Real Estate News

What's going on in the Southeastern Wisconsin real estate market?

Across the counties of Walworth, Kenosha and Racine there are some common elements even though the markets are a bit different. Amazingly the new listings coming onto the market have shown a decrease in these counties by about 20%. Also, sales have increased over last year in these 3 counties. In Racine they have gone up 21%, in Kenosha they're up 4% and Walworth is up 9%.

What is interesting is that in each of the counties there have been big increases in the sales under $125,000. In all 3 counties this amounts increases between 25 -30%. So it's clear to see that most of the activity in these markets is coming at the affordable end of the home sales market.

13,000+ homes sold today!!

The National Association of Realtors is expecting a little over 5 million home to sell this year, which calculates to about 13,000 homes being sold per day. Nationally home sales were up 7.7% over last month and are up 18.6% over last year. So, yes homes are selling and things aren't at a stand still in real estate.

Big Dairy nearing completion on Rock/Walworth County line

If you've driven between Delavan and Janesville recently you certainly have noticed a change at the intersection of Highway 14 and Scharine Rd. just inside Rock County. A group from Nebraska led by Todd Tuls is building a 5,200 cow dairy operation on a 160 acre site. If things keep going as scheduled some cows could begin being milked by Thanksgiving. http://walworthcountytoday.com/photos/galleries/2010/dec/14/big-dairy-prairie/

Sales Statistics

Keefe Real Estate has been recognized as the leading real estate company in Southeastern Wisconsin for many years. Sales results for the three quarters of 2011 from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) show that Keefe Real Estate is still the sales leader in Walworth County as well as the tri-county area. Whether buying or selling, partner with Keefe to Get Results!

View more market conditions statistics on our website at http://www.keeferealestate.com/market_conditions.php

Keefe is the real estate sales leader in Walworth County

This chart combines "sold" listings of all office locations and independent offices of each multi-office or franchise organization identified. It includes listings which were sold by such organization itself or with the aid of a cooperating broker for the time period indicated, according to data by the Multiple Listing Service, Inc. This representation is based on data supplied by the MLS. MLS, Inc. does not guarantee or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by the MLS, Inc. may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.

Keefe Real Estate Foundation

Since 2006, Keefe Real Estate, Inc. Foundation has matched donations of our Agents & Sales Staff of over $127,000.00 to eligible local non-profit organizations.

A few of the organizations are: Holiday Home Camp, Music by the Lake, Inspiration Ministries, Fontana Fire & Rescue, VIP Services, Community Action/Twin Oaks, Lake Geneva Beautification & Lake Geneva Food Pantry.

Giving Back to the Community

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Lake & Country Magazine

The Fall issue coming October 28th!

Looking to promote your Business? Lake & Country magazine might be the perfect advertising venue for your service/product, 35,000 copies printed (20,000 of those direct mailed to an affluent audience, many into the Northshore of Illinois…the remainder are racked locally at over 300 locations and refilled weekly). Contact our Advertising Department at 262-348-3215.

You will want to be at Sugar Creek Preserve to experience first hand the beauty of the Autumn colors and wildlife. Truly a nature lover's paradise, the 260 acres encompasses: 52 home sites, nearly 4 miles of walking trails, 15 acre wildflower prairie, woodlands, ponds, and sparkling stream. Introducing new pricing that will fit most budgets. Even more reason to schedule a personal tour.

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

Maple Tree Farms, featuring three residential lots situated among the rolling hills and trees of this beautiful Wisconsin landscape is just a short distance from Lake Geneva and Williams Bay. Enjoy awesome panoramic views from your dream home as well as privacy amidst this scenic setting. Take Hwy 50 west of Lake Geneva, right on Schofield Road, left on Kelly Road. For more information, please contact Keefe Real Estate at 800.690.2292.

Maytag Estates – located on the south side of Lake Geneva. This extraordinary subdivision provides complete amenities and maintenance for your property, so you can enjoy living in Lake Geneva. Build the home of your dreams in this prestigious subdivision offering privacy and exceptional beauty. For more information, please contact Keefe Real Estate at 800.690.2292.

