This new Powers Lake lakefront home listing features 60’ of gently slopping level frontage.  You will enjoy this charming 4 bedroom home as a place of relaxation for you, your family, and guests.  Highlights include an updated kitchen, walkout basement, two car garage and a spacious deck and patio for entertaining and lounging.  This beautiful Powers Lake home is priced at only $749,900.  You may also want to consider the vacant lakefront lot next door as it is also for sale at $629,900.

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For more information on this lakefront property or other lakefront and lake rights homes in the gorgeous Lake Geneva WI area contact your neighborhood realtor, Bob Webster by email or via phone at (262) 348-3233.

The attractive Walworth County Wisconsin region has drawn in tourists for its country, small town appeal, natural beauty, and glimmering lakes.  Even though this may not seem like the ideal time of year to visit the region, the holiday festivities are a common pull for visitors and residents looking for an enjoyable time in the Lake Geneva WI area.  

The annual farm tour took place last weekend along with the Garden Tour at Northwind Perennial Farm on the 8th, but more events are in store for the whole family to enjoy.  The Fall Harvest Festival will take place this weekend with wagon rides, games, and a pumpkin carving contest.  Also starting on October 10th is the Wisconsin Beer and Cheese Fest which will run until the 13th in Lake Geneva Wisconsin.   “It’s the Great Pumpkin” event will be on October 12th with fun activities, treats, and prizes for the whole family.  And not to be forgotten, the 17th annual Oktoberfest is scheduled for October 11 and 12 inviting residents and visitors alike to shop handmade wares, experience unique restaurant specials, enjoy rides, and shows.

So, don’t miss out on all the upcoming fall dining and arts events in Lake Geneva Wisconsin this year.  For a more complete listing of the events to come this month take a look at www.communityshoppers.com.

With the current economic conditions, home heating costs are predicted to be steep if you are using natural gas or oil.  But you don’t have to let the economic predictions rule your wallet; here are some ways you, as a Lake Geneva WI homeowner, can save on your heating bill this winter.

• Pay attention to your thermostat.  If you are going to be away most of the day, turn it down before leaving the house.  If you don’t have a programmable thermostat that can be programmed, as its name suggests, then look into one as it offers greater control and the ability to manage the heat in your home more responsibly.  
• Fireplaces can be a source of help in heating your homes, but be sure to use a fireplace insert to get the most out of an older fireplace.  An insert will make the fireplace more efficient—and as they come in decorative styles, more eye-catching as well.
• Weatherize your home by fixing any windows or doors that let in drafts.  You may also want to consider using double-paned windows, especially if you have older windows in your home; these windows help retain heat.
• Space heaters are also a solution if you spend much of your time in a specific room or when you have guests over.  Because they run on electricity, they will cut down on the cost of oil or gas heating when you have a specific area you’d like to heat more than another for parties and other gatherings throughout the winter.

So, gear up to do a little preparation this year and you will find that it can go a long way towards reducing your Lake Geneva WI home heating bills this winter.  

The Lake Geneva Plan Commission is taking their job to develop a Smart Growth Plan seriously as they pursue input from residents and homeowners of the area.  The Smart Growth plan will be developed over a 12-month period which will meet state and city legislation requirements as well as allow them to have public input in the early stages.  Included in the current five proposed events that will encourage public participation are community vision workshops, an open house involving exhibits and maps, a draft pla211n open house for feedback, a community survey (which is scheduled to go out in October), and a public hearing before the vote on the new plan that will be on the City council level.

The Smart Growth plan will allow Lake Geneva Wisconsin along with the other participating cities of Wisconsin to make informed decisions on the future growth of their city to allow the best economic and real estate conditions possible.

If you have any questions regarding Lake Geneva Wisconsin real estate, don’t hesitate to contact local agent Bob Webster by email or via phone at (262) 348-3233.

