Chop House Steak Review
The review series soldiers on, this time to a Saturday night date with the Grand Geneva’s Chop House.
Choices
Real estate involves choices. Lots of choices. But the true danger lies in making purchase decisions based on the quality of the cabinets and not the pedigree of the location.
Grandview Steak Review
The Grandview restaurant served me a delicious steak. That steak catapulted the Grandview into the #1 position in my steakhouse review series.
The Hunt Club Steak Review
There may be some confusion as to what my goal is with these food reviews. I don’t write them because I think I’m someday going to transition into the world … Read more
2019 Lakefront Market Year End Review
In August of this year, it’ll mark 24 years that I’ve been sitting at this desk. That means I’ve spent the majority of my life thinking about this market. In … Read more
Jonathan’s Steak Review
The last time I was at Jonathan’s On Brick Street was the second time I was at Jonathan’s On Brick Street. The first time I was there, it was a … Read more
Lake Geneva Market Update
January is an interesting month. On one hand, it’s winter, so everyone likes to pretend that it’s too difficult to do things. Drive to the lake on a Friday night? … Read more
1530 Lake Shore Drive
The newest lakefront home to find its way to market: 1530 Lake Shore in Lake Geneva. Level frontage, turn key condition. Sweet.
Fire 2 Fork Steak Review
A new restaurant presents a solid contender for your steak-centric dining preferences.
Best Steak in Lake Geneva
I have a problem with diets. I’ve been on several of them over the course of this adulthood that I’m rushing through, and without fail they all follow the same … Read more
1905 NLSD Sells
On a January day in 2018, a pleasant house on the north shore of Fontana hit the market for $4,695,000. It wasn’t a house that was necessarily built to hit … Read more
Lake Geneva Lakefront Condo 2019 Market Review
In contrast to my accurate prediction for Geneva National last year, I admit to you this morning that I was dead wrong about my prediction for the lakefront condo market. … Read more
Geneva National 2019 Market Review
Geneva National is back, and it really is better than ever. Sure, there are still homeowners residing inside these brick and cedar behemoths that were built prior to 2006, those … Read more
The Business of Real Estate
I don’t pretend to be a particularly savvy investor. I have friends that are. I am not. I just don’t have the knack for it, and aside from regular real … Read more
Welcome, 2020
2019 was a terrific year. But now it’s gone and it’s time to focus on the task at hand: 2020.
Lake Geneva Real Estate Office
A new real estate office. And two dynamite new Lake Geneva condominiums.
W4484 Basswood Drive
An inspired Michael Abraham design on Lake Geneva’s luxury lane hits the market.
Happy Thanksgiving
As I spy the cut spruce trees stacked for sale outside this coffee shop, I ponder what they are, exactly. Holiday Trees, the sign says. I wonder
Lake Geneva Farms
My wife and children were to be out of town for a few days, and my job was simple. In the morning, let the chickens out and be sure they had food
Lake Geneva Videos
It’s gray again. The snow has melted, so we have that going for us, but the white has been replaced with the grays and browns of November, and
High End
What is it that makes a house appear high end? Is it the color palette? If we gray out a house in the most modern style, will that make it high end?
Pier Guys
This morning things seem ideal. I woke up, which is a nice start to any day. My house was warm, my children healthy, and when I sat on the edge of
Market Oddities
Once in a while, I look at something other than the Lake Geneva lakefront and lake access market. I look at the market on Other Lakes, Wisconsin.
Clear Sky Lodge
It’s a shame I haven’t yet sold this beautiful home. Where else can you find a private tennis court, private (heated) swimming pool, Lord and
Lake Geneva Water
I see the world in black and white. I see it in wrong and right. I see the people who dwell in the gray and I wonder why. Packers fans see Bears
November
If I were the sort of person who was forced to spend sixth months in a more tax advantageous state, it would be a struggle for me. In order to find
Lake Geneva Market Update
This morning there are just 15 lakefront homes for sale on The Lake. It’s the last week of October and our colors have peaked. The boats are leaving.
