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2605 Whittington Way, Dunlap
Signature home built 5 bedroom 3.5 bath home located in wynncrest subdivision and dunlap schools. The main floor offers a family room with gas log fireplace, formal and informal dining room, study/office, mud room and half bathroom, kitchen with quartz countertops and pantry. The upstairs offer 4 bedrooms including a master suite with walk-in closet, shower and whirlpool tub. The basement offers a rec room and the 5th bedroom with an additional full bathroom. The home also offers a 3 stall garage and patio off the informal dining area.  See the listing for more details.

6300 W Clairemont Ct, Edwards
5 bedroom 3.5 bath Signature Built home located in Sommer place and Dunlap schools. This home offers A great room with gas log fireplace, Informal dining area, Kitchen with an island and pantry, Separate Living room area, and a nice Deck off the dining area. The second floor offers 4 bedrooms including a master suite with walk in closet, additional 3 bedrooms and a laundry area. The Walk out basement offers a Rec Room, additional Full bathroom and 5th bedroom with egress window. This home has a covered porch on the front, solid surface counter tops, and a drop zone from the garage entry. See the listing for more details.

6115 W Clairemont Ct, Edwards
Two story new construction in Sommer Place. Very open floor plan in this 4 BR, 2.5 bath home with a fireplaced great room, kitchen w granite tops, island w breakfast bar & stainless appliances, informal dining, & formal dining w coffered ceiling. This home offers hardwood & ceramic floors and extensive trim work. 9 ft ceiling on main level & basement. The master suite offers a vaulted ceiling, 2 walk-in closets, master bath w dual sinks, tiled shower & whirlpool tub. BR's 2 & 3 have walk-in closets. Full bath up has dual sinks. 3 car garage, landscaped yard, irrigation system, & 20 X 20 Patio.  See the listing for more details.

Peoria Home Builders Members List

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6115 W Clairemont Ct, Edwards
Two story new construction in Sommer Place. Very open floor plan in this 4 BR, 2.5 bath home with a fireplaced great room, kitchen w granite tops, island w breakfast bar & stainless appliances, informal dining, & formal dining w coffered ceiling. This home offers hardwood & ceramic floors and extensive trim work. 9 ft ceiling on main level & basement. The master suite offers a vaulted ceiling, 2 walk-in closets, master bath w dual sinks, tiled shower & whirlpool tub. BR's 2 & 3 have walk-in closets. Full bath up has dual sinks. 3 car garage, landscaped yard, irrigation system, & 20 X 20 Patio. See the listing for more details.

445 W Gail, Chillicothe
Great 3 bedroom 1 bath home located in Chillicothe and IVC Schools. This home offer a New Roof in 2013, updated kitchen in 2012, Updated bathroom with tiled shower in 2011. The home also offers a back patio, 2 stall garage that is fully insulated with attic storage. The kitchen offer a microwave with hood fan, Refrigerator, range/oven and dishwasher. There is also an informal dining area just off the kitchen. See the listing for more details.

The cost of putting off a home purchase as mortgage interest rates rise.

Buy a Home Now or Pay More Later?

With mortgage rates creeping up toward 5% as 2013 draws to a close, potential home buyers have some decisions to make — and soon.  Read more at Buy a Home Now or Pay More Later?

11 Ways to Create a Welcoming Front Entrance for Under $100

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1603 W Greystone Ct, Chillicothe
Immaculate 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home located in sycamore trail and ivc schools. The main floor offers an open floor plan including a great room with a gas fireplace, formal/informal dining areas, an office area, laundry and a half bathroom. Upstairs offers a master suite with separate shower and whirlpool tub and dual vanities, & walk in closet. There are 3 additional bedrooms and a full bathroom. The home has plaster walls, beautiful hardwood floors, tiled showers, and more. The backyard is your own personal retreat with an outdoor kitchen, bar, fire pit, pergola, hot tub, and patio.  See the listing for more details.

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19915 N North Hampton Rd, Chillicothe
Take a step back in time when you walk into this late 1800's 2 story in Chillicothe. The home was gutted to the studs and put back together to maintain the turn of the century look while offering today's amenities. The home sits on just over 2.5 acres with 3 outbuildings. The main floor offers a formal dining room, kitchen with custom cabinetry, family room, living room, laundry room & half bath. The upstairs has 3 bedrooms including the master suite with master bath and walk-in closet. Included is the original General Store that is 60 X 24 & has been rewired & insulated. Horses are welcome!  See the listing for more details!