The Lake Geneva Wisconsin Plan Commission agreed in their last meeting to hold off considering another plan for the Hummel property developers until after the city’s Smart Growth comprehensive plan is completed.  This Smart Growth plan is required by state statues to be complete by the end of December of 2009 and will need to be adopted by all city officials.

Needless to say, developers of the Hummel property were not pleased to hear this, as they will have to wait another couple of years before any possible development will be made.  Their original plans included a large scale housing development for residential, single-family, multifamily, seniors, and townhouse units at the southeast side of the city near Big Foot Beach State Park.

The city officials do not feel that it is time for a development this large and in that location, and wish to wait until after the Smart Growth Plan is finished.

Whether you are looking for a great lakefront Geneva Lake WI home or a nearby lake rights property, local agent Bob Webster can help you through these sometimes intimidating real estate transactions.  Bob has been in the real estate business over 29 years and has served buyers and sellers in the Lake Geneva area during this time, with an extensive knowledge of the current market conditions.  We all know it can be stressful, but if you are looking to buy or sell your home in Lake Geneva WI, Bob Webster is the obvious choice as the number one agent at Keefe Real Estate.  Read testimonials from both homebuyers and home sellers alike in their praises of Bob’s dedication, professionalism, knowledge, and honest character. With Bob you will always be treated with respect and care in your real estate endeavors. 

So, don’t hesitate to call Bob Webster today at (262) 348-3233 or email him with information on the home you want to sell or the specifications of your lakefront dream home!

Photo above shows local realtor Bob Webster enjoying some free time on one of the beautiful Lakes Wisconsin has to offer.  Image credit: lakegenevaproperty.com

The much anticipated $604,000 Main Street bridge project in Lake Geneva Wisconsin is now underway. Although there are expected inconveniences and traffic delays in the process of the building of the bridge, they are not as bad as officials initially suspected. Residents and commuters will find that the roads will not be completely closed for through traffic, but will be half closed for about three months.

The project underway will involve the demolition of the current Main Street Bridge and a reworking of the intersection where Mill Street meets Highway 50 and a new culvert as well as a new north abutment will also be constructed during this time.

For more on how to most effectively commute through these areas of construction visit lakegenevanews.net.

The town of Lyons Wisconsin in Walworth County is looking towards offering a town wide garbage hauler to residents if it is approved at November fourth’s vote. The service will only be provided to owners of residential properties and the expense would be assessed on a yearly basis on the real estate tax bills; the charge expected for residents is between $155 to $180 per year, and this would show up on their real estate tax bill. Currently, residents pay the waste removal company of their choice directly for their services, having the town wide garbage pickup would make it more convenient by paying for the year at a lower rate.

For information on selected properties in Lyons Wisconsin or available lakefront properties in Lake Geneva Wisconsin visit lakegenevaproperty.com.

Labor day weekend is quickly approaching and what better way to spend it than in a relaxing country setting by the stunning Geneva Lake in Wisconsin. Get away from the busy city surroundings of nearby Chicago and set your mind at ease as you enjoy lake activities with friends and family or take pleasure in the fine Lake Geneva Wisconsin dining and resort amenities. Find the information you need to fully enjoy your weekend at Wisconsin.com, where you’ll find information on coming events, tours, travel arrangements, and area businesses.

During your stay in Lake Geneva Wisconsin, arrange to take a look at available lakefront properties to ensure you have a home away from home. For more information on featured lakefront Lake Geneva Wisconsin homes visit lakegenevaproperty.com.

This ideal Lake Geneva home is charmingly set within a country setting with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. You will have full use of The Birches Association lake rights with views of Geneva Lake at the end of Linn Pier Road. Highlights include wood floors, a large yard for entertaining, fireplace, and only a short walk to Lake Geneva and the Association Park and Pier where you will have access to the beautiful lake. This Lake Geneva Area home is competitively priced at $395,000.

For more information on this Lake rights Linn Wisconsin home or other lakefront and lake rights homes in the Lake Geneva Wisconsin area contact local agent Bob Webster by email or phone at (262) 348-3233.