| Wenzel Select Properties Newsletter-Vol 2 Issue 1 |
January 2012 |
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Happy New Year to All Our Valued Clients!
We were trying to find the right words to say and we thought it appropriate to keep it simple and make it a message for everyone who visits us...so here goes.
Happy New Year to all and may 2012 bring you joy, peace and the fulfillment of your dreams. May 2012 also be a safe year for you and your family. We pray that the next 365 days be days of smiles and prosperity for you and yours and should any tears be shed may they be joyous tears.
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Lisa M. Wenzel, ABR, GRI, RPA |
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Tips For a Happy, Healthy and More Energized New Year
Every new year brings New Year's resolutions. This year, make a simple pledge that will be a cinch to keep -- empower your family to get healthier and happier with easy nutrition tips that work effortlessly with your lifestyle.
House Plant Appreciation Day- January 10th
The holidays are over. The decorations have been put away for another year. The house looks a little plain, a little drab. In the greyishness of January, your eye catches something in the corner of the room. Why, it's a houseplant!
When: The third Monday in January. Born on January 15, 1929, Martin Luther King Jr. grew to become one of the greatest Social Activists the world has ever known. At 35, he became the youngest person to win the Nobel Peace prize. He was assassinated on April 4, 1968 while making a speech from the balcony of his hotel room in Memphis, Tennessee.
His Birthday became a National Holiday by an act of Congress in 1983. Many consider it a day to serve your community.
Chicagoland Family Activities – January 2012
Here is a sampling of some of Chicago's best January events! |
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Current Tax Breaks for Homeowners
 There are many benefits to owning a home, not the least of which are the financial advantages of home ownership. Homeowners can gain a number of tax benefits, and, combined with the Fed's indication to keep interest rates attractively low throughout the new year, home buying in 2012 is promising to be a financially astute plan. Consult with your accountant about which of the following perks you might enjoy... Read More
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Mortgage Rates Remain Low
 According to the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, average fixed mortgage rates have held steady in recent weeks. For five weeks in a row, average rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages haven't increased over the 4 percent mark. At the same time last year, the average rate on 30-year FRMs averaged 4.46. While the 15-year FRMs held steady at an average of 3.3 percent from the week before, rates are down an average of 0.51 percent from the same... Read More
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Diversity in Design: Mix, Don't Match, Wood Textures and Colors
Courtesy of ARA Content
 Still worrying about what goes with what when you're decorating? Design style leaders nix the matching—"too boring"—in favor of mixing colors, wood grains, stains and textures throughout a room.
"Consumers think everything has to match, but the pros mix," says Laura Dalzell, owner and president of Cabinets & Designs, Inc. in Lexington, Kenn. She's a firm believer in combining, —for example painted wood cabinets with cabinets in both natural wood tones... Read More |
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What to Ask Before Buying at a Foreclosure Auction
 Although foreclosed properties can be good deals, the process of buying is rife with pitfalls. Here is what you must know:
1. Have you done your research?
A foreclosed property may have all sorts of clouds on its title, from multiple bank loans to tax and contractor's liens. Once you buy, you're responsible for all such balances. Be especially wary of the situation where one bank forecloses, but another still demands to be paid.
2. How far has the process gone?
If the foreclosure hasn't happened yet, it's often possible to contact the owners and arrange a pre-foreclosure sale, which can benefit both parties... Read More |
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Great Decor is in the Details
 Sometimes the grandest design changes are in the small details—a re-covered lampshade, painted knobs for old cabinetry, a new valence above a window. Plus, small changes are manageable because they don't cause household upheaval. Transform your home decor style by paying attention to little design details.
Replace dated hardware
for a shiny new look.
Simply replacing wooden doorknobs, for instance, with gorgeous crystal knobs can add dramatic vintage appeal to bedrooms or closets. Switch nondescript drawer pulls with something sleekly modern or decidedly retro for a new look. You can find vintage hardware online; or buy stylish reproductions of old... Read More |
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45W381 Pioneer, Hampshire
Nestled on approx. 3 acres
4 Bedroom, 5.1 Bath, 4 Car
2500 sf deck and pool
150,000 in Landscaping |
1341 Maple, Downers Grove
Breathtaking 3 Bed 2.1 Bath
2 Car Garage
Indoor Air Quality
Close to Town/Train/Schools |
184 Iona, Algonquin, IL
Short Sale
3 Bedroom, 2 bath,
1 car garage
Bsmt offers in-law suite |
RENTAL-1112 Norfolk, DG, IL
3 Bdrm, 2.1 bath, 2 car gar
Finished Bsmt, w/bar
Near Schools
Close To Shops/Expressways |
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Broker: Lisa Wenzel - 630 430-4797
Agent: Christine Leonchik - 312 303-0094
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Agent: Freddy Wenzel - 630 430-4790
Agent: Danny Reed - 708 703-4653 |
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