Third Quarter Continues to Improve

According to a news release from the Peoria Area Association of REALTORS® (PAAR), home sales in the Peoria Area continued to improve in the third quarter of this year.    Home sales were up 2.4% from 2013. The median sales price also increased 2.6% in the third quarter of 2013.  According to Phil Harvey, President of PAAR, “We are delighted to report that — like many other areas of the country — the Peoria region market continues to be stable and active. This is a welcome scenario as it benefits both home sellers and homebuyers equally. With the Month’s Supply of Inventory down 4.5 percent to 6.4 months, we know that buyers will find a good inventory of homes for sale and sellers will be able to sell their home in a reasonable amount of time.” You can read the full new release and view additional market statistics at http://www.paarealtors.com/members/news/pjs/pressrelease/2014-10-PRESS-3rd_Qtr_Sales.pdf

Do Halloween Dangers Lurk at Your Entryway?

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  Do Halloween Dangers Lurk at Your Entryway?

  Is your front entryway ready for Halloween visitors? Keep everything fun and accident-free with these seven safety tips. Read more at http://www.houselogic.com/home-advice/maintenance-repair/halloween-safety-rules/

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Today's Open Houses!

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

 150 Fawn Haven Drive, East Peoria
Amazing offering at the end of a Cul-de-sac in Illini Heights Subdivision. This home offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, great room with gas log fireplace, eat-in kitchen with breakfast bar and access to the deck, 4 season sunroom with views of the fenced backyard, master suite with whirlpool tub and walk in closet and separate shower, two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom on the main floor and a Newly finished basement with space for a rec room, office, family room, and lots of room left over for storage. There is plumbing ready for an additional bathroom in the basement. See the listing for more details. 

203 Loren Street, Washington!
Do not miss this 3 bedroom 2 bath home located in Washington school district. This home offers a large master bedroom with walk in closet upstairs, Eat in kitchen with tile floors, two additional bedrooms on the main floor with wood floors, and a nice living room with wood floors. The basement offers laundry with an additional full bath and a finished rec room. Step outside to the oversized 2 stall garage and nice fenced back yard with shed. Some updates include Roof (Approx 5 years), Water heater 13', Storm door 12', All the windows, Hvac in 96'. All kitchen appliances stay with the home.  See the listing for more details. 

Hats for Healing

Please help us support Candace and her amazing effort by donating a new hat or scarf for the patients at Illinois Cancer Center by November 8th.  In addition to the drop off locations listed, you can bring your donations to our office at 7227 N University, Peoria.  Visit the Facebook page to learn more at https://www.facebook.com/events/552019791490266/?ref=22.  Thank you!

Open Today!

Open Houses Today from 2:00 - 4:00:

14831 N River Beach, Chillicothe
Attention River Enthusiasts! Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy the river year round in this unique A Frame sitting on just under an acre on River Beach Road with your own beach area. The home sits back about 300 feet off of the road and includes 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths, 2 fireplaces, a wrap around deck, a patio, and an attached 2 car garage. The park like yard has mature trees, gorgeous landscaping, and a river view that is absolutely beautiful. This is definitely a one of a kind property.  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.
 

Take Back Your Energy Bills

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  Energy-Efficiency Measures that Work for You

                              
  You know that 10 or 20 pounds that you just can’t seem to lose? You do the right thing -- eat kale or log time on the StairMaster -- but the weight clings. You feel powerless.
  It’s like that with our energy bills, too. Eighty-nine percent of us think we’re not using as much energy as we did five years ago, and almost one-half of us think our homes are energy efficient. But 59% also say our energy bills have gone up, according to consumer research by the Shelton Group, a marketing and advertising agency that specializes in energy-efficiency issues.
  
  
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Visit us on Sunday!

Visit our Open Houses tomorrow from 2:00- 4:00.

4002 N Ashton Ave, Peoria
Located just 1 block off of Prospect, this 3 bedroom 1.5 story home is ready for a new owner. The main level offers a large living room with hardwood floors, eat in kitchen with appliances including a built in oven, gas cooktop, hood/fan, & refrigerator. There is also a bedroom & a full bathroom on the main level. The upper level has 2 bedrooms, one with hardwood floors & one with carpet. There is a full basement with a rec room & plenty of storage. Updates over the past few years include windows, flooring, paint, 100 amp service & wiring, roof, vinyl siding, & gutters with guards.  See the listing for more details!

20912 N Deer Bluffs Drive, 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!