February 04, 2010

Winterfest Lake Geneva, WI

Posted to Area Attractions & Events, Geneva Lake Area , Shirley Coulman

Are you having the Winter Blues?!? Come to Lake Geneva, WI to enjoy a week-end of activities of fun at Winterfest. Since 1996, Lake Geneva has been home to U.S. National Snow Sculpting Championships. The 2010 Lake Geneva Winterfest begins:

Wednesday thru Friday February 3-5 with teams at work sculpting at Riviera Park. Come at watch the sculptors create there master pieces.

       

Saturday February 6

Riviera Park:
11am Sculpting ends.
11am - 2 pm “People Choice Award” voting. Ballots in Winterfest Program Book. Ballot box onsite.

Riviera Ballroom:
10am - 4 pm Entertainment, food, fun and refreshments. Raffle tickets for Midwest Airlines available.
11 am - 1 pm The WOZ - Music and Magic
12 pm - 2 pm Tom Stanfield Sing-a-longs.
3 pm U.S. National Snow Sculpting Award Presentation.

Riviera Lakefront:
10am - 4pm Childrens Sculpting, Wagon Rides, Helicopter Rides and Hot Air Balloon Rides.

Grand Geneva, Lake Geneva, WI annual “The Mountain Top”
(Located 2 miles east of downtown Lake Geneva on Highway 50)

Saturday 10am - 8pm Ski School and Ski Patrol Demonstrations, Snow Boarding and Skiing Competitions with Children’s Games and Snow Activities. Ending with a Torch Light Parade and FIREWORKS.

       

Sunday February 7

All day viewing.

Riviera Ballroom:
10am - 3pm Entertainment, food, fun and refreshments. Raffle tickets for Midwest Airlines available.
11am - 1 pm Just Pickin Bank
12pm - 2 pm Ground Speed Blue Grass Band

Winterfest in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin is the place to be!!

Posted by:Shirley Coulman



February 03, 2010

Frozen in Time - Wordless Wednesday

Posted to Theresa Larsen, Wordless Wednesday

Photo courtesy of Lester Crisman


Posted by:Theresa Larsen



February 03, 2010

Lily Lake and Off Road ICE Motor Cross Riding

Posted to Area Attractions & Events, Geneva Lake Area , Mary Petersen

Some people like to ice fish and Lily Lake has a bountiful feast below its cold waters, but this crowd took to the ice on their off road motor bikes. It was thrilling to watch! They are the true dare-devils. Lily Lake is an eighty seven acre spring fed lake surrounded by a mature landscape. This area has an old fashion resort and tavern. Chicago visitors can escape to this resort with very little travel time. While locals congregate at the tavern to tell their stories and have a quick snack. This hidden treasure is only 15 minutes east of Lake Geneva, WI.

       


Posted by:Mary Petersen



February 03, 2010

Location, Location, Location!

Posted to Geneva Lake Area , Michalene Melges

Whether you are looking for a Home Year ‘round or a Weekend Get-a-way, “Location is Key”!

What draws you to this spot and what you see out your windows will be something you will not only enjoy now; but you will be able to actively market in the future!

Look Around the Property… What is the Up –Side? Do you have a view? Do you have Access to a Pier? Can you walk to town and be a part of the community if you wish?

Is it private enough to enjoy your Lake Views and People watch on a hot summer day?

Private Lane, Beautiful Lake View, Walk to Starbucks.

That’s a Good Thing!

       

Posted By: Michalene Melges



February 02, 2010

Cold Temperatures bring Beautiful Ice Sculptures to Lake Geneva!

Posted to Sharon Clark

Lake Geneva is hosting their 15th annual Winterfest and United States Nationals Snow Sculpting Competition. It is truly an honor to see these sculptures on display here by the shores of Lake Geneva. They are on display each year in the lawns of the Riviera in down town Lake Geneva. Each contestant gets a block of ice to start off with and has to design and sculpt each design. Working with the winter elements can be difficult as the wind chills in Wisconsin can reach temperatures of -20. Other years they have had to deal with the melting ice as the higher temperatures lingered as spring approached early!

