Holiday Fire Safety Tips

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  Holiday Fire Safety Tips

  The holiday season is one of the most dangerous times of the year for household fires, so take note of these tips to reduce your risk. Read

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Open Sunday! Open Sunday! Open Sunday!

We will have three listings open on Sunday from 2:00 - 4:00.  We would love to see you!

604 Grandyle, Washington
Over 2600 finished sq ft! Magnificent 2 story new construction in Trail's Edge. Very open floor plan in this 4 BR, 2.5 bath home with a fireplaced great room, kitchen with granite tops & stainless appliances, formal & informal dining & main floor laundry. This home offers hardwood & ceramic floors, arched doorways, rounded corners, vaulted & tray ceilings, 9 ft ceiling on main level & basement. The master suite has 2 walk-in closets. Master bath has dual sinks, shower & corner whirlpool tub. BR's 2 & 3 have walk-in closets. Full bath up has dual sinks. Fully sodded yard. $289,900 See the listing for more details.

2713 W Sesame Street, Dunlap
Great 3 Bedroom 3.5 bath Ironwood Home located in Sec 3 of Wynncrest in Dunlap. This home offers 3 bedrooms upstairs with laundry, eat in kitchen with an informal dining area, large pantry, gas fireplace in the Family room, and finished basement with a full bath and rec room. This home is in walking distance to the New Hickory Grove Elementary School and located on the Popular Sesame Street! $244,90  See the listing for more details.

2708 Sesame Street, Dunlap
Signature Home built 3 bedroom 2.5 bah Home located in phase 3 of Wynncrest in Dunlap. This home will be walking distance to the New Hickory Grove Elementary school. this house will offer hardwood floors in the kitchen area, all bedrooms upstairs, Master Suite with walk-in closet and master bath, up stairs laundry, an oversized 2 stall garage, Patio and gas fireplace in the great room. $237,900 See the listing for more details.

Illinois Realtor Magazine Feature

Rich Gillespie is featured in the Young Guns article in the January Illinois Realtor magazine.

"They’re young, they’re successful and they’re making a name for themselves in real estate. They embrace social media and technology (many consider their iPads and smartphones vital to  working the deal) but also know the importance of the traditional business basics. Most have only known a slow market, a benefit several say has allowed them to learn broader aspects of the industry. These five “young guns” share specific strategies that have worked for them..."  See the Young Guns article for more.

Stolen Christmas: 5 Ways To Prevent Horrible Holiday Crimes

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  Stolen Christmas: 5 Ways to Prevent Horrible Holiday Crimes at Home

  Don’t let a Grinch ruin your Christmas. HouseLogic has five tips to keep your home safe and sound this season. Read

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Conduct Your Own Energy Audit

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  Conduct Your Own Energy Audit

  A do-it-yourself energy audit can teach you how to be more energy efficient and make you a more-educated consumer should you decide to hire an expert. Read

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Open Sunday!

We will be having two Open Houses on Sunday 2:00 - 4:00.  We would love to see you! 

 2411 Monica Drive, Dunlap
If you are looking for an abundance of sqft in a great neighborhood at a great price, you have found it! This 4 bedroom 3-1/2 bath 2 story has a 3 car garage and a finished basement. This home has over 3,000 finished square feet. The main floor offers a formal living room, family room with fireplace, a large kitchen with informal dining, a formal dining room and main floor laundry. The upper level has 4 bedrooms generously sized including the master suite with master bath and walk in closet, and a loft overlooking the family room. The backyard is nicely sized with a deck and a patio. $239,900 See the listing for more details.

1201 White Horse Trail, Metamora
Don’t miss this meticulously maintained one owner Ranch in Metamora. This very open floor plan offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, including a master suite with vaulted ceilings, a walk in closet, master bath with whirlpool tub, shower and dual vanities. The great room has vaulted ceilings, a gas log fireplace and is open to the kitchen and dining room. There is a slider leading to a nice sized deck. There is a full basement with loads of space, egress windows, ready to be finished. Many updates including a roof in 2010, flooring, light & plumbing fixtures, door hardware, landscaping and more! $159,900  See the listing for more details.

Fall Landscaping: How To Prepare Your Yard For Winter

• Fall Landscaping: How to Prepare Your Yard for Winter

  Fall landscaping preparations ready your yard for a long winter and glorious spring. Read

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Visit Us Sunday!

