House Hunting in Peoria

Well, we had a fabulous day in Peoria today. All the kids went with us, and we were delighted with the realtor that we had chosen.  She actually said that if our house doesn't sell, she will work with us to find a rental home.  She said there are rental homes in Peoria, but they do not stay open for long.  She also mentioned a duplex, which I would LOVE over an apartment!

We looked at 8 houses today. I can't believe how well the kids did. Holly, our realtor, even commented on how well behaved they were!!!! That blesses a mama's heart!  After hours of looking at houses we took them to ride go-karts and bumper boats.  Now you can't do that in Marshfield so that was a big treat for them!

So here are the homes that we liked. The first we just fell in love with.  It has all newly refinished hardwood floors through the entire house. The bedrooms are great sizes, and the yard was incredible.  In addition, the HUGE basement has a 4th bedroom that Paul could use for an office. 

House Choice #1

http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2225-W-Winnebago-Dr-Peoria-IL-61614/5121813_zpid/

House Choice #2

This second house, we liked as well,  although the bedrooms are very small.  The bathroom needs some work but is totally fine for awhile.  It doesn't have a basement but rather a crawl space.  But it had an addition off the back with a family room.  We like it as well, but not as much as the first choice.

http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/5610-N-Fountaindale-Dr-Peoria-IL-61614/5121740_zpid/

Points of prayer:  we need our house to sell before we can do another mortgage.  We also need a 3-5% down payment, which at this point, we do not have.  We also need inspection and earnest money.  So God needs to do a miracle here.

Another point of prayer:  The Shearers and Ziesels are moving to Peoria next week.  School starts on 8/20 so please pray for the adjustments of all the kids.  Also prayer for the sales of their homes as well. 

Love to you all!
Stephanie