While prices are down compared to a few years ago, sellers in Geneva IL are relieved that prices have stabilized in 2010. Geneva IL is well known throughout the region as a charming historic town. The downtown area offers tree-lined streets with vintage homes, ranging from quaint bungalows to ornate Victorians. Buyers are attracted to the historic downtown and family friendly subdivisions including Mill Creek, Fisher Farms and Eagle Brook. If you would like a detailed report on home sales in your Geneva IL community or subdivision please give me a call.   Geneva, IL 2010 YTD Market Report: Single Family Homes                                                                                                                                                              2010 Closed Sales: 262... 11/22/2010

In this post I am going to add the Reverse Median Tax Search to the Predictive Value Model. I am fiercely proud of our profession and I am always trying to make sure that I am serving my clients at the highest level I am able to provide. We handle the largest asset in most people’s lives, and I think it’s reasonable to take that responsibility seriously.        The Predictive Value Model is the result of that core principal and my interest in applying math and data analysis to the process. I talked about the traditional CMA as one piece of the model. There are actually seven components to the model.     Today I would like to talk about the Reverse Median Tax Search. The idea here is to find out what similarly assessed properties actually sold for during the past 6 months. First find out... 11/19/2010

Geneva, IL is a charming suburb about 40 miles west of Chicago. Incorporated as a city in 1887, Geneva is now an affluent and growing suburb of over 24,000 residents. Geneva is well known throughout the region as a lovely historic town. The downtown area offers tree-lined streets with vintage homes, ranging from quaint bungalows to ornate Victorians. The downtown shopping district offers over 200 specialty shops and restaurants in historic storefronts and former elegant homes. There are many popular subdivisions of newer homes in Geneva including Fisher Farms, Sterling Manor, Mill Creek and golf course community of Eaglebrook.   Home Sales Information for Geneva, IL as of October 31, 2010 Geneva has shown great sales performance in 2010. As of October 31, there have been 248 closed sale... 11/06/2010

It's time to rake up all those leaves falling from your beautiful trees here in Geneva, IL! When you're done jumping in the piles, Geneva, IL has a new leaf collection system to get them off your property. There are two different programs: 3 curbside vacuum collections and a leaf bag collection. Geneva, IL CURBSIDE VACUUM PROGRAM in November:  Geneva residents can rake their leaves to the parkway prior to their scheduled pickup date. Each zone requires approximately three full days to complete. ZONE A: EAST SIDE OF THE RIVER 1st Pickup: November 2nd TUESDAY, 2nd Pickup: November 12th FRIDAY Final Pickup: November 24th WEDNESDAY ZONE B WEST SIDE OF THE RIVER, NORTH OF RT.38 OR NORTH OF KANEVILLE AND NORTH OF KESLINGER 1st Pickup: October 25th MONDAY, 2nd Pickup: November 4th THURSDAY, Fi... 11/06/2010

The last Brush Pick Up day of 2010 is rapidly approaching in Geneva, IL: November 15 on the East side and November 22 on the West side. Brush can be placed on the parkway, cut ends facing the street. Play it safe, have your brush out before 7:00 am on your pick up day. How to Prepare Brush/Limbs for pick up in Geneva, IL - All limbs must be stacked with the cut ends in one direction and facing the curb or edge of pavement, NOT in the street. - Limbs/branches cannot exceed 12" in diameter and 12' feet in length. Stumps cannot exceed 12" in diameter. - Do not tie bundles of limbs/branches with rope or wire. - No foreign materials: construction debris, fence posts, lumber, fencing, wire will be collected - Grass clippings, annual/perennial flowers, garden waste, small limbs and twigs will ... 11/04/2010

Geneva, IL, Halloween Trick or Treat will be from 3:00 to 7:00 pm Sunday, October 31. In downtown Historic Geneva many of the historic homes are fabulously decorated. Please make sure that little ones are supervised and carry a flashlight or glow stick. If you are handing out treats, please make sure they are individually wrapped and appropriate for all ages. Have a Spooktacular time trick or treating in beautiful Geneva, IL. 10/31/2010

If you are thinking of selling your home, have you thought about the importance of the photos? Have you paged through listings on the internet and wondered why some homes just look better? Professional home staging and photgraphy will make your house stand out from the clutter in this market.  These days it's a price war and a beauty contest when your home is listed for sale. Everyone knows that 90% of all buyers start their home search on the internet and everyone should agree that lots of great photos are the best way to show off your home to attract the all-too-elusive buyers. Whether my listing is a 1,200 sf condo or a 10,000 sf mansion, to make it look its' most alluring I always use a professional photographer. My favorite photographer, Rachel, is endlessly tolerant as I move acce... 10/18/2010

