Wenzel Select Properties Newsletter-Vol 2 Issue 12 October 2012
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The 2012 Five Star Real Estate Agents were announced in this month's issue of Chicago Magazine

  Congratulations to

Lisa Wenzel

for receiving the Five Star Real Estate Agent award for a 2nd year in a row

To all of my clients that were kind enough to take time out of their busy schedule to nominate me for this award, Thank You So Very Much!

The final list of 2012 Chicago Five Star Real Estate Agents is a select group, representing less than 2% of real estate agents in the area.  Click to view the article and read more.

Happy Halloween!!

October is all about the beginning of Fall, pumpkin spice lattes, warm sweaters and pumpkin patches.  When we think of October, we think of the last day of the month, Halloween!

Halloween, also known as All Hallows' Eve, is a yearly holiday observed around the world on October 31.  Want to know more about the History of Halloween?

And for all you ANIMAL LOVERS, our 2nd Annual Pet Costume Contest is here!  Send us a picture of your pet dressed up in their Halloween Costume by November 6th and you will be entered for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to Chick-fil-a.  We will announce the winner in December's Newsletter!

The winner of the Downers Grove 2012 YPN Pet Costume Contest was Mugsy Wenzel as the flying monkey!!  Mugsy won with $70!! and all procedes went to the West Suburban Humane Society.  Schatze came as the Wicked Witch!

 

  September Happenings

Congratulations to Nicole W. & Chris M. on the purchase of their new home!

Thank you for allowing WSP to assist you with your most valuable investment.

Lisa M. Wenzel

Managing Broker/Owner


 

 

 

Chicagoland Family Activities - October 2012

Here is a sampling of some of Chicago's best October 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 September 2012.  Click below for report.
The National Housing Market Continues to Improve

Mortgage rates have reached record lows, making home ownership more affordable than ever before. Americans considering buying a home should feel secure about investing in real estate; the housing market is continuing to improve.

July saw an increase in both the number of homes sold and the number of contracts signed. The number of total existing home sales rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.47... Read More
Home Decor Evolution: Trends to Try for an Instant Update

Gone are the days when a stylish home and a busy family have to be mutually exclusive. Home decorating is hotter than ever and everyone is getting in on the trend.

With an ever-increasing focus on DIY design projects, resources such as shelter magazines, design blogs, TV shows and online home decor retailers are making high design accessible to any homeowner. If your budget doesn't include hiring an interior decorator to update your decor... Read More
5 Ways to Make Real Estate Affordable

With rents rising rapidly, the appeal of leasing is waning. Meanwhile, ultra-low interest rates and deeply discounted properties make buying an appealing option. Here are some ways you can buy property, even if your income is low or your credit isn't perfect.

Consider a duplex or triplex. Duplexes usually cost less per square foot than single-family homes, and the rent from the extra unit can make monthly... Read More
The Pros and Cons of Adjustable-Rate Mortgages

When it was revealed that Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg had refinanced his home with an adjustable-rate mortgage, many people could not figure out what was more shocking: a multibillionaire taking out a loan on a $7 million house or the 1.05 percent interest rate that Zuckerberg received on the loan.

With interest rates at historic lows, adjustable-rate mortgages do not seem to offer much of an advantage for potential home buyers. Of course, for someone as rich as Zuckerberg, the risks are essentially nonexistent. If interest rates suddenly spiked, he could easily pay off the mortgage; alternatively, he would benefit from significantly below-market interest payments if rates... Read More
Fresh Scents Make Your Home Seem Welcoming

Test your home's aroma by going outside for at least ten minutes, and then re-enter with your olfactory senses on high alert. What strikes your nose first? Visitors make snap judgments, sometimes subliminally, based on what they smell as they walk through your front door. Any effort to improve the visual greeting will crumble a bit in the face of unpleasant odors. Read on for the best way to create a welcoming aromatic atmosphere.

Identify, Eradicate, Cleanse
Once you've received a bad odor diagnosis in your home, search for the source. Common culprits for a stinky atmosphere include fetid garbage, cigarette smoke... Read More

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