Real Estate
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District 300 continues fight against Hoffman Estates developmentMar 27, 2017 1:00 am - Plans to establish a special taxing district in western Hoffman Estates have stalled, but suburban school districts' fight against the proposed housing development is no...
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In internet age, homebuyers still turn to Realtors
Mar 26, 2017 7:10 am - Steve Murray sometimes gets together with other old-timers in the real estate industry, shares some wine and inevitably gets around to remarking, "I sure would've though...
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Getting ready for spring use of outdoor spacesMar 26, 2017 6:01 am - Want to shake the winter doldrums? With rain and snow sticking around, anticipating how you might invigorate outdoor areas for warmer weather could be good for both your...
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The internet is changing the interior design industryMar 26, 2017 6:01 am - Perhaps you have purchased a book online, or gifts during the holidays for family members or friends. The online commercial revolution has made it possible to buy almost...
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African influences warm up decorMar 26, 2017 6:00 am - Trek through home decor stores these days and you'll probably see goods from around the world — India, the Far East, South America. And Africa. Just as fashion houses li...
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Plant a garden full of flavorMar 26, 2017 6:00 am - Gardeners who use herbs for cooking occasionally can tuck their favorite herbs in annual plantings and perennial borders. Chefs who grow herbs for daily use will want to...
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Smaller recliners embraced by baby boomersMar 26, 2017 6:00 am - Including recliners in home decorating projects used to be an interior designer's nightmare, says Bonnie Lewis, founder of 55+ TLC Interior Design in Scottsdale, Arizona...
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Garage trend? Think versatility, not parkingMar 26, 2017 6:00 am - The American garage is world famous. But not necessarily for cars. Silicon Valley started in the Palo Alto, California, garage of the Packard family, where Hewlett-Packa...
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Weed control starts with the seedsMar 26, 2017 6:00 am - Weed seeds are among the most patient organisms in nature. Many weeds can produce thousands of seeds per plant per year, and those seeds might lie dormant for decades, j...
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Gardeners can't wait to plant new annualsMar 26, 2017 6:00 am - It is what gardeners have been waiting for all winter … the roundup of new annuals to plant in our containers and gardens. There is an abundance of new selections this y...