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MLS: #11132351, 513 South Main Street, Princeton $725,000 FEATURED PROPERTY
Hoffman’s Patterns of the Past Located in historic Princeton, Il., Hoffman’s Patterns of the Past is a one-of-a-kind retail establishment with local, national, and international operations. Hoffman’s is one of the largest and most distinctive gift stores in North-Central Illinois. Hoffman’s has the largest collection of new store stock china patterns that draw people the world over who are looking to replace broken or missing pieces. This turn-key family-owned business - over 77 years in the making - has acquired high visibility on a national level, with numerous print and video pieces focusing on what the Chicago Tribune dubbed “The Sea of China”. Included in this listing is a warehouse filled with over $1,000,000-worth of top-quality inventory. Hoffman’s is a cornerstone of a bustling business district and offers an extraordinary opportunity to own and operate a thriving on-line business in tandem with a prestigious Main Street brick and mortar.
See listing on page 3
Warm interior design trends PAGE 4
Chef Curtis Stone shares tips for a happier, more efficient kitchen
Bring the beauty of nature into the home PAGE 22
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Over $20 Million in Real Estate sold in 2020!
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12839 2345 East Street, Princeton MLS # 11190127 $360,000
302 Park Avenue East, Princeton MLS # 11167315 $378,900
612 South Euclid Avenue, Princeton MLS # 11079694 $109,000
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139 South Park Street, Sheffield MLS # 11144350 $69,000
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PENDING 122 North 1st Street, Princeton MLS # 11194988 $105,000
PENDING 802 South 1st Street, Princeton MLS # 11173325 $229,000
200 South Maple Street, Wyanet MLS # 11202876 $124,500
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2.2 ACRES 300 West Boyd, Princeton MLS # 10916387 $150,000
307 North First Street, Princeton MLS # 11146142 $47,500
15.49 ACRES 804 West Hudson Street, Princeton MLS # 11085798 $447,661
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Great Business Opportunities!
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Tips for achieving the top 2021 home trend:
Warm interior design (BPT) - Change is on the horizon for home design. Expect some of the cool and minimalistic trends of the past to be replaced with more approachable designs that convey comfort, warmth and positivity. “Darker colors, natural textiles - like wood, and soft lighting are great ways to make a room feel warm and inviting,” says Jen Meska, director of merchandising at LL Flooring. “Also, decorate with items and patterns that bring you joy to add a sense of your personality and unique style.” To bring warmth into your home and enjoy this growing trend for years to come, LL Flooring offers this advice:
DETERMINE COLOR SCHEMES For many years, cool color schemes have dominated home design. White kitchens, gray walls and black countertops were top choices by homebuilders and renovators. People have tired of these styles and are seeking to add warm colors and materials in their home. Colors with yellow undertones are in high demand, from wall paint to furniture and beyond. Warm accent colors are being used by top designers in decor like accent pillows and throw blankets, including soft yellow and rich cinnamon. Brass and bronze are popular in hardware and accessories, and mixed metals are featured to add visual interest.
UPDATE FLOORING Floors are the foundation of any room, providing ample opportunity to update the space to bring in warmth. Because organic materials typically convey warmth, hardwood floors are a worthwhile investment. The visually interesting and intricate wood grains can be enhanced with any color stain, although warm hues are trending. The rich browns in Bellawood Manhattan Chevron Engineered Hardwood is a great example, as featured in this year’s HGTV Dream Home. Not only do hardwood floors like this add a warm element to a space, but they also feel warmer on the feet than tile and laminate flooring alternatives.
ANALYZE LIGHTING Light can add to or detract from the feeling of warmth in any space. Natural light sources are always welcome, so make sure to open shades to illuminate spaces. Of course additional light sources will be necessary, so think about how overhead, task and accent lighting can best work together in areas. Lamps, wired wall sconces and picture wall lights are easy to install and instantly add style and glow to a room. Finally, when looking at lights, consider the type of bulbs you use and opt for options that project warmer light rather than those with cooler light tones that have white or blue undertones.
