Real Estate
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Historic Hoffman Estates farmhouse to be razed after builder doesn't show up to save it
Jun 17, 2019 9:24 PM - The 119-year-old but dilapidated Bergman farmhouse in Hoffman Estates -- hoped for the past four years to find a builder interested in restoring it for its historic value -- won't be getting any older. -
Town hall meeting on Hawthorn Mall planJun 16, 2019 4:14 PM - A town hall meeting to present the proposed redevelopment plans for Hawthorn Mall will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, inside the vacant Carson Pirie Scott store in the mall north of Route 60 and east of Route 21.
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Rosemary is pretty in the garden, delicious in the kitchen
Jun 16, 2019 10:16 AM - Rosemary is known as the herb of remembrance, symbolizing friendship and loyalty. If you have yet to grow it in your herb garden or use it in your culinary exploits, it's time you made friends with rosemary. -
What to know before buying that dream vacation home in another country
Jun 16, 2019 10:02 AM - Buying abroad also comes with risks -- and almost definitely will complicate your finances. That doesn't mean you shouldn't buy the Tuscan cottage or Caribbean condo you've been dreaming of. But it does mean you should be clear-eyed going into the purchase.
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Young plants can be trained to hug fence or wall
Jun 16, 2019 7:00 AM - Espaliered plants are used for softening large blank spaces on walls or fences. To train espaliers, twigs and branches are bent to meet design requirements when young and supple. -
Porches are timeless treasures, so don't ignore what's out front
Jun 16, 2019 7:00 AM - Backyards are not the only choice for Chicago area homeowners who want to spend their "home time" outdoors. Many homeowners now hearken back to the days when their parents and grandparents set up chairs on their front porches -- or even on their driveways -- as a way to enjoy the evenings socializing with neighbors. -
Plants hummingbirds, butterflies adore
Jun 16, 2019 6:00 AM - Cheri Coby of Ingleside would love to create an oasis for butterflies and hummingbirds in her backyard. -
Are your peonies suffering from blight?Jun 16, 2019 6:00 AM - Q. My peonies suffered from Botrytis Blight last year. What is the best way to care for them to keep the fungus away this year?
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Scudella lamps were inspired by Tiffany
Jun 16, 2019 7:01 AM - Scudella lamps were inspired by Tiffany -
It's risky to combine appraisals and home inspections
Jun 16, 2019 6:00 AM - Q, I'm thinking about adding home inspection services to my real estate appraisal business. According to articles I've read, a home inspection can be done concurrently with an appraisal and only adds about an extra hour of time at the property. My main concern, however, is liability. Before making this change to my business, I'd like to know as much as possible about combining home inspection with appraisal. Do these two services seem compatible, or is this a risky idea?
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