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Blog

• Recession Erodes Housing Conditions
• Homeownership Falls to Lowest Level Since 1999
• Energy Retrofits Could Save $41 Billion a Year
• Make Small Spaces Bigger: 5 Ways to Show Off Space
• Easy Fixes for 4 Household Problems
• HUD and VA to Prevent Homeless Vets
• California Foreclosures Drop to 3-Year Low
• Buyers Should Shop for the Best Rate
• Mortgage Volume at Lowest Level in 13 years
• The Illinois HOME START Loan Program
• Is there a difference between Pre-Qualified and Pre-Approved?
• What is a Contract for Deed?
• Mortgage Rates Hit Another Record Low
• New Listing @ 928 E Maywood, Peoria!
• Reduced Tax Assessment: Good or Bad?
• What to Look for in an Outdoor Kitchen
• New Listing in West Peoria!!!
• Foreclosures Account for 31% of Sales
• Tax Credit Extension Passes; Senate OKs Flood Bill
• Rental Available in Dunlap Schools
• Attention Military!!!
• New Listing in Metamora!!!
• Tax Credit Deadline Extension in Jeopardy
• Financial Compromise Bill Close to Passage
• NAR Hails House Vote on Flood Bill Extension
• Housing Woes Threaten Economy
• Inmates Get $9.1 Million in Home Buyer Credits
• Insurance Scarce in Flood-Prone Areas
• Effort to Extend Tax Credit Closing Deadline Gains
• State Farm Opts Out of Flood Insurance Program
• Men and Women Agree in Home Must-Haves
• Bill Gives More Time to Close Tax Credit Deals
• Nine Ways to Improve a Home's Curb Appeal
• Survey: Economists Forecast Growth
• 30- and 15-Year Rates Move Down
• A Real Estate Recovery in 2013
• Get Ready for Hurricane Season
• Home Builder Grows Its Solar Options
• FHA: Loan of Choice for Most Buyers
• How to Help a Family Member Buy a Home
• Trulia Launches 'Rent vs. Buy' Tool
• Companies Expand Relocation Policies
• Beautiful Listing in Metamora!!!
• New Listing in West Peoria!
• Profitable Home
• European Crisis Drives Down Mortgage Rates
• Existing-Home Sales Up 7.6% in April
• Now is the Time to Buy, Investment Firm Says
• Housing Prices Could Rise 12.4 Percent by 2014
• Pending home sales increased again in March
• Housing Starts Rise 5.8 Percent
• Mortgage Jobs Are Coming Back
• How to Spot Common Energy Leaks
• Good Smells, Bad Smells
• Mortgage Rates Hit 6-Week Low
• Buyers Often Overlook Insurance Costs
• Pending Home Sales on an Upswing
• Easy Fixes for 4 Household Problems
• Fannie Adds Incentive to Avoid Foreclosure
• How Much Will Home Owners Insurance Cost?
• New Listing in Metamora!!!
• HouseLogic: Tax Refund Investment Ideas
• First Impressions: Get Instant Curb Appeal With These 10 Must-Dos
• 10 Must-Have Features in New Homes
• Subdued Bathroom Colors Reign in 2010
• Home Sales Rise on Tax Credit, Favorable Market
• How Delinquencies Impair Credit Scores
• New Listing @ 2216 W Herold in West Peoira!!
• CA Governor Signs New Home Buyer Credit
• Dow Ready to Debut Solar Roofing
• 5 Signs a Home Has Potential
• New Listing @ 200 Ridge in Morton!!!
• New Listing @ 706 N Main in Roanoke!!
• New Listing @ 5048 Belmont in Peoria Heights!
• Distressed Sales Gain Greater Market Share
• Fed: Low Rates Likely Through 2010
• Taxes Are Tricky for Second-Home Buyers
• The Slowest-Selling Markets
• How to Get the Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit
• Markets: 10 Fastest-Growing Small Towns in U.S.
• New Listing in Germantown Hills!
• How Did Some Markets Avoid the Bust?
• New-Home Sales Soften in February
• New Foreclosure Prevention Plan Announced
• Top Kitchen Trends for 2010
• Spring for a Bathroom Makeover
• Markets Where Home Prices Could Rise Most
• Existing-Home Sales Show Modest Dip
• House Passes Health Care Reform Bill
• 'Speed Decorating' Quickly Improves Property
• Tips for Boomers: Benefits of Downsizing
• New Listing in Chillicothe!
• Analysts Say Rates Should Remain Low
• Is Now a Good Time to Buy?