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USE MIRRORS STRATEGICALLY Mirrors serve multiple purposes in a room: They add artistic style, they visually expand the space and they reflect light. Designers often strategically place a mirror to bounce natural light or reflect the exterior landscape, helping bring the feeling of the outdoors inside in a subtle yet meaningful way. A mirror can further add to the warmth of a space depending on the frame material. Some popular options for frames include wood, resin or gold-hued metals. If you have an old mirror you want to revive, consider painting the frame in an appropriate accent color and you’ll breathe new life into an existing piece. ADD PLANTS AND FOLIAGE A simple way to add life into your home is adding plants. Humans are naturally drawn to nature, so adding foliage brings a warmth to any room. If you’re not much of a green thumb, consider low-maintenance houseplants like snake plant, spider plant and succulents. If you love the look of plants
but just don’t want to deal with the real things, shop for plastic alternatives that closely mimic their real counterparts. You might be
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LaSalle-Lovely 2-bedroom, 2-bath remodeled Peru-Very cute 3-bedroom, 1-bath brick LaSalle-Traditional 2 story, 4-bedroom, Peru-Nice 2-bedroom, 1-bath home, home, open floor plan, alley access. home, breezeway, 1 car garage. 2-bath home full of old world charm. plenty of storage, partially fenced yard. #11230861 $110,000 #11228099 $119,900 #11225522 $85,000 #11223848 $74,900
LaSalle-Great priced 3-bedroom, 1-bath Utica-Country home features 4-bedroom, Spring Valley-Recently updated 4-bedroom, Peru-Spacious ranch with full basement, home, 1 car garage, huge yard. 3-baths, 3 car garage, outbuilding. 2-bath home, large lot, 1 car garage. includes 1,500 sq ft commercial building. #11221248 $93,900 #11221125 $249,900 #11219362 $72,000 #11218142 $160,000
Spring Valley-Lovely 3-bedroom, 2-bath Oglesby-Nice 2-bedroom,1-bath home on Lostant – Open floor plan renovation Granville-Very spacious 5-bedroom, home, 2 car garage, cozy backyard. large lot, heated front porch, patio. 3-bedroom, 2-bath home, 4 car garage. 3-bath home, 2 car garage, outbuilding. #11214071 $169,900 #11210927 $88,000 #11204626 #98,000 #11204122 $185,000
Oglesby – Nice remodeled 2-bedroom, LaSalle – Attractive 3-bedroom, 1-bath, LaSalle – Neat 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath LaSalle-Cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bath home, 1-bath home on large .88 acre lot. 1.5 story home, large fenced yard. home, charming front porch, 2 car garage. enclosed from porch, 1 car garage. #11197840 $79,900 #11191290 $99,000 #11183887 $109,500 #11181427 $79,900
Spring Valley – Cozy freshly remodeled Cherry – Great Potential 4-bedroom, Peru – Sturdy brick 3-bedroom, 1-bath Peru – Classic beauty 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath 3-bedroom, 1-bath home, covered patio. 1-bath home on double corner lot. ranch home, breezeway, 1 car garage. home on great corner lot, 2 car garage. #11178560 $79,900 #11177276 $74,900 #11173616 $101,900 #11170258 $355,000 6 October/November 2021 | Illinois Valley Homes | A NewsTribune Publication
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Ottawa-Affordable 2-bedroom, 2-bath home, 2 car garage, great starter home. #11163318 $92,500
LaSalle – Beautiful home contains 5 bedrooms, 3.5-baths with abundant space. #11160859 $450,000
Peru – Home with 2 bedrooms, 1-car detached garage, enclosed back porch. #11153973 $76,000
LaSalle – This 4-bedroom home is perfect for entertaining inside and out. #11143249 $375,000
Oglesby – Spacious brick 4-bedroom, 4-bath ranch home with 2-car garage. #11136473 $235,000
Tiskilwa – Rare opportunity for this 3-bedroom home on 28.42 acres. #11135929 $625,000
Varna – Beautiful home with 5 bedrooms, 3 baths and cathedral ceilings. #11131652 $259,000
Granville – Property with 6-bedroom home on 3 acres with many outbuildings. #11076811 $849,000
Princeton – New construction home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths & 3-car garage. #11068470 $322,000
