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Moving Up to Your Next Home in Peoria
Moving to a larger or higher-end home, with the timing of both sides worked out from your numbers.
Moving up to a new home in Peoria: what you get
Moving up to a new home in Peoria goes smoothly when both sides of the move share one plan, built from your numbers rather than a rule of thumb.
Property taxes can differ a lot between neighboring towns, so we'll look at the likely bill on any home you're serious about before you commit.
Why Peoria buyers work with me
I'm Shannan Werckle, a Broker-REALTOR® with eXp Realty and the name behind Greater Peoria Living. Peoria is home base for me, and I know every part of the city, from the West Bluff to the condo communities off Willow Knolls Road.
Sell first, buy first, or line them up. The right answer depends on your equity, your financing and your comfort with risk, and I'll help you decide with real numbers.
Most of Peoria is served by Peoria Public Schools District 150, though parts of North Peoria fall in Dunlap School District 323, so I always check the specific address.
How it works in Peoria
- Both sides of the move on one page
- The plan for timing, decided with your numbers
- A listing that launches ready in its first week
- Competitive offers on the home you want
- Milestone updates on both transactions
For the full picture, see how I help buyers, or read more about moving up in Greater Peoria. You can also see the Peoria overview or compare Moving Up in Peoria Heights, Moving Up in East Peoria, Moving Up in Dunlap. When you're ready, tell me about your plans or call (309) 740-0990.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I sell before I buy?
It depends on your equity, financing and comfort with risk. We'll compare both paths with your real numbers before you commit to either.
What school district serves Peoria?
Peoria Public Schools District 150 serves most of the city. Parts of North Peoria are in Dunlap School District 323, and the line zigzags, so I always check the specific address.
Peoria
What moving up looks like in Peoria
The hub of the region: a 20-minute town with big-city amenities, from the riverfront to Bradley Park.
- What stands out
- Big-city amenities without big-city traffic, close to major employers including OSF HealthCare, Carle Health and Caterpillar.
- Schools people ask about
- Peoria Public Schools District 150
- Getting around
- A 20-minute town: urban, suburban and rural living are all about 20 minutes apart. Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis are each about 2.5 to 3 hours away. Route 6, a half-ring road, connects to I-474 and I-74; War Memorial Drive (Route 150) runs through the city and becomes Route 24 heading east-west across the state.
- Nearby
- Two professional orchestras (the Peoria Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1897, and the Heartland Festival Orchestra), the Peoria Ballet, community theater from Peoria Players and Corn Stock Theatre (whose summer shows play under a big-top tent in Upper Bradley Park), professional hockey and baseball, art galleries, museums and the riverfront. Bradley Park near Bradley University, Detweiler Park, the Rock Island Trail, and the developing Warehouse District downtown with shops, eateries and nightlife.
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Ready to make your move with Shannan?