Plenty of time to pick your lot and be in your new home by the end of the year. Two homes are now complete and 3 more are to start in the next 30 days. Lots now starting at 49,900 or choose a home and lot package for as little as $199,900. The Henry Model is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch offering a split bedroom floor plan and a lookout basement that can be finished off for additional living space. Bring your own builder or contact one of ours. For more information, please contact Keefe Real Estate at 800.690.2292.

One of the hidden gems of Walworth County, Lake Beulah near East Troy covers 836 acres and is ringed by sand beaches, islands and bays. In addition to its obvious potential for a weekend or vacation getaway, its proximity to Milwaukee's southwest suburbs makes it particularly attractive as the location for a full-time home. As with most of our area lakes, lakefront sales on Lake Beulah were few and far between. Of the over 400 properties on Beulah, only 4 sold in arm's length transactions during 2009. One large estate with significant back acreage sold outside of the MLS for $3,000,000. The remaining 3 properties' median sale price was $625,000 with a price per front-foot averaging $8,966. This puts Beulah in the same pricing range as its nearby neighbor Lauderdale Lake. With its accessible price point and suitability for full-time residences, expect to see sales volume on Beulah increase significantly in 2010 for well-priced properties. To view current listings on Lake Beulah, click here.

Sharon Green is a conservation development located on the WI/IL border.Prices starting at $24,900 and each lot includes common ownership in the 20+ acres of conservancy land with ponds and walking trails, city water and sewer. Choose from our floor plans or bring your ideas to this quaint country setting with affordable prices. All builders welcome. Special incentives available to build with Preservation Homes, "The Green Builder". Please contact Keefe Real Estate at 800.690.2292 for more information.

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The New Year is a great time to take a closer look at all that the Cliffs of Fontana has to offer. Par Development has bottled the perfect mixture of location, amenities, and quality craftsmanship into a wonderful maintenance-free community. With prices starting at $379,900 for the Silver Series and $499,900 for the Gold Series, immediate delivery on three luxury units and a wonderful park-like setting.

Please contact Keefe Real Estate at 800.690.2292 for more information.

120 acres of rolling hills, ponds, and streams with 35 lots and extraordinary views. Meadowview Estates is centrally located on the south shore of Geneva Lake halfway between Fontana and Lake Geneva. A 160-acre township park is located next door. With quick access to highways to both Chicago and Milwaukee, Meadowview Estates is the perfect location. From downtown Lake Geneva, follow Hwy 120 south to Highway BB, then west on South Lakeshore Drive.

For more information, please call Keefe Real Estate at 800.690.2292.

Woodstone Prairie is made up of 43 home sites offering stunning views of woods, prairie or pond, with a premier location just moments from Lake Geneva and the Illinois State line. Fifty acres of this 91 acre property has been dedicated to the Geneva Lake Conservancy which combines the best of all worlds: a beautiful home on spacious land, the feeling of space, privacy and the serenity of nature. Enjoy the walking trail, the pond, and the community garden without the hassle and maintenance requirements of a large property. This is an ideal location for either a primary or secondary residence.

Now open to all builders with careful architectural review, bring your builder or choose from the many customizable plans available from our preferred builder, Engerman Contracting.

Please contact Keefe Real Estate at 800.690.2292 or visit www.WoodstonePrairie.com for more information.

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Blue Heron Hills is offering conservation homesites! Choose from 16 rolling, peaceful and wooded 1+ acre lots designed to preserve nature. Blue Heron Hills is located across the street from Whitewater Lake. Some lots offer lake views. Explore this pristine country community. All builders welcome. Green building encouraged. 16 homesites nestled into 24 beautiful acres. Must see to appreciate.

Please contact Keefe Real Estate at 800.690.2292 for more information.

Looking to search the Lake Geneva and surrounding areas for available listings via your mobile phone? Keefe Real Estate released a mobile property search covering Walworth, Kenosha, Racine, Rock, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Jefferson & Waukesha counties.

You'll also find a list of our weekly Open Houses, give it a try today, at www.KeefeRealEstate.com.

