Wenzel Select Properties Newsletter-Vol 3 Issue 4

April 2013

If you are looking to brighten up the outside of your home this year, why not start by adding some colorful flowers to your landscape!

Annuals are exactly as the name sounds: plants that live their whole life cycle in one annual growing period. Although these flowering blossoms will not typically make a repeat appearance year after year (like perennials), the blooms of many annuals can brighten up a garden or outdoor landscape design. Remember April Showers Bring May Flowers!!!

Handbook for reducing basement flooding!

This is the time of year our basements may flood. This handbook provides information on how you can reduce your chances and your neighbors’ chances of having basement flooding. Find out the 20 flood reduction options read more and click here for handbook

March Happenings

Congratulations

J. Serrata on the purchase of his new home.

S. Mueller on the sale of her home.

Brickland Partners on the purchase of their investment property.

D. Rentfrow on the rental of their new 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 - April 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 March 2013. Click below for report.

Pending Home Sales Increase and Mortgage Rates Hold Steady

More real estate contracts were signed in January than in months past; what's more, all regions of the country except the West reported a healthy increase in the number of pending home sales. While the West saw a slight improvement, higher gains were hampered by a lack of inventory. The latest housing market data shows that the recovery isn't just isolated; it is widespread.

A Rising Index
In January, the Pending Home Sales Index... Read More

Spring Cleaning: 5 tips to
Deal with Dust Mites

You may think the air in your home is clean, but according to the EPA, indoor air in the home is one of the top five environmental hazards. Particulate matter found in the typical home's air includes dust, pollen, mold, animal dander, bacteria and viruses. But perhaps the most disturbing particle in your home is the ubiquitous dust mite.

Dust mites, their droppings and their cast skins can trigger asthma and allergy attacks... Read More

Good Scents Sell: Ideas for an Aromatic Open House

When a home smells good, it makes a favorable impression on visitors. This is exactly what home sellers want when they put their house on the market.

The concept of ambient fragrancing started to trickle into the real estate market years ago. Savvy real estate agents advised sellers to bake cookies or cinnamon rolls in the homes they were showing to create a comforting, deliciously scented atmosphere meant to entice buyers... Read More

Find Your Dream Home!

Our Team

What's My Home Worth?

The Most Desirable Home Features for 2013

Nice kitchens and bathrooms may sell houses, but today's buyers want even more. In the study What Home Buyers Really Want, released by the National Association of Home Builders, buyers reveal what features are on their must-have lists—and what features would make them think twice about making an offer.

Green Homes
Budget-conscious buyers are taking a long-term approach to saving money, choosing to spend a little extra on the purchase price of a home to lower their monthly energy bills. For these buyers, energy efficiency is in demand. Ninety-four percent of buyers cite energy-star rated appliances... Read More

What Does the Color of Your Front Door Say About Your Home?

"The entire exterior color scheme has meaning, but the color of the front door is especially important," says Zimmer. "Like a necktie, which is the focal point of an outfit, the front door is the focal point of the home. The color there sends a strong message?in the case of the front door, providing insight into how we view our home."

So, what does your front door color say about you and the way you regard your home? Here's what a color psychologist might say about some of the most common front door colors:

Is Blue the Best?
Shown to be the most... Read More

Featured Listings


5455 Lee Ave, Downers Grove Custom by Mathies Builders 5 bedroom, 3.1 bath 3 car garage So many upgrades, must see	1034 Carol St,Downers Grove 3 bedroom, 1.1 bath Walk-out basement Beautiful treelined street Near shopping/expressways	2942 Ellsworth, Yorkville Lots to rave about! 3 bedroom, 2 bath + Loft 3 car garage Clubhouse, pool, park	209 Westmoreland Naperville 5 bedroom, 2 bath Newer custom kitchen Open floor plan School District 203

Managing Broker: Lisa Wenzel - 630 430-4797

Broker: Julie Thresh - 630 632-6635

Broker: Christine Leonchik - 312 303-0094

Broker: Freddy Wenzel - 630 430-4790

Broker: Danny Reed - 708 703-4653

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