Wenzel Select Properties Newsletter

Wenzel Select Properties Newsletter - Volume 1, Issue 4

September 2011

Congratulations to the Winner of our $50
TGIFriday’s Gift Card!!!

!!!!! Tracy Wright !!!!!!

What To Do If Your House Hasn’t Sold by Labor Day …. House-hunting season may be approaching its official Labor Day end, but sellers shouldn’t be so quick to pull their home off the market, say housing experts. Read More

The Back To School season is often characterized by parents and students making last-minute mad dashes to purchase school supplies, uniforms, bus passes or books. This year, parents with college-bound students or investors interested in college towns may be considering an unusual back to school purchase—a rental property.

To help real estate investors considering university towns, Move, Inc., has released a list of ten college towns that might just make the grade. College towns were selected based on the leading universities featured in the US News Rankings and Reviews list of best colleges in 2011. A list of all ten top college towns included on Move’s list is available here.

National Dog Week - Celebrate man's best friend during the fourth week of September. No plans for next week for you and your dog? Look no further, the 75th National Dog Week barks off this week running Sept. 19 through Sept. 25. This year’s theme is "Man's Best Friend", which is a great description of our relationship with dogs. It is a chance to get back on track and show how much you truly appreciate your dog this week. SEND US YOUR POOCH IN THEIR FINEST HALLOWEEN COSTUME AND THE BEST PHOTO WILL BE FEATURED IN OCTOBER’S NEWSLETTER! Please send all photos to team@wenzelselectproperties and include dogs name, age, breed and of course their owner’s name!

Remember to join our social media sites and please check out our listings below!! Happy Labor Day!!!

Look for WSP's October's Newsletter where we congratulate our recipient of the
"2011 Five Star Real Estate Agent Award!!!"

Lisa Wenzel, ABR, GRI, RPA
President

When Buying a Starter Home, Think About Your Future Needs

Buying a starter home is the big first step in home ownership. However, today's volatile financial climate means your starter home may remain your residence longer than intended. You could spend up to a decade in this first home, so shop with an eye toward the future.

Get as much house as you can afford, and the key word here is afford—don't overextend yourself. Stick with an amount that's reasonable... Read More

Edging Options for Your Landscape

The right edging enhances and complements your landscaping. It also has a utilitarian purpose: edging is a barrier that isolates your garden beds from the lawn and prevents unwanted soil spillage.

While looks are important, don't choose an edging material based solely on its initial aesthetic appeal. Instead, take the time to understand the pros and cons of each edging option, as explained below.

1. Stone Edging
Whether you choose smooth river pebbles... Read More

Get an Early Start on Fall Home Repairs
Courtesy of ARA Content

As your family heads back to school, take some time to complete a few simple home repairs. Doing your "home"-work projects now will allow you to spend more time with your family and less time fixing, cleaning and repairing things this fall.

Get Outside for Some Yard Work
Clean and put away unused outdoor furniture. Once the deck or patio is cleared, give it a good power washing. You should also remove any leaves... Read More

Find Your Dream Home!

Our Team

What's My Home Worth?

Create a Spacious Home With These 7 Decorating Tips

Who wants to live in a cramped, cluttered house? Not you—and not prospective homebuyers either. Make your home more livable for yourself and more appealing to others when you take these seven tips on board.

1. Purge Your Clutter
A cluttered room feels cramped and uncomfortable. If your whole house is cluttered, it probably isn't very inviting to visitors. Get rid of as much clutter as possible, and investigate some good storage options for the rest of your stuff.

2. Paint Walls and Ceilings
Dark paint colors make a room feel like the walls and ceilings are closing in. Busy patterned wallpaper has... Read More

Low Mortgage Rates Predicted Through Mid-2013

As of Tuesday, August 9, the Federal Reserve has decided that the current economic climate justifies keeping the federal funds rate at nearly zero through mid-2013. What does this unusually transparent statement mean for prospective homebuyers?

The Fed's prognosis means that homebuyers who qualify for a loan can lock in rock-bottom interest rates today. Those with less-than-stellar credit can look forward to taking advantage of the exceptionally low rates when they've built up their credit.

However, it would be unwise for consumers to adjust their long-term fiscal goals solely because of the anticipated low rates over the next two years. For those who are ready... Read More

Featured Listings


1341 Maple, Downers Grove 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Bath 2 Car Garage Custom Built Indoor Air Quality	836 Thomas, Forest Park Bungalow Style 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths 2 Car Garage Handicap Accessible	374 S. Edison, Elgin 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath 1 Car Garage Upgraded Kitchen New Siding and Windows	0 N. Broadway, Coal City Fantastic 5 acre lot Ready to Build Dream Home Quiet and Spacious Living Close to downtown Coal City

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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