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Cobblecreek Farms in Mahomet, Illinois: Homes & Neighborhood Guide
Learn what it’s like living in Cobblecreek Farms in Mahomet, Illinois. Explore homes, location, nearby parks,…
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Thornewood in Mahomet, Illinois: Homes & Neighborhood Guide
Discover what it’s like living in Thornewood in Mahomet, Illinois. Learn about homes, location, nearby parks,…
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Big Housing News: New Illinois Down Payment Assistance + Federal Housing Supply Action
Illinois launched a new $15,000 down payment assistance program while federal lawmakers advance major housing supply…
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5 Things Smart Home Sellers Are Doing Right Now
Thinking about selling your home in Mahomet, Champaign, Urbana, or Savoy? Here are five things smart…
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Why I Recommend Buyers Work with a Real Estate Attorney in Champaign County
Buyers in Champaign County are not contractually required to hire a real estate attorney, but many…
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Behind the Scenes: How Illinois REALTORS® is Tackling the Housing Supply Crisis
At the Illinois REALTORS® Winter Conference, leaders outlined the structural housing challenges facing our state —…
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Meeting Your Childhood Heroes
A nostalgic Central Illinois story about meeting treasured meteorologist Judy Fraser as a child, reconnecting decades…
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Should You “Test the Market”? What the 2025 Real Estate Data Shows
Many sellers consider “testing the market” by listing on the high side. National data from the…
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How Pets Influence Home Buying Decisions (And What the 2025 Data Shows)
Pets play a meaningful role in today’s home buying decisions, and the 2025 Profile of Home…
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FSBO vs. Working With a REALTOR®: What the 2025 Data Really Shows
What does the data really say about selling FSBO? Using insights from the 2025 Profile of…
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Buying a Home With Cash Using an LLC or Trust?
If you’re buying a home with cash using an LLC or trust and plan to close…
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Savoy Market Recap + 2026 Outlook
Savoy’s real estate market in 2025 was marked by rising home prices, tightening inventory, and sustained…