Shelly Kensinger- Real Estate Referral Agent Peoria Area Referral Network

03/12/2025

JUST LISTED IN EAST PEORIA!!! Move in ready spacious, unique home with a perfect balance of charm and modern updates! The 2015 addition of a spacious primary suite and unfinished basement family room offers comfort and convenience, while the high ceilings and built-in buffet in the dining room add to the home’s charm. Featuring a spacious layout, this 5-bedroom, 3-bath home is designed to meet all your needs. The expansive kitchen features a large island, perfect for entertaining or family meals. Outside, a massive 35x40 outbuilding with a 12-foot overhead door is every mechanic’s dream, offering lift-ready ceiling height, 220 electrical, extra storage, workshop space, studio with sound room, and unfinished loft for unlimited potential. Set on a beautifully level 2-acre lot, this property features mature trees, plenty of sunshine, and ample space to create your dream garden. More additional unfinished spaces—attic rooms, basement areas, and loft in the outbuilding—allow you to tailor the home to your needs. Enjoy the peaceful neighborhood with the amenities of in town living, plus a circle driveway and two-stall garage for plenty of parking. Relax on the large, covered front porch or enjoy the nearby East Peoria to Morton bike/walking trail. This home is a must see! https://rem.ax/326LilacLaneEastPeoriaIL

02/27/2025

JUST LISTED IN GROVELAND!!! This meticulously cared-for and updated raised ranch is the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and style with 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 full, modern bathrooms in Morton School District. You'll enjoy the private hot tub, nestled inside its own 10x11 screened enclosure. Step outside to the two-tier deck featuring built-in seating, perfect for entertaining or enjoying peaceful moments. The heated 2-stall attached garage is ideal for any car enthusiast, while the shed provides extra storage space for all your outdoor gear. Every update has been thoughtfully completed over the last decade, leaving nothing for you to do but move in and enjoy! Highlights include a newer bath/laundry room, fully upgraded plumbing, and a new septic system in 2018. A new roof in 2018, some upgraded electrical (including a new subpanel in the garage), and a high-efficiency furnace (installed in 2021) add value and peace of mind. Recent updates include a 2019 water heater, 2020 kitchen sink and dishwasher, 2022 deck sealing, extra parking, landscaping, and a freshly updated interior with newer flooring, paint, outlets, switches, and fixtures in 2024/2025. The refrigerator and air conditioner were also updated, ensuring your comfort year-round. This is a golf cart-friendly neighborhood with seasonal lake views, offering an environment you’ll love to call home. Ready for you to move in and make it your own! https://rem.ax/238SharenStGroveland

02/20/2025

Check out these clever ways to repurpose your old timepiece.

By repurposing watches into unique pieces of jewelry and art, enthusiasts are redefining what it means to cherish time.

02/19/2025

Help your DIY flow smoothly with these tips and tricks.

Want to make sure your next home renovation project goes off without a hitch? Discover common mistakes and important tips for a DIY home remodel here.

02/18/2025

Pair up some unusual colors for a surprise factor in your home.

Seafoam green is a rising color trend, but folding this zesty shade into decor can be difficult. Designers explain the best colors that work alongside it

02/15/2025

Ever thought about going with black and white in your ? What about the other combos on this list?

Discover the best color combinations for dining rooms with the latest inspiration and expert tips

02/14/2025

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02/13/2025

Which room in your home would benefit most from one of these neutral paint colors?

Transform your living spaces with these designer-approved neutral hues that bring timeless elegance and versatility.

02/12/2025

Curl up with a book in these beautifully designed home libraries.

For anyone who loves to read, a home library is the ideal spot to relax with a good book. These nine ideas will help you design your reading retreat.

02/11/2025

Look through this article to see how good a brown can look in a room.

Earthy hues are a great starting point if you want to create immensely liveable homes, and these are the pairings designers turn to most

02/08/2025

Which of these soups looks most tempting to you?

Breezy and cold winter nights are made for soup, so I gathered warming, healthy, and delicious soup recipes to restore you from the inside out.