Every year around this time, I get sentimental to be living in such an awesome community. Fall brings such a nostalgic feeling, doesn’t it? Peoria, Morton, Washington, and the surrounding towns all have such a strong town spirit, and I see it come out in full force in the fall. Morton has the Pumpkin Festival,…
Buyer’s Guide to Home Inspections.
“Unlocking New Doors” is so exciting, but many people can be taken off guard by all the steps between the offer, and the closing. As a buyer, this in-between time should be super exciting – I try my best to make it this way! One of the steps that can be full of anticipation is…
A Day of No Labor.
In these stressful times we are living in, it is very important to take time to rest, unplug from the web, and to invest in those around us. It’s also so important to invest in our bodies – to eat healthy, exercise, and listen when our bodies are telling us to rest. I hope all…
Seller’s Guide to Home Inspections.
Home inspections are one of the final hurdles to jump before handing the keys of your home to its new owner! They are usually conducted after the buyer and the seller have made a purchase agreement, but before the closing date. Home inspections give the buyer peace of mind as they approach the closing date,…
Current Trends in the Market.
If there has ever been a year full of unexpected events and unforeseen changes, this has been it. As COVID has progressed from a distant idea into our reality here in Central IL, we have all watched as its effects have slowly reached many areas of our lives. Whether that meant schooling for our children…
Stepping out of Comfort Zones.
For some reason, I always imagined that stepping out for your comfort zone was something that ended as you entered adulthood. All children are pushed to do things that challenge them: to introduce themselves to new friends, to present an assignment to the class, to be brave at the dentist. But then adulthood happens and…