KECK Commercial

06/01/2026

💵 Buying commercial real estate comes with more financing flexibility than most people think! Here is a simple breakdown of 3 popular options with general rules for each:

Traditional Commercial Bank Loans
→ Sometimes the lowest interest rates
→ Usually requires 20-30% down
→ More fixed terms and longer approval times

SBA Loans
→ Low interest rates
→ As low as 10% down
→ Good for owner-operators and small businesses

Seller Financing
→ Seller acts as the lender
→ Highly flexible terms
→ Down payment varies
→ Fastest closing time
→ Great option if you don’t qualify for traditional loans

Speaking with a lending expert will help you make the best decision based on your circumstances. These are just high-level guidelines for each loan category to hopefully shed some light upon buyer’s options.

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If you’d like to start a conversation about other commercial real estate, including leasing, investment properties, apartments, farms, land, storage, or retail — I can help.

John Keck, Commercial Broker
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
✉️ [email protected]
📱 217-246-3201

05/27/2026

Bloomington’s West Side is taking off! 🚀

Are you or your business looking to get in on the exciting growth happening on Bloomington’s west side?

With a new hotel, gas station, restaurant, and other projects already underway, 1044 Wylie Drive is perfectly positioned in the middle of that growth!

Competitively offered at $300,000.

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If you would like to start the commercial conversation, including leasing, investment properties, apartments, farm, land, storage, and retail, I can help.

John Keck, Commercial Broker
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
✉️ [email protected]
📱 217-246-3201

05/19/2026

In commercial real estate, location isn’t always the top priority!

Destination Businesses attract customers who make a special trip just to visit you — think unique boutiques, popular breweries, or specialty shops. These businesses can thrive in a wider range of locations and often generate their own traffic.

Convenience Businesses, on the other hand, rely on people stopping in while they’re already driving by — like coffee drive-thrus, pharmacies, or quick-service restaurants. These need strong visibility and high-traffic locations to succeed.

The key? Matching the right business to the right space.

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If you would like help matching your business to the right location, whether it’s leasing, investment properties, apartments, farm, land, storage, or retail, I can help.

John Keck, Commercial Broker
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
✉️ [email protected]
📱 217-246-3201

05/04/2026

Just Listed!
Former Sonic QSR
245 Farmdale Rd, East Peoria
Offered at $589,000

This former quick service restaurant (QSR) offers 1500 ft.² commercial grade kitchen space. It’s also located in East Peoria’s Enterprise Zone, offering several wonderful benefits to the new owners. Please contact me for a showing!

04/24/2026

Just Listed: 204 W North St | Danvers
Offered @ $200,000
5,300 Square feet

This stunning church offers endless possibilities for the new owners! Contact me today for more details.

04/22/2026

When most people think of multi-family properties, they picture large apartment complexes with 15 or more units. However, in commercial real estate, the classification threshold is much lower.

In Illinois, properties with 4 units or fewer are treated like traditional residential real estate. Anything with 5 or more units would be classified as a commercial property. This distinction is primarily driven by how lending institutions evaluate, value, and finance these properties.

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If you’d like to talk about investing in a multi-family property — or start a conversation about other commercial real estate, including leasing, investment properties, apartments, farms, land, storage, or retail — I can help.

John Keck, Commercial Broker
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
✉️ [email protected]
📱 217-246-3201

04/16/2026

Exciting progress on Bloomington’s water infrastructure!
💧💧💧

According to WGLT, the City is making a major generational investment to modernize and strengthen our water system. Plans call for $400 million over the next decade in upgrades, with $82 million already slated for next year’s budget alone.

This is awesome news for local businesses and residents alike! Quality infrastructure benefits everyone in our community.

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If you’d like to start a conversation about commercial real estate, including leasing, investment properties, apartments, farms, land, storage, or retail — I can help.

John Keck, Commercial Broker
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
✉️ [email protected]
📱 217-246-3201

04/13/2026

Thinking of expanding your business? This retail space on Eastland Drive would be perfect.

This beautiful space offers over 4,000 sq ft of versatile retail and office space in a prime Bloomington location. It features a stunning showroom with more than 2,000 sq ft—perfect for showcasing your products.

Call me today to schedule your showing!

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John Keck
Broker Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices ✉️ [email protected] 📱 217-246-3201

04/07/2026

Hard to believe it’s tax time again!

We are all looking for ways to be more efficient with our taxes. In commercial real estate, one of the most powerful tools for doing exactly that is a 1031 Exchange.

At a high level, a 1031 Exchange allows you to sell a property and buy a “like-kind” replacement property. If the new property meets the qualifications, you may be able to defer paying capital gains taxes on the sale.

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If you’d like to talk about the possibility of a 1031 exchange for your property — or start a conversation about commercial real estate, including leasing, investment properties, apartments, farms, land, storage, or retail — I can help.

John Keck, Commercial Broker
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
✉️ [email protected]
📱 217-246-3201

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02/17/2026