The Lake Geneva Club

You know I really don’t like talking about my own listings on this blog, even though I’m keenly aware that I continue to do just that from time to time. … Read more

Abbey Springs Sales

Many marriages haven’t had the staying power of some of my recent listing contracts. I wandered into a cool condo in Abbey Springs last May and wandered out a few … Read more

Lakefront Condo Update

Lakefront living. I actually hate that term, but when you think of the attributes of such a living, what comes to mind? Lake views, boat slips, piers, fun and sun … Read more

Lakefront Sale

For every buyer out there that passed up on the lakefront property on Conference Point that I had for sale last summer and fall, news of this sale should depress … Read more

Lake Geneva Foreclosures

I’m really sounding like a broken record, but given the inquiries that I get on the foreclosure subject, it’s still a timely issue. The Lake Geneva foreclosure scene continues unchanged, … Read more

Lakefront Sale

Another lakefront sale on Geneva this week to let you know about. The classy lakefront home located on the South Shore of Geneva sold for $2.875MM. With an asking price … Read more

Lakeshore Village

A couple months ago, a customer who had been following my blog was kind enough to contact me about showing him a few vacation homes in Lake Geneva. He and … Read more

Lake Geneva Lakefront Update

Before I launch into the Geneva lakefront market update, I hope you’ll notice something about these updates. Ever notice how Realtors like to tell you the market is doing great(!), … Read more

Geneva National Market Update

It appears that Geneva National continues to be overlooked by the majority of buyers, making for increased inventory and sagging prices. While market activity is on the rise in the … Read more

Fontana Market Update

While searching for an investment property this morning for a new customer, I noticed something interesting about the available properties in Fontana at this time. Currently we have 78 homes … Read more

Reductions Galore

Do you remember last summer when a certain real estate company ran great big ads proclaiming a “one day sale”? Remember those? You should, since they were an insult to … Read more

Lakefront Development

Of course without development, Chief Potowatomi would still be gliding in his dug out canoe over the deep waters of Geneva in search of a lake trout that couldn’t evade … Read more

May

Somewhere between the Lake Geneva Starbucks and the Wight Canyon debacle, Taylor Swift took control of my car. Yes, that Taylor Swift. Tall, blonde, beautiful, wry Taylor Swift. She wasn’t … Read more

Geneva Lakefront Condo Update

It’s been a while since my last lakefront condo update, so here you are. In a word, the lakefront condo market is slow. Bruised and battered, but still kicking. Prices … Read more

South Shore Club

I had the privilege of having my friends at Ideal Impressions photograph this home yesterday, and you’re seeing the images sprinkled throughout this post. To the right of this you’ll … Read more

Lake Geneva Blog

I’m now in my 13th year of selling real estate, and my 3rd year of writing on this blog. Truthfully, the blog has really only been a viable educational and … Read more

Fontana Real Estate

Over the past several years, Fontana has become the prized jewel in the Geneva Lake crown, and it’s really not hard to figure out why. On the lakefront you have … Read more

Lakefront Condo 2008 Review

I know the year isn’t over yet, but there aren’t any lakefront condominiums pending right now, and typically we have more than two days from offer acceptance to close, so … Read more

Merry Christmas

I want to wish everyone a very merry Christmas, or Happy Hanukkuh if that’s the case. Regardless of our political, religious, or personal convictions and beliefs, there is no debating … Read more

Lakefront Sale

The listing on Basswood that I was a huge fan of has closed. The list price was $3.4MM, sale price $3.05MM. I really think the buyer bought himself a tremendous … Read more