If you live in Central Illinois, you know about the great parks. Mt. Zion is no different, and if you haven't visit yet, you need to come see Fletcher Park. This park has so much to offer the family. Go walking. Go Fishing. Entertainment. Play Tennis. Jump at the Splash Pad. Hold Meetings. Have a family picnic. Enjoy LIFE! Watch this video for a great overview and when you're ready for ALL the details you can visit this website: https://mtzion.com/fletcher-park   ..read more

In our latest podcast episode of The Realtor's View, we met with Vieweg agent, Carol Daniels, to get a local market update as well as talk about some of the things that senior citizens and their children need to think about when it comes to downsizing. To listen to the episode, click on the image above or visit our Spotify link here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/RDFSNc1nBDb  You can also find our podcast on our YouTube Channel, Apple Podcast, and Amazon Music. The 3rd Quarter of 2023 was an interesting quarter. We continue to be in a Seller's Market. Although homes are ..read more

Please join us in welcoming Hope Tucker to the Vieweg Real Estate Team! We are excited to have Hope on the team and to hear the great success stories she has going forward!  For all of her contact information, visit her website at:  https://hopetucker.viewegrealestate.com/ And now, a word from Hope: I work as hard as possible for all of my clients at every point in the process. I've personally cleaned, painted, and staged homes to help them sell for the highest possible price point! My clients are not just numbers on a page for me; they are real people with real goals. I want ..read more

At Vieweg Real Estate we have started a new podcast called "The Realtor's View." We know that some of you out there enjoy podcasts and being able to listen to information on the go. With The Realtor's View you will get valuable information regarding real estate, the local market, and things about the community.  You can find and subscribe to the podcast by searching "The Realtor's View" on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, and on our YouTube Channel. Spotify Link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vieweg Amazon Music Link: https://a.co/d/jixFYfv Our YouTube Channel:&nb ..read more

Decatur Kiwanis Clubs believe that everyone has the right to read. That’s why Golden K, Early Bird Kiwanis, and Decatur Kiwanis (noon) clubs are working together to increase literacy by increasing book access community-wide with their Little Free Libraries program. “Our design and plan will give free books to children ages three to twelve in the Decatur area,” said Chuck Zweck, Little Free Library Steering Committee Chair. “Improved literacy can lead to increased opportunities and better outcomes in education, employment, and overall quality of life. This community-based effort can help one ch ..read more

There's more to real estate than just school districts, taxes, and proximity to entertainment or shopping. There's also history. Decatur is rich with it, and Vieweg Real Estate doesn't take it for granted. That's why we love to be involved in local history projects or news whenever we can. However, this is a bit of a sad story. In the late evening of March 31st, 2023, strong winds blew down the iconic, beloved, Cucumber Magnolia that stood on the East side of the James Millikin Homestead for 137 years. James and Anna Millikin tried two times to get a Cucumber Magnolia to grow on the property ..read more

The Friends of the Lincoln Square Theater have found their stride and the improvements just keep on coming. If you haven't made a visit to the theater lately, you need to soon. But until then, hopefully, this video update will give you an idea of what has been going on lately.  It is great to see people taking charge and doing the hard work to keep a historical landmark not only afloat, but begin to see it flourish. Many people have shown love for the theater over the years, pouring time, money, and resources into keeping the hope of the theater alive, and our hopes have never been b ..read more

Top Issues the Housing Market is Facing Right Now   The biggest challenge the housing market is facing is how few homes there are for sale. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American, explains the root causes of today’s low supply: “Two dynamics are keeping existing-home inventory historically low – rate-locked existing homeowners and the fear of not finding something to buy.” Let’s break down these two big issues in today’s housing market. Rate-Locked Homeowners According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), the aver ..read more

Listen to Vieweg Agents Cole Babcock, BJ Flock, and Randy Grigg talk about how Realtors can be of great service to buyers/sellers when it comes to Appraisal Challenges. When it comes to real estate, have that peace of mind by hiring a Vieweg agent to get you through to the finish line!   ..read more

Buy Low. Sell High. You've heard that age-old saying, "buy low and sell high." While that may usually be heard in conversations regarding the stock market, it's true of ANY investment. If your goal in buying something is to turn around and sell it at a higher price at a later date, you always want to buy low and sell high.  While we are not financial advisors, we can surely give you some of the real facts about our local real estate market. If you own an investment property or rental home(s), NOW could be a GREAT time to sell. Inventory is LOW When supply is down, prices tend to rise. In ..read more