2012 is going to go out with a BANG as far as Lake Geneva Lakefront Real Estate goes.
In the last 7 weeks, we’ve seen tons of lakefront real estate activity, both from buyers and sellers. There have been tons of calls for showings and to list their homes for sale. Buyers are looking for the perfect Wisconsin vacation home and they know that they are in competition for the best values. On Lake Geneva, there are currently 5 lakefront homes under contract.
They span across a whole variety of price points from the entry level $1M lakefront listing to a historic home on the West End at $3.5M. Another lakefront in Fontana on S. Lakeshore Drive was just listed this month and has proven to have tremendous value for the list price. In the news, we’ve been hearing forecasts and predictions for the 2013 real estate market. Indicators remain strong that mortgage rates will continue to stay low. This will give buyers more buying power to find the perfect lakefront home for their family.
I also have read in a few different real estate publications that prices are going to start rising. The Wall Street Journal just had an article in there predicting home prices would jump 9.7% in 2013. What’s driving these predictions? Market activity is a large part of it. As real estate markets go, the 4th quarter isn’t usually the most active. While we’ve had a better year in the Lake Geneva lakefront market than 2011, we never would have predicted the lakefront market to be this busy closing in on the new year. With offers on the table being negotiated, this will jump start 2013 in a very strong way.
With any segment of the market there are unique nuances that are critical to successfully selling your home. Lake Geneva vacation homes are no exception to that rule. Staying current on market trends and listing your home on market provide you the best opportunity to sell in 2013. If you’re planning on selling your home this year, contact us to help you with your plan. Our proven system will help you price your home on market, get your home in beautiful shape to show and gain market exposure both online and offline to get the most amount of potential buyers interested in your property. For a personal meeting email us at mmelges@keeferealestate.com or call/text (262) 745-3738.
Our team works together to make sure you find the perfect Lake Geneva home for your family or the perfect buyer for your home. From listing and showing to the closing table, we see to all the details so you can focus on packing & moving! We’ll answer all your questions and help you achieve your real estate goals!
If it’s been your dream to own a lake home, today is the perfect time to start the process of achieving it! The Lake Geneva Lakefront Real Estate Market is active and we’re here to help you in any way we can.

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Michalene and Hans Melges specialize in Lake Geneva lakefront real estate. With in-depth market knowledge, years of experience and a passion for the lake, they provide their clients with the best service in the market. Whether you are new to Lake Geneva or you’re selling an estate that has been in your family for years, the Melges team will help you every step of the way!
“Just a quick note to say thank you for selling our home. It is refreshing to work with such a professional who is always ahead of the game, thinking out of the box with new ideas to get our house sold. I appreciate the constant communication and quick responses you provided. We went through two other agents with very little success. When we chose you, there was a measured difference in activity and communication. You told us you would get our house sold and you did within our time frame. I would recommend you to anybody hoping to buy or sell their home. They won’t be disappointed! I wish you and your family all the best!” ~Scott A. Kwit






















