When I tell people that I am a Divorce Coach, it is usually met with a perplexed look. I can almost guess what the person is thinking. Coaching? Like a cheerleader on the sidelines chanting, “ D-I-V-O-R-C-E…..sign those papers and set yourself free!!” No, I am not a coach who encourages divorce or helps an individual “win” the game. On the contrary, as a Divorce Coach I serve as an educator, mentor and guide. Divorce is not a warm, fuzzy or exciting topic. It is a topic people would rather not talk about. But, statistics tell us that half the population of married people need my services!
Often, people will first contact a lawyer. However, divorce is an emotional life experience that requires legal assistance. Let me use this analogy…..if one immediately consults with an attorney and signs a retainer agreement, it is like jumping in the wash machine in the middle of a spin cycle! Most people are very uniformed about the options that are available and the way the court system works. Myths and misinformation abound. Being knowledgeable, realistic, focused and calm will help reduce some of the anxiety associated with the process. My goal is to save my clients (both men and women) time, money and unnecessary emotional upheaval. In addition to educating clients, I also offer referrals. Choosing the “right” attorney is very important.
As a Mediator, I work with parents to create their Joint Parenting Agreement, which focuses on the best interest of the children. It also paves the way for a cooperative and effective co-parenting relationship post-divorce. Additionally, I offer group programs for women; Empowerment Groups and Seminars which focus on specific topics.
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Six Buzzed About Home Design Trends for Spring 2014
Does the change of seasons have you itching to refresh a tired, lackluster room? Or maybe you're looking for some small ways to make a big impact on your home's style? Whatever the case, here are some of this season's most buzzed-about trends and how you can incorporate them into your next project.
Wood is the new neutral. This season's strong trend toward wood textures pairs the warmth, richness and texture of real wood with limitless design flexibility... Read More
Outdoor Landscaping Trends for 2014
In the 2014 Residential Landscape Architecture Trends Survey, landscape architects who specialize in residential design rated the expected popularity of outdoor design elements. The survey found that, from eye-catching gardens to outdoor living rooms, more and more homeowners are finding ways to utilize their outside spaces.
Outdoor Living
Those impeccable green lawns are falling out of favor, garnering a rating of only 54.0 percent. In 2014, turf will be dug up and replaced with gardens and landscaped spaces; with a... Read More
Featured Testimonial
By Dan S.
The Wenzel Select Properties team helped me, as a first time home buyer, find a place to call home. It ended up being a very long process, only due to the extraordinary long time it took to go through a initial short sale purchase. The Wenzel Select team advised me from the start exactly what to expect, however me being a naive first time home buyer, decided to pursue the short sale. Every step of the way the team assisted me with questions I had about the purchase process. After my patience wore thin on waiting for the banks to do what they needed to do, the Wenzel Select Properties team advised that I continue searching for a new home since I couldn't wait any longer. They were there for me every step of the way, and we walked through plenty of properties until we came across "the one". It was definitely apparent that this team did what was in the best interest of their client, and not for themselves. I would absolutely recommend Wenzel Select Properties to anyone looking to purchase a new home and can say that it was a pleasure working with them.
March Happenings
Congratulations!!
Jessie & Junior S. on the purchase of their new home.
Ashley N. & Dan B. on the purchase of their new home.
Dave & Sam James on the sale of their home.
Thank you for allowing WSP to assist you with your most valuable investment.
Lisa M. Wenzel
Managing Broker/Owner
How to Stage Your Home's Closets and Storage Spaces
Home staging is simply the process of making your home appear comfortably livable. Just as you dress for success at work, your home should present itself beautifully to potential buyers. This presentation means making sure buyers can visualize themselves living in your home. Effective home staging touches everything from the mailbox to the linen closet.
How to Stage Your Closets
The principles behind closet staging apply to bedroom closets, coat closets, pantries, and storage closets.
• Keep the closet visually appealing. • Keep the closet organized. • Keep the closet only... Read More
Do Green Homes Measure Up?
Builders and real estate agents alike know that environmentally-friendly, or green, homes are on trend at the moment, and they are only expected to increase in popularity. But what few Americans know is what it's like to live in a green home. The National Association of Home Builders recently commissioned a survey of homeowners living in National Green Building Standard-certified homes to see whether they were satisfied with their green purchases. And the overwhelming... Read More
Is 2014 a Good Year to Sell Your Home?
National existing-home sales are down, but the market still suffers from a lack of inventory, so homes that are on the market are being sold in record time for record prices. In short, 2014 is shaping up to be a good year to sell a home.
Home Sales Affected by Weather
Not only did January's existing-home sales drop 5.1 percent from December, they fell 5.1 percent from January 2012. One of the contributing factors... Read More
Lisa & Freddy Wenzel, 924 Warren Avenue,
Downers Grove IL 60515 The material in this publication is provided for your informational purpose only and is not intended to substitute professional advice.
If your property is currently listed with a Real Estate Broker, this publication is not intended as a solicitation.
Does the change of seasons have you itching to refresh a tired, lackluster room? Or maybe you're looking for some small ways to make a big impact on your home's style? Whatever the case, here are some of this season's most buzzed-about trends and how you can incorporate them into your next project.
In the 2014 Residential Landscape Architecture Trends Survey, landscape architects who specialize in residential design rated the expected popularity of outdoor design elements. The survey found that, from eye-catching gardens to outdoor living rooms, more and more homeowners are finding ways to utilize their outside spaces.
Home staging is simply the process of making your home appear comfortably livable. Just as you dress for success at work, your home should present itself beautifully to potential buyers. This presentation means making sure buyers can visualize themselves living in your home. Effective home staging touches everything from the mailbox to the linen closet.
Builders and real estate agents alike know that environmentally-friendly, or green, homes are on trend at the moment, and they are only expected to increase in popularity. But what few Americans know is what it's like to live in a green home. The National Association of Home Builders recently commissioned a survey of homeowners living in National Green Building Standard-certified homes to see whether they were satisfied with their green purchases. And the overwhelming... 
National existing-home sales are down, but the market still suffers from a lack of inventory, so homes that are on the market are being sold in record time for record prices. In short, 2014 is shaping up to be a good year to sell a home.