Dining at Popeye’s Restaurant is a great way to stay warm and sneak a peak at the sculptures from across the street. Visit the classic diner at Speedo’s which is directly across the street from the competition on the corner of Wrigley Drive and Broad Street. Grab a coffee at Starbucks or Caribou and walk around to see the art work from an up-close and personal view. Winterfest weekend is scheduled for Friday the 5th through Sunday the 7th of February. Stop by before Winterfest weekend to sneak a peak at the action first hand. You will be amazed by the progress and craftsmanship of each piece.

Posted By: Sharon Clark



February 02, 2010

Smart Sellers

Posted to Michalene Melges

Is your home something that will “WOW” a buyer? Have you taken advantage of all of your room in your home?

This seller has taken full advantage and created perks at every turn. A home that is perfect for you Now as well as one that makes sense for you to Grow into!

Make your closets Cedar Closets, Add the plumbing to a Main Level room for Laundry as well as Upper Level… Have an office Suite with a Bathroom on your Main Level that can easily transform into a Master Suite.

       

We all like Options, Create them for your buyer.

We all love deserve to be Pampered, add the small perks that make the Difference.

Posted By: Michalene Melges



February 01, 2010

What a difference staging a home makes

Posted to Michalene Melges

When actively marketing your home stage it… You can live there but color coordinate and clean… it makes a difference.

  1. Clean Counter Tops

  2. Fresh towels in the Powder Room

  3. A light on the bedside table

  4. Something in the oven

These tips seem easy and almost unnecessary when marketing a house when you are the seller trying to race out and leave, but if you are organized, setting the stage for a potential buyer will be the turning point and the extra long showing that may lead in the right direction towards an offer.

       

Posted By: Michalene Melges



February 01, 2010

Ice Fishing in Twin Lakes Wisconsin

Posted to Area Attractions & Events, Geneva Lake Area , Mary Petersen

East of Lake Geneva Wisconsin there are two beautiful pristine spring feed lakes. The first is Lake Mary around 315 acres and Lake Elizabeth is 638 acres. There is a crowd every weekend of dedicated ice fisherman and snowmobilers.

Try your luck and be sure to dress warm. After a day on the ice walk over to Mad Dan’s for cocktails and a fabulous steak dinner.

Take Highway 50 from I-94 and travel west past Paddock Lake. Turn south onto highway 0.


 


Posted by:Mary Petersen



January 29, 2010

Planning for a new home?

Posted to Michalene Melges

When choosing your plans for a new home, working with a builder and an architect that truly have a sense of what you are trying to accomplish is critical.

What are the selling points for your home?

What are the most unique appointments that your builder/architect can maximize for you?

Is it worth the money to go the extra mile and create a work of Art worth your home?

YES!

       

Posted By: Michalene Melges



January 28, 2010

Walking on Water – Lake Geneva Ice Boating

Posted to Geneva Lake Area , Theresa Larsen

I’ve had the occasion over the years to watch the numerous amounts of ice boating activity that takes place in Southern Wisconsin during the winter months. It’s a magnificent site, and many photographs have captured this winter fun, but until recently I have never seen it captured so well on video. Matt Mason, a brave local photographer, did what I’ve dreamt of doing, he actually “walked the walk” of ice boating. Enjoy this video of his ice boating, on Lake Geneva, experience. With a fair amount of winter remaining in our area, I’ll continue to watch Matt’s video on really cold days and try to get up my nerve to give ice boating a try.

Video courtesy of Matt Mason Photography


Posted by:Theresa Larsen



January 27, 2010

Wisconsin Pasttime Driving on Ice - Wordless Wednesday

Posted to Theresa Larsen, Wordless Wednesday

Photo courtesy of Janis Hartley


Posted by:Theresa Larsen



January 27, 2010

The Sailing Lifestyle in Lake Geneva

Posted to Area Attractions & Events, Geneva Lake Area , Michalene Melges

Sailing, Power boating, Water Lovers………We all gravitate towards what we love and end up following one another either by choice or by chance. Winters in Florida spent with the Sailing, Fishing and the Vistas.. The Summers spent in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin doing the same. The perfect home and the perfect view are global. Sharing common interests and the passion to be around what we love ends up connecting the same of groups of people in the same spots around the world for lifelong friendships and great real estate opportunities to enjoy. Not to mention a great tan and a trophy or two.

