Tori King, Broker JimMaloof/Realtor

09/27/2026

The “-ber” months are officially here… 🍂✨

September, October, November & December…aka the season of cozy homes, changing leaves, holiday memories, and ✨new keys✨🏡🔑

Whether you’re dreaming of selling before the holidays, hoping to be settled into a new home before the new year, or just curious what the market looks like for you right now, I’m here to help you make a plan! 👩🏼‍💻📝

Because there’s no “perfect” time to make a move… there’s just the right move for you!🤍

Cheers to cozy season & maybe a new address🤷🏼‍♀️🥂🏡😊

Tori King | Broker/Realtor
The Rigelwood Team at JimMaloof/Realtor
📲309.472.9292

09/25/2026

So excited we are accepting coat donations soon!! More details to come soon with drop off locations, etc! 🧣❄️🧤💚

Get your coat donations ready because we heard the barrels are coming. We will officially announce when they are stationed.

09/24/2026

OBVIOUSLY… we’re the right choice✨🏡

When you’re selling your home, you want more than someone who puts a sign in the yard. You want experience, exposure, strategy & results!

With The Rigelwood Team at Jim Maloof/Realtor, you get the power of:

🤍 23+ years of combined team experience
💰 $7M+ in production so far this year (just checked & we are actually over $6M!!)
🏡 $132M+ in total team sales volume
✨ NO additional transaction fees
📸 Professional photography covered
📲 Maximum exposure across the MLS, Zillow, Realtor.com, Homes.com, Redfin & more
💌 Social media, postcards, open houses + customized marketing
🏆 The backing of Central Illinois’ largest independent brokerage

Basically… your home gets the full treatment 💅🏼

Because your biggest asset deserves more than the bare minimum 🌟

Let’s get your home SOLD💰

👑Tori King | Broker/Realtor
💚The Rigelwood Team at JimMaloof/Realtor
📲309.472.9292 | call or text to see your homes potential value!!

09/22/2026

A little extra special getting to hold our company meeting at the new St. Jude Peoria Territory Office today! ❤️

So grateful to be part of a company that continues to support such an incredible mission and to see the impact of St. Jude right here in our community🏡😊

Feeling especially proud to be a part of the Jim Maloof/Realtor family today! ✨

09/22/2026

HUGE congratulations to my buyers & Shelly’s sellers!! 💚🏠😁

I LISTED IT. TORI SOLD IT.💥🏡
Just a few days on the market and we’re already PENDING! 🙌🏠
I had the pleasure of representing the seller, and my teammate Tori brought the buyer — now that’s teamwork! 💪🏻❤️

09/21/2026

✨ JUST SOLD! ✨

So happy for my sellers and the new homeowners of 1913 State St, Pekin! 🏡🤍

This one went $15,000 OVER asking! 🎉 It was such a pleasure helping my clients navigate the process and get to the closing table with a result we could all celebrate 🙌

Thinking about selling? Let’s talk about what your home could do in today’s market🥂

📍 Pekin, IL
💰 $15K OVER ASKING
🔑 SOLD WITH TORI KING
💚The Rigelwood Team at JimMaloof/Realtor
📲309.472.9292

09/20/2026

We had a booked & busy day at the Morton Pumpkin Festival yesterday!! So much fun showing up for the community in the parade & the sweet shop tent 🎃🧡🍦

09/19/2026

WHAT. A. DAY. 🤩✨

The kind of day that makes you stop for a second and think, wow… I’m really grateful to be doing this!

Offers being written, closings happening, new clients coming my way, new listing opportunities on the horizon, and SO much learning along the way. My heart is full 💗

I’m incredibly grateful for every client who trusts me, every friend and family member who cheers me on, every teammate and coworker who has my back, and every agent who has been willing to answer a question, lend a hand, or help me learn something new.

And I truly couldn’t ask for a better brokerage 💚 Having people around me who are always willing to jump in and help has made such a difference as I continue to grow 🌸

Feeling very, very grateful tonight ✨ Here’s to a great day, an even better season ahead, and all the exciting things still to come!🏡🤍

So thankful to be here. So excited for what’s next✨🥰

09/17/2026

“Sorry, I can’t. I’m busy that day...”

Busy doing what, you ask?
🏡 Researching real estate
☕ Talking about real estate
📱 Making real estate content
👀 Browsing real estate
🗣️ Probably bringing up real estate in a conversation where nobody asked

At this point, real estate isn’t just my job… it’s my entire personality 💁🏼‍♀️

Need to talk real estate? My calendar is clearly booked, but I’ll make room for you😉🏡

Tori King | Broker/Realtor
The Rigelwood Team at JimMaloof/Realtor
309.472.9292

09/16/2026

Mortgage rates. Bonds. Treasury yields. Inflation.

If those words make you want to close the app… I get it 🫣

This is a long one, but worth the read!

But understanding the basic connection can actually make the housing market feel a LOT less confusing. So let’s break it down ⤵️

🏦 First, what are bonds?

Think of a bond as a loan. You lend money to a government or company, and in return, they pay you interest.

One of the bonds investors watch closely is the 10 year US Treasury bond.

📈 So, how does that connect to mortgage rates?

Mortgage rates are influenced by the broader bond market, particularly mortgage backed securities. The 10 year Treasury yield is often used as a general market indicator because both respond to similar economic forces.

They don’t move in perfect synchronization, but they often move in the same general direction!

⬆️ When bond yields rise…

Investors may be demanding a higher return because of expectations around inflation, economic growth, or risk.

That can put upward pressure on mortgage rates.

⬇️ When bond yields fall…

It can signal changing expectations about inflation, economic growth, or market conditions.

That can create downward pressure on mortgage rates.

But here’s the important part: Mortgage rates don’t simply follow the Federal Reserve’s rate or the 10 year Treasury dollar for dollar. There are several factors involved, including inflation, investor demand, mortgage backed securities, and the overall economy.

🏡 Why does this matter to YOU?

Because mortgage rates are constantly responding to what’s happening in the economy…not just what happens at a Fed meeting.

And while rates are an important part of buying a home, they’re just one piece of the bigger picture! 🧩

The goal isn’t to predict every market move. It’s to understand what’s happening, know your options, and make a decision that makes sense for your situation.

Knowledge is power, and a little financial literacy never hurt anyone ✨

Save this for the next time someone says, “Why did mortgage rates go up? The Fed didn’t even raise rates!” 😂