• Rate of New Foreclosures Shows Decline
• House Hunting Via Real Estate Apps
• Fewer Sellers Are Cutting Prices
• Mortgage Rates to Stay Low, Goldman Predicts
• Mortgage Rates to Stay Low, Goldman Predicts
• Foreclosed Borrowers May Get Loans Again
• Pending Home Sales Down
• It's Getting Easier to Get a Jumbo Loan
• Buyers Who Wait May Lose a Lot
• Listing @ 2 Pin Oak, Washington
• Existing-Home Sales Down, Prices Steady
• New-Home Sales Hit Record Low
• Foreclosure Bargains Getting Harder to Find
• IRS Clarifies What's Needed to Claim Tax Credit
• New Listing @ 3214 N Sheridan!
• 2010: The Year of the First-Time Buyer?
• 8 Ways to Make Your Home Green
• Home Price Reductions Level Off
• New Listing @ 164 Zimmerman, East Peoria
• Maintenance Must-Dos
• What a Home Inspection Should Cover
• 5 Most Dangerous Hazards in a Home
• 4 Reasons to Sell Now
• What Will the Market's New Normal Be?
• Cash for Caulkers: Appealing to Home Shoppers?
• Housing Inventories Up Slightly in January
• Pending Home Sales Stabilize
• Fannie to Offer Closing Cost Aid on Foreclosures
• 4 Demographic Trends That Will Affect Housing
• Ten Inexpensive Ways to Wow Buyers
• Home Prices May Still Be Too High
• Freddie Mac CEO: Housing Is Near Bottom
• New Listing @ 2706 N University!!!
• Existing-Home Sales Down, but Prices Rise
• Houses Shrink, But Some 'Must Haves' Remain
• Older Buyers Look for Easy-Care Homes
• Tax Credit Encourages Buyers to Shop Early
• Apartment Dwellers on the Move This Year
• 30-Year Mortgage Rate Dips Slightly
• New Listing in Washington!
• Great New Listing in Germantown Hills!
• Record Number of Foreclosures in 2009
• Fewer Sellers Cut Home Prices, for Now
• Bringing the Dream of Homeownership Within Reach
• Homes for Sale Hit Expected End-of-Year Lull
• Sellers Should List Homes Early
• Pending Home Sales Down from Surge
• Foreclosures Weigh on Home Appraisals
• Will Home Prices Go Down in 2010?
• Top 10 Places Where Jobs Are Plentiful
• Loan Modifications Hit Credit Scores
• 5 Home Remodeling Trends for the New Year
• New Listing @ 1724 W Queens, Peoria
• Another Big Gain in Existing-Home Sales
• New Listing @ 415 Bloomington, East Peoria
• Cities Where a 4-Year Degree Pays
• The Home Inspector's File
• New Listing @ 6512 Robinwood, Peoria!
• Cheap Home Renovations That Pay Off
• Save money by winterizing your home
• Economists' Commentary: Forecast for 2010
• Obama Proposes Cash for Caulking
• Foreclosures Decline for Fourth-Straight Month
• AP Index Nears National High-Stress Level
• IRS Sets New Rules for Tax Credit
• 30-Year Rates Hit Record Low
• New Listing at 5110 N Sunnyside in Peoria!!
• New Listing at 319 Danbury in Metamora!!!
• Nine Consecutive Gains for Pending Home Sales
• New Home Sales Rise in October
• Remodeling in 2010? Additions are out, replacements are in
• Some Cities Unaffected by Recession
• Happy Thanksgiving!!!
• Real Estate Market FAQs
• Existing-Home Sales Record Big Gains
• Meet the Newest Member of The Jodi Team!!
• Housing at Its Most Affordable in Years
• 15-Year Rate Hits Record Low
• What is Private Mortgage Insurance?
• Things to Do Before Winter
• Beautiful 30+/- Acres in Dunlap Just Listed!!!
• Yun: 2010 Sales to Rise 15 Percent
• Biggest Losers: 20 Home Design Features That Send Buyers Running
• Low Prices Draw Investors Back to Market
• Distressed Sales Remain a Concern
• Need Help Climbing Out of That Clutter?
• Obama Signs Extended Tax Credit into Law
• House votes to expand homebuyer tax credit
• Extending the Credit — Almost There
• Foreclosure Expert Predicts Housing Malaise
• Pending Home Sales Continue to Rise
• Google Maps Expands Real Estate Info
• 1246 N Masters, Germantown Hills!!!
• Tax Credit Extension
• Tax Credit Extension Seems Likely
• Big Rebound in Existing-Home Sales
• Car Shopping by the Budget for 2010
• 8 Car Shopping Tips for 2010
• 2010 Cars: New Features and Technologies
• Buyer's Guide: New Car Class of 2010
• 3 New Listings in Spring Bay!