Posted By: Michalene Melges



January 21, 2010

Abbey Springs in Fontana, WI

Posted to Area Attractions & Events, Geneva Lake Area , Shirley Coulman

If you are looking for a great get away, you will find it at Abbey Springs in Fontana WI. There are several condo/townhouse floor plans ranging from The Weekender that is 600 square feet to the Oakwood with a lower level that has 2,300 square feet.

The Holiday Unit is a great size at 800 square feet with a great floor plan. It has a kitchen, living/dining area with two bedrooms and one bath. While at Abbey Springs you can go down to lake front that is on Geneva Lake, visit the clubhouse that has an indoor/outdoor pools, game room, exercise facilities, tennis courts, racquet ball court, 18 hole golf course and boating. Plus they have the Golfer’s Grill, snack bar, Below Deck and The Yacht Club for your dining needs.



If you have any questions or would like to see Abbey Springs in Fontana WI I can be reached at 262-745-1885 or scoulman@keeferealestate.com.

Posted by:Shirley Coulman



January 20, 2010

Delavan Lake 2009 Update

Posted to Delavan, Ryan Simons

2009 sales of Lakefront and Lake Access Property on Delavan were similar to 2008 levels but down from the sales pace of 2007.

HOME SALES
For the full year, there were 11 lakefront properties sold and 24 lake access properties sold. The least expensive lakefront sale was a $280,000 three-bedroom home on the Delavan Inlet while the most expensive sale was a $2,420,000 estate on South Shore Drive. The lake access properties ranged from a $38,000 foreclosed cottage to a $395,000 four-bedroom home in Assembly Park. Last year, there were 12 lakefronts sold and 22 lake access properties sold. In 2007 there were 22 lakefront sales.

CONDO SALES
The Delavan Lake condominium fared much worse. There were only been six sales compared to 17 last year. The sales range from a $91,000 condo/hotel unit on South Shore Drive to a 2-bedroom unit on the Delavan Outlet for $259,000.

CURRENT MARKET HOMES
There are 69 single family homes on the market with lakefront or lake access on Delavan Lake. This is down from 75 at the beginning of last year. The lake access properties start at $60,000 for a two-bedroom cottage and increase to $600,000 for a four bedroom home with lake views and a swim pier. Lakefront homes start at $339,000 for a three-bedroom home on the Delavan Inlet and progress to $2,200,000 for a six-bedroom, six-bath home on South Shore Drive.

CURRENT MARKET CONDOS
In the condo arena, there are 50 units still available with lake access on Delavan. This is down from 79 at the beginning of last year. The drop is a result of listings being taken off of the market without a sale. The properties range from a $75,000 one-bedroom condo/hotel to $379,000 for a three bedroom unit on North Shore with a boat slip and 2-car garage.

BEST VALUE LAKE ACCESS
The best value for a lake access property on Delavan is a 3-bedroom ranch located in off of South Shore. Listed at $128,500, this three-bedroom home has a boat slip and a two car garage.

BEST VALUE LAKEFRONT
The best value for a Delavan lakefront is a five-bedroom, three-bath lakefront on 60 feet of level frontage. The home features a large front yard, spectacular views, a new kitchen and an oversized pier. Listed at $995,000, this home was originally on the market for $1,150,000.

BEST VALUE WATERFRONT
The best waterfront value is a completely remodeled 3-bedroom with a 2.5 car garage on 75 feet of frontage on the Inlet for $339,000.

Posted by:Ryan Simons



January 20, 2010

Lake Geneva Ice Boating - Wordless Wednesday

Posted to Area Attractions & Events, Theresa Larsen, Wordless Wednesday

Photo courtesy of Jen Bronenkant


Posted by:Theresa Larsen