Meadowview Estates provides natural surroundings for an abundance of inspiration in creating a new home on your choice one acre lot. This innovative site consists of 120 acres of gently rolling terrain of which 85% will be preserved as commonly owned open space and pathways creating social meeting places and undisturbed areas of wildlife habitat, native grasses and wildflowers.

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

Rare Opportunity to Become Member of South Shore Club

The South Shore Club is the exciting lakefront community on Geneva Lake, and the developers are offering to discount Lot 18 by 50% if a contract closes before December 31, 2011. You are welcome to bring your own custom builder and architect to design the home of your dreams subject to the club's building specifications.

The South Shore Club is a maintenance free community of high end homes sharing 41 acres of property and 900 feet of private shoreland. Of the original 40 homesites available for purchase, only 5 remain unsold. All the houses have wood, stone and stucco exteriors with a European country theme, slate roofs, an abundance use of windows to bring in the lake views. As a member of the South Shore Club, one is able to use the club's fleet of boats including Chris Crafts, Colbalts, Boston whalers, and Yamaha PWCs to name but a few. If a member wants to moor his private boat at the club, there are canopied slips and buoys available for rent from the association. Other amenities include the use of the 5000 sq ft clubhouse with dressing rooms, zero depth pool and a hot tub, tennis, children's playground, and chip and putt golf area. The use of the boats and other amenities as well as maintenance of the grounds is all included in the monthly dues which have remained the same for the past two years.

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

Lake Area Events

Holiday Open House Weekend
11/12 -13
Enjoy a fun-filled weekend in Downtown Lake Geneva. Shop, stroll and preview the offerings of the coming Holiday Season. Guests are invited to sip, taste, and sample their way in and out of the charming shops and restaurants of Lake Geneva with extended hours and experience "Lodging By The Lake".
http://www.lakegenevawi.com

7th Annual Turkey Trot
11/19
8 am - 3 pm
Join us for a beautiful run/walk on the trails of Big Foot Beach State Park to benefit the Friends of Big Foot Beach State Park. Jr. Gobbler 1 Mile, 9:00am, $5: A fun and fast 1 mile run for ages 17 and under, medals to the winners. 5K and 10K, 9:30am, $10 pre Nov. 12: The off-road, dirt and grass trail course is designed to challenge the beginner to expert runner. The expansive tree lined course is perfect for the social runner and provides great opportunities for the ultra-competitive runner to pass. Overall Male and Female winners of both races will receive a turkey. Race day registration at Big Food Beach State Park from 8:00-9:10am.
Visit www.clearwateroutdoor.com for registration and more details.

Christmas in the Country-17th Annual Illumination Ceremony
11/20
4:30 pm
Join Grand Geneva at the kick off to the annual six-week long Christmas in the Country Celebration. More than a million lights will be illuminated followed by a Grand Fireworks display. We are once again partnering with the Walworth County Deputy Sheriffs Department to support Toys for Kids. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy or article of clothing. Enjoy holiday cookies, hot apple cider and live music and performances of selected scenes form the popular "Hooray for Holidays!" and Badger Bach Band.
http://www.grandgeneva.com

Festival of Lights
12/2-3
Downtown Lake Geneva
A Weekend of Holiday Celebrations - John Powers, renowned playwright and author, will ring in the holiday season in Lake Geneva, with a reading of a classic Christmas story, The Polar Express, at Caribou Coffee, at 6:00 p.m. Followed by a festive tree lighting ceremony with Santa at the Riviera. Caribou will provide free beverages. Cookies will also be served. Activities will be available throughout Lake Geneva's fine retail shops and restaurants. Saturday enjoy various performances from instrumental to small one act plays in the downtown businesses 12:00-4:00pm, Santa and the live reindeer will also be strolling through town.
http://www.lakegenevawi.com

36th Annual Great Electric Children's Christmas Parade
12/3
5 pm
Downtown Lake Geneva
This is Lake Geneva's 36th Annual "Electric Children's Christmas Parade" A holiday tradition! Local businesses and organizations light up the streets. Master of Ceremony, Nancy Douglas, from WLKG 96.1, will be announcing the parade in front of the Geneva 4 Theater. Be sure to stroll through town following the parade for holiday shopping and dining specials.
http://www.lakegenevawi.com

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