http://www.keeferealestate.com/news/ Real estate news for Southern Wisconsin with updates for Lake Geneva, Fontana, Williams Bay, Delavan, Elkhorn, East Troy, Whitewater and surrounding communities. Brought to you by Keefe Real Estate. en-us Nucleus CMS v3.22 © Weblog http://backend.userland.com/rss http://www.keeferealestate.com/news//nucleus/nucleus2.gif http://www.keeferealestate.com/news/ http://www.keeferealestate.com/news/index.php?itemid=675 One of the oldest fairs in the state of Wisconsin, the Walworth County Fair was established in 1842. Featured performers include Josh Turner, Gloriana, Gretchen Wilson, and the Beach Boys.

9/1 - 9/6
Elkhorn

More info www.walworthcountyfair.com

]]> Real Estate News http://www.keeferealestate.com/news/index.php?itemid=675 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:07:00 +0000 http://www.keeferealestate.com/news/index.php?itemid=679 the announcement by NAR of a large year-over-year drop in existing home sales during July. While it will certainly impactthe perception of real estate and drive the national discussion of the state of our economic recovery, it doesn't necessarily reflect the state of our local real estate market.

The NAR report cites a 27.2% drop in July existing home sales compared in 2009. Much of the reason for this lies with the timing of the exipiration of the first time homebuyer tax credit in May. Many sales which would have normally closed in July were shifted earlier in the year to take advantage of the credit. Additionally, hard-hit areas in the South and West continue to suffer from exceptionally high levels of forclosures driving the average sale price downward. Our market, by contrast, continues to see a much lower level of foreclosure activity and saw very little of the spike in May and June sales driven by the tax credit. As such our year over year drop in July was only 15% - about half of the national average. More significantly, our sales year-to-date in 2010 are running ahead of 2009 by over 28%.

Walworth County and the western parts of Racine and Kenosha County are seeing a slow, steady recovery from the train-wreck of 2009. We are still operating with far too many homes and too few buyers, but the situation is slowly on a path to return to normal. Until then price, value, presentation, and the professionalism of the agent will determine what sells and what sits on the market.]]> Real Estate News http://www.keeferealestate.com/news/index.php?itemid=679 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:05:41 +0000 http://www.keeferealestate.com/news/index.php?itemid=670
For those who love the charm of country living, with proximity to Lake Geneva and Fontana's bustling lakefront, Woodstone Prairie is waiting for you. Spacious 3/4 acre homesites are surrounded by 50 acres of wooded conservancy land blooming with prairie wild flowers, walking trails, and a pond. Use your own builder with plans approved by architectural review or choose from the many customizable plans available from our preferred builder Engerman Contracting. The architecture of choice is Prairie, Craftsman, or American Bungalow featuring board and shingle exterior, dormers, wrap-around porches, interior open floor plans and high-end finishes.

Ideal for either primary or secondary living space, you will revel in the feeling of privacy and natural beauty this community on the south side of Geneva Lake offers.

Please contact Keefe Real Estate at 800.690.2292 or visit www.WoodstonePrairie.com for more information.
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Venetian Fest in Lake Geneva sponsored by the Lake Geneva Jaycees goes thru Sunday, Aug 22nd. The entertainment lineup this year is quite amazing, come check out some of the talent. The Toys (one of my favorite cover bands from Milwaukee) are playing tonight (Friday) from 8-midnight. Saturday’s entertainment offers Chasing Amy from 12-3:30pm and then The Love Monkeys from 8-midnight. Sunday’s music is provided by Petty Thieves, with a lighted boat parade at dusk and fireworks display at 9pm in front of the Riviera and Library Park in Lake Geneva. This festival also offers family friendly fun of crafts, food stands & carnival rides. Since summer is winding down, take advantage of the weather & enjoy this great annual festival, friends, family and entertainment.]]> Real Estate News http://www.keeferealestate.com/news/index.php?itemid=678 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:44:17 +0000 http://www.keeferealestate.com/news/index.php?itemid=668 Chaucer Woods of Bristol is designed with a generous amount of open green space. The site plan protects more than 17 acres of native grasses & wildflowers. This preserved space is a just one of many benefits to living in this fine community. Chaucer Woods has its own park and walking trails for all their residents to enjoy. It is within walking distance to Bristol Grade School and conveniently located to shopping, restaurants & entertainment.

