Wenzel Select Properties Newsletter-Vol 2 Issue 3

Wenzel Select Properties Newsletter-Vol 2 Issue 3

March 2012

From All of Us at Wenzel Select Properties!

Wenzel Select Properties would also like to congratulate these clients on the sale/purchase of their home and thank them for choosing WSP for their real estate needs.

Sharon S. SOLD – February

Carol F. SOLD – January

Mike V. PURCHASE - February

Atika D. PURCHASE – January

Tim K. PURCHASE – January

Lisa Wenzel, ABR, GRI, RPA
Managing Broker/Owner

Who was Saint Patrick and What is the History of St. Patrick's Day?

Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you! Today is the day that the Irish wait for every year – and the day that the non-Irish become Irish for 24 hours. For the rest of the article click on the St. Patty's day Kittie!

Are you a Cookie Monster? Americans eagerly await the annual Girls Scout cookie drive. It teaches the girls valuable skills, and generates income to support girl scouting activities. And, you get to munch on a variety of delicious cookies. Most people buy several boxes.

Girl Scout Day recognizes and celebrates the Girls Scouts of the USA. This date celebrates the creation of the first Girl Scout group on March 12, 1912. Click on the Girl Scout Cookie logo and find out what your Choice of Girl Scout Cookies says about your personality!!

Chicagoland Family Activities-March 2012

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

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

Preparing Your House for Sale

Most people know they need to clean and declutter when they want to sell their home. They put pots of flowers on the front porch and bake cookies. But they still miss sales by failing to fine-tune the presentation. Here are six things you can do to make your home stand out:

1. Get an honest evaluation.
Invite an acquaintance who's never seen your home to give you a brutally honest evaluation... Read More

Homebuilder Confidence Increases to Highest Level Since 2007

The recent housing market news shows that construction spending is up, and lending should shortly follow—a good sign for potential home buyers.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce, residential construction spending rose 0.8 percent above the revised November estimate, to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $241.2 billion—4.3 percent above the December 2010... Read More

Interior Design Trends for 2012

If you're looking to update your home, consider following the trends. In 2012, eco-friendly spaces, bold colors, and casual elegance will be the trends to watch.

Environmentally Friendly
Green living has gone beyond cloth tote bags and reusable water bottles and has now spread to the world of home construction. Eco18.com predicts that in 2012, green building will be more popular than... Read More

Find Your Dream Home!

Our Team

What's My Home Worth?

HAMP Extended to Offer Foreclosure Alternatives

President Obama recently spoke of the American dream of homeownership, and how that dream was shaken by the collapse of the housing and mortgage markets in 2008. In his State of the Union address to the nation, the president offered hope to homeowners trapped by falling home values and rising interest rates through a plan to cut red tape so homeowners can refinance to take advantage of currently low interest rates.

Not addressed by the president, but of equal importance to people whose homes are worth less than their mortgage debt, is the extension... Read More

Planning Your New Kitchen - Renew or Redo?
Courtesy of ARA Content

Upgrading the kitchen is on many homeowners' "to do" list. And for good reason. A minor kitchen remodel ranks fourth on the list of the top 10 home improvement projects that deliver return on investment, according to Remodeling magazine's 2010-11 Cost vs. Value Report.

But whether you're in it for the investment, or just to freshen up the space in your home where people spend the most time, a new kitchen look could be a fun, impactful improvement to your house. Some may start with a weekend project and a $40 can of paint, while others will jump into a $50,000-plus remodel. Either way, one thing is for sure - you can't go wrong... Read More

Featured Listings


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-5850 Oakwood Lisle Sun Filled 3rd fl End Unit 2 Bedrooms, 1 bath + Vanity Picturesque Wooded View 2 Parking Spaces

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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