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		<title>The Rural Illinois Real Estate Market</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:11:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Galesburg]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The rural Illinois real estate market, while experiencing many of the same ups and downs as the rest of the nation during recessionary times, can tend to be more stable than many other markets in the country. Large metropolitan markets, of course, are usually the first to drop when there is a pullback in real [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-96" title="Galesburg, Illinois" src="http://westernrealestatenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/galesburg-illinois-sign1.jpg" alt="Galesburg, Illinois" width="250" height="137" />The rural <a title="Illinois real estate" href="http://www.stevecramerrealtor.com">Illinois real estate</a> market, while experiencing many of the same ups and downs as the rest of the nation during recessionary times, can tend to be more stable than many other markets in the country. Large metropolitan markets, of course, are usually the first to drop when there is a pullback in real estate prices, and big cities in Illinois are no exception.  Some of the more rural markets, however, have less extreme fluctuation in prices.</p>
<p>Buyers looking for a reasonably stable investment should consider purchasing Galesburg or <a title="Dahinda Real Estate" href="http://www.stevecramerrealtor.com">Dahinda real estate</a>. You should always consult qualified investment advisors and tax professionals before making financial decisions such as this, but the Galesburg and Dahinda areas have some great places to live and may help you avoid some of the price extremes that other parts of the country have experienced.</p>
<p>Galesburg is a mid-sized town of about 33,000 people, and a friendly Illinois community to live in. Of course, Illinois is a friendly state, with beautiful rolling hills, scenic rivers, and well-stocked lakes for weekend recreation. Galesburg residents are never short of things to do – there are activities for all interests, from outdoor sports such as hunting, fishing, boating, and mountain biking, to pastimes such as car shows, museums, and model railroad shows. In fact, one of the largest model railroad shows in the country convenes in Galesburg each year at the Railroad Days Festival.</p>
<p>Best of all, <a title="Galesburg Homes" href="http://www.stevecramerrealtor.com">Galesburg homes</a> are affordable. With plenty of homes in the $100,000 price range, families can still afford to move to Galesburg and enjoy its small town charm. The cost of living is low compared to some other parts of the country, and as a college town with Knox College and Carl Sandburg College nearby, education is close at hand. For families or retirees looking into purchasing property in the Illinois real estate market, Galesburg real estate may be the perfect choice.</p>
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