Thursday, December 13, 2012

Ways to Create a Welcoming Front Entrance

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Monday, November 26, 2012

Chistmas Light Tips to Save Time, Money and (Possibly) Your Life

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    Here’s how to light up your Christmas light display safely and economically. Read More at houselogic.com 
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Sunday, November 18, 2012

Welcome Brent!

We are proud to welcome Brent Herring, REALTOR® to our team!  You can contact Brent for all your real estate needs at 309-453-0998.

Saturday, November 17, 2012

Open House! Open House! Open House!

Come visit us Sunday at on of these fabulous houses!

435 Garnet Drive, Morton is open 11:00-1:00. on Sunday.
Signature Homes Built 5 Bedroom 3.5 Bath home located in Morton and Thornridge West Subdivison. The main floor offer a great room with 9' ceilings and gas fireplace, kitchen with granite countertops and pantry, An informal Dining room with a slider out to the patio and a Flex room that could be a living room or Dining room. The upstairs offers a master suite with walk-in closet, Dual vanities, and whirlpool tub. There are 3 addition bedrooms upstairs with an additional full bathroom. The basement is finished with a Rec Room, 5th Bedroom and 3rd full bath. Extra Storage in the basement.  See the listing for more details.

4527 E Deer Hart Drive, Chillicothe is open 2:00 - 4:00 on Sunday.
Beautiful home sitting on just over 2.5 acres in IVC school district. This 3 bedroom 2.5 bath home offers plenty of space inside and outside. The main floor has a living room and family room, formal dining, spacious eat in kitchen, and laundry room. The upstairs has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths that have been remodeled with tiled showers in both. The unique master bedroom has vaulted ceilings his & her closets. There is also a screened sitting area off of the master. The wooded backyard offers a brick patio, a deck overlooking the timber, and plenty of room for a playset. Truly a Must See!  See the listing for more details.

100 N Hazel, Chillicothe is open 2:00 - 4:00 on Sunday.
Excellent curb appeal for this 4 bedroom 2 full bath ranch home with 2 car attached side load garage. The main floor offers a nice sized living room, eat in kitchen, 3 bedrooms and a full bath. This home has a full basement that is finished with a family room, den/office, 4th bedroom, and full bath. The back yard is fenced with a large deck and has a pool and hot tub. Great location at a great price! Full bath in basement needs ceiling and paint. See the listing for more details.

Sunday, November 4, 2012

Open Houses Today!

Come visit us in Chillicothe today from 2:00 - 4:00!

3326 E Cedar Point Drive, Chillicothe
Come take a look at this spacious 4 bedroom 2 story in Cedar Hills Estates. The main level offers a formal living room, formal dining room, eat in kitchen with island, sunken great room with gas log fireplace, half bath, and main floor laundry. All 4 bedrooms are upstairs including the master bedroom with master bath. The full basement is finished as a large family room and also has a half bath. This home sits on a huge lot with very nice landscaping. The backyard offers an oversized stamped concrete patio and a shed. Kitchen appliances stay. See the listing for more details.

1305 W Pine Street, Chillicothe
WOW! Move right in! Immaculate 3 bedroom 2 full bath home with 2 car attached garage and nicely landscaped and fenced yard. The main floor offers a beautiful kitchen with an abundance of cabinets, granite countertops, laminate flooring and newer appliances. The master bedroom has a full master bath complete with a tiled shower. So many updates including 200 Amp electrical service, electrical outlets, water heater, flooring, siding, roof, windows, furnace & A/C, deck, cedar fencing, laundry cabinets & sink, and the list goes on and on. This is truly a must see!  See the listing for more details.

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Relocating? Second home?

Looking to relocate or finding that second home somewhere warm? The Gillespie Group would love to help! We can help you find that perfect REALTOR anywhere in the country or in the world!

If you want information on a new location, the Community Reports tool on our website is a great resource. It provides a quick and easy way to find useful information about your community, nearby schools, local businesses, maps, and much more. Just enter the zip code for any US city and go. You can even compare multiple locations side-by-side. It will make your moving decision a little easier.

Whether you are moving in the area or to another part of the country, we can help you! Email or call us at 309-687-4955 anytime.

Sunday, October 21, 2012

What a beautiful day for an open house!

Come see us today from 2:00-4:00 at 15807 N Front Street, Rome!

