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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. 

Open Today in Dunlap!

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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. 

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

Open Today in Chillicothe!

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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. 

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/

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.

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