We will have two listings open Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00.

604 Grandyle, Washington
Over 2600 finished sq ft! Magnificent 2 story new construction in Trail's Edge. Very open floor plan in this 4 BR, 2.5 bath home with a fireplaced great room, kitchen with granite tops & stainless appliances, formal & informal dining & main floor laundry. This home offers hardwood & ceramic floors, arched doorways, rounded corners, vaulted & tray ceilings, 9 ft ceiling on main level & basement. The master suite has 2 walk-in closets. Master bath has dual sinks, shower & corner whirlpool tub. BR's 2 & 3 have walk-in closets. Full bath up has dual sinks. Fully sodded yard.  See the listing for more information.

10006 Brookshire Drive, Peoria
Amazing 4 Bedroom 3.5 Bath "Signature" Home located in Rollingbrook subdivision in Dunlap Schools. This home is upgraded, 3 stall garage, 16x14 covered patio, Finished basement with 4th bedroom, Granite countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms, hardwood floors, fireplace in great room, large master suite with a walk-in closet, an island in the kitchen and walk in pantry.  See the listing for more information.

Just Listed in Pekin!

217 Ironwood Drive, Pekin

Amazing Ranch built by E.O. Reed.  A true example of quality!  Fully Applianced kitchen includes cherry cabinets, quartz counter tops, lots of ceamic tile.  The home also features a central vac system, sound system, security system, tray and vaulted ceilings, plaster walls, Anderson windows, and so much more!  See the listing for more details!

Do You Know Where The Batteries For Your Smoke Detectors Are?

• Do You Know Where the Batteries for Your Smoke Detectors Are?

  Your smoke detector is of no use to you if the batteries aren’t in. Are your smoke detectors in working order? Read

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Open Houses on Sunday!

We will have two listings open Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00.

16133 N Brougham, Chillicothe
Calling all garage lovers! Come take a look at this 3 bedroom 3 full bath quad level with a 4 car garage in Galena Knolls. This home sits on 3/4 acre in the back of the subdivision on a cul-de-sac and offers a great setting. So many updates have been done. They include a complete kitchen remodel, flooring including carpet and ceramic tile, bathroom remodels, roof, vinyl siding, furnace and air conditioner, and so much more. The master bedroom has a master bath. The deck is off of the dining area and overlooks the private fenced backyard with a patio. This is a must see!  $199,900  See the listing for more information.   

2417 Jubilee Lane, Dunlap
True 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home located in hickory Grove Subdivison and Dunlap Schools. This home has 4 bedrooms upstairs, 2 full baths including a master suite with lots of light. There is a patio off the kitchen, and a fenced backyard. The main level offers a large living room, kitchen and dining, laundry room, and a half bath. The home has been freshly painted, the carpets cleaned, and is move-in ready. All kitchen appliances stay!  $174,900 See the listing for more information.

New Listing in Chillicothe!

3307 E Cedar Hills Drive, Chillicothe

Very nice step saver ranch home with 2 car attached garage in Mossville and IVC school district. This home sits on just under 1/2 acre and is in move in condition. Literally minutes to Mossville Caterpillar. Many updates have been done over the past few years including vinyl siding, roof, vinyl replacement windows, electrical, flooring, paint, bathroom & kitchen remodels, refinished hardwood floors, 3 season porch, and more! This is a great price on a great house! $89,900  See the listing for more information. 

Your Opinion Matters To Us!

We are striving to be your first choice for all of your real estate needs. We have provided a wide variety of useful information and resources on our website (www.richgillespie.com) to help you buy or sell a home more effectively.   We will start posting the latest real estate news, articles, tips, new listings, open houses and more on our blog again.

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We would love to hear from you! What do you want to know about real estate? Post comments or questions on our blog, Facebook page, or send them to us directly.  Help us be your first choice for all your real estate needs!

Rich Gillespie, REALTOR, Broker, GRI
richgillespie@remax.net
309.657.0063

Adam LaHood, REALTOR, Broker
adamlahood@remax.net
309.361.7743

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7 Smart Strategies for Kitchen Remodeling

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  7 Smart Strategies for Kitchen Remodeling

  Kitchen remodeling can turn a ho-hum room into your home’s pride and joy. Here are strategies to help your project run smoothly. Read

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