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Guiding my business with honesty and care.
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Straight answers and the same numbers I'd give my own family.
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Your goals come first, from first call to closing.
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Invested in Peoria and Central Illinois, not just in transactions.
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Market updates
Peoria area market update.
Teri publishes regular market briefings for Peoria and Central Illinois using local listing data from RMLS Alliance, not national averages. The briefings cover home values, inventory, and what the numbers mean for buyers and sellers, explained in plain language.
Reviewed September 2026 · August 2026 Data
Peoria County median sale, August 2026
Up 8.3% from $175,500 a year ago (RMLS Alliance)
Homes sold in August
Down 11.2% from 241 a year ago (RMLS Alliance)
Peoria County attached median sale, August 2026
Up 10.7% from $114,900 a year ago (RMLS Alliance)
Average 30-year fixed mortgage
Freddie Mac, week of Sept 24, 2026
Local Market Update – August 2026, Peoria County. Provided by RMLS Alliance, LLC. Current as of September 5, 2026. All data from RMLS Alliance. Report © 2026 ShowingTime Plus, LLC. Mortgage rate: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, September 24, 2026.
Your Move Matters.
Every decision carries a personal story, a financial impact, and a vision for the future. That is why I help you move forward with confidence.
The difference
Uncertainty into clarity.
Strategic thinking, genuine empathy, and strong client advocacy. That is the deeper meaning behind "Your Move Matters."
Most people do not need more options. They need someone to make the options make sense. That is where I spend my energy: translating market data, loan math, and property condition into decisions you understand and own.
Strategic
Every number put in front of you, explained in plain language.
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The same care I would want for my own family's move.
Advocacy
Your interests, held firmly and calmly, start to close.
How I help
One client at a time, every type of move.
First-Time Buyers
From pre-approval numbers to closing day, a patient, educational walk through your first purchase.
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Strategic pricing and positioning so you do not leave money on the table in a tight market.
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Cash flow math, property evaluation, and commercial guidance grounded in local data.
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VA loans, PCS timelines, and honest guidance for service members and their families.
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A clear, side-by-side read on neighborhoods, schools, and commute across Central Illinois.
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The consultation first
Every buyer gets a real buyer consultation. No exceptions.
Before we ever write an offer, we sit down and work through your numbers: what you can truly afford, what the loan requirements actually are, and what a realistic timeline looks like. The goal is that no one feels rushed, pressured, or surprised at the closing table.
Affordable should never mean unacceptable. That rule shapes every search I run.
See the buying guideTeri reviewed each home I asked about and gave me the pros and cons. She was patient, knowledgeable, and worked very hard to make sure I was given the best price. Thank you, Teri, for your professionalism, knowledge, and patience. WOOHOO, I'm home!
Syble P.
First-time homeowner, Peoria, Illinois
Market report
What the Peoria numbers say right now.
Peoria's market is still competitive, with low inventory and homes selling quickly. The takeaway is not rocket science, it is strategy. Sellers who price to the evidence attract the buyers, and buyers who bring prepared numbers can still win.
Peoria County attached median sale, August 2026
Up 10.7% from $114,900 a year ago (RMLS Alliance)
Peoria County median, August 2026
Up 8.3% from $175,500 a year ago (RMLS Alliance)
61615 typical home value
Up 7.5% year over year, Zillow
Average 30-year fixed mortgage
Freddie Mac, week of Sept 24, 2026
From the blog
Straight answers to the questions buyers ask first.
Peoria Market Update: October 2026
County median $190,000, up 8.3%, inventory at 1.4 months of supply, and rates at 7.03% with daily surveys running higher. Slowing pace, rising values, and what buyers and sellers should do about it.
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Whether you are buying your first home, selling a longtime family property, or weighing an investment, the first conversation costs nothing and changes everything.