Renter's Bible 8 Commandments for Renters A follow up to the popular Buyer's Bible.  This is for all the renters out there.  Keep these commandments close and you'll get to live where you want without paying an arm and a leg for it.I.  Thou shalt know thy credit and keep it clean.  One of the biggest factors considered by landlords is a potential tenants ability to pay.  This is most easily measured by credit score.  A FICO score over 600 should be desired by all but the fussiest landlords.  If you're under 500, find someone who won't pull credit to rent to you or stay where you are.  In between 500 and 600 is a crap shoot.  Some landlords will like you and some won't let you in the door.II.  Thou shalt not keep pets.  Pets are one of a landlords bigger concerns.  Pet deposits range fro... 09/17/2011

I was just emailed an interesting video this morning and here is the link to that video www.thinkbigworksmall.com/mypage/archive/1/54335/  that blames current New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo for our current housing crisis. Do you think this is a fair statement? 10/25/2010

If you are looking to buy or sell in the Peoria area, or are just interested in the local real estate market, then take a look at our market report below.  This report is for the city of Germantown Hills/Metamora and is based off of the current year.  If you are looking to buy or sell and have some questions about the report or would like some more information about how we can help you please call (309) 303-0557 or visit or website at www.TheRuleTeam.com.   We can also set you up on our email notification system.  If you want access to all new listings or price changes, at the same time that realtors are notified, then just email us!  Make sure that you include your specific search criteria - foreclosures, # of bedrooms, city, price range, etc:                                           ... 09/07/2008

If you are looking to buy or sell in the Peoria area, or are just interested in the local real estate market, then take a look at our market report below.  This report is for the city of Peoria and is based off of the current year.  If you are looking to buy or sell and have some questions about the report or would like some more information about how we can help you please call (309) 303-0557 or visit or website at www.TheRuleTeam.com.   Class Bedrooms Current Active Avg List Price Avg DOM All All 83 $283,119 95 RE All 83 $283,119 95 RE 0-2 5 $138,160 59 RE 3-4 70 $270,267 92 RE 5+ 8 $486,175 144   Class Bedrooms Total Listed Num Sold Pct Sold Avg List Price Sold Avg Sale Price Sold Sale Price/List Price Ratio Avg DOM Sold Avg List Price Unsold Pct Expired All All 167 102 61.08% $226,0... 08/06/2008