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Many homeowners say they would like to lighten up their home’s exterior with a neutral color palette. Find out the five most popular siding colors in 2023. http://spr.ly/6185OygD9

Buying a New-Construction Home: Pros and Cons All Homebuyers Should Know Here are the benefits of buying a new-construction home—and some of the potential downsides—so that homebuyers can weigh the pros and cons.

What Is a Property Title Search? Why It Matters for Buyers and Sellers A property title is who has the right to own something. Here's a rundown on everything you need to know about a property title search.

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Should You Wait Until Spring To Sell Your Home? No Way! Why Winter Listings Rule Today Winter is usually the slow season, but this year will be anything but. High home prices and a lower home inventory means it's a great time to sell.

Please check out my new listing at 5103 N. University in Peoria! 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch with a 2 car attached garage, finished basement, and a fenced yard.....$114,900.......Call me today for an appointment!

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Peoria IL : 5103 N UNIVERSITY Peoria, IL 61614 3 beds, 2 baths, 1,054 sq ft - Single Family Offered at: $114,900

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10 of the Most Useless Kitchen Gadgets Ever Invented | Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com® To help you spot money and space wasters before you fall prey to them, here's a roundup of the most useless kitchen gadgets around.

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7 Fixes to Avoid Major Foundation Problems Water can damage a foundation in countless ways, so homeowners should look to experts for the dos and don’ts.

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26 Things Home Buyers Will Hate About Your House | Kiplinger As a home seller, you don't want to let the small -- or big -- fixes around your house that have added up over the years sabotage your bottom line during a resale.

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5 Decor Trends to Steal from the 2021 Real Simple Home—Including the 'It' Color of the Year Check out the top decor trends of 2021, all spotted in the Real Simple Home. Yes, including the on-trend color showing up everywhere.

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Fed Chair Powell calls inflation 'frustrating' and sees it running into next year Fed Chairman Jerome Powell still expects inflation to ease eventually, but said he sees the current pressures running into 2022.

New listing in East Peoria! Stop by and see this very nice building, currently being used as a church. It would have many other potential uses, such a day care center, private school, small event venue, apartments, small business, just to name a few. Call me today for a private showing!

Offered by Greg McCoy, Realty Executives Acclaimed, Peoria Heights, IL, 309-208-1121.

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121 STATE, East Peoria, IL 61611 0.62 acre(s) acre - Commercial Offered at: $84,900

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Nearly One-Third of Sellers Admit Using Spy Cams During Showings They say they want to see buyers’ reactions during showings, but some buyers feel spied upon.

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7 Living Room Improvements That'll Help Sell Your Home for More Money If you're preparing to list your home, make sure your living room is living up to its full potential. Here's how to make it both inviting and updated.

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No Headboard, No Problem: 7 Other Ideas for Framing a Bed If you're looking for something a little off the beaten path, here are 11 headboard alternatives to give your bed that finished look.

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8 Houseplant Myths Most People Think Are True—Debunked There's enough conflicting information about houseplants to make your head spin. Here are some common houseplant myths you might hear, debunked.

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Antique and fluted glass are trending in the kitchen – experts share how to bring these features to the fore H&G predicts that new takes on glass will be big in kitchen design from now on – here's what you need to know

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Survey: Young Adults Underestimate Costs of Homeownership See which key areas younger buyers tend to be most confused about so you can provide education in your blog posts and social media outreach.

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Should You Rent or Buy Your Next Home in Retirement? | Kiplinger If you’re thinking about renting your next home instead of buying, consider the pros and cons of the decision.

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Design Debate: Are White Kitchens Boring Or Brilliant? We’ve compiled some of the best white kitchens that have graced our pages and we want to hear what you think: Are white kitchens boring or brilliant?

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The Pros and Cons of Writing a Love Letter to a Home Seller In competitive housing markets, buyers sometimes write “love letters” in hopes of swaying the seller to choose their bid. Is it wise?

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10 Genius Ways To Save Money On A Move Moving is exciting, but it can also be stressful for more reasons than one. From finding the time and energy to box up all of your belongings, to picking a trustworthy moving service to safely transport them all from one place to the next, there are just so many factors to consider. On top of it all

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Are Timeshares Worth It? Here Are The Benefits And Risks If a timeshare company ever offers you free tickets to a show, a hotel stay or dinner discounts to attend a “brief” meeting, it’s likely you’re going on a lengthy tour of a timeshare. There certainly are benefits to having a vacation place to call your own once a year that often comes with a...

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Top 15 Kitchen Countertops Costs and Pros & Cons in 2021 If you’re looking to install new countertops in your kitchen, you’re not alone – 95% of homeowners looking to renovate say that “kitchen countertops are their top priority this year”. This consumer buying guide covers top 15 countertop options, along with each material’s pros and cons, a...

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How Much Credit History Do You Really Need? Lenders look at the length of your history as part of determining your creditworthiness.

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These Removable Wallpapers Will Completely Transform Your Space (Without Damaging Your Walls) A renter's dream!

Check out this remodeled farmhouse on 5 acres with several outbuildings. Horses are welcome! Located about halfway between Washburn and Varna. Now offered at $289,900.

Offered by Greg McCoy, Realty Executives Acclaimed, Peoria Heights, IL, 309-208-1121.

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1747 PIGEON CREEK Road, Varna, IL 61375 4 beds, 2 baths, 2,504 sq ft - Single Family Offered at: $289,900

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Mortgage Rates Dip Below Three Percent | Freddie Mac MCLEAN, Va., April 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS), showing that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 2.97 percent. “The drop in mortgage rates is good news for homeowners who are still looking

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8 Potential Problems You Should Watch Out for When Viewing a Home's Garage The garage may be an afterthought. After all, it's just an empty space to store your stuff, right? Oh, but the garage is more important than meets the eye.

$10,000 price drop on this country retreat with 5 acres, several outbuildings and a 4 bedroom, 2 bath house. Horses and other animals welcome! Now priced at $299,900.

Offered by Greg McCoy, Realy Executives Acclaimed, Peoria Heights, IL, 309-208-1121

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1747 PIGEON CREEK Road, Varna, IL 61375 4 beds, 2 baths, 2,504 sq ft - Single Family Offered at: $299,900