112 Eagle Ridge Unit: 1B, Washington
Luxury 2 bedroom 2 bathroom Open Concept Condo located in Washington and Cypress Ridge. This is a main floor unit offering fantastic finishes like granite counter tops in the kitchen, Master suite with Walk-in closet and shower, Main floor laundry room, Double sided fireplace to the covered patio and great room, Den/office or small 3rd bedroom, lots of beautiful trim work and large walk-in pantry. The unit also offers a water softener, underground parking, security doors, and maintenance free living. Condo association fee is $150 a month and covers all external maintenance. No Pets. See the listing for more details!

2317 W Pintura Ct, Peoria
Do not miss this 3 bedroom 2 bath split foyer home located in Terra Vista Subdivision and Dunlap Schools. This home has many updates, New in 2013 includes Granite Counter tops in the kitchen, New kitchen appliances, New vinyl siding on the front of the home, Bathroom vanity in the lower level, Flooring in 2 bedrooms and the Living room, and washer and dryer. Other updates include Roof in 2008, Air and water heater in 2010. The home has been freshly painted and offers a walk out lower level. The main floor offers a large eat-in kitchen, Living Room and 3 bedrooms and a deck. See the listing for more details!

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.

How to Choose a Real Estate Agent

Find the Best Agent to Sell Your House
Ask detailed questions about their experience and skills to help you find the right agent for your home sale. Read more. 
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801 Agnes Washington
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, and extensive trim work. 9 ft ceiling on main level & basement. The master suite has 2 walk-in closets. Master bath has dual sinks, tiled shower & corner whirlpool tub. BR's 2 & 3 have walk-in closets. Full bath up has dual sinks. Huge 3 car garage.  See the listing for more details.

3616 E Westbrook Rd, Chillicothe
Rare offering in timberwalk subdivision! 4 bedroom 2.5 bath 2 story home on a half acre lot. The main floor offers a living room with wood burning fireplace, office, formal and informal dining rooms, kitchen with island, laundry and a half bathroom. The upstairs offers a master suite with dual walk in closets, separate shower and whirlpool tub, dual sinks and tray ceilings, additional 3 bedrooms and another full bathroom. The basement has a large family room with built in bar. The back yard has a nice sized patio with access to the garage. See the listing for more details.

201 N White Clover, Chillicothe
Move right into this 4 bedroom 2-1/2 bath home with 2 car garage in chillicothe. With over 2200 finished square feet this home sits on a double lot in west clover subdivision. The main level offers a living room, dining room, kitchen, and 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths including the master bedroom with a master bath. The sliders off of the dining room lead to a huge deck overlooking the large backyard. The lower level includes a family room and rec room, both with fireplaces, the 4th bedroom, and laundry room and a half bath. If you are looking for plenty of space, this is the home for you! See the listing for more details.

Open House in Chillicothe!

21029 N Adam Court, Chillicothe Amazing 1.5 story home sitting on 1.4 acres in Fawn Hills subdivision in IVC schools. This home offers a main floor master suite with tray ceilings and a whirlpool tub, formal and informal dining areas, breakfast bar, main floor laundry, and an eat-in kitchen. The great room is separated from the kitchen area by a 3 sided gas fireplace, it also offers vaulted ceilings. The upstairs offers 3 additional bedrooms and another full bathroom. There is a deck off the back of the home, oversized 2 stall garage and walk out basement with stubs for a future bathroom. See listing for more detail. 

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2701 W Whittington Way, Dunlap
Signature Home built Summerbrooke Plan offering 5 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths and an open floor plan. The main floor offers a Family room with a gas fireplace, Kitchen with Island and informal dining that walks out to a 16x12 patio, a formal dining room (flex), Half bath and drop zone area. The upstairs offers a master suite with walk-in closet and master bath, 3 additional bedrooms, another full bath. The basement is finished with a Rec room and the 5th bedroom. Laundry room and an additional full bathroom. There is extra storage in the basement, and a great 3 stall garage. 4/15/2013 Completion.  $319,900. See the listing for more details.

