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Peoria, Illinois Real Estate Market Report for May

By Mary Ann Knell on May 14th, 2012
Peoria, Illinois Real Estate Market Report for May
The last few weeks have certainly favored home sellers here on the Peoria, Illinois real estate market. Case in point: Both the median sales price and the total number of sales have shown year-over-year gains in recent weeks. If you’re a Central Illinois home owner who is considering listing your home on the market, I ... [Continue Reading]

Greater Peoria, Illinois Area Recognized as a Top Midwestern Community

By Mary Ann Knell on April 30th, 2012
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]

Attention Peoria Home Sellers: Before You List Your Home, Make Sure You Do These Things

By Mary Ann Knell on April 26th, 2012
Attention Peoria Home Sellers: Before You List Your Home, Make Sure You Do These Things
If you’re a Peoria area home owner who’s ready to begin the next chapter of your life in a new home, then there are some things you may want to do before you list your current home on the market. These things will help make the home-selling process as worry-free as possible for you and ... [Continue Reading]

Mortgage Tips for Peoria, Illinois Home Buyers This Year

By Mary Ann Knell on April 23rd, 2012
Mortgage Tips for Peoria, Illinois Home Buyers This Year
Are you a Central Illinois home buyer who is ready to take the next step toward owning your dream Peoria home? If so, then I think you’re going to find today’s Peoria real estate blog extremely helpful! That’s because I’m going to provide you with tips on how to get the best mortgage possible on ... [Continue Reading]

Illinois Home Sellers Have Plenty of Reason to Celebrate

By Mary Ann Knell on April 19th, 2012
Illinois Home Sellers Have Plenty of Reason to Celebrate
For the eighth consecutive month, our incredible state of Illinois has seen year-over-year increases when it comes to home sales. That was just one piece of good news that the Illinois Association of REALTORS shared in its most recent report! Continue reading to learn more about recent activity on the Illinois real estate market and ... [Continue Reading]

Check Out These Central Illinois Community Events This April

By Mary Ann Knell on April 16th, 2012
Check Out These Central Illinois Community Events This April
Are you one of those busy Peoria families that hardly ever have time for quality family activities – let alone time to plan for them? If so, I’m here to help! Below, you’ll find a number of activities going on in Central Illinois this month that are guaranteed to bring your family closer together and ... [Continue Reading]

Peoria Real Estate Market Update for April

By Mary Ann Knell on April 12th, 2012
Peoria Real Estate Market Update for April
Despite recent improvements in the housing market in terms of rising home values, it’s still very much a home buyer’s market on the Peoria, Illinois real estate market, based on the most recent data. That’s because home sales prices are still considerably lower than they’ve been in recent years and there is still a fairly ... [Continue Reading]

Nationwide Increase in home Sales Suggest the Market is Coming Back

By Mary Ann Knell on April 10th, 2012
Nationwide Increase in home Sales Suggest the Market is Coming Back
National real estate market data continues to trickle suggesting that the market is beginning to bounce back. The latest news report from Washington shows an increase in home sales over the last several months. Continue reading to learn more about this national housing trend, which is reflected in the Peoria real estate market. Home Buyers ... [Continue Reading]

Tips for Sellers on Preparing for a Peoria Illinois Home Inspection

By Mary Ann Knell on April 5th, 2012
Tips for Sellers on Preparing for a Peoria Illinois Home Inspection
For many Peoria, Illinois home sellers, the home inspection process can be a rather stressful experience. That’s because that home inspection has the power to make or break a deal on the Central Illinois real estate market. As an experienced Peoria REALTOR I can attest: I’ve seen many home buyers walk away from an Illinois ... [Continue Reading]

Update on Peoria, Illinois Area Charter Schools

By Mary Ann Knell on April 2nd, 2012
Update on Peoria, Illinois Area Charter Schools
Today I’d like to tell you about some recent activity in the state legislature involving charter schools. House Bill 5659, which was introduced by Representative Jehan Gordon, would allow school districts to sell property to other government bodies, such as charter schools. Continue reading to learn more about how this bill may affect your child’s ... [Continue Reading]
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