Wenzel Select Properties Newsletter-Vol 3 Issue 5

May 2013

Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May. It was formally known as Decoration Day and commemorates all men and women, who have died in military service for the United States. Many people visit cemeteries and memorials on Memorial Day and it is traditionally seen as the start of the summer season. Read More

Memorial Day is also the official start of the summer cooking season in the United States. Take advantage of this long weekend and cook some wonderful meals for your friends and family. Need a Memorial Day Menu, check out these easy Memorial Day recipes from Taste of Home!

Spring is Here!

The spring season is upon us and Wenzel Select Properties is “blooming” with excitement! Take advantage of this ultimate cleaning and organizational resource booklet that is guaranteed to freshen your home. Click here for the Guide.

7 Tips for Starting Your Vegetable Garden!

Have you started your vegetable garden yet??

Here are 7 tips for starting one!

April Happenings

Congratulations goes to:

Sagar A & Rupall P. on the purchase their new home.

Randy & Kristin D. on the purchase of their new home.

Brad & Mary H. on the purchase of their new home.

Tanya & Rob W. on the purchase of their new home.

John F. on the purchase of his new home.

Chris M. on the sale of his 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

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Chicagoland Family Activities - May 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 April 2013. Click below for report.

Housing Market News: A Shrinking Inventory

With mortgage rates dropping lower, housing affordability is higher than ever. But home buyers looking to take advantage of low mortgage rates are facing an unexpected obstacle—a lack of inventory. The limited number of homes available for sale is reflected in the Pending Home Sales Index.

Still High?
In February, the Pending Home Sales Index fell by 0.4 percent to 104.8. But even with the drop... Read More

Is It Time to Replace Your Roof or Windows?

Owning a home means giving constant attention to the building products that go into protecting the structure of your house. While we'd like to believe items like our roof, siding and windows will last forever, that's not the case.

Mark Clement, co-host of the national home improvement radio show MyFixitUpLife, offers a variety of tips for knowing when it's time to replace products on your home... Read More

A Strong Rental Market Makes It A Good Time to Buy

The cost of renting is going up in markets across the country, as the number of available rental units shrinks. According to investment research firm Marcus & Millichap, apartment vacancies fell 0.8 percentage points to a national vacancy rate of 4.4 percent in 2012, almost half that of the recession high, which saw vacancy rates of around 8 percent. Effective rental prices increased nearly 5 percent in 2012 and are expected to increase at similar rates in 2013. Prices may rise even... Read More

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What's My Home Worth?

5 Ideas for Landscaping that Will Increase the Value of Your Home

Whether you are preparing to sell your home or you just want to increase its value, there are some simple landscaping projects that you can undertake to add curb appeal and to increase your asking price. If you are on a tight timeline, you should create a list of the projects you would like to see finished by a certain date. This will help to keep you on track and focused on the completion of your list.

1. Plant low maintenance shrubs and hardy plants.
Most people do not have the time to dedicate to fancy and expensive plants that need substantial care. Shrubs only need annual pruning and... Read More

A Strategy to Keep Your Home Organized In 15 Minutes Per Day

Do you feel overwhelmed by piles of laundry, dishes in the sink and piles of bills strewn all over your desk? This guide will help you organize your home and other aspects of your life in 15 minute segments. The basic plan is to set a timer for 15 minutes every time you begin housework. Follow these simple guidelines to put your plan into action.

1. Use a timer.
You need to set a timer to make this work. Do not rely on a wall clock, your phone or your personal estimate of how long 15 minutes is. Our brains are notoriously horrible for keeping time and part of this plan is understanding everything you can... Read More

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