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1st Quarter Home Sales

Peoria- area Home Sales Up 15 Percent in 1st Quarter

4/21/2021 2:30 PM

2021 Looms as Busy Year Despite Low Inventory ... home sales in the Peoria area were up 15 percent in the first quarter over the same period last year, according to the Peoria Area Association of REALTORS®. Home sales totaled 1,330 in the first three months of 2021 compared to 1,157 homes sold in the first quarter of 2020. The biggest increases in sales came in Peoria Heights, Creve Coeur, Cuba, West Peoria and Macomb.

RPAC Event

RPAC Open House May 7th!

4/15/2021 12:43 PM

The RPAC Auction will take place ONLINE from May 3-May 7. You may stop by the PAAR Office to view the auction items in-person throughout the week. On Friday, May 7 from 5-7PM we will host an Open House so we can fiesta together! You'll enjoy drinks, food, photo booth fun and more! Tickets are $25.00 PP through 4/28 and $35.00 PP after.

Local Community Garden

Local Area Community Garden Expansion

4/6/2021 11:26 AM

The PAAR CARES Foundation has joined Phoenix Community Development Services, as well as other community partners, in assisting with the expansion of the Sow to Grow Community Garden.

Pandemic Fails to Slow Housing Sales

1/20/2021 2:38 PM

Pandemic Fails to Slow Housing Sales in Peoria Area During Challenging Year The family home took on a new importance in 2020. The year that challenged the Peoria area's health, business and employment in unprecedented ways saw home sales climb by 18.3 percent over 2019. During the year 2020, home sales increased by 28 percent in the third quarter and by 29 percent in the fourth quarter compared to the same periods in 2019, according to Peoria Area Association of REALTORS®.

Peoria area REALTORS® raise $7K

1/7/2021 10:44 AM

Members of the Peoria Area Association of REALTORS® (PAAR) showed their love for the communities they live in by organizing the first Deck the Halls Open House and Silent Auction and raising $7,000 to help future residents in need. “Despite the many challenges that PAAR Cares Foundation faced during the COVID-19 pandemic and raising funds to assist those in need for 2021, we are proud that PAAR and the public came together and helped the inaugural Deck the Halls fundraiser be a success,” sa

Q3 Stats Breaking Records

10/21/2020 2:19 PM

Despite COVID-19, Q3 Stats Prove the Peoria Region is Still Holding Strong, In Fact Breaking Records ... Despite some of the most challenging obstacles in recent history, area home sales broke records in the third quarter, totaling 2,210 closed sales; 28% increase from the third quarter of 2019. Each month of Q3 also month of the second quarter also surpassed any previous months on record.

Diversity & Inclusion

9/22/2020 12:55 PM

Illinois REALTORS® launches Diversity Initiative – Leader in housing policy to amplify industry’s impact on promoting diversity, equality and affordability.

Home Showings Up in Peoria

5/13/2020 12:00 AM

Home Showings Up in Peoria; despite restrictions, home sales down only 6% in April. May 13, 2020 - Peoria, Illinois The Peoria-area housing market has shown resilience despite limitations dictated by the COVID-19 outbreak. Figures released this week by the Peoria Area Association of REALTORS® show that the number of showings by PAAR REALTORS® steadily increased.

Stay-at-Home Orders Present New DIY Opportunities

5/5/2020 3:05 PM

More homeowners are taking on do-it-yourself house projects while staying at home, which is helping to add value and appeal to their properties. Even small projects, like cleaning tile grout, can make a big difference, real estate pros say.

Coronavirus Press Release

Coronavirus Press Release from PAAR

3/19/2020 7:47 AM

The Peoria Area Association of REALTORS® recognizes the challenges faced by all citizens these days as we cope with containing the spread of the coronavirus. At this time when families are being asked to stay home, PAAR wants to let the public know that Realtors® are ready to serve this community in a safe and productive manner.

Glorious Valentines Day Weddings

Glorious Wedding-tine's Day

2/25/2020 2:13 PM

FEBRUARY The glorious month that brings us awards shows, the Super Bowl, National Pizza Day, and Presidents Day. February also brings about another holiday that has the power to radically change futures. That day, of course, is Valentine’s Day! According to WeddingWire.com, 10% of people will get engaged to their future spouse on February 14th. If you are part of that 10% and plan on buying a home with your sweetheart; I have some good and

PEORIA REAL ESTATE

Peoria Small Business Development and Real Estate

1/30/2020 8:17 AM

Choosing a place to live can be difficult, and with good reason. While our phones, tablets, and laptops allow for an endless supply of useful facts and specs, they have also made it easier than ever to get bad information. One wrong click and buyers may be scared away from a home and city they would love – or, just asbad, be convinced to invest in an areawith no growth potential. In a time of unbridled access, it can be hard to make that vital distinction between nuanced journalism and a poorly

Marketing Your Home

Marketing Your Home

1/28/2020 6:00 AM

All of us at some point will be in the real estate market buying or selling a home. Whether it’s a single-family house, a condo, or an apartment flat, we have to live somewhere and it’s not free. So how do you get your home seen by the people who are in the market to buy? We’ve asked the folks in the PAAR Marketing Department here in Peoria, IL what they’ve tried over the 36 years of listing for people in the Peoria area and this is what we’ve discovered.

Carbon Monoxide Detectors in Your Home

Carbon Monoxide Detectors in Your Home

1/23/2020 4:10 PM

Hundreds of people die accidentally every year from CO poisoning caused by malfunctioning or improperly used fuel-burning appliances. Even more, die from CO produced by idling cars.You can't see or smell carbon monoxide, but at high levels it can kill a person in minutes. Carbon monoxide (CO) is also produced whenever any fuel such as gas, oil, kerosene, wood, or charcoal is burned.

New World Realty

Welcoming New World Realty

1/21/2020 10:12 AM

New World Realty is a growing concern that’s joining the extensive real estate community of central Illinois. “The Washington-based brokerage firm is new,” said Megan Krowlek, the Realtor® who was a co-founder of New World along with Ryan Tucker.

Peoria winter fun

When You're Loving Peoria Winter

1/21/2020 9:11 AM

Winter can be a perfect excuse to snuggle inside behind a toasty fire and catch up on our favorite shows with a big bowl of popcorn and our loved ones…. ...Or! We can enjoy the many unique things that the Peoria Area has to offer! Every Winter it seems to get tougher and tougher to find new things to get out and do. Events for the family, events with our besties, or even just a night out flying solo. Here are a few things you can keep in mind when enjoying the entertainment amenities and

winter maintenance central illinois

Winter Maintenance in Central Illinois

1/13/2020 8:07 AM

Nearly 200 people are killed every year by falling ice. This number can be eliminated by simply maintaining your gutters so the cold winter rain and sleet can flow freely to your downspout. Don’t get speared by falling ice!

value and price

The Price of Value

1/8/2020 1:32 PM

When selling your property you need the most money you can get for it. Here are some great ideas for making sure you are on top of the REALTOR® priority list. Put together a budget for how much you would like to spend before leaving.

The Next Stage: Make an impression

The Next Stage

12/17/2019 10:47 AM

It’s a tale as old as time: after years of striving, a young man finally earns enough money to spruce up his apartment. But as it turns out, he’s no interior decorator.

Carbon Monoxide Detectors in Your Home

Carbon Monoxide Detectors in Your Home

12/6/2019 12:01 PM

In 2006, the Illinois General Assembly passed a law which requires the placement of carbon monoxide detectors in residences.

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