14821 Fruitland, Chillicothe
WOW!! This 3 bedroom, 1 bath ranch located just outside of Chillicothe. The house has many updates. Newer flooring including wood in the living room, carpet in the bedrooms, and tile in the kitchen. All appliances stay but are not warranted. The one-stall garage has been enclosed for a workshop, but it can be changed back to a garage. The heating and cooling were new in 2007 and the well was replaced in 2000. Very clean and neat. Ready for a new family. Do not miss out!!! Check out the listing for more details. Email or call us at 309-657-0063 if you have any questions.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Two New Listings!
250 Briargate, Washington
Great 3 bedroom 1 bath home located in Washington. Recent updates include roof, siding, windows, gutters, driveway, insulation, furnace and a/c, ceiling fans. The home offers an oversized 2 stall garage, nice landscaping, full fenced back yard with no neighbors behind you. All appliances in the home stay, but are not warranted. $98,900 Check-out the listing for more details. Email or call us at 309-657-0063 if you have any questions.
1405 W Margaret, Peoria
Absolutely Charming! Great Curb Appeal! This 2 bedroom 1 bath home has a full basement and a 1 car garage. The home offers an eat in kitchen with newer laminate flooring, countertops, sink, faucet, and disposal. The stove and refrigerator stay. The hardwood floors have been refinished throughout. There is lots of fresh paint and some of the light fixtures are newer. The backyard is beautifully landscaped and has a brick patio for entertaining. Move In Condition! $82,500 Check-out the listing for more details. Email or call us at 309-657-0063 if you have any questions.
Great 3 bedroom 1 bath home located in Washington. Recent updates include roof, siding, windows, gutters, driveway, insulation, furnace and a/c, ceiling fans. The home offers an oversized 2 stall garage, nice landscaping, full fenced back yard with no neighbors behind you. All appliances in the home stay, but are not warranted. $98,900 Check-out the listing for more details. Email or call us at 309-657-0063 if you have any questions.
1405 W Margaret, Peoria
Absolutely Charming! Great Curb Appeal! This 2 bedroom 1 bath home has a full basement and a 1 car garage. The home offers an eat in kitchen with newer laminate flooring, countertops, sink, faucet, and disposal. The stove and refrigerator stay. The hardwood floors have been refinished throughout. There is lots of fresh paint and some of the light fixtures are newer. The backyard is beautifully landscaped and has a brick patio for entertaining. Move In Condition! $82,500 Check-out the listing for more details. Email or call us at 309-657-0063 if you have any questions.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Just Listed!
2320 N Linn, PeoriaAbsolute move in condition! This 2 story has so many updates! The kitchen has been completely remodeled with new cabinets, Corian countertops, a breakfast bar, light fixtures, under cabinet lighting, stainless steel appliances, and a natural slate tile floor and backsplash. The living room boasts hardwood floors, built in cabinets, a brick wood burning fireplace, and French doors leading to the dining room. The master bedroom has double closets and newer carpet. The exterior has an inviting covered front porch, maintenance free vinyl siding and a deck on the rear of the home. The home also offers a detached 2 car garage. This is truly a must see! $84,900 View the listing for more details. Email or call us at 309-657-0063 if you have any questions.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Time is running out!
Time is running out! The $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers will expire December 1, 2009. You must be closed on the home by November 30, 2009. Email or call us at 309-657-0063 for more details. We want to help you get started!
The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) has published a few great resources to help.
Chart Highlighting the Major Modifications to the First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit
Frequently Asked Questions
We also have Tips for First-Time Home Buyers in the Buyers section of our website.
The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) has published a few great resources to help.
Chart Highlighting the Major Modifications to the First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit
Frequently Asked Questions
We also have Tips for First-Time Home Buyers in the Buyers section of our website.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Come Visit Us Sunday!
We are having an Open House from 11:00 to 12:30 at
1313 William Drive, Chillicothe
Come take a look at this very well maintained 3 bedroom ranch with a full finished basement in Chillicothe! You will love the location! This home is conveniently located directly behind the high school. There is school bus service to the elementary and jr. high schools from this home. Many updates have been done over the years including vinyl siding, windows, architectural roof, high efficient furnace and air conditioner, 100 amp electrical service and much more. Hardwood floors under the carpet in bedrooms. This is a great home with a large backyard. Make it yours! See the listing for more details.
1313 William Drive, Chillicothe
Come take a look at this very well maintained 3 bedroom ranch with a full finished basement in Chillicothe! You will love the location! This home is conveniently located directly behind the high school. There is school bus service to the elementary and jr. high schools from this home. Many updates have been done over the years including vinyl siding, windows, architectural roof, high efficient furnace and air conditioner, 100 amp electrical service and much more. Hardwood floors under the carpet in bedrooms. This is a great home with a large backyard. Make it yours! See the listing for more details.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Just Listed in Peoria!
3013 N Mission, Peoria
Move right into this cute 2 bedroom 1 bath home that is conveniently located close to shopping and bus stop. The eat in kitchen has newer cabinets and the appliances stay! The stackable washer and dryer also stay. This home has several updates including the windows in 2001, the roof and gutters in 2005, and all new carpet in September 2009! There is also an oversized 1 car detached garage and a 3 season porch on the front of the house! Check-out the listing for more details. Email or call us at 309-657-0063 if you have any questions.