15807 N Front Street, Rome
River views from this 3 bedroom 2 bath home located in the village of Rome and Mossville/Ivc School Districts. The main floor offers an eat-in kitchen with breakfast bar, Informal Dining room, A living room with a woodburning fireplace, and 3 bedroom. The lower level offers a family room, full bath room and a Rec Area. The whole lower level has Newer carpet, some updates include Sump pump in 2011, 100 amp Panel, Well Pump in 10', Bathroom remodel, A/C in 09' Furnace in 08' and roof in 06'. Just Cross the street for the public Beach area and down the road to the boat ramp. $124,900.  See the listing for more details. 

Friday, October 19, 2012

Halloween Home Maintenance: Spooky Sounds and Strange Smells

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Thursday, October 11, 2012

How to Get Kids to Save Energy

Want your kids to pitch in and help save energy? Green parenting bloggers weigh in on getting kids to flip the switch and stop wasting energy. Read the article
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Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Check out this new listing in Cedar Hills Estates!

3326 E Cedar Point Drive, Chillicothe
Come take a look at this spacious 4 bedroom 2 story in Cedar Hills Estates. The main level offers a formal living room, formal dining room, eat in kitchen with island, sunken great room with gas log fireplace, half bath, and main floor laundry. All 4 bedrooms are upstairs including the master bedroom with master bath. The full basement is finished as a large family room and also has a half bath. This home sits on a huge lot with very nice landscaping. The backyard offers an oversized stamped concrete patio and a shed. Kitchen appliances stay.  $259,900. See the listing for more details! 

Sunday, September 30, 2012

Open House today in Chillicothe!

Visit our Open House today from 2:00 - 4:00

4527 E Deer Hart Drive, Chillicothe
Beautiful home sitting on just over 2.5 acres in IVC school district. This 3 bedroom 2.5 bath home offers plenty of space inside and outside. The main floor has a living room and family room, formal dining, spacious eat in kitchen, and laundry room. The upstairs has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths that have been remodeled with tiled showers in both. The unique master bedroom has vaulted ceilings his & her closets. There is also a screened sitting area off of the master. The wooded backyard offers a brick patio, a deck overlooking the timber, and plenty of room for a playset. Truly a Must See!  See the listing for more details.

Monday, September 24, 2012

Allergies at Home

  • Allergies at Home

    If you have allergies at home, you’re hosting allergens with specific needs. If those pollutants could write classified ads, here’s what they’d want. Read
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Thursday, August 30, 2012

New Listing in Chillicothe's Fawn Hills Subdivision!

4527 E Deer Hart Drive, Chillicothe
Beautiful home sitting on just over 2.5 acres in IVC school district. This 3 bedroom 2.5 bath home offers plenty of space inside and outside. The main floor has a living room and family room, formal dining, spacious eat in kitchen, and laundry room. The upstairs has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths that have been remodeled with tiled showers in both. The unique master bedroom has vaulted ceilings his & her closets. There is also a screened sitting area off of the master. The wooded backyard offers a brick patio, a deck overlooking the timber, and plenty of room for a playset. Truly a Must See!  See the listing for more details. 

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

10 Things a Burglar Doesn't Want You to Know

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Friday, August 10, 2012

Check out our new listing in Chillicothe!

719 N Sixth Street, Chillicothe
Charming all brick 2 bedroom 1 bath home located in chillicothe and IVC school district. This home offers a large living room with hardwood floors and wood burning fireplace. There is a formal dining room with hard wood floors, and an updated kitchen with tile. Both bedrooms on the main floor also offer hardwood floors. The backyard has a nice size deck and a two car garage with some extra storage. Some updates include Furnace in 2011, Bathroom remodel, and A/C. All of the appliances stay with the home including the washer and dryer. Full basement with almost 600sqft finished!  See the listing for more details. 

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Keep Your Cool and Save Money!

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Tuesday, June 26, 2012

5 Easy DIY Weekend Projects Under $300

  • 5 Easy DIY Weekend Projects Under $300

                                
    Just another weekend? Not if you take advantage with one or more of these 5 great projects you can easily pull off for under $300. Read
     
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Thursday, June 21, 2012

New Listing in Peoria

2903 N Easton Place, Peoria
Neat, clean and loaded with character and charm!  This home has had numerous updates inside and out including flooring, paint, 100 amp service upgrade, windows, furnace and central air, bathroom remodel, kitchen countertops, sink and faucet, ceiling fans, exterior door, and more!  The living room offers a wood burning fireplace that can easily be converted to gas.  There is a 3 season room with an abundance of windows just off of the living room. The beautiful yard has been meticulously landscaped with a patio and is full of blooming flowers, plants, and shrubs. There is a fenced area in the backyard.  The roof has architectural shingles.  Convenient location and literally seconds to Interstate 74. $114,900.  See the listing for more details. 

