February 2019 WSP Newsletter - Wenzel Select Properties

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Four Red Flags That Indicate a House May Have Major Defects

A knowledgeable real estate agent and a thorough home inspection can protect buyers from purchasing a home with major defects. It still helps, though, to know what to look for when it comes to the less obvious telltale signs of a problem. Here are four red flags buyers might not know about homes but should:

Dysfunctional Doors
It’s easy to see cracks in a foundation or evidence of moisture in a basement or crawl space… Read More

Are You Ready for Tax Season?

Bothersome as taxes are, if you prepare for them throughout the year, you might find the experience far easier the next time you have to file. Use these tips to help:

Get Started Now
Procrastination can be your downfall—it often happens that the longer you put something off, the more daunting a task it seems. And the last thing anyone… Read More

Four Painting Tricks to Expand Your Space

DIY painting can open up rooms, heighten ceilings, and aid transition from one space to another. Here are four painting tricks that can make your home look more spacious:

1. Add Ceiling Height
A low ceiling makes a room feel closed-in, but you can create an illusion of height with paint. Painting your ceiling a slightly lighter color than the walls will give your… Read More

Five Common Reasons for Delays in Real Estate Closings

It’s important for home buyers and home sellers to be fully prepared for potential delays in a real estate closing. With so many parties involved in a successful real estate transaction, it’s understandable how delays can occur. Here are some of the more common reasons why real estate escrows and closings can be delayed:

Unrealistic Contract Dates 
One of the primary reasons for a delayed real estate closing is unrealistic contract dates. Ideally, a contract should allow between 45 and 60 days for closing to occur after a purchase… Read More

*Featured Testimonial***

by Emmylou

It’s of our great honor and pride to give a testimonial with our experience with Wenzel Select Properties. First of all, we would like to extend our heartfelt THANK YOU to you and your team. Without you we wouldn’t be able to pursue our dreams here in USA. Having our own home away from home is a great blessing and your team made it all possible. You were all very patient and understanding especially with our situation. We would highly recommend you to our family and friends. Again, we would are forever grateful to you and your team!

January Happenings

Stu & Faye on the sale of their property!

Joe on the purchase of his new home!

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

Lisa M. Wenzel

Managing Real Estate Broker

Monthly Home Sales Increase Despite a Lack of Affordable Homes

According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), existing-home sales reached 5.32 million in November; this marks the second month in a row of month-over-month sales gains. What’s more, three of the four major real estate markets in the country reported increases in sales activity. According to Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the NAR, “The market conditions in November were mixed, with good signs of stabilizing home sales compared to recent months, though down significantly from one year ago.”

Sell Time
Sales may have increased in November, but properties spent… Read More

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Managing Broker: Lisa Wenzel – 630 430-4797

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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.

Happy Valentine’s Day from Wenzel Select Properties!