Basswood Sells
I just wrote a brilliant review of the sale at W4396 Basswood. It was amazing, if I do say so myself. Succinct, powerful, articulate. And then,
Elevated
I spent last week in the south of France. It was a nice week, although it could be successfully argued that sitting at this desk watching the fall leav
250 Circle Parkway Sells
Last year, about this time, I sold the home at 254 Circle Parkway in Williams Bay, up on the tip of Cedar Point. The home was lovely, with newer updat
Out Of Towners
I blame the television for this one. I also blame the internet, but it should be argued that the bulk of this blame lies with the television. Namely,
Jonathan’s Fish Fry Review
After some time off, it was time to sample a new Fish Fry offering. This time, Jonathan’s on Brick Street, in Delavan.
Lake Geneva Price Per Foot
The long standing measurement of market value is, in reality, rather misleading.
Sunday
Just trying to break the habit that forces us to worry about the future more than we care about living in the present.
Indian Hills Sale
A new week, a new sale. This time a direct deal on the south shore, and a good one at that.
Geneva National Market Update
Geneva National has had itself an amazingly solid summer. Let’s stand and applaud.
Market Top
Want to buy real estate in 2019? Good. Want to avoid the market mistakes that many consumers are making? Buy the blue chips.
Lake Geneva Lakefront Market Update
Certain times, there’s nothing more to say. Like when you’ve eaten a most delicious dinner. You can say it was a delicious dinner. You can take a picture of it … Read more
Battle Royale
You think your life is difficult? Ha! Try fighting my battle, and then you’ll at least be happy that you’re not having to walk a day in my pollen covered shoes.
Cancel The Boat Parade
There is a boat parade that precedes the Venetian Fest fireworks. There shouldn’t be.
The Test
Considering Lake Geneva for a vacation home but you’re unsure about the scene? Take my test and find out in just one day!
Lake Geneva Home Search
Your vacation home search is important. Why would you leave it to the whims of an internet algorithm?
Lake Geneva Lakefront Market Update
It’s July, and our market is active, which is an understatement.
Grassway Organics Pizza Review
Grassway Organics is a farm that serves wood-fired pizza on the weekends. I drove to East Troy to see what this was all about.
Lake Geneva Price Reductions
It’s finally summer and the market is hot. In spite of this, it’s time for some pricing reductions.
Lake Geneva Fireworks 2019
It’s Independence Day Weekend at the lake. Let’s pray for sunshine and remember how fortunate we are to celebrate our freedom.
Just A Kid
It’s raining again, and this time it’s getting to me. The sun shines, but then it doesn’t. Here, then gone. Like a rising fish in that corner pool, dark and … Read more
Upper Crust Pizza Review
The search for Lake Geneva’s best pizza continues. But there’s a good chance the search is over.
Lake Geneva Lakefront Market Review
The market is moving along nicely, as you’d expect. With the S&P at ATH and the lakefront inventory tight, we have the markings of an exceptionally stable market.
The Boat House Pizza Review
The Boat House Bar and Grill has a nice lakeside patio. This is obvious. But how’s their pizza?
W4396 Basswood Drive
It’s still for sale. It shouldn’t be. Reduced to $8.495MM. The most complete estate listed for sale this summer. Email me for a private tour.
Lake Geneva Lakefront Market Update
I spent much of Sunday on the lake. There’s a new boat in the Curry fold, and the boat must be used. Boats are like that. If you don’t use … Read more
Oakfire Pizza Review
One year ago, I stopped writing fish fry reviews. Over the following weeks, I was often asked why I didn’t crown a winner. Why, after so much fish and so … Read more
Five Star Farm
I’ve never been to Edgar, Wisconsin. The odds are good that you haven’t been there either. Because I’ve never been, I don’t know much about it, other than they used … Read more
Summer Homes For City People
In case you’re not around Lake Geneva at the moment and would like to peruse the new issue…
Memorial Day Weekend
Well, here we are. On the cusp. Don’t forget, this isn’t it. This is the cusp. This isn’t summer. This is a dress rehearsal. This is the weekend where you … Read more
Cedar Point Parkway Listing
A unique location on the Parkway in Cedar Point Park. This lake access home might need a bit of improvement, but the location is divine.
