December 2010 - Posts

Making Windows More Efficient
30 December 10 09:35 AM | Greg McCoy | 0 Comments   
By Terri Bennett RISMEDIA, December 30, 2010—(MCT)—With all the money we spend this time of year on presents, parties, and everything else — who really can afford to let money fly right out the window? Do Your Part during these chilly Read More...
Breathe Easier: 10 Tips to Banish Mold from the Home
23 December 10 09:31 AM | Greg McCoy | 0 Comments   
By Charles Furlough RISMEDIA, December 23, 2010—Often, our first encounter with mold at home occurs in that infamous spot between the shower curtain and tub. Unfortunately, in most homes, this isn’t the extent of the mold—the more problematic Read More...
Year End Tax Tips
23 December 10 09:17 AM | Greg McCoy | 0 Comments   
RISMEDIA, December 23, 2010—An extension of the Bush tax cuts gives Americans more options as they do year-end tax planning. Specifically, the bill extended the charitable IRA contribution and state and local sales tax deduction for 2010. Because Read More...
Peoria Area Housing Market Statistics – November 2010
21 December 10 10:48 AM | Greg McCoy | 0 Comments   
There continues to be an oversupply of homes on the market. Pending sales are down from last year but November 2009 was the original deadline for the first time buyer tax credit and that would have caused an increase in sales. Click the links below to Read More...
Are You Considering Bankruptcy?
21 December 10 08:01 AM | Greg McCoy | 0 Comments   
Filing for Bankruptcy: Weighing the Options and What You Need to Know By Gail Marks Jarvis RISMEDIA, December 21, 2010—(MCT)—The cruelest recession since the Depression has pushed people who never would have dreamed of bankruptcy to ask themselves Read More...
3310 W Gloucester in Williamsburg Estates is Sold!
20 December 10 11:41 AM | Greg McCoy | 0 Comments   
Williamsburg Estates, Peoria - The 2 story at 3310 W Gloucester has been sold. Property information Read More...
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A Good Host Thinks of the Little Things
17 December 10 10:05 AM | Greg McCoy | 0 Comments   
Here is a good article from RISMEDIA with some great tips about hosting over the holidays (or any other time)....... By Stacy Downs RISMEDIA, December 17, 2010—(MCT)—To be an excellent host, try becoming a picky guest. In your own home. Give Read More...
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Interest Rates on the Rise
15 December 10 09:59 AM | Greg McCoy | 0 Comments   
Mortgage rates are on the rise! Over the past month or so, mortgage rates have been inching their way up. Rates for a 30 year fixed rate loan had been as low as 3.875% but are now at about 5%. That is still a great rate, but it shows that if you are thinking Read More...
29875 White Oak Drive in Mackinaw is Sold!
09 December 10 02:46 PM | Greg McCoy | 0 Comments   
Mackinaw, Tazewell County - The 2 story at 29875 White Oak Drive has been sold. Property information Read More...
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Maintenance For Your Garage Door
06 December 10 01:40 PM | Greg McCoy | 0 Comments   
Tim Carter, builder ans author of the "Ask The Builder" newsletter raises a good point about one of those things that most of us don't think about much until they break. Here are his comments: "When was the last time you checked the Read More...
1 1/2 Story For Sale in Central Peoria
02 December 10 05:38 PM | Greg McCoy | 0 Comments   
Cozy 3-4 BR in Central Location • 1,351 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm 1 1/2 story - $89,900 Central Peoria, Peoria - Cozy 3-4 bedrooms home in central location! * Den in basement could be 4th bedroom * Hardwood under carpet in some rooms * Recent updates Read More...
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