Wenzel Select Properties Newsletter-Volume 1, Issue 6

Wenzel Select Properties Newsletter-Volume 1, Issue 6

November 2011

Thanksgiving Day is a Time for Family and is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November each year. It is positioned at the end of harvest season and is an annual federal holiday to express thanks for one’s material and spiritual possessions.

Most people celebrate Thanksgiving by gathering at home with family and friends for a holiday feast. Here are some Thanksgiving decorating tips, centerpiece ideas, and crafts from the experts at HGTV.

Daylight Savings Time is Upon Us!
During late winter we move our clocks one hour ahead and "lose" an hour during the night and each fall we move our clocks back one hour and "gain" an extra hour. But Daylight Saving Time wasn't just created to confuse our schedules. Daylight Savings will happen the first Sunday of November.

Honoring all who have served November 11, 2011

The Veterans Day National Ceremony is held each year on November 11th at Arlington National Cemetery . The ceremony commences precisely at 11:00 a.m. with a wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknowns.

Chicagoland Family Activities - November

Here is a sampling of some of Chicago's best November events

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Wenzel Select Properties wishes you and your family a very safe and Happy Thankgiving!

Lisa M. Wenzel, ABR, GRI, RPA

Managing Broker/Owner

Tips for Buying or Selling a Home
Over the Holidays

People don't generally think of year-end as the ideal time to buy or sell properties. Yet, that may be precisely the reason why the winter holidays can be a great time to do either!

Since springtime is a popular time to list homes for sale, there tends to be a glut of properties on the market during those months. While nice for buyers, this isn't so good for sellers. Because there's considerably less competition... Read More

The Hottest Remodeling Trends
Courtesy of ARA Content

Make room for family: Whether finishing basements or updating bathrooms, Americans are making home improvements to accommodate more family members moving into their homes.

A combination of hard times and an aging population increased the number of U.S. households with multiple generations living under one roof, according to AARP. In 2010, 7.1 million U.S. households—or 6.1 percent of homes—were multigenerational... Read More

How to Prepare a Thanksgiving Turkey Everyone Will Rave About

Not too many families eat a whole turkey on a regular basis, so if you feel unprepared for preparing a Thanksgiving turkey you're not alone. Follow these tips from expert cooks and everyone will rave about your cooking skills.

Buy the best turkey. The very best bird for inexperienced cooks has been flash-frozen and held at zero degrees. Avoid "fresh" turkeys unless you know how long they've been held—a fresh bird should be cooked within... Read More

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The Latest Mortgage News

The average rate for a conventional 30-year fixed rate mortgage (FRM) reached a record low, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey. For the first time in history, the 30-year FRM dropped below four percent, averaging 3.94 percent for the week ending October 6, 2011. That's a 0.33 percent difference from last year's average of 4.27 for the same week in October. The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage—one of the most popular options for refinancing—fell to 3.26 percent, the lowest level on record.

Higher Interest Rates for Jumbo Loans
Homeowners looking to buy or refinance in the country's most expensive real estate markets will need... Read More

Eight Ideas to Curb Closet Chaos

It's amazing how a few tweaks can put your closet on the road to better organization. While you could spend a fortune on closet organizers, it's better to invest in a few functional storage components and a lot of improved habits.

1. Get organized before you organize.
You can't really organize your closet until you've shed some clutter. Go through your items and discard or donate as much as possible. Ask a good friend for help to make this daunting task easier (and maybe even fun).

2. Keep favorites front-and-center.
Rather than storing all shirts together, all pants together, etc., think in terms of outfits and favorites. Keeping your most-loved clothing in front makes it easier to dress... Read More

Featured Listings


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