The homes sales market in Geneva, Il has somewhat slowed from the brisk pace of this summer. Homes in the $250,000 to $350,000 price range can be great values and will quickly sell, especially when located in popular subdivisions such as Mill Creek or Fisher Farms. At the upper end of the market, Geneva has surprisingly low inventory. In town "old and charming" continue to attract buyers looking for that special Victorian or Italianate style home close to the train and downtown shopping district.If you are thinking of buying or selling a home in Geneva, use these charts to help you evaluate general market trends. If you would like information about a specific property's value, please call or email me. Single Family Home Sales, Geneva, IL Condo and Townhome Sales, Geneva, IL Homes for Sa... 10/18/2010

The homes sales market in Geneva, Il has somewhat slowed from the brisk pace of this summer. Homes in the $250,000 to $350,000 price range can be great values and will quickly sell, especially when located in popular subdivisions such as Mill Creek or Fisher Farms. At the upper end of the market, Geneva has surprisingly low inventory. In town "old and charming" continue to attract buyers looking for that special Victorian or Italianate style home close to the train and downtown shopping district. If you are thinking of buying or selling a home in Geneva, use these charts to help you evaluate general market trends. If you would like information about a specific property's value, please call or email me.   Single Family Home Sales, Geneva, IL     Condo and Townhome Sales, Geneva, IL     H... 10/17/2010

Mill Creek in Geneva, IL is one of the most popular communities in the western suburbs of Chicago. Mill Creek offers over 45% of open space including over 125 acres of preserved wetlands and 195 acres of Geneva parks. Home resale prices range from about $250,000 for maintenance-free row homes to over $1,000,000 for luxury golf course estates.     MARKET DATA FOR MILL CREEK, GENEVA IL OCTOBER 12, 2010 Data Courtesy MRED   Sold Listings in Mill Creek, Geneva, IL 07/12/2010 - 10/12/2010   Under Contract Listings in Mill Creek, Geneva as of 10/12/2010   Active Listings in Mill Creek, Geneva as of 10/12/2010  Search for Homes in Geneva, IL   10/12/2010

In the table below lists all of the single family detached and single family attached homes currently on the market in Geneva IL  The data lists available homes by price range with average time on market in each range. Should you have an interest in homes in a selected price range, send me your physical characteristics requirements. I will send complete details on those homes that meet your criteria. Active Listings List Price Range # Listings Avg. Days on Mkt Less than $149,999 3 117 $150,000 - $199,999 31 313 $200,000 - $249,999 62 213 $250,000 - $299,999 49 229 $300,000 - $349,999 32 164 $350,000 - $399,999 43 186 $400,000 - $449,999 24 223 $450,000 - $499,999 24 218 $500,000 - $549,999 14 274 $550,000 - $599,999 6 263 $600,000 - $699,999 15 236 $700,000 - $799,999 8 411 $800,000 - ... 09/12/2010

Mill Creek in Geneva IL offers a vibrant community of homes, golf courses, parks, shops and restaurants. Mill Creek has over 45% of open space including over 125 acres of preserved wetlands and 195 acres of parks. Mill Creek has two elementary schools in the subdivision while the middle and high schools are just a short distance away. There are over 17 miles of walking and biking trails throughout the subdivision. The charming "downtown" central area also offers luxury apartments for rent, along with a small grocery store, dry cleaner and dentist. New construction homes from Shodeen, Inc. are still available in three neighborhoods: Oakmont, Pinehurst and Tanna. Mill Creek is showing positive sales trends! Homes for sale in Mill Creek range from about $250,000 for maintenance-free row ho... 09/04/2010

Whether I'm standing in line at the grocery store or meeting a new client in Geneva, IL, people want to know "what's happening in the housing market?". The national news has certainly been discouraging. On August 24 the Chicago Tribune published the unsettling article Chicago Area Home Sales Plunge in July. But out here in the western suburbs of Chicago we're doing better than most areas. "Among the Chicago-area counties, the only one to eke out a positive sales performance was Kane County, where July sales rose 1.3 percent from a year ago". (drops in the other 5 counties ranged from 18.6% to 35.8%...ouch). What does this mean for home buyers and sellers in Geneva? Home Sellers in Geneva must face the reality of growing inventory and slowing sales. The home must be compellingly priced,... 08/29/2010