Peru – Affordable 3-bedroom, 1.75-bath ranch style home, partially finished basement. #11059006 $92,000
Peru – Duplex features 2-bedroom, 2-bath & 2-car attached garage for each unit. #10920521 $319,000
LOT LISTINGS Putnam – Lakeside lot in Lake Thunderbird with wooded setting & amenities........................#11133416........ $60,000 Putnam – Lake lot on finger of Lake Thunderbird, lake access & amenities .......................... #11133366........ $60,000 Streator – Corner lot, next to playground & pavilion, quiet subdivision .................................. #11070220.........$27,000 Oglesby – Lovely ½ acres wooded lot, affordable building site in great neighborhood............#10896533........ $39,900 Oglesby – Great location, large wooded .34-acre lot, not far from new lake & park. ............. #10896506........ $28,900 Oglesby – Almost ½ acre wooded lot, beautiful & affordable, nice neighborhood. ................ #10896458.........$19,900 Utica – Affordable single-family lot with city sewer & water, restrictive covenants. ...............#10775030........ $23,000 Putnam – Lake view residential lot, close to clubhouse & boat launch. .................................#10105633.......... $6,000 Utica – Residential building lot, city sewer & water, restrictive covenants............................. #08977584........ $25,000 Utica – Single family lot in established development with city water & sewer........................ #08762325.........$14,500 Utica – Large residential lot, close to interstate, city water & sewer, curbs, sidewalks. ......... #08289764........ $28,000 Utica – Walking distance to historic downtown, large lot, curbs & sidewalks.........................#08289751........ $28,000 A NewsTribune Publication | Illinois Valley Homes | October/November 2021 7
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Chef Curtis Stone shares tips for a happier, more efficient kitchen (BPT) - The kitchen has long been the heart of the home, and now more than ever is central to our lifestyles. With 60% of Americans discovering a greater appreciation for cooking throughout the pandemic and planning to upgrade their kitchens as a result, Michelin-starred Chef Curtis Stone is sharing his favorite appliances, features and
tips that have allowed his fam- and recipes, here are a few ily to better savor more time of my latest ‘must-haves’ for maximizing efficiency in the at home. kitchen of 2021.” “As a chef, restaurant owner and father of two, I’m a strong PUT QUALITY FIRST. If you ask me, there are two believer in making your kitchen work harder for you. keys to making good food: Whether you prioritize keep- great ingredients and qualing your food fresher longer ity appliances. That’s right, or find yourself experimenting Michelin star not required! with new cooking techniques Restaurant-quality results are
easy to achieve when you use fresh ingredients - always shop in season - and the right tools. I’m a big fan of appliances that combine power, quality performance and high efficiency. The new Bosch industrial-style ranges and rangetops are a great example - sure to turn heads in any kitchen and also keep up with all that extra cooking!
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PRIORITIZE HEALTH AND WELLNESS. From the ingredients we’re putting into our bodies to managing busy schedules, health and wellness are an important part of happiness and energy. I recently learned that hydration plays a big role in our overall well-being. A recent study found that those who drink six or more glasses of water a day tend to be happier, wake up feeling more refreshed and are most likely to describe themselves as successful. Over half of Americans are also ‘ice obsessed’ and drink less water if it is not cold or iced. This could not be more true in our home - my boys are always in and out of the refrigerator for iced beverages - which is why a refrigerator that can both keep up with our fresh ingredient storage and ice and water habits is key. The latest QuickIcePro System refrigerators from Bosch produce a lot of ice quickly, thanks to one of the fastest ice makers available so you won’t be running out of ice anytime soon.
