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Wenzel Select Properties Newsletter-Vol 6 Issue 9

(630) 430-4790team@wenzelselectproperties.comwww.wenzelselectproperties.com
Our Team Wishes

You a Happy Fall!

 
Be sure to check out our PINTEREST page which includes Fall crafts, Recipes and More!

Eight Tips for Being a Good Neighbor

 

You've bought a house and you can't wait to move in. It's a perfect space for you and your family, and you're looking forward to beginning this new stage of your life. Well, there's one aspect of that new house and that new stage that you should consider—your neighbors. Here are eight ways to promote good neighborly relations:
 
1. Break the Ice Early. Look for an opportunity to introduce yourself soon after you move in, before anything happens that sets a negative tone. Shake hands over the fence or stroll over to chat if you see someone working in their yard. Tell them a little... Read More

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 August 2016.  Click below for report.
 
August Housing Trends
 
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Three Factors for Determining
Real Estate Comps

 

Whether you are buying a new home or selling your old one, "comps," or comparable sales, are important. As a seller, they can be used as benchmarks to properly price your house. The last thing you want to do is undervalue it, which could end up losing you money, or overvalue it, which could make your property sit on the market for way too long. As a buyer, comps provide a ballpark figure that you can expect to pay in the current real estate market and, thus, help... Read More

How to Create Cohesive Décor for Your Home

 

The décor of your home is not something that has to be simply one style or another but can be a beautiful mixture of many different styles. For instance, a few modern accents can be incorporated into a traditional style to create a style of its own. The trick is knowing how to pull it all together. By following a few tips, you can bridge the gap between styles to create a flowing room.

Choose a Focal Point
First and foremost, choose a focal point for your room. This can be a painting, fireplace, large window, or anything else you want to draw attention to. The rest of the room will revolve around that focal point. When someone enters the room, the focal point will be the first thing they see. If possible, the focal... Read More

llinois Home Sales, Prices Make a Late-Summer Surge in August

By Trenz Pruca
Want to Understand What's Going on in the Market Around You? Click on the Chart below to Read the News Release on this!
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Featured Testimonial

by Michael King

 
The Lisa Wenzel Team served me very well.  I handed off my home to them, and they took it into the end zone.  They sold my home within 10 days!  I received $35,000 more than I expected it to sell for! There design tour video was instrumental in selling my home.  Lisa and her team have the experience, intelligence and the moxie to sell homes. I have confidence in Lisa Wenzel and her team and plan to use them again in the future.  M King.

August Happenings

 

Congratulations!!

Chris & Nichole on the sale of their property!



Jim on the purchase of his new home!


 

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

Lisa M. Wenzel
Managing Broker/Owner

Five Interior Design Trends to Step Up Your Style Game

 

Whether you're a first-time home buyer looking for ways to upgrade your starter home or a seasoned home owner seeking a refresh, these tips will give you ideas to work with on any budget.

1. Design for Social Connection. Given the pace of today's technology-driven life, more and more people are turning to their home as a haven, a place where they can unplug from screens and reconnect with family and friends. "An easy way... Read More

First-Time Buyers Give
Home Sales a Boost

 

The housing market in June shifted as fewer investors closed on homes. The gap in the market was filled by first-time buyers, who accounted for 33 percent of the market in June, up 3 percent from both a month and a year ago. The number of first-time buyers closing on properties hasn't been this high since July 2012. For the first half of 2016, the share of first-timers in the market averaged 31 percent; for all of 2015, the average was only 30 percent. "The modest... Read More

Featured Listings

2615 Clarke St.
River Grove, IL

3 Bed, 2 Bath
Spacious Inside & Out!

$260,000
3634 S. 57th Avenue
Cicero, IL

2 Bed, 1.1 Bath
Minutes from I-55
$140,000
720 Maple Unit F
Downers Grove, IL

2 Bed, 1.1 Bath
Near Train Rental!

$1,250
133 Butternut Dr.
Bolingbrook, IL

4 Bed, 2 Bath
Private Yard With Pond!

SOLD!
Managing Broker: Lisa Wenzel - 630 430-4797

Broker: Melissa Nelson – 630 392-5171

Broker: Christine Leonchik - 312 303-0094
Broker: Freddy Wenzel - 630 430-4790

Broker: Danny Reed - 708 703-4653

Team Wenzel, 1120 Norfolk Street, Downers Grove IL 60516 The material in this publication is provided for your informational purpose only and is not intended to substitute professional advice. If your property is currently listed with a Real Estate Broker, this publication is not intended as a solicitation.



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