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Just Listed!

5539 N Renwood, Peoria
3 bedroom, 2 full bath home in conveniently located Rolling Acres Subdivision. So many updates! Hardwood floors refinished. Kitchen redone with newer cabinets, countertop, tile floor & fixtures. Complete roof tear-off & replace 07'. 100 amp service. Newer windows throughout 07'. Bathroom has newer tub, ceramic tile surround, tile floor and maple vanity 07'. Finished basement with family room with recessed lighting, windows, paint & full bath as well 07'. Newer interior and exterior doors 07'. This is a great home in great condition!  See the listing for more details. 

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Great Moving Tips

Packing and moving is a daunting task. To prevent overwhelm, start packing early. To make packing easier, visit our website for some great tips.

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Sunday, June 10, 2012

New Listing in Chillicothe!

609 Sweetbriar, Chillicothe
This home is ready for a new owner!  Nothing left to do but move in.  So many updates have been done including a new roof in 2012, driveway and sidewalks, landscaping, bathroom remodels, interior doors and trim, all of the flooring, vinyl replacement windows, plumbing fixtures, light fixtures and ceiling fans, countertops, and front door.  The backyard is fenced.  All kitchen appliances stay.  Make your appointment today!   $129,900.  See the listing for more details. 

Thursday, June 7, 2012

Just Listed!

221 W Barrington, Peoria
Neat, clean, and close to everything! This 2 bedroom 2 full bath home has a full basement and is conveniently located just off of Lake & Knoxville. So many updates have been done including all windows, both bathrooms remodeled, light fixtures, door hardware, water heater, basement finishing, patio, deck extended, paint, flooring and more. The roof is newer. The furnace and A/C are high efficiency. The large backyard is fenced and offers a park like atmosphere. This home shows extremely well! Make your appointment today! See the listing for more information. 

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Positive Signs Abound for Housing

We are having our best 1st & 2nd quarters ever! Looking forward to a great 2012. Call us for all of your Real Estate needs! Read more from REALTOR magazine. 

Positive Signs Abound for Housing

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

New Listings in Chillicothe!

1300 HILLCREST, Chillicothe
3 BR/2 BA ranch located in Riversound Subdivision. Open floor plan with beautiful hardwood flooring and cabinetry. Vaulted ceilings in great room and kitchen. Fireplaced Great room. Finished basement with 3rd bedroom and 2nd bath plus recreation room. Corner lot!!  $169,900. See the listing for more details.  

216 S Sweetbriar, Chillicothe
Your search for a great Ranch in a great neighborhood at a great price is over!  Welcome to 216 S Sweetbriar.  This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with an attached 2 car garage has had numerous updates over the past few years.  The kitchen and baths have been remodeled.  The roof has been replaced.  A 200 Amp electric service was installed.  The full basement is finished, and has a full bath.  The home as maintenance free vinyl siding and vinyl replacement windows.  The backyard is fenced.  The list goes on and on.  Nothing left to do but move right in!  $159,900.  See the listing for more details. 

Saturday, May 19, 2012

Open House Sunday!

Visit us Sunday from 2:00 - 4:00 at our open house!

309 Lynnhaven, Washington
Come take a look at this 3 Bedroom Ranch located in Washington. Many updates including Roof and gutters on the house and garage in 2012, Interior doors, fresh paint, & laminate flooring in the living room. Oversized 2 car garage. Fenced backyard. Kitchen appliances remain, range/oven and Refrigerator 3 years old. 
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Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Tips for Adding Curb Appeal and Value to Your Home

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Friday, May 4, 2012

Open Houses Sunday in Chillicothe!

Visit us Sunday in Chillicothe from 2:00 - 4:00!

312 N Stillwater Drive, Chillicothe
Built in 2010, this like-new home has 3 bedrooms, and 2 baths. Located in Riversound Subdivision. $189,900. See the listing for more details.

