Wenzel Select Properties Newsletter-Vol 3 Issue 2

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Wenzel Select Properties Newsletter-Vol 3 Issue 2

February 2013

February's Newsletter is dedicated to my Little Schatze Girl!

We Love You Schatze!

(09/12/99 - 01/22/13)

More Photos...

Valentine's Day Crafty Keepsakes, Recipes & Gift Ideas from Martha Stuart

Congratulations

Melissa Nelson

on successfully passing the

Illinois Real Estate Broker Exam

Read our article in the Neighbors Magazine Bi-Monthly Publication

Are you selling your home? Here are five helpful tips you should know!

January Happenings

Congratulations

Kathleen M. & Marc H. on the purchase of their new home.

Kevin W. and Molly H. on the purchase of their home.

Nicholas G. on the purchase of his new home .

George & Noreen C. on the purchase of their investment property.

Bob & Pat C. on the sale of their home.

Stephanie M. on the sale of her home.

Brian & Helen L. on the sale of their home.

If you have worked with us in the past, please feel free to submit a review or read some of our client testimonials by clicking on the links below.

Thank you for allowing WSP to assist you with your most valuable investment.

Lisa M. Wenzel

Managing Broker/Owner

Chicagoland Family Activities - February 2013

Here is a sampling of some of Chicago's best events

Looking for a report that provides you with today's Housing Trends from Realtors across the nation! Check out the monthly Campbell/Inside Mortgage Finance Housing Trends Update for January 2013. Click below for report.

The National Housing Market Continues Upward Trend

National home sales are at a three year high. After climbing steadily for the past three months, November's Pending Home Sales Index rose 1.7 percent to 106.4. This is the highest the Index has reached since April 2010, when the deadline for the home buyer tax credit was approaching. But November's increase isn't due to stimulus; rather, an increase in demand and highly favorable housing affordability conditions are spurring the gains. Existing-home sales, meanwhile, rose... Read More

3 Techniques to Make a Small Room Appear More Spacious

You don't have to be a magician to turn a tiny, cramped space into an inviting room. There are several easy and inexpensive strategies you can use to work some magic on your home. Here are three of the most effective techniques for making small rooms seem bigger:

1. Cut Out Clutter
It's tough to make a small room look bigger if it's filled with clutter. The first thing to do when trying to create an illusion of openness is to get rid of... Read More

Taking Steps Toward Better Credit

When you're struggling with thousands of dollars of debt, saving a few bucks here or there may seem like a drop in the bucket. Yet in financial terms, those drops add up, and can ultimately create a more positive overall picture. That seems to be the case for the country, as evidenced by a recent report on credit scores and credit habits among American consumers... Read More

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No Fiscal Fall: Real Estate Tax Laws in 2013

Now that the dust has settled over that fiscal cliff, it's time to look at the fallout. How has real estate been affected by H.R. 8 legislation signed into law by President Obama on January 2, and what will it mean for homeowners, buyers and sellers?

Great News for Short Sales
Short sales will continue to qualify for mortgage cancellation relief through 2013. This allows homeowners a tax break for the difference of the sale price and the amount still owed on the mortgage, an amount that is forgiven by the bank in the bargain... Read More

Remodeling Projects that Sell: Beautiful Built-ins

If you're having trouble selling your cookie-cutter house, then it may be time to up the ante by creating a unique selling point that will have buyers lining up at your door. Since house hunters often talk about their need for storage space, why not give them something that covers that base but also adds a touch of class? In other words, why not give them built-ins?

The benefits of built-ins.
Because they don't take up floor space, built-ins are ideal for storing or displaying a variety of items that you want to either show off or keep from view. Buyers covet built-ins not only for the extra storage that they provide but also for their sumptuous looks. Along with traditional features such as crown molding, built-ins can give a house a stately appearance that may set it apart from other homes in the area. Since that's your... Read More

Featured Listings


7010 Creekside, Plainfield Fantastic End Unit 3 Bedroom, 2.1 Bath Dramatic Vaulted Ceilings Neutral Colors Throughout	1034 Carol Downers Grove Short Sale Spacious 3 bed, 1.1 bath Fenced yard Nearby Schools, park, bus	2825 Compton-CONTINGENT Aurora, IL 3 Bedroom, 2.1 Bath 2 Car Garage Fenced Yard	1410 Fairfield #56C Lombard Spacious & Bright End Unit 2 bedrooms, 1 bath Largest model-overlook pond Completely Neutral Decor

Broker: Lisa Wenzel - 630 430-4797

Agent: Christine Leonchik - 312 303-0094

Agent: Freddy Wenzel - 630 430-4790

Agent: Danny Reed - 708 703-4653

Lisa & Freddy Wenzel, Wenzel Select Properties, Ltd., P.O. Box 1063 , Downers Grove IL 60516
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