Mill Creek in Geneva, IL is one of the most popular communities in the western suburbs of Chicago. Mill Creek is built with over 45% of open space including over 125 acres of preserved wetlands and 195 acres of Geneva parks. Home resale prices range from about $250,000 for maintenance-free row homes to over $1,000,000 for luxury golf course estates.   Here are some of the lowest price homes in Mill Creek available today. Let me know if you are a home buyer looking for a great value in Mill Creek, I'd love to help you in your search.         0N432 Taylor Drive $280,000 City living in the suburbs in this beautiful row home. 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bath, 2107 sf of spacious rooms. Private patio, deep pour basement. NEW LISTING!!!           39W259 Bartelt Place  $259,900 Open floor plan, vaulted... 08/19/2010

One of the top requests from buyers considering Geneva, IL is that the home be located near our beautiful parks and forest preserve facilities. The Fabyan Forest Preserve is located on the east side of the Fox River and features the 150 year old restored Fabyan Windmill, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Kids in Geneva know that the Windmill is the site of a great sledding hill. The Fox Run subdivision is located just north of the Fabyan Forest Preserve. Fox Run is home to 92 custom and semi-custom homes set on a bluff overlooking the Fox River. Homes in Fox Run are usually priced priced from about $500,000 to $800,000.   This home at 708 Fox Run Drive is aggressively priced at $435,000.  This lovely home features 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths and has a huge backyar... 08/17/2010

Is your home alluring, compelling, even seductive? It better be in this competitive market, because these days it's a price war and a beauty contest when your home is listed for sale. Everyone knows that 90% of all buyers start their home search on the internet and everyone should agree that lots of great photos are the best way to show off your home to attract the all-too-elusive buyers. Playboy evokes more of an emotional response in it's target audience than Woman's Day. Listing photos should create an emotional response that stimulates a buyer to select your home over all the others available. Whether my listing is a 1,200 sf condo or a 10,000 sf mansion, to make it look its' most alluring I always use a professional photographer. My favorite photographer, Rachel, is endlessly toler... 08/09/2010

  Geneva, IL Arts Fair July 24 - 25, 2010   Jennifer Edgley, Oil Painting      We invite you to join Jen and I for a day of shopping at Geneva, Illinois' juried outdoor gallery of fine art. Victorian homes-turned-businesses in the downtown historic district serve as a picturesque backdrop for the “Best Craft or Art Show” by West Suburban Living magazine.  The Geneva Arts Fair will showcase over 150 artists, including Jen,  from around the country. Art mediums include photography, pottery, fiber, printmaking, glass, mixed media, watercolor, oil/acrylic, wood, sculpture and jewelry. Location: S. Third Street , Geneva, IL Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Kids Art Area – Hands on activities for kids. The Art Cart – will help transport patrons with their art purchases to their cars. Emerging Art... 07/17/2010

I have just subscribed to a service from Altos Research. While my primary intent is to use this information in weekly reports to clients and on market presentations, I will also be looking for ways to use the data in my blog and website. This week I will be simply including the pdf. Next week I hope to embed dynamic charts into more custom commentary. This report is for single family homes in Geneva, IL. Geneva Jul05 ExecSum SF 07/06/2010

Garfield Farm Museum is a located in LaFox, IL, about 4 miles west of Geneva, IL and 40 miles west of Chicago. On May 23 the Farm hosted the Rare Breeds Show. Breeders from around the Midwest displayed rare and historic farm animals including horses, donkeys, goats, and poultry. We saw an American Bourbon Turkey, a Namibian Goat and a Red Wattle Piglet. Deb and Jim Kidwell from Lake Nowhere Mule and Donkey Farm in Martin, TN were proudly showing Eden, a five month old American Mammoth Jackstock Donkey. This is a large breed of donkey developed by George Washington in the late 1700’s. Only 2,000 of these beautiful animals are known to exist. Deb and Jim are enthusiastic about maintaining this unusual breed by hand-raising gentle, intelligent and willing show-quality animals. Eden was as ... 05/31/2010

Today I spent several hours at client's home in Geneva, IL with Craig Schiller, owner of Realestaging, a premier staging firm located in the Chicago area. During this session I had a "flash of the obvious" and one of the old saws from my consulting firm days hit me: "awareness precedes change". Managing the client's process of engagement with change is central to our jobs in real estate.If you don't know Craig through his work or his blogging, you are missing out on a great experience. Craig is smart, funny, charming and a great communicator. I always look forward to our appointments with the sort of enthusiasm previously reserved for high school dates: a little excited, a little worried, wondering what my client will think and do, but always sure that I'm going to have a great experien... 05/16/2010