304 Sycamore Trail, Chillicothe
Come take a look at this like new ranch with a split bedroom design sitting on a corner lot with main floor laundry, a side load garage and fenced backyard. This very open floor plan offers 4 Beds and 3 Full Baths.  $259,900. See the listing for more details. 

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Open Today!

Come see us from 1:00 to 3:00 today!
319 Parkway Drive, Pekin
Come take a look at this updated ranch in the heart of Pekin. This home is move in ready! Recent updates include vinyl replacement windows, water heater, flooring, paint, central air, fixtures, and more. This home offers an attached 2 car garage and nice backyard. Priced to sell! See the listing for more details. 

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

New Listings!

6100 N Kilkenny Drive, Edwards
4 Bedroom 3.5 Bath home located on a 1 acre piece of land. This home has it all.  $359,900. See the listing for more details.

629 Agnes, Washington
New Construction built by E.O. Reed.  4 bedroom, 3 bath in Washington's Trails Edge Subdivision $294,500    See the listing for more details.

312 N Stillwater Drive, Chillicothe
Built in 2010, this like-new home has 3 bedrooms, and 2 baths.  Located in Riversound Subdivision. $189,900.   See the listing for more details.

2017 White Clover, Chillicothe
3 bedroom, 3 bath split-foyer home located Chillicothe.  $169,900.  See the listing for more details.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Just Listed in Chillicothe!

304 Sycamore Trail, Chillicothe
Come take a look at this like new ranch with a split bedroom design sitting on a corner lot with main floor laundry, a side load garage and fenced backyard. This very open floor plan offers 4 Beds and 3 Full Baths. The Great Room has vaulted ceilings and a gas log fireplace. The kitchen has ceramic tile, granite countertops, upgraded cabinets, and stainless appliances. The master is very spacious with a large walk in closet, master bath with Brazilian stone, corner whirlpool tub, dual sinks with granite tops, and a shower. The finished basement has 9 foot ceilings with a bedroom, family room, rec room and full bath. $259,900.  See the listing for more details. 

Spring Cleaning Guide

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    Spring Cleaning Guide

    Make spring cleaning less of a chore by following these smarter—and mostly greener—tips for this annual rite of homeownership. Read
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Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Just Listed in Chillicothe!

14525 N Edgewater Terrace, Chillicothe
Great 3 bedroom 2 bath ranch in Chillicothe. This home has so much to offer, finished basement with full bar, rec room and family room. A master bedroom with master bath, main floor laundry, screened in porch, tile in the kitchen and all of the bathrooms, laminate floors, and a fenced back yard. There is an attached 2 stall garage and all of the kitchen appliances stay!  $149,900 See the listing for more details. 

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Are your CFL lightbulbs burning out?

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Monday, February 20, 2012

Two New Listings!

2003 W Miners Drive, Dunlap
Do not miss this 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home located in Hickory grove Subdivision in Dunlap. This home offers a 3 stall garage, large fenced back yard with a deck, a large master suite with walk-in closet and full bathroom with a tub and shower. There is a formal dining room and living room, with a family room offering a gas log fireplace. The basement is ready to be finished, offering an open space for a possible Rec room. ADT system and newer landscaping finish this home off perfectly.  $234,900  See the listing for more details. 

2216 W Kenfield Court, Peoria
Great 3 bedroom 2.5 bath main floor master town home located in Rolling Brook subdivision. This unit has a tile entry with hardwood floors and gas log fireplace in the great room. The main floor master has it own full bathroom with dual sinks and walk-in closet. There are two bedrooms upstairs with another full bath and a loft den/office. The basement is over 1000sqft and ready to be finished. There is a deck off the kitchen and 2 stall garage. $199,900. See the listing for more details. 

Friday, February 17, 2012

Come See Us Sunday!

The following homes will be open on Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00.  We would love to see you!

2625 W Carlisle, Dunlap
Amazing 4 Bedroom 2.5 bath Signature Home located in Wynncrest Subdivision in Dunlap. Do not miss this great main floor master home with two story great room, 3 stall garage, Granite counter tops, tiled master shower, Gas fireplace, Hardwood floors, and so much more. Built to the New Energy Codes with Advanced framing construction, 2x6 exterior walls, Sealed ductwork, and High efficiency Furnace and water Heater.  $279,900 See the listing for more details.