• Long-Term Mortgages Near Record Low
• New Listing in Germantown Hills! $189,900
• 20 Home Design Features That Send Buyers Running
• Termites: The Silent Destroyers
• 6 Yard Tips for Fall
• FHFA Gets More Funding
• Bathroom Upgrades Pay Off
• New Listing! @ 115 S Columbus, Pekin
• BRIMFIELD BANK BANK RATES
• Home Buyer's Seminar
• 6 Real Estate Investment Basics
• Listing in Peoria Heights!
• New Listing! 400 Chestnut in Pekin
• Short Sale Myths
• Busey Bank Rates
• Cathy Algas Earns Prestigious Designation to Help Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure
• Why Do You Need to Be Concerned About Lead?
• "A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home"
• Homeownership Still Pays
• Repair or Replace? Air Conditioners and Water Heaters
• Most Important Home Maintenance Tasks to Save Money In the Long Run
• Peoria Pirates vs. Albany Firebirds
• New Condo at Weaverridge- $269,900
• Price Reduced on 2 Pin Oak in Washington
• How Is the Environment Inside Your Home?
• Save Money by Protecting Your Home Against Mold and Water Damage
• Listing in Peoria-2725 Castle-$124,900
• Landscaping that saves water
• Does Energy-Efficient Lighting Really Matter?
• Remodeling Tip #33: Budget vs. Home Value
• New Listing-Beautiful Piece of Land in Brimfield!
• The PEORIA PIRATES 1st Annual “Animal/Adoption Awareness Day”
• Ten Things To Buy Before The Economy Improves
• Adorable New Listing in Peoria-$94,900
• Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents "Over the Top"
• Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall
• HUD: Homebuyer Tax Credit Loans Still on Track
• Peoria Pirates vs. Quad City Steamwheelers
• Metamora Listing - $329,990
• What is Radon?
• 8 Quick Fixes to Increase Value
• 5 Kitchen and Bath Features Buyers Want Most
• Appliance Longevity: How Long Should It Last?
• Perks of Radiant Heating
• Home Electrical Systems: 4 Things To Know When Buying a Home
• Five Maintenance Issues Owners Shouldn't Ignore
• Hard Drive Crash? No Problem
• New Listing - 2312 W Winnebago in Peoria! $125,000
• 7 Questions to Ask When Shopping for a Digital Camera
• How to Size Up an Investment Property
• Energy Saving During the Summer
• Four Perks of New Homes
• Stunning Home at an Unbelievable Value!
• 4 Interior Painting Tips
• Want to get top dollar for your home?
• 6 Questions Foreclosure Buyers Should Ask
• Beautiful New Listing!!!
• 10 Ways to Prepare for Homeownership
• 6 Landscaping Tricks That Wow Buyers
• Appraiser Checklist
• FREE Tax Credit Seminar
• 10 Ways to Make Your House Greener
• 10 Things Every Remodeling Contract Should Include
• 7 Steps for Removing Mold
• First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit
• Low Cost Kitchen Updates
• 8 Ways to Spruce Up Your Curb Appeal
• Peoria Rivermen Win Again!!!!
• Energy Saving with Heating and Cooling
• Energy Saving with Appliances and Electronics
• Energy Saving with Landscaping your Home
• First Time Home Buyers Tax Credits
• News Release: Illinois Association of REALTORS
• What tax credits were available in 2008 for energy efficiency home improvements?
• Should I Buy a Home Now?
• New $7,500 Tax Credit for First Time Buyers

Listings

• 2216 W Herold, West Peoria, Illinois 61604
• 2013 W Laura, West Peoria, Illinois 61604
• 2109 W Ayres, West Peoria, Illinois 61604
• 102 Jade, Washington, Illinois 61571
• 706 N Main, Roanoke, Illinois 61561
• 4919 N Longview, Peoria Heights, Illinois 61616
• 5048 N Belmont, Peoria Heights, Illinois 61616
• 3544 W Richwoods, Peoria, Illinois 61604
• 4532 N Tallgrass Lane, Peoria, Illinois 61615
• 4530 N Tallgrass Lane, Peoria, Illinois 61615
• 3214 N Sheridan, Peoria, Illinois 61604
• 928 E Maywood, Peoria, Illinois 61603
• 200 Ridge, Morton, Illinois 61550
• 906 N Niles, Metamora, Illinois 61548
• 1129 Belsly, Metamora, Illinois 61548
• 1514 Redbird Ridge, Metamora, Illinois 61548
• 183 E North Lakeview, Germantown Hills, Illinois 61611
• 109 High, Germantown Hills, Illinois 61548
• 00 Ford Rd, Dunlap, Illinois 61525

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