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Wenzel Select Properties wishes you a very Happy Father's Day!
When is Father's Day?
Father's Day will next be celebrated in the United States on 17th June 2012. Click here to find Father's Day crafts, printables, colouring pages and other activities to help you celebrate!!
Log Cabin Day
celebrates what was then the "Modern" home in America, and all of the lifestyle that accompanied it. Today is a day to appreciate the history and significance of log cabins. Visit them at historical museums today, or sometime this summer.
Wenzel Select Properties would also like to congratulate these clients on the sale/purchase/rental of their home and thank them for choosing WSP for their real estate needs.
Monique W.
RENTAL - May
Kyle P.
RENTAL - May
Mark S.
RENTAL - May
Katy & Jorge S. RENTAL - May
Suvra B. RENTAL – June
Lisa Wenzel, ABR, GRI, RPA
Managing Broker/Owner
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Chicagoland Family Activities-June 2012
Here is a sampling of some of Chicago's best June 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 for May 2012.
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Positive Signs in the Housing Market
 One of the signs of market recovery is the rise in The Pending Home Sales Index, a tool that measures the number of signed real estate contracts on existing homes. The index rose 4.1 percent in March to 101.4, reflecting an increase in the number of pending home sales. In comparison, the index is currently 12.8 percent higher than a year ago, when it sat at 89.9. If these pending home sales make it through to closing, it will bring down inventory across the country and bring balance... Read More
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Things You Must Know When Buying
a Short Sale
 A short sale at its best can be a way to pick up a great property at a bargain price. Unfortunately, not all short sales are worth the time and trouble. New regulations, which apply to the five largest banks, make short sales quicker and somewhat more transparent. This is not a panacea, however.
Not every short sale is a bargain.
A short sale simply means the seller is trying to sell the property for less than the outstanding... Read More
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Simple Solutions to Common
Landscaping Issues
Courtesy of ARA Content
 There's one in every neighborhood - the house with the bright green grass, perfectly trimmed shrubs and flowers in full bloom. As you look at your own lawn, plagued with weeds and sparse patches, you wonder how your neighbor is able to achieve such a beautiful outdoor space. The secret isn't in how much time or money can be invested, but rather taking the right steps at the right time to eliminate lawn and garden... Read More |
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5 Tips for Exterior Painting
 Debbie Zimmer, paint and color expert for the Paint Quality Institute, says that if your house paint is near the end of its life expectancy, you're taking a chance by postponing repainting. It doesn't take long for exposed wood to begin to rot, and other types of exteriors also suffer when the paint wears off. Wait too long and you may have to make repairs before starting to paint.
1. Paint when it's warm.
Exterior latex paint forms the most durable, protective finish when the weather is mild. "It's always best to do exterior painting when the temperature is above 50 degrees F., but not too hot," says Zimmer. By painting in moderate weather, you'll likely get... Read More |
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4 Steps to Getting a Quality Home Inspection
 1. Ask to see the home inspector's credentials.
Home inspectors should always have a copy of their license, and some type of experience or references on them. Going with an established company that has a website and other ads is a good idea. Companies that have been around for a while tend to be more efficient and reliable. Don't settle for any inspector, feel free to shop around until you find the one that is best for you.
2. Get the checklist ahead of time.
If you have a checklist to look over, you can go through and decide if you would like any other areas of the home inspected that are not included on the list. There is nothing wrong with asking your home inspector to look over... Read More
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