Friday, April 4, 2014

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.

Thursday, March 27, 2014

What is Home Staging?

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.

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. To learn more, check out Staging Your Home in the Sellers section of our website. Tara Gillespie, an Accredited Staging Professional™, is always available for questions through the blog, email, or by phone at 309-657-1038 .

Monday, March 10, 2014

9 Easy Mistakes Homeowners Make on Their Taxes

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Sunday, March 9, 2014

Open Today!

Visit our Open Houses from 2:00-4:00 Today.  We would love to see you!
 
6205 W Diversey Ct, Edwards
5 bedroom 3.5 bath Signature Built home located in Sommer Place subdivision and Dunlap schools. This home offers A great room with gas log fireplace, Informal dining area, Kitchen with an island and Walk-in pantry, formal dining area, and a nice deck off the great room. The second floor offers 4 bedrooms including a master suite with walk in closet, additional 3 bedrooms and a laundry area. The daylight basement offers a Rec Room, 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, fully sodded yard & irrigation system. 20 X 20 Patio. See listing for more details.
 
304 W Hilda Ct, Chillicothe
Move right in to this completely renovated 2 bedroom 1 bath home in Chillicothe with main floor laundry. All work was done in 2013. Updates include new roof, siding, windows, soffit, fascia, gutters, furnace, water heater, kitchen remodel including cabinets, tops and appliances, all interior and exterior doors, trim, paint, flooring, bathroom completely gutted and redone, some plumbing and electrical. Attic is insulated and has area for storage. There is a full basement. If you are looking for a nice home that is like new, this is it! All new appliances included. See listing for more details.

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Invitation to Participate in Chillicothe Comprehensive Planning Process


Chillicothe Residents:  Your input is needed to help our community prosper!  Rich has had the privilege of working on the Chillicothe Comprehensive Plan Committee.  The Comprehensive Plan is an effective tool for guiding the future growth of our community.  It is important that we get as many community members as possible involved.  Please help us by providing your input through the survey online by clicking on the link below.  Paper copies of the survey can be obtained at City Hall, Pearce Community Center or the Chillicothe Public Library. Thank you!

Sunday, February 9, 2014

Open Today!

Meet the Builder today from 2:00 - 4:00 at
2509 W Whittington Way, Dunlap
Amazing 5 bedroom 3.5 bath Signature home located in Wynncrest subdivision and Dunlap Schools. The sought after Martin plan offers a great room with gas log fireplace, Informal and Formal dining areas, Patio, Kitchen with Granite counter tops, Nice foyer and a drop zone off the garage. The upstairs offers a laundry room, 4 bedrooms including a master suite with walk-in closet and master bathroom. The basement offers a Rec room with full bathroom and 5th bedroom. The 3 stall garage and half bathroom on the main floor round out this great 2 story home.
See the listing for more details.

Open Houses today from 2:00 - 4:00

2520 W Stonehenge, Peoria
E.O. Reed built 3 bedroom 2 bath ranch home located in Stonehenge Subdivision and Dunlap Schools. Main floor has an open floor plan and offers 3 bedrooms including a master suite with shower, whirlpool tub, and dual vanities. The large great room offers a gas log fireplace. The kitchen & informal dining have hardwood floors, and there is a main floor laundry room. There is a full walk-out basement with 9 foot ceilings. The back offers a deck and a deep back yard.  See the listing for more details.

1100 W Kensington, Peoria
Need space? Look no further. This 4 bedroom, 3 full bath sprawling quad level home has it all. The main level offers a generous sized living room, a formal and informal dining room, a large kitchen with Corian countertops, and beautiful 3 season room. The upper level has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths including the master bedroom with master bath and walk in closet. The lower level has a walkout to the backyard and includes a family room with fireplace, full bath, and 4th bedroom. The basement has an abundance of space for storage, an exercise area, or whatever fits your needs.See the listing for more details.

2317 W Pintura Ct, Peoria
3 bedroom 2 bath home located in Terra Vista Subdivision and Dunlap Schools. 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. Contract for deed terms: $1500 a month, $5000 down, $350 towards principle. See the listing for more details.