STREAMLINE YOUR KITCHEN SPACE WITH VERSATILE EQUIPMENT. We’re all cooking more than ever, with 85% of Americans trying at least one new recipe a month, but that is no reason to overcrowd your kitchen space. Opt for equipment that has multiple uses - from utensils to appliances to the ingredients you use. For example, the latest wall ovens have become so versatile, they double as pizza ovens, turkey roasters and dough proofers, monitor the internal temperature of your dishes and even sear the perfect steak, all in one. LET TECHNOLOGY DO THE WORK FOR YOU. Sometimes it feels like we never slow down. Thankfully, certain technologies are designed to create efficiency, convenience and peace of mind, so we can spend less time on chores and more on what matters most. Picture this: your wall hood automatically turns on when you start cooking, a simple slide of a pan changes its temperature, your oven shuts off and notifies you when dinner is ready,
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What to know about homebuying with an agent in 2021 (BPT) - In 2020, home sales reached their highest point in 14 years. In the process, the number of consumers who did internet research about a home purchase reached an alltime high of 97%. So why do 9 in 10 people still choose to work with a real estate agent to buy a home? “Buying a house is the largest and most important financial decision most people make in a lifetime, and there’s a lot more to it than what you see online,” said Charlie Oppler, president of the National Association of Realtors®. “You can look up symptoms on the internet, but you need a doctor to diagnose and treat the condition, much like Realtors® offer expert guidance to their clients on the complex financial, legal and community aspects of purchasing a home.” Here are a few ways real estate agents help you bridge the gap from what you see online to being handed the keys to your dream home. n Access all the home choices available to you, not just what you see online. Maybe the home you saw online ends up being the one. Or maybe that’s just a starting point and you can find a better match for the style or number of rooms or location you want. Realtors® have access to a complete database of all homes for sale, created via cooperation
among all brokers within the n Manage the financial and ple find homes in the same market. Based on your must- legal aspects of the transac- communities where they haves and wish list, a Real- tion - including negotiating the themselves live, work, play and serve. They are aware of tor® is going to give you more best price. choices and price options. People get help with taxes, the latest trends and shifts in school financing and many the local housing market and n Employ technology to make other money-related matters. are able to educate home buythe home buying process more Of course you should seek ers to make sure they choose convenient than ever before. help with one of the biggest the neighborhood that is right While purchasing a home is purchases you’ll ever make. for them (e.g., price trends, traditionally done face-to-face, A real estate agent levels the school options, traffic, etc.). real estate agents have quickly playing field of knowledge to Real estate agents can proadopted new technologies to buy a home. Real estate agents vide information about local, make the process easier. Not help navigate complex paper- county and state property only can real estate agents work, coordinate with lenders, taxes as well as navigate all retake you on virtual tours of provide information on mort- quired state and federal dochomes as much as on the gage rates, manage attorney uments. In fact, many home other side of the country, but reviews, handle closings and buyers have found their Rethey also can use digital e-sig- advise on regulations. They altor® so helpful that 9 in 10 nature services and remote also serve as your professional would recommend their agent notarization tools to make it negotiator by ensuring you get to others. possible to complete the trans- the best price and terms. action online for increased For more tips to help guide convenience and safety. n Navigate data and trends to you through the home buying find the right community for you. process, visit homeownershipn Leave all of the hard work in Real estate agents help peo- matters.realtor. the hands of an expert. Buying a home is basically a full-time job - it’s what real estate agents do. Real estate agents manage many essential components, including: researching homes and neighborhoods; scheduling home tours and inspections; preparing strategies to beat the competition; coordinating with @^m Ik^&jnZeb_b^] Mh]Zr appraisers and attorneys; and much more. Beyond finding a home, the top thing buyers want most from their real estate agent is someone who can help them negotiate the terms of sale and help with price negotiations.