4618 N Weaver Ridge Boulevard, Peoria
Come and see this Weaverridge townhome offering 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms. Step in and see the vaulted ceilings over the Living room with skylight, formal and informal dining areas, main floor master suite with lots of storage and a full master bathroom, main floor laundry, gas fireplace, extra closets for storage and a half bathroom for your guests. Upstairs offers another full bathroom, 2 bedrooms, and a small loft for a computer desk. The yard has an irrigation system and a patio off the dining room slider. The basement is ready to be finished for additional space. A/C replaced in 2012.  $199,900.  See the listing for more details.
1236 N First Street, ChillicotheCome take a look at this 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath home located in Chillicothe and IVC Schools. This home has an updated roof (09'), Windows and siding, and bathrooms in 12'. The home also has a walk-out with 372 finished sqft. All the kitchen appliances stay with the home as well as the 20x14 shed. Make your appointment today!  S$112,500.  See the listing for more details.

Clean House: Secrets of a Truly Deep Clean

  Cleaning House: Secrets of a Truly Deep Clean

Deep clean your house and you’ll brighten rooms and help maintain your home’s value. Read this article at houselogic.com

           

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11020 N Ruby Court, Dunlap
Signature Homes built custom plan located in Stonegate Subdivision and Dunlap Schools. This home offers 5 bedrooms and 4 1/2 bathrooms with a 3 stall garage and a Patio. The main floor offers a formal and informal dining area, Great room with gas fireplace and 2 story ceiling, Laundry w/utitlity sink and a drop zone off the garage. The master suite is on the main floor also with walkin closet and master bathroom. The upstairs offers 3 additional bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The basement is finished with a rec room w/wet bar, 5th bedroom and 4th full bathroom. Completion is 05/01/2013  See the listing for more details. 

2507 W Sesame Street, Dunlap
Signature Homes Built 3 bedrooms 2 1/2 bath Summerbrooke Plan located in Wynncrest subdivision and Dunlap Schools. This home offers a family room, Dining Room, Eat-in kitchen with pantry, and a half bath on the main level. The upstairs offers a Master suite with 2 walk-in closets and 2 other bedrooms, 2nd full bathroom and a laundry room. The basement is ready to be finished; there is a patio and 2 stall garage. Completion 1/15/2013  See the listing for more details. 

21029 N Adam Court, Chillicothe
Amazing 1.5 story home sitting on 1.4 acres in Fawn Hills subdivision in IVC schools. This home offers a main floor master suite with tray ceilings and a whirlpool tub, formal and informal dining areas, breakfast bar, main floor laundry, and an eat-in kitchen. The great room is separated from the kitchen area by a 3 sided gas fireplace, it also offers vaulted ceilings. The upstairs offers 3 additional bedrooms and another full bathroom. There is a deck off the back of the home, oversized 2 stall garage and walk out basement with stubs for a future bathroom. Community water and Sewer $294 yr
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4407 W Rockwell Drive, Peoria
Great home located offering 3 bedrooms, Main floor living room with new flooring, eat-in kitchen, fenced back yard with patio and attached garage. This split foyer design also offers a wet bar area in the lower level, laundry area and a Den/office. There is a second full bath on the lower level with a walk in shower, Access to the garage and patio. All appliances stay! Family room currently being used as master bedroom.  See the listing for more details. 

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3002 W Quartz Street, Dunlap
Signature Homes Built Glenwood plan. 5 Bedrooms, 3 1/2 Bath home is located in Stonegate Subdivision and Dunlap School district in the area of the new hickory grove elementary. The Master suite with extra sitting area, the master bath has a tiled shower and whirlpool tub, with walk in closet. The main floor offers a formal and informal dining area, Kitchen with granite counter tops and pantry, a great room with gas fireplace and a 20x14 deck of the back. The full finished basement offers a Rec room and the 5th bedroom with full bath. There is a 3 stall garage, and upstairs laundry. See the listing for more details. 


4407 W Rockwell Drive, Peoria
Great home located offering 3 bedrooms, Main floor living room with new flooring, eat-in kitchen, fenced back yard with patio and attached garage. This split foyer design also offers a wet bar area in the lower level, laundry area and a Den/office. There is a second full bath on the lower level with a walk in shower, Access to the garage and patio. All appliances stay! Family room currently being used as master bedroom.  See the listing for more details.

