Honors The Knell Group
Leading the way into 2010…Coldwell Banker names The Knell Group Illinois’ #1 Selling Team in 2009.  We are proud of our success and accolades and want to extend our thanks to our clients.  Holding the #1 title for Coldwell Banker’s Illinois market is an a great accomplishment.  All the acknowledgements are directly related to your confidence, ... [Continue Reading]
Academic Achievement Abounds In Peoria
State honor roll awards were featured in the Peoria Journal Star recognizing “high poverty, high-performing schools.  In all, 425 schools statewide received the award.  At least half the students are from low-income families and at least 70 percent must be passing the state achievement tests in both reading and mathematics.”  In 2009, the Tri-County Area ... [Continue Reading]
J.D. Power & Associates honors Coldwell Banker
Coldwell Banker is a leading full-service real estate organization with a strong brand recognition among the Peoria, IL real estate community and the United States.  Coldwell Banker’s slogan, “We Never Stop Moving” is a true testament of the work ethic and commitment to excellence our agents possess.  In their 2009 Home Buyer/Seller Study, J.D. Power and Associates honored Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC ... [Continue Reading]