Northgate · Buying a Home
Buying a Home in Northgate
Know what you can spend, what it costs to own, and how to compete, before you tour a single home.
Buying a home in Northgate: what you get
If you're thinking about buying a home in Northgate, the most useful thing I can give you is the full picture before you fall in love with a house: your budget, your likely taxes, and how the best homes are selling right now.
Before we write an offer, everyone who is part of the decision will have seen the home and said yes. After that, you'll hear from me at every milestone.
Why Northgate buyers work with me
I'm Shannan Werckle, a Broker-REALTOR® with eXp Realty and the name behind Greater Peoria Living. North Peoria is where I do much of my work, and homes of Northgate's era are ones I price and prepare often.
I'll show you homes that fit how you want to live, and tell you what I notice beyond the photos: the age of the roof and mechanicals, how the lot drains, and what similar homes nearby sold for.
Northgate is a single-family subdivision on the east side of Allen Road near War Memorial Drive, next to Idyllbrook.
How it works in Northgate
- Your budget and the real cost of owning, taxes included
- The agreement Illinois requires before any showing, explained line by line
- Homes chosen around how you want to live
- A strong, clean offer, with earnest money usually around 1% of the price
- A short video on next steps the day you're under contract, then updates at every milestone
For the full picture, see how I help buyers, or read more about buying a home in Greater Peoria. You can also see the Northgate overview. When you're ready, tell me about your plans or call (309) 740-0990.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to sign anything before we look at homes?
Yes. Illinois requires a buyer-brokerage agreement or a no-agency agreement before an agent can show you a home. I'll walk you through every line first.
When were Northgate homes built?
Most were built in the 1960s and 1970s, on the east side of Allen Road near War Memorial Drive.
Northgate
What buying a home looks like in Northgate
A single-family subdivision off Allen Road in North Peoria.
- The homes
- A single-family subdivision built mostly in the 1960s and 1970s.
- Getting around
- On the east side of Allen Road, near War Memorial Drive.
Buying a Home: keep exploring
Ready to make your move with Shannan?