Bloomfield Highlands of Lake Geneva offers scenic country views and easy commuting with its closeness to Hwy. 50 and Hwy. 12. These home sites are mostly level and are approximately one acre in size. Building restrictions allow for independent builders or build your home with Lake Area Builders, our select builder for Bloomfield Highlands. A great location for the hobbyist or the family that has all the toys. Out-buildings for additional storage are allowed. Call Keefe Real Estate at 800.690.2292 for your detailed packet of information on Bloomfield Highlands.

Maple Tree farms,located on the north shore of Geneva Lake between Williams Bay and Lake Geneva, is a great location for a family or retired person with beautiful views and large private lots. Six residential home sites 30 acres of wooded and gently rolling prairie land are available. This property has access off Kelly Road, which makes it a quick drive from Lake Geneva. For more information, please contact Keefe Real Estate at 800.690.2292.

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Sugar Creek Preserve is a winter wonderland! Enjoy the natural beauty while you hike, snow shoe, or cross country ski the 4 miles of hiking trails through the snow covered woods. We can even take the worries out of the home building process by offering a home lot package - in time for your spring building plans. Our home plan is absolutely stunning and fits perfectly with the preserve setting. There are still amazing home sites available. Get started now and enjoy the beauty of the forest, wild flower meadow, sparkling stream, and Cygnet Lake all year long.

Please contact Keefe Real Estate at 800.690.2292 for more information.

Winter weather at Lake Geneva came swiftly in December with lots of snow and bone chilling temperatures. Many of the members of the South Shore Club used their homes for holiday celebrations and made use of the winter activities including the local ski hills. The lake has frozen in the Bay but is still open water by the SSC, so there has been no snowmobiling on the lake or ice boating adjacent to the club’s grounds. However, the New Year’s full moon and rosy sunsets have been memorable.

The South Shore Club is a community of homes on the south shore of Geneva Lake which share over 900 feet of lake frontage and 40 acres of property. Only 7 homesites remain available for sale of the original 40 with 16 private homes constructed to date. Being a member of the club entitles use of the club’s fleet of boats at no charge which is a huge benefit to its members. For those that want to keep their own boat at the club, there are canopied moorings available at a nominal fee. The fleet includes Colbalts, Chris Crafts, Monterey, Boston Whaler, Yamaha PWC's, and kayaks. Other amenities include a 5,000 sq. ft. clubhouse with pool and hot tub, tennis, children’s playground, and chip and putt golf. This is all inclusive in the monthly dues which have remained the same for the past two years.

Private tours of the property and available homesites may be arranged by calling Keefe Real Estate at 800.690.2292.

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Chaucer Woods of Bristol, is a picturesque winter wonderland. The conservation areas are blanketed with snow, making for a great setting for winter activities. This unique community offers every home-site, fabulous views of wetlands, wildlife, prairies, woods and ponds. Chaucer Woods has bike & nature trails, and a community park making it a perfect place to live. Bring your home plans today, to select a home-site in this growing community.

Please contact Keefe Real Estate at 800.690.2292 for more information

Sales of lakefront properties on the Lauderdale Lake chain fell dramatically in 2009 while pricing held relatively steady. Only 7 properties on the lake changed hands in 2009, compared with 17 in 2008, and 21 in 2007. The total sales volume of $4.4M represents a decline of nearly 2/3 from 2007 levels. The prices of those properties which did sell were little changed from 2008. The average price per lakefront foot, a common measure of relative lakefront property pricing, was $9,166. This is actually a slight increase from the 2008 level of $8,582 per foot and continues a multi-year upward trend in this number. With an average sale price of $630,790 and median price of $605,000 Lauderdale remains one of the most affordable lakes in the Geneva Lakes area.

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Now only 7 lots remaining at unbelievable prices in Arbor Crest at Sugar Creek. Two acre parcels from $38,900 and four acre parcels from $76,900. Outbuildings are allowed and some lots offer future division. Located just minutes from Lauderdale Lakes north of Elkhorn.

All builders are welcome or allow us to introduce you to Preservation Homes, "The Green Builder". GeoThermal heat options allow fixed energy costs and 2010 tax incentives make green options affordable. Building green not only preserves the environment, but also saves you money for years to come. For more information, please contact Keefe Real Estate at 800.690.2292.