Sunday, December 13, 2015

How to Cut Your Holiday Energy Bill

The holidays can run up your utility bill, but Houselogic.com provides some simple tips on how to keep it down with 8 Ways To Cut Your Holiday Energy Bill

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

6 Ways to Supersize Your Small Kitchen for the Holidays

Even the tiniest of kitchens can be functional and amazing with the right organization and design touches.  They explain how you can pull them off  in 6 Ways to Supersize Your Small Kitchen for the Holidays from realtor.com. 

Thursday, October 8, 2015

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, September 20, 2015

Open Houses Today!



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

21029 N Adam Ct, Chillicothe
Amazing 1.5 story home on 1.4 acres in Fawn Hills subdivision in IVC schools. This home offers a main floor master with Wood floors, 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. 40x35 Outbuilding with Concrete floor.  See the listing for more details. 

2519 W Stonehenge, Peoria
Amazing E.O. Reed Built 3 bedroom 2 bath ranch home located in Stonehenge subdivision and Dunlap school district. This home offers a split bedroom design with a master suite with walk in closet, master bathroom with dual sinks, whirlpool tub & walk in shower. There are 2 additional bedrooms with an additional full bathroom. The vaulted great room has hardwood floors and a gas log fireplace and is open to the informal dining room and kitchen with tile floors and quartz countertops with breakfast bar. Absolutely immaculate condition. See the listing for more details. 

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Selling Your Home While Living in It With Kids

It can be a struggle to sell your home while living in it with kids.  Realtor.com provides some great tips to make easier for you and your kids.  Read the full article at Smart Tips for Selling your Home

Monday, August 24, 2015

How to Score a Deal on a Home After School Starts

August and September are a great time to buy. Realtor.com provides four tips to make it happen.  Read the full article at http://www.realtor.com/advice/buy/how-to-get-a-better-real-estate-deal-after-school-starts/

Sunday, August 16, 2015

Open Today!

Visit our Open Houses today from 2:00 - 4:00!

123 S Rhode Island Ave

Do not miss this 4 bedroom 3 1/2 bath Hoffman Ochs built home. Built in 2006, the main floor offers an eat-in kitchen, family room with gas log fireplace, living room, formal dining room with tray ceilings and hardwood floors, and a laundry room. Step upstairs and find a master suite with walk in closet, master bathroom with dual sinks, whirlpool tub and shower. Bedroom 2 has an on-suite bathroom with shower, and bedrooms 3 & 4 have a Jack & Jill bathroom with separate sinks and shared shower. The yard has mature landscaping, a patio off the back and the driveway has an extra parking.  See the listing for more details. 

2519 W Stonehenge, Peoria
Amazing E.O. Reed Built 3 bedroom 2 bath ranch home located in Stonehenge subdivision and Dunlap school district. This home offers a split bedroom design with a master suite with walk in closet, master bathroom with dual sinks, whirlpool tub & walk in shower. There are 2 additional bedrooms with an additional full bathroom. The vaulted great room has hardwood floors and a gas log fireplace and is open to the informal dining room and kitchen with tile floors and quartz countertops with breakfast bar. Absolutely immaculate condition.  See the listing for more details. 


Thursday, August 13, 2015

8 Great Tips for New Homeowners

Before you settle into your new home, here are 8 changes you should make immediately.

1. Change the locks
2. Change the alarm batteries
3. Review your home inspector’s report
4. Find the circuit breaker
5. Deal with any water problems
6. Caulk everything
7. Plan your emergency exits
8. Clean your gutters

Read the complete article from  Realtor.com.

Sunday, August 2, 2015

Open Today in Chillicothe!

412 N Second Street, Chillicothe
Do not miss this beautiful 2 story home sitting on a very deep riverfront lot. This 4 bedroom 2 full bath home is located in Chillicothe and IVC school district. The main level offers a newly remodeled kitchen with beautiful river views & granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances & tiled floor. 2 bedrooms, a remodeled full bath, parlor, & laundry round out the main level. The upper level has 2 more bedrooms, another remodeled full bath, & an office. Step out back & take it all in on the large deck, or take a stroll down to the deck on the river and enjoy the abundance of wildlife & view. See the listing for more details. 

1213 W Pine Street, Chillicothe
Very well maintained 3 bedroom, 3 full bath ranch with 2 car attached garage and full, finished basement. This home is being sold as a 2 parcel sale with an adjoining lot directly behind the home. The main level has 3 bedrooms including a master bedroom with master bath. There is also a living room, eat in kitchen with newer countertops and flooring. Many updates including windows, roof, vinyl siding, gutters, and more. The finished basement offers a rec room with kitchenette, a family room, and a full bath. There is ample storage in the basement and a workshop that is attached to the garage. See the listing for more details. 

Sunday, July 12, 2015

Open Today!

Visit our Open Houses today from 2:00 to 4:00!

1001 E Melbourne Ave, Peoria
Come take a look at this move in ready all brick 3 bedroom ranch home with 2 car attached garage and fenced in backyard. The large living room has a wood burning fireplace. The kitchen includes a breakfast bar, large eating area, and the stove and refrigerator stay. The laundry/mud room is off of the garage and includes an extra shower. The washer and dryer also stay with the home. There have been many updates including fresh paint throughout, countertops and sinks in kitchen and bathroom, carpet in living room and hallway, hardwood floors refinished in all bedrooms, newer roof, and more.  See the listing for more details. 

509 E Prospect Ln, Peoria
Come take a look at this very well maintained 3 bedroom 2 full bath home sitting on a beautiful lot just off of Prospect. Many updates have been done including the roof in 2010, HVAC in 2012, and water heater in 2012. This step saver home offers a living room and family roof, both with fireplaces, a formal dining room, kitchen, laundry room and the 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths all on one level. There is an oversized attached garage with extra storage. A nice deck overlooks the beautiful backyard. See the listing for more details. 

