DePorter Auction Service

10/20/2026

Just Listed! Do not miss this new listing at 1406 Hospital Road , Silvis.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 1406 Hospital Road , Silvis, IL 61282, 1369 square foot, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, asking price of $169,900, MLS ID 12785196

10/20/2026

Looking Beyond the Mortgage: Long-Term Costs of Owning a Home
A monthly mortgage payment is one of the first numbers buyers look at, but it isn't the only one that matters. Two homes with similar purchase prices can have very different ongoing costs once taxes, insurance, utilities, maintenance, and other expenses are added in.
Looking beyond the loan payment...

A mortgage payment is only part of the cost of homeownership. Look at taxes, insurance, maintenance, utilities, and other expenses before you buy.

10/16/2026

10/13/2026

Simple Ways to Make Your Home More Comfortable Year-Round
Home comfort usually isn't one big thing. It's the bedroom that always feels warmer than the rest of the house, the glare on the television every afternoon, or the room where everyone seems to reach for a blanket.
Before assuming you need a major upgrade, look at the smaller problems that come up repeatedly....

Everyday comfort often comes down to small details. Find practical ways to make your home feel better throughout the year without a major remodel.

10/11/2026

How to Compare Homes With Different Strengths and Tradeoffs
Sometimes the hardest choice isn't between a home you love and one you don't. It's between two homes that both work, just in completely different ways.
One may have the location you wanted but less storage. Another might have an extra bedroom but need more updating. You may prefer the yard at one property...

Two homes can be appealing for very different reasons. Compare their strengths, compromises, and long-term fit before deciding which works better.

10/10/2026

We have a great auction tomorrow. Lots of tools, some nice furniture and lots of Christmas. Also primitives this morning a man called and wanted to put his car on the sale, so it’s on also. It is a 2011 Dodge avenger with power everything. It’s black and color and leather inside. It will start at noon.

10/09/2026

Store quality Christmas items on Saturday sale at the Rental American Legion. Not just quality but quantity as we have 60+ boxes. And many individual pieces. Not a lot of furniture but good furniture. Two hay racks at Tools and two hay racks of miscellaneous. Should be a good day. Should be a good AUCTION. Hope you can make it doors open at 8:30. AUCTION starts at 10 o’clock with the Furniture which will take about 15 minutes then we’ll move outside to the items on the ground and the racks come back into the Christmas items.

10/06/2026

New Price! Take a look at the new price for 2295 170th Avenue, Reynolds.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 2295 170th Avenue, Reynolds, IL 61279, 2400 square foot, 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, asking price of $99,900, MLS ID 12734047

10/06/2026

Easy Ways to Make Darker Rooms Feel Brighter
Some rooms seem darker no matter how many times you turn on the lights. Maybe the windows face the wrong direction for strong daylight. A covered porch, nearby trees, or another part of the house may block some of the sun.
You can't always change where the natural light comes from, but you can make...

Dark rooms don't always need a major renovation. Try practical lighting, color, and layout changes that can help your home feel brighter.

10/04/2026

Making Sense of Seasonal Changes in the Housing Market
Real estate activity tends to shift throughout the year, but that doesn't mean there's one season when everyone should buy. More homes may come on the market during certain months, while other times of year bring fewer listings and different levels of buyer competition.
Those changes are worth noticing....

Housing markets don't behave the same way all year. Learn what seasonal changes can mean for buyers without letting the calendar drive your decision.