Relocating to the Peoria Area
Moving to Greater Peoria from out of the area, with video tours and local context a listing can't give you.
Moving to Peoria from somewhere else
Relocating to the Peoria area usually starts with a job, a family move, or a decision to leave a bigger, busier city behind. Whatever brings you here, you're trying to choose a town, a neighborhood and a house in a place you may not know yet, often from a distance.
Here's what I tell people about Greater Peoria. It's a small big town. You get two professional orchestras, ballet, community theater, professional hockey and baseball, galleries, museums and the riverfront, without big-city traffic and stress. It's also a 20-minute town, where urban, suburban and rural living are all about 20 minutes apart, and Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis are each about two and a half to three hours away.
Plan My Move to Peoria
How I help people relocate
I'm Shannan Werckle, a Broker-REALTOR® with eXp Realty and the name behind Greater Peoria Living. I've sold homes in 18 towns around Peoria, so I can tell you how they compare in ways a map can't.
We start with how you want to live: your commute, how much yard you want, one level or two, in town or out in the country. From there I'll help you narrow Greater Peoria down to the few towns and neighborhoods that fit, before you spend time and money on a trip.
When you can't be here, I'll tour homes for you by video and give you the context a listing leaves out. One buyer who purchased from out of the area wrote that she never felt left alone during the process. That's the standard. You'll also know the real cost of owning here, including Illinois property taxes, which surprise many people moving in from other states.
What you get
- A shortlist of towns that fit how you want to live.
- Video tours when you can't be here in person.
- The real cost of owning, Illinois property taxes included.
- A plan built around your move, and an update at every milestone.
- A local contact who stays in touch after you've settled in.
The full buying process is on my How I Help You Buy page.
Where people relocate around Peoria
Compare Peoria, Dunlap, Peoria Heights, Washington, Morton and Eureka. Each page covers the housing, the school district and how the town compares with its neighbors.
Tell me about your move and your timing, and I'll help you get oriented.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I buy a home in Peoria without visiting first?
Many buyers narrow things down by video before they visit, and some buy after video tours. I'll tour homes for you, give you the context a listing leaves out, and keep you informed at every step.
How far is Peoria from Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis?
Each is about two and a half to three hours away by car, so Peoria offers a calmer home base with big-city access.
What surprises people moving to Illinois?
Property taxes are the most common surprise. They can change a monthly payment as much as the interest rate. We'll look at the likely tax bill on any home you're serious about.
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Ready to make your move with Shannan?