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 5 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Sale

                      

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2700 Whittington Way, Dunlap
Signature home built Martin Plan offering 5 bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms. Main floor offers a great room with gas log fireplace, Formal and informal dining room, Kitchen with an island, Half bathroom and a drop zone. Upstairs offers a master suite with walk-in closet and master bath, 3 additional bedrooms, Full bath and laundry room. The basement has extra storage, Rec room, 5th bedroom and 3rd full bath. The home offers a 3 stall garage and patio out back. Located in Dunlap schools and Wynncrest subdivision. Completion 1/15/2013. See the listing for more details.

4102 S Dunbar Point, Mapelton
Prepare to be amazed by this 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath like new Ranch home located in Lake Camelot. Finished in Dec 2010 this home offers 3 bedrooms on the main level, 2 full baths, a 1/2 bath, master suite w tray ceiling, master bath w tiled walk-in shower, whirlpool tub and walk-in closet. The open floor plan has a split bedroom design along w an amazing eat-in Kitchen w island & granite tops, great room w gas log fireplace, and an office. The basement offers a rec room w bar, full bathroom w tiled shower, 2 additional bedrooms w egress windows. A large deck finishes off this beautiful home!  See the listing for more details. 

16215 N Jefferson Court, Chillicothe
3 bedroom, 2 bath home located in Galena Knolls Subdivsion and Mossville and IVC schools. The main floor offers a kitchen with updated laminate flooring that leads to the informal dining area, and a large open living room with a bay window. There are also 3 bedrooms and a full bath on the main level. The lower level offers an open family room, laundry area and an additional full bathroom. There is access to the garage from the lower level. The outside offers a huge yard and a deck. The lot backs up to some trees and open fields. Move in right away! Excellent location just minutes to Cat. See the listing for more details.

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6902 N Ironwood Street, Edwards
Signature Home built 5 bedroom 3.5 bath home located in Sommer Place subdivision and Dunlap schools. This home has an open floor plan on the main level with a pantry, hardwood floors in the kitchen and Dining room, granite counter tops, Informal dining area and great room With gas fireplace. The upstairs offer a master suite with walk-in closet, and master bath, along with another full bathroom and 3 bedrooms. The basement offers a rec room, 5th bedroom and full bath. There is a 3 stall garage and Patio off the back. 12/7/2012 Completion Date. See the listing for more details.

435 Garnet Drive, Morton
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.

4507 Deer Hart Drive, Chillicothe
Come take a look at this 1 owner 4 bedroom 3-1/2 bath 2 story on a 1+ acre lot. The main level offers a large living room with a wood burning fireplace w gas lighter, a formal dining room, a kitchen that was updated w ceramic tile flooring, quartz countertops, and stainless appliances in 09, a laundry room, and a half bath. All 4 bedrooms are on the upper level w hardwood including the master bedroom with master bath. The full basement is finished with a walkout to the beautifully landscaped wooded backyard and patio with hot tub. The landscaping includes retaining walls, koi pond, and more. See the listing for more details.

4527 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.

4321 E Rome West Road, Chillicothe
4 bedroom, 3 bath home located in Chillicothe and IVC school district. THis home offers over an acre of land, Updated Eat-in kitchen 08', Master bedroom with master bathroom, Finished basement, Formal Dining room, tiered deck, updated tilt in windows, 2 stall garage, Woodburning fireplace in rec room, ADT System, Garage Roof 06', Well Pump 12'. See the listing for more details.

Remodeling's 'Value on the Upswing

• Remodeling’s ‘Value’ on the Upswing

  Now that the housing market is back, home improvements are, too. And they’re paying off better than in years past. Read more at houslogic.com

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An AMAZING year!

What an AMAZING year 2012 was for the Gillespie Group!  We DOUBLED our production from 2011 with over $20.4 MILLION in sales!  We work hard to help people find their dream homes.  Whether you are a first time home buyer, relocating to our area or a new one, trying to find the perfect retirement home or looking for an investment property, we are here for you. Contact us for your next move!

Your Top Home Ownership Tax Questions Answered

• Your Top Home Ownership Tax Questions Answered

  Which tax benefits do home owners miss? Will you get audited
  if you take the home office deduction? Find out the answers
  to these questions and more before Tax Day. Read more at houselogic.com
  
  

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