Move right into this cute 2 bedroom 1 bath home that is conveniently located close to shopping and bus stop. The eat in kitchen has newer cabinets and the appliances stay! The stackable washer and dryer also stay. This home has several updates including the windows in 2001, the roof and gutters in 2005, and all new carpet in September 2009! There is also an oversized 1 car detached garage and a 3 season porch on the front of the house! Check-out the listing for more details. Email or call us at 309-657-0063 if you have any questions.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Go Green!
Tips for homeowners to make their home more eco-friendly.
Interest in the environment and green building has moved beyond installing energy efficient appliances and swapping out incandescent light bulbs for compact fluorescents. With luxury condos touting eco-friendly features like rain water recycling and construction companies incorporating energy saving features into new homes, it's no wonder real estate professionals say more and more potential home buyers are asking about "green homes."
With demand for environmentally friendly homes blossoming across the country, one way to make a home stand out in a stalled real estate market is to retro-fit it to green standards. Below are some tips from the professionals at Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation on how to make your home sustainable, energy- and cost-efficient now, to appeal to eco-conscious home buyers later.
Replace hardwood floors with renewable materials. While hardwood has been the flooring of choice for the past several years, bamboo floors are much more eco-friendly because bamboo grows quickly and can be easily replaced. In the kitchen, linoleum floors, made from solidified linseed oil, wood flour or cork dust over a burlap or canvas backing, is very eco-friendly compared to modern floor coverings made from polyvinyl chloride.
Don't flush away your money. Consider replacing existing commodes with low-flow toilets which use approximately 20 percent less water per flush, or dual-flush toilets with two buttons to give home owners the choice of flushing with a half- or full tank.
A ray of light. In many neighborhoods, owning a home on the north side of the street has always been more desirable than ones on the south side. South-facing windows provide more natural daylight, making a home more bright and cheery. More importantly, natural daylight helps keep indoor climate comfortable during the winter months, allowing a homeowner to lower the thermostat. Alternatively, drawing shades during key daylight hours during the summer can help cut down on air conditioning needs.
Green gardening. Sustainable landscaping is becoming all the rage to eco-conscious home owners. Planting native plants, vegetation and shade trees strategically around a home will keep it cool during the summer and block cold winds during the winter. Native vegetation thrives in its preferred environment and won’t require excess water. In addition, concrete driveways and patios can be replaced with permeable paving materials, allowing water to pass through to the ground, in turn reducing runoff that erodes soil and causes flooding of sewer systems.
Switch to green power. The use of renewable energy in a home, such as solar, wind, water or geothermal, greatly helps reduce pollution. However, installing solar panels or wind generators can be enormously expensive. Today, many utility companies in the U.S. are offering home owners an option to purchase a form of renewable energy that does not cost much more than conventional energy. The government also offers many financial incentives to home owners who install renewable-energy systems.
Interest in the environment and green building has moved beyond installing energy efficient appliances and swapping out incandescent light bulbs for compact fluorescents. With luxury condos touting eco-friendly features like rain water recycling and construction companies incorporating energy saving features into new homes, it's no wonder real estate professionals say more and more potential home buyers are asking about "green homes."
With demand for environmentally friendly homes blossoming across the country, one way to make a home stand out in a stalled real estate market is to retro-fit it to green standards. Below are some tips from the professionals at Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation on how to make your home sustainable, energy- and cost-efficient now, to appeal to eco-conscious home buyers later.
Replace hardwood floors with renewable materials. While hardwood has been the flooring of choice for the past several years, bamboo floors are much more eco-friendly because bamboo grows quickly and can be easily replaced. In the kitchen, linoleum floors, made from solidified linseed oil, wood flour or cork dust over a burlap or canvas backing, is very eco-friendly compared to modern floor coverings made from polyvinyl chloride.
Don't flush away your money. Consider replacing existing commodes with low-flow toilets which use approximately 20 percent less water per flush, or dual-flush toilets with two buttons to give home owners the choice of flushing with a half- or full tank.
A ray of light. In many neighborhoods, owning a home on the north side of the street has always been more desirable than ones on the south side. South-facing windows provide more natural daylight, making a home more bright and cheery. More importantly, natural daylight helps keep indoor climate comfortable during the winter months, allowing a homeowner to lower the thermostat. Alternatively, drawing shades during key daylight hours during the summer can help cut down on air conditioning needs.
Green gardening. Sustainable landscaping is becoming all the rage to eco-conscious home owners. Planting native plants, vegetation and shade trees strategically around a home will keep it cool during the summer and block cold winds during the winter. Native vegetation thrives in its preferred environment and won’t require excess water. In addition, concrete driveways and patios can be replaced with permeable paving materials, allowing water to pass through to the ground, in turn reducing runoff that erodes soil and causes flooding of sewer systems.
Switch to green power. The use of renewable energy in a home, such as solar, wind, water or geothermal, greatly helps reduce pollution. However, installing solar panels or wind generators can be enormously expensive. Today, many utility companies in the U.S. are offering home owners an option to purchase a form of renewable energy that does not cost much more than conventional energy. The government also offers many financial incentives to home owners who install renewable-energy systems.
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