Recreation

A STEP BACK IN TIME

By The Suzanne Miller Team | Apr 19, 2021

For anyone who grew up in Peoria or lived in Peoria for a certain amount of time, there are places and stories that were told to you. These were factual and nostalgic, and at times, fun and interesting. If I told you there’s a place in Peoria where you can see and feel all of […]

TIME FOR SPRING CLEANING!

By The Suzanne Miller Team | Mar 26, 2021

If we look at the calendar, we are technically in Spring! The winter weather is thawing out and the warmer temps are coming! It’s also time to take care of a few to-dos around and outside of your home: Clean your gutters. Improper drainage can cause water damage to your home. Check for loose and leaky […]

THIS MARKET IS B-A-N-A-N-A-S!!!!

By The Suzanne Miller Team | Mar 10, 2021

We have all seen the housing market go up and down. From the recession in 2008 and a huge spike in 2011, then scaling back a couple years ago…..no one knew what 2020 would bring. Fast forward to today. How is our local housing market? One word: BANANAS. You go into a home the first […]

Local Heavenly Popcorn

By The Suzanne Miller Team | Feb 17, 2021

Have you heard of Young’s Popcorn Heaven? If you have not, you are missing out! They moved from a teeny location on Sterling to the old Becks’ Florist location on Lake Street in Peoria. Much bigger space for you to walk around and think about how much popcorn you would like to order. The minute […]

Stats can be a good thing!

By The Suzanne Miller Team | Feb 11, 2021

Back in college, the word statistics made me bored and quite blah. However, nowadays – when it comes to local Real Estate statistics, we get excited!!!!!!! This past week (January 31 – February 6), there were: 132 NEW LISTINGS – 30% UP FROM THE WEEK BEFORE! We are still low on inventory however, this helps. […]

Jonah’s Seafood House, Oyster Bar, and Market

By The Suzanne Miller Team | Feb 3, 2021

Last year, I remember a colleague of mine was in town and we were trying to decide where to go to dinner. She is originally from Alabama and LOVES seafood. I recommended Jonah’s Oyster Bar since it was close to the hotel. She was hesitant to get oysters at a place that was right on […]

Expertise Matters – Adapting and Thriving in 2021

By The Suzanne Miller Team | Jan 26, 2021

2020 taught Realtors many lessons especially how to adapt with how we showed homes, held Open Houses, and getting your home ready to sell. Before the pandemic, a virtual showing was not as popular as an in-person home showing for us. Open Houses were always in person with no protocols in place unless the host […]

Look for The Teal Door to Happiness

By The Suzanne Miller Team | Jan 23, 2021

Looking for a unique, local store who sells one of a kind items is something we love to find. Drive into Washington in The Square and look for the teal door which leads you to The Goldenfinch Boutique. When you walk in, you are taken to another dimension of plants, home decor, jewelry, stationery, soaps, […]

Once Upon a Time…..

By The Suzanne Miller Team | Jan 19, 2021

Once upon a time, in a market not too far away, the was a land of more inventory than buyers. More sellers had their homes on market than buyers who were looking. Fast forward to Present Day. We have many buyers looking for their new home and not enough inventor for them to choose from. […]