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Don’t Judge a Book by Its Photos: Why Seeing a Home in Person Still Matters in 2025 In an era where we can buy cars, groceries, and even adopt pets online, it’s no surprise that home buyers often rely heavily on listing photos when browsing homes for sale. Scrolling through high-resolution images of perfectly staged […]

Avoid These Common Mistakes When Buying Your First Home in Central Illinois   Buying your first home is exciting—there’s nothing like walking into a space and realizing it’s yours. But excitement can quickly turn to frustration (and expensive mistakes) if you’re not prepared. After selling over 1,000 homes in my 20+ year career here in […]

🏡 Avoid These 7 Common Mistakes When Selling Your Central Illinois Home Selling your home in Peoria, Tazewell, or Woodford County can be an exciting step toward your next chapter. But even in a strong market, simple mistakes can cost you time, money, and opportunities. Over my 25+ years in real estate—and more than 1,000 […]

🏘️ Weekend Home Shopping in Central Illinois: How to Make It Count For many buyers in Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford counties, Saturday is prime time to tour homes. But if you only use the weekend to browse casually, you can miss out on the property that actually fits your life and budget. After more than […]