New Cedar Point Lakefront
My newest lakefront listing is perfect for the buyer who wants to find value in a market where it is, undoubtedly, elusive.
Holi Cannoli Pizza Review
It was Saturday night and I was tired, but my hunger overcame my fatigue and I drove to Elkhorn to eat even more pizza.
Market Cycles
Real estate isn’t really that hard. Buyers buy when they’re confident and they sell when they’re fearful. Nothing else really matters.
May Flowers
In between the rain drops, the trees of May strut their stuff. Pay attention, because these flowers are fleeting.
JoJo’s Pizza Review
JoJo’s in the Delavan Inlet makes a promising pizza pie. But there’s something missing.
Lake Geneva Market Update
The market is humming, new listings are popping, and some buyers think a For Sale By Owner means they’ve found a terrific deal.
Gino’s East Pizza Review
Gino’s East should be able to serve me a nice pizza on a Monday night. But did they?
North Lakeshore Drive Sells
My latest lakefront sale was of this delightful shingle style home on Fontana’s North Shore.
Vesuvio’s Pizza Review
It was snowing on Sunday and I needed to eat some pizza. Vesuvio’s Little Italy in Delavan was up to bat.
Park Drive Sells
Another week another sale on Geneva Lake. This one of a nice house on Park Drive that I closed for $2,100,000. Let’s learn what this sale shows us about the market.
Larducci’s Pizza Review
Larducci’s brings a strong effort and comes very, very close to knocking off Harpoon Willie’s for the top spot.
Old Lakefront Homes
The market loves old homes, until they hit the market. Truly old lakefronts might be legacy estates, but this isn’t about those. This is about the in between.
Siemer’s Cruise In Pizza Review
I was already in Hebron. Hebron, the place where they won that basketball championship so many years ago. The place that’ll be damned if they’re going to let you forget … Read more
Market Update
The market has taken away my buy side worry and left me with supply side worry. Also, some other worry.
Harpoon Willie’s Pizza Review
Move over Pino’s, there’s a new leader. Not only better than Pino’s, but better than Chicago’s own Pat’s?
Countdown
The market knows what comes next. In case you forgot, summer is what’s next. And it starts in nine weeks, ready or not.
Wisconsin Kringle Company Pizza Review
A corner convenience store turned into a Kringle shop that also sells pizza. Let’s see if it’s any good.
New South Shore Club Listing
A new listing in the South Shore Club isn’t just located in the best spot within the club. It’s likely the nicest house, too.
Pending Lakefront
Another week, another pending sale on the lakefront. This time, a magnificent Fontana specimen priced at $7,395,000.
Nayeli’s Pizza Review
Does Nayeli’s Pizza serve the best pizza in Walworth County? Probably not. But the crust is ideal.
Lake Geneva Market Update
It’s still winter, but the lakefront market knows that summer is right around this icy corner.
Mama Cimino’s Pizza Review
Mama Cimino’s is a Lake Geneva pizza restaurant. It serves pretty good pizza.
Pino’s Pizza Review
The pizza review series brings us to Walworth, where Pino’s Pizza lurks in the back of a strip mall.
Park Drive For Sale
Lakefront buyers know that a hunt for a lakefront house can be fun. Can, being the operative word there. It could be fun. Should be fun. But often, in this … Read more
Lake Geneva’s Best Pizza
On December 17th, I decided to try the Keto diet. The timing was complicated, so close to Christmas, a holiday revered in my family for its significance, yes, but also … Read more
Lake Geneva Lakefront Inventory
A mid-February Lake Geneva lakefront market update. Inventory concerns remain, activity is on the rise.
2019 State Of The Market
Managing Directors, Those Bored and Successful, My Wife and Children, My Mother Who Reads These Posts, and my Fellow Lake Geneva Admirers: We meet electronically this morning at a moment … Read more