2708 W 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. 

200 White Clover, Chillicothe
Come take a look at this 4 bedroom 2.5 bath 2 story home in IVC school district. This home is in pristine condition and offers a living room, family room w fireplace, formal and informal dining, master bed w master bath and WIC. The backyard is fenced with a patio, and a pool with a deck . There is a Rainbird lawn irrigation system. Recent updates include flooring and paint, light fixtures and ceiling fans, a tile backsplash in the kitchen, and much more.  $219,900 See the listing for more details. 

Sunday, February 12, 2012

So you think you can Stage!

I occasionally like to post the pictures of our previous home in Washington (sold in 6 DAYS)!  The initial pictures below were taken before I took the home staging training and received certification.  I now look at some of these pictures and wonder what I was thinking, but they show how the home staging training helped me personally as well as professionally.

Staging is not based on personal taste. Staging is de-personalizing and preparing a house for the unknown buyer. Staging requires an objective and professional assessment of a house’s strengths and challenge areas, as well as providing solutions to help buyers fall in love with what they see. That is why it is KEY to hire someone who is specifically trained to prepare a house for sale.
If you are thinking about selling your home this year, now is the time to start making changes and staging the home!  Living in a home and marketing a house are different!   The proof is below.   Email or call me at 309-657-1038 if you have any questions. Staging can work for you too!

*We remodeled the kitchen to make it larger. This is not considered staging.



Friday, February 10, 2012

Peoria housing market shows major increases

PEORIA, Ill. -- The good news continues as the Peoria housing market showed major increases in most categories for the month of January.

See the complete report by WEEK at
http://www.centralillinoisnewscenter.com/news/local/Peoria-housing-market-shows-major-increases-139058324.html?clmob=y

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

10 Rebounding Real Estate Markets

Peoria is #6 and Bloomington-Normal is #10!
Feb. 8: TODAY real estate expert Barbara Corcoran says that cities such as Raleigh, N.C., Rochester, N.Y., and Chattanooga, Tenn., are on track to make real estate comebacks this year.


Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Home Staging: The Competitive Edge

When you put your home up for sale it becomes a product. Similar to a product on the shelf at your local store, your home has features and benefits as well as potential drawbacks. It also has competition. Home staging prepares your home for sale by accentuating its advantages and minimizing its flaws. It gives you the edge in a competitive market, so you can sell faster and get top dollar for your home.

If you want to sell your home fast while maximizing the selling price, home staging is the answer. Research shows that on average home staging will:
  • Decrease the time on the market by 50%
  • Increase the selling price by nearly 7%
No matter what your home’s age, price or location, whether it is plain or professionally decorated, Staging will work for you! That’s because an Accredited Staging Professional™ focuses exclusively on designing a plan that will generate the maximum amount of offers, not around personal taste.
The Gillespie Group offers a FREE Staging Consultation when you list your home with us. Tara Gillespie is an Accredited Staging Professional(ASP) through training with Barb Schwarz and Stagedhomes.com. She received her Accredited Staging Professional designation (ASP) and she has been staging homes since 2008.
To learn more, check out Staging Your Home in the Sellers section at http://www.richgillespie.com/. Tara is always available for questions through the blog, email, or by phone at 309-657-1038 .

Friday, January 6, 2012

Open Houses: Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00.

2625 W Carlisle, Dunlap
Amazing 4 Bedroom 2.5 bath Signature Home located in Wynncrest Subdivision in Dunlap. Do not miss this great main floor master home with two story great room, 3 stall garage, Granite counter tops, tiled master shower, Gas fireplace, Hardwood floors, and so much more. Built to the New Energy Codes with Advanced framing construction, 2x6 exterior walls, Sealed ductwork, and High efficiency Furnace and water Heater. $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! $244,900.  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.

102 Castleman Court, Creve Coeur
Updated 3 Bedroom 2 1/2 Bath home located in East Peoria High School District. Tucked away in Creve Coeur in a cul-de-sac neighborhood, this home offers all new flooring in 2008, Updated Kitchen Counter tops and back splash, Tiled floors, bathroom fixtures, and paint throughout. The basement has been finished with a large Rec room and office area. $169,900.  See the listing for more details.

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

5 Tips To Prepare Your Home For Sale

Woman preparing home for sale by fixing faucet

5 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Sale

Working to get your home ship-shape for showings will increase its value and shorten your sales time. Read
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