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Come See Us at our New Location - 512 S. Main, Princeton, IL Four Bedroom Home 125 S. First Street, Princeton, IL 61356 MLS #: 11165054
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Residential Building Lot 1 Woodland Dr., Princeton, IL 61356 MLS#: 10837521
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Bring the beauty of nature into the home (BPT) - It’s no secret that nature has the power to inspire, invigorate, restore and refresh. Research shows that nature can offer mental health benefits including decreasing stress and relieving anxiety. In fact, incorporating elements of nature into the home has been proven to improve happiness and well-being. Following are five ways to invite the beauty and benefits of the outdoors into your home. GET IN TOUCH WITH NATURE According to the National Kitchen & Bath Association, 40% of people want a connection to nature in their kitchen. One way to achieve this is by choosing nature-inspired materials for focal areas like countertops, cabinets and kitchen islands. Wilsonart Home offers beautiful, on-trend options for virtually every surface in the home with performance features and price points to suit any lifestyle and budget. The collection includes environmentally sustainable materials such as High Pressure Laminates, seamless Solid Surface choices and non-porous engineered Quartz in designs that mimic the best of Mother Nature without impacting the environment. CALM WITH COLOR Whether used as a room’s canvas or a pop of color on an accent wall, paint is an easy and affordable way to evoke nature’s beauty in the home. In fact, decorating with paint colors inspired by nature can bring a sense of calm and serenity to any living space. Dark blue hues reminiscent of water and the sky are trending, along with lush greens that infuse spaces with the fresh essence of grass and foliage, and nature’s neutrals like tans and beiges that express earthiness. 22 October/November 2021 | Illinois Valley Homes | A NewsTribune Publication
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LET TEXTILES TAKE YOU AWAY Natural fabrics and fibers are a great way to keep things, well, natural. Add a jute rug or chunky knitted wool throw to your space. When picking a fabric/fiber, make sure to choose earthy tones inspired by nature. The Wilsonart HPL Textiles collection is another unique way to incorporate textiles that connect indoor spaces with the great outdoors. It offers a unique line of woven, nubby and printed textile designs that can bring an unexpected
touch of nature to any surface cabinetry with sophisticated or corner of the home, from woodgrain designs available in panel door styles with kitchens to closets. matching edgeband. The collection also features innoADD WARMTH WITH WOOD vative fingerprint-resistant LOOKS The timeless look of wood technology that eliminates is making a return to kitch- smears, smudges and streaks, ens and baths but with a delivering low-maintenance modern flair for a new gen- luxury. eration. Think velvety, warm woodgrain looks gorgeously BRING THE OUTDOORS IN WITH showcased in flat front doors NATURAL ACCENTS Nature itself offers an endwith minimalist hardware. The Wilsonart Traceless col- less array of accessories that lection is an affordable way can be incorporated into a to update kitchen and bath home’s design aesthetic. Be-
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yond the obvious addition of plants and flowers, consider creatively displaying rocks or shells collected from travels. Fill apothecary jars with sand from different beaches to add balance and harmony to a room. Or, mount pieces of unique tree branches on a wall as an artistic focal point. With nature, the possibilities are truly limitless.
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Landmark Realty of Illinois LLC 1221 North Main Street Princeton • Illinois • 61356 • 815-875-1221 illinoisvalleyhomeshow.com
930 Timber Ridge Road PRINCETON $288,900 5 BDRMS, 3 baths #11230030
302 Park Avenue East PRINCETON $378,900 4 BDRMS, 2 ½ baths #11167315
124 S. Pleasant St. PRINCETON $300,000 4 BDRMS, 2 ½ baths #11218575
120 Elm Place PRINCETON $59,900 3 BDRMS, 2 baths #11055783
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6303 1900 East St. TISKILWA $335,000 5 BDRMS; 2 ½ baths #11213106
200 S. Maple St. WYANET $124,500 3 BDRMS; 2 baths #11202876
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500 Brewster St. TISKILWA $75,000 4 BDRMS; 1 bath #11205176
228 E. Atkinson SHEFFIELD $89,000 3 BDRMS., 2 baths #11013814
4 Wood Court PUTNAM $119,900 2 BDRMS; 1 bath #11202500
113 S. Main St. SHEFFIELD $165,000 Commercial Property #11139025
14306 910 North Ave. TISKILWA $135,000 3 BDRMS; 1 bath #11205680
612 E. Peru St. PRINCETON $329,000 6 BDRMS; 3 ½ baths #11155012
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