Please contact Keefe Real Estate at 800.690.2292 for more information.]]> Real Estate News http://www.keeferealestate.com/news/index.php?itemid=668 Sun, 15 Aug 2010 10:47:00 +0000 http://www.keeferealestate.com/news/index.php?itemid=669 At every turn Sugar Creek Preserve draws on the region's beauty to captivate, inspire and renew. Our landscaping plan for the site's developed areas emphasizes the use of native species. Berms and plantings echo the property's natural features and support responsible land management. Sugar Creek Preserve also incorporates many innovative design features such as an environmentally friendly storm water management system. Rain gardens, rock cribs and native grass buffers capture storm water runoff and infiltrate it into the soil, preventing erosion and protecting the creek valley and slopes. Please call to schedule a personal tour to explore our 260 acres with nearly 4 miles of walking trails, 15 acre wildflower prairie, woodlands, pond and sparkling stream. There are still beautiful home sites to choose from and for your convenience we also offer home/lot package

Please visit www.sugarcreekpreserve.com or contact Keefe Real Estate at 800.690.2292 for more information
]]> Real Estate News http://www.keeferealestate.com/news/index.php?itemid=669 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:49:00 +0000 http://www.keeferealestate.com/news/index.php?itemid=674 30th Annual Art in the Park
An outdoor fine art show featuring over 80 artists from across the country. The show will be held in Flat Iron Park, in Lake Geneva beside beautiful Geneva Lake. A children's art activity area, music and food are part of this family festival.
8/14 - 8/15, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
More info genevalakeart.org

54th Annual Lake Geneva Antique Show and Sale
The 54th Annual Lake Geneva Antique Show and Sale is being held this weeked at the Church of the Holy Communion in Lake Geneva. The show features jewelry, silver, glass and furniture.

8/13: 10 am - 6 pm
8/14: 10 am - 5 pm
More Info http://www.holycommunionlakegeneva.org/events.html]]> Real Estate News http://www.keeferealestate.com/news/index.php?itemid=674 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:00:00 +0000 http://www.keeferealestate.com/news/index.php?itemid=672 Maple Tree Farms offers six residential home sites situated on over 30 acres of picturesque woods and gently rolling prairie on the north shore of Geneva Lake between Lake Geneva and Williams Bay. There is priceless value to the privacy offered in this scenic Wisconsin landscape. Enjoy incredible panoramic views from your dream home. From downtown Lake Geneva, follow Route 50 west, turn right on Schofield Road, then left on Kelly Road. For more information, please contact Keefe Real Estate at 800.690.2292.]]> Real Estate News http://www.keeferealestate.com/news/index.php?itemid=672 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 10:56:00 +0000 http://www.keeferealestate.com/news/index.php?itemid=677

If you have been following the Lake Geneva real estate market over the past couple years you already know that we have a lot of Walworth County homes for sale. Lake Geneva real estate listings and the surrounding areas in Walworth are at their highest point in years. In fact, as of yesterday there were 3,339 Walworth County real estate listings in our MLS system. The details behind the kinds of Lake Geneva property and the Walworth County property for sale, tell you a lot about the type of real estate market we are experiencing this year.

Of the 3,339 properties active in the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) for Lake Geneva real estate and the greater Walworth County real estate Market:

Around 50% are single family homes.
25% are parcels of vacant land.
20% are condominiums.
Which leaves 5% as something else: duplexes, commercial, industrial, etc...
Of the Walworth County single family homes for sale, half are listed over $250,000.
Only 17% of the active listings (or roughly 1/3 of single family listings) are for single family homes with some type of water access.
There are 138 single family homes listed for more than $1,000,000 – fully 4% of all active listings.
There are 102 single family homes listed for less than $100,000.
The median listing price for a single family home is around $240,000, for a condo $195,000, and for vacant land $95,000.
The average single family home has been on the market 237 days, the average condo 332 days, while the average vacant lot has been on the market for a whopping 495 days.
Nearly 2/3 of all vacant land listings are for lots of less than 5 acres.


What does this mean for Lake Geneva Homes and the Walworth County real estate market?

First, if you are a buyer there are many great Lake Geneva properties and properties in the broader Walworth County real estate market to choose from with great selection in nearly every market niche.

Call a Keefe Real Estate agent to help you narrow down your search, 800-690-2292.

If you are a seller, you have plenty of competition in the Lake Geneva property market and in the broader Walworth County real estate market. It’s critical to make sure your property looks great and you need to also make sure your pencil is sharp with your pricing to compete effectively no matter what price range you’re in.]]> Real Estate News http://www.keeferealestate.com/news/index.php?itemid=677 Fri, 6 Aug 2010 11:39:56 +0000 http://www.keeferealestate.com/news/index.php?itemid=673 Come see the newly finished model home at Meadowview Estates. "The Carson" model will be featured in the Lakeland Builder's Association Parade of Homes, July 31, August 1, 7 & 8 from 11 AM to 5 PM or contact your agent for a private showing of this 1700 square foot Quality Built Home on a beautiful 1.11 acre lot in Meadowview Estates.

This picturesque conservation subdivision is centrally located on the south shore of Geneva Lake halfway between Fontana and Lake Geneva, close to the WI/IL border. One acre lots nestled in 120 acres of carefully planned conservancy consisting of four spring fed ponds, native wildflowers, streams and 9,000 feet of nature's finest trails. Meadowview Estates is the perfect place to build your dream home. As an added bonus, a 160-acre township park is located next door. From downtown Lake Geneva, follow Hwy 120 south to Highway BB, then west on South Lakeshore Drive. For more information, please contact Keefe Real Estate at 800.690.2292.
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