September 2010 - Posts

Price Reduced on 1404 Willow Glen in Metamora
30 September 10 10:08 AM | Greg McCoy | 0 Comments   
Metamora, Woodford County - Announcing a price reduction on 1404 Willow Glen, a 1,500 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm ranch. Now MLS® $155,900 - Open Floor Plan. Property information Read More...
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ILL Assist Bond Program
30 September 10 08:39 AM | Greg McCoy | 1 Comments   
If you are a first time home buyer looking for homes for sale in Peoria or the surrounding area, keep a sharp eye out for the announcement of the reinstatement of the ILL Assist Bond Program. This program provides grant money to qualified buyers to help Read More...
Toilet Repair Tip
30 September 10 08:25 AM | Greg McCoy | 0 Comments   
I saw a good tip for repairing a toilet (credit to Tim Carter in his Ask The Builder newsletter). Last week, he needed to repair the pesky flapper valve in his master bathroom toilet. It recently started to stay in the up position causing the toilet to Read More...
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Amanda's Project (Fundraising Garage Sale in Peoria, IL - Oct 1st & 2nd)
29 September 10 02:50 PM | Greg McCoy | 0 Comments   
RE/MAX Unlimited is helping to get the word out about Amanda's Project! Amanda (name changed for privacy) is a cheerful and talkative 8 year-old client of the Children's Home in Peoria. She has loving foster parents who help care for her as she Read More...
Do You Know What Your Credit Scores Are?
29 September 10 11:24 AM | Greg McCoy | 0 Comments   
RISMEDIA, September 28, 2010--Nearly one-third of Americans are unlikely to qualify for a mortgage because their credit scores are too low, making homeownership out of reach for many. This is according to an analysis of more than 25,000 loan quotes and Read More...
Peoria Journal Star Article
28 September 10 08:56 AM | Greg McCoy | 0 Comments   
Be sure to check out the article by Steve Tarter in the business section of today's Peoria Journal Star about my book. Here is the link if you would like to read it online: http://www.pjstar.com/business/x1319753300/Peoria-realtor-writes-book-for-first-time-homebuyers Read More...
Fine Arts Fair in Peoria
25 September 10 11:21 AM | Greg McCoy | 0 Comments   
Don't forget the Fine Arts Fair in Peoria this weekend, September 25 & 26, sponsored by the Peoria Art Guild. It will be held down at the Peoria Riverfront from 10 am to 5 pm on both days. It will feature 150 artists as well as music, food and Read More...
Fall Is The Time To Mulch
24 September 10 09:09 AM | Greg McCoy | 0 Comments   
In Central IL, fall is the season to mulch your garden and landscaped areas. Below is an article from RisMedia with some useful information about mulching. RISMEDIA, September 24, 2010--(MCT)--Mulch in the garden provides you with benefits you may not Read More...
Price Reduced on 3310 W Gloucester in Williamsburg Estates
23 September 10 02:50 PM | Greg McCoy | 0 Comments   
Williamsburg Estates, Peoria - Announcing a price reduction on 3310 W Gloucester, a 2,700 sq. ft., 4 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story. Now MLS® $259,900 - Private Wooded Setting. Property information Read More...
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Thinking of designing your own house?
23 September 10 09:09 AM | Greg McCoy | 0 Comments   
Are you thinking about designing and/or building a new house? That process can be much easier now with an inexpensive program called Turbo Floor Plan Home and Landscape Pro. It's easy to use, lets you change your mind a thousand times without annoying Read More...
City of Peoria Downpayment Assistance Program
22 September 10 01:10 PM | Greg McCoy | 0 Comments   
City of Peoria Downpayment Assistance Program now accepting applications!!! The City of Peoria, through its Department of Planning and Growth Management, has re-opened the Downpayment Assistance (DPA) Program as of Wednesday, September 22, 2010. The DPA Read More...
Open House in Windsong Estates on Sunday
22 September 10 12:28 PM | Greg McCoy | 0 Comments   
September 2010 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Windsong Estates, Washington - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 103 Shannon Hills on September Read More...
7 Tips for Fall Tree Maintenance
21 September 10 01:40 PM | Greg McCoy | 0 Comments   
RISMEDIA, September 21, 2010--Trees are often overlooked during the summer when it comes to watering. Yet, when trees go dormant for autumn and winter – meaning active root growth comes to a standstill – and deciduous trees lose their leaves, Read More...
House Property For Sale in Metamora
21 September 10 12:09 PM | Greg McCoy | 0 Comments   
Attentions Horse Lovers! • 1,396 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm manufactured home "Permanent Foundation" - MLS® $398,000 Metamora, Woodford County - Attention horse lovers! You won't find a better place to keep horses! This property feautures Read More...
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Flu Season
17 September 10 09:51 AM | Greg McCoy | 0 Comments   
Flu season is fast approaching..............I never know if it is worthwhile to get a flu shot. Most years I don't....any opinions out there? Read More...
The Rental Market is Getting Tight
15 September 10 11:08 AM | Greg McCoy | 1 Comments   
RISMEDIA, September 15, 2010--Existing-home sales in July dropped 27 percent from the prior month, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Unpredictable home values plus a soft job market have many Americans turning toward renting as Read More...
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RE/MAX Hall of Fame
14 September 10 11:43 AM | Greg McCoy | 0 Comments   
Sept. 14, 2010 I am happy to announce that I was just inducted into the RE/MAX Hall of Fame! This an honor that is given for having achieved a certain level of sales production over my career with RE/MAX..........It is hard to believe that I been at RE/MAX Read More...
Open House in Minonk on Saturday
13 September 10 05:57 PM | Greg McCoy | 0 Comments   
September 2010 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Minonk, Woodford County - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 1103 Maple Avenue on September 18 from Read More...
Protesting your Taxes - Part 2
13 September 10 10:13 AM | Greg McCoy | 0 Comments   
A few weeks ago, I posted a blog entry about the seminars that PAAR was having about Appealing your taxes. For those who were not able to make it, I have the handouts. If you would like copies, just let me know. Call me at 309-208-1121 or email me at Read More...
Getting Your House ready for Fall
13 September 10 10:00 AM | Greg McCoy | 0 Comments   
Well, can you believe it? Fall is upon us! Today is 09/13/2010, and we are already almost half through the High School football season........... Below is a good article about getting your house ready for winter. Nothing earth shattering, but it is good Read More...
Keeping your Credit Good In Bad Times
02 September 10 11:14 AM | Greg McCoy | 0 Comments   
RISMEDIA, August 21, 2010--People are having to make tough financial choices today, but many don't have to wreck their credit scores if they know how the system works, according to credit expert Eddie Johansson, president of Credit Security Group. Read More...
Power Washers
02 September 10 07:57 AM | Greg McCoy | 0 Comments   
Does anyone out there have a power washer? I am thinking about buying one........any thoughts on goods models to consider, units to stay away from, Things to use it for, etc., would be appreciated! Thanks in advance..... Read More...

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