Sunday, May 17, 2015

Open Today in Dunlap!

Come visit us from 1:00 - 3:00 today at

2523 W Carlisle St, Dunlap
Signature Homes built 4 Bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home located in Wynncrest subdivision and Dunlap schools. This home is better than new with hardwood floors throughout the main floor, granite counter tops in the kitchen, surround sound wired great room with gas fireplace, and a nice patio in the backyard. The upstairs offers 4 bedrooms including a master suite with master bath and walk in closet. The basement is finished with hardwood floors and an additional full bathroom. The yard is a little larger than normal and offers an irrigation system and is fully landscaped. Immaculate condition! See the listing for more details. 

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Tax Advantages Homeowners Get That Renters Don’t

Did you know that homebuyers get a lot more tax benefits that renters don’t? Houselogic.com used 2012 IRS data, the most recent available, they calculated that a homeowner who took the average for each of four tax benefits would claim $15,871 in home-related deductions.  Read more about the critical deductions that can lower your overall tax bill at   http://www.houselogic.com/home-advice/tax-deductions/homeowner-tax-benefits/#ixzz3ZMWP5cPe

Sunday, April 12, 2015

Open Today in Chillicothe!

Visit our
20912 N Deer Bluffs Dr, Chillicothe
Quality built by Cedar Hollow Construction, this 4 bedroom 2 story home is located in Fawn Hills Sub & IVC Schools. Features include plaster walls, hardwood floors, Andersen windows, beautiful landscaping, & a fabulous view of the valley. The main level offers a great room, formal & informal dining, kitchen with granite tops, tile backsplash & breakfast bar, living room, half bath & laundry room. The upper level offer 3 bedrooms including the master suite with master bath, walk in closet & sitting area. The basement is finished with a family room, half bath (plumbing for full) & 4th bedroom.  See the listing for more details. 
 309 Sycamore Trail Trail, Chillicothe
Come take a look at this magnificent 1.5 Story home in Sycamore Trail. This home has it all including a Main Floor Master Suite with whirlpool tub and walk in closet. The main floor also offers a Living Room, Formal Dining Room, Great Room with fireplace, Kitchen and Informal Dining. The upper level is made up of 3 bedrooms, a full bath, and a huge bonus room. The full basement is finished, but still very open and spacious, with plenty of storage. The backyard has a deck and privacy fence. The bonus room could be used as a 5th bedroom.  See the listing for more details. 

Monday, April 6, 2015

5 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Sale

Preparing your home for sale can make a big difference in the price you get. Here are tips on preparing your house for sale from HouseLogic.  http://buyandsell.houselogic.com/articles/5-tips-prepare-your-home-sale/

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

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.

Friday, March 13, 2015

Pending Home Sales Swell to Highest Level in a Year and a Half

According to the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, improved buyer demand at the beginning of 2015 pushed pending home sales in January to their highest level since August 2013. 
Read more: http://www.houselogic.com/blog/support-home-ownership/pending-home-sales-swell-highest-level-18-months/#ixzz3UIAftY2T

Sunday, March 8, 2015

Open Houses Today!

Visit our Open Houses from 2:00 - 4:00 today!

2608 W Whittington Way, Dunlap
Ironwood homes built 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath located in Wynncrest and Dunlap Schools. This home offers a carpeted great room with gas log fireplace, informal dining area, kitchen with solid surface countertops, and living room all with hardwood floors. Walk upstairs and you will find 4 bedrooms including the master with walk-in closet and master bathroom with whirlpool tub and separate shower. The laundry is also located on the second floor with laundry sink for easy access. The daylight basement is finished with a rec room, 5th bedroom and a full bathroom, and additional room for storage.  See the listing for more information. 

309 Sycamore Trail, Chillicothe
Come take a look at this magnificent 1.5 Story home in Sycamore Trail. This home has it all including a Main Floor Master Suite with whirlpool tub and walk in closet. The main floor also offers a Living Room, Formal Dining Room, Great Room with fireplace, Kitchen and Informal Dining. The upper level is made up of 3 bedrooms, a full bath, and a huge bonus room. The full basement is finished, but still very open and spacious. The backyard has a deck and privacy fence. The bonus room could be used as a 5th bedroom.   See the listing for more detail.

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Why Homebuyers Need to Act Now

Homebuyers should act soon. According to Jonathan Smoke, chief economist at realtor.com® "Home buyers need to move fast if they want to spend less.  Delayed purchases will only result in higher monthly mortgage payments as prices and rates rise.”  Read the full article at  Why Homebuyers Need to Act Now

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

2015 Forecast: Gains Ahead

Continued economic growth and more reasonable lending standards could unleash pent-up demand for home sales.

Alone among big Western economies, the United States is poised for solid growth in 2015, fueling job creation and keeping home sales on an upward path.  Read more at
2015 Forecast: Gains Ahead

Monday, January 12, 2015

Stronger Economy, Solid Job Growth Expected to Boost Home Sales in 2015

According to the National Association of Realtors® Chief Economist Lawrence Yun, existing-home sales to rise about 7 percent in 2015 due to a strengthening economy, solid job gains and a healthy increase in home prices. Watch the complete video at http://www.realtor.org/news-releases/2015/01/stronger-economy-solid-job-growth-expected-to-boost-home-sales-in-2015.

 
Infographic: Housing Expectations for 2015 | realtor.org. (2015, January 7). Retrieved from http://www.realtor.org/infographics/infographic-housing-expectations-for-2015