Fox Run in Geneva, IL is a beautiful newer subdivision on the east side of town that is deservedly known as one of the great family-oriented neighborhoods in the Fox Valley. Fox Run is located on the east side of the Fox River. Fox Run is located about 20-30 minutes from Naperville, Oakbrook and just 45 minutes O'Hare airport. Fox Run in Geneva, IL is the only subdivision on the east side of Geneva with newer higher-end custom homes. Fox Run offers classic homes and large, well-maintained yards. Families in Fox Run enjoy the play lot in all types of weather. On sunny Spring days the flowering plum and apple trees make this a relaxing place for parents and a great place for kids to work out their spring fever energy. The playlot is also the the place where the path to downtown Geneva st... 04/23/2010

The Fabyan Forest Preserve is located along the Fox River in Geneva, IL. The Japanese Garden was built on the estate of Colonel Fabyan and adjoins the home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The design and lines of the garden can be appreciated before the plants fully fill in another month or so.   04/18/2010

Open House April 10-11 Success Stories should be shared on Active Rain. This weekend tens of thousands -- maybe hundreds of thousands-- of Open Houses will be held across the country. I am an ardent believer in the value of open houses. Open Houses provide exposure for the listing, they help buyers entering the market, they help buyers finalize their decisions, they help agents become familiar with buyers are looking for "right now" and they help agents grow their businesses. If you have Open House April 10-11 Success Stories from this weekend, post it here and we'll all share your success! If you did something new and it worked, brag about it a little. Or if something went terribly wrong, share the story and save others from making this mistake in the future. (PS, if you post, it's OK ... 04/11/2010

Geneva, IL Has Beautiful Parks and Forest Preserves located in and near the many great neighborhoods and subdivisions. One of the top requests from buyers considering the area is that the home be located near the beautiful parks and forest preserve facilities. Most people from the area know that the Fox River runs through Geneva and is that is the key to saying that Geneva, IL Has Beautiful Parks and Forest Preserves.The Fabyan Forest Preserve is located on the east side of the Fox River and features the 150 year old restored Fabyan Windmill. The Windmill is registered on the National Register of Historic Places. The restoration of the windmill was completed in 2005 at the cost of over $900,000. Kids in Geneva know that the Windmill is also the site of a great sledding hill. After a fre... 04/06/2010

Over the past month we see that new sales of homes in Geneva, IL are increasing in the early Spring market. The number of listed homes increased 6% from 277 to 294, but the good news is that the number of homes under contract increased 20% from 38 to 48. The number of closed sales decreased slightly from 21 in January to 18 in February. Geneva is located in Kane County, about 40 miles west of Chicago. Incorporated as a city in 1887, Geneva is now a growing suburb of close to 20,000 residents. Geneva 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. The charming downtown shopping district offers over 200 specialty shops and restaurants in historic storefronts... 03/07/2010

Clear your mind and keep softly chanting: Facebook and Websites and Blogging, OH MY, Facebook and Websites and Blogging, OH MY! Are you with me now, entering the dark and scary woods, can you feel that scruffy little dog in your arms? If you've made it  this far, you're with me on the yellow brick road of last night's nightmare. How did I get here, where do I go? Last Spring, when my business was in a free fall, Glinda the Good Broker and her sidekick Rich Casto the Coach sent me down the road of "technology". "Bring your business to the Gen Yers", they said. "Get leads", "Get Organized", "Follow Up". Technology would save me. But I got busy in the 2nd half (saved the year!) so I was faced on New Year's Day with the looming deadline of January 15 to have my "technology" in place. I did ... 01/21/2010

Here is a message from my good friend, Bruce Strom, Executive Director of Administer Justice, your community justice center (www.AdministerJustice.org). We've just received an exciting donation opportunity from iGive -- a website that donates money to Administer Justice every time you use it to shop or search online! They've created a 24-hour sign-up challenge, and will give us one dollar for each one of our friends and supporters who registers with them during the promotion time (before noon Thursday 1/21). If you're willing to sign up (many of us on the staff have been using iGive for a while now, and find it to be a safe and reputable donation partner), you MUST do so by using the link below.  Otherwise, we won't get the dollar contribution. CLICK HERE TO DONATE A DOLLAR TO US JUST F... 01/20/2010

Time to save some $$ on your Health Insurance Our biggest month ever is in motion with half of January over and many clients applying for health insurance with us.  We still have close to half a month left.  Thanks for your business. January is the month when most self-employed should take their annual health insurance checkup.  Most plans have annual deductibles.  This means that your deductible starts all over again in January. I am surprised by how many smart people know so little about how their health insurance plan really works.  Many are confused by the verbage used in the health insurance industry.  What is a deductible?  What is co-insurance?  How does the Wellness Benefit work? Throughout the week I come across business owners who do not have a clue about whether they have a s... 01/16/2010

it is snowing in the Chicago area today.  It started last night and is expected to continue all day today.  Last I heard it was going to be between 5-8 inches on accumulation. On a day like today, when I can work from home and I don't have to drive anywhere, I don't mind the snow.  I don't mind diving in the snow when I have to but, obviously, is is much safe to stay where you are. I also like the fact that I don't HAVE to shovel my driveway.  Since I live in a townhouse the assocaition has a contractor to do that for me.  The only problem is the neighborhood was not designed with a lot of open space so there is very little room to pile the snow.  We can get 10 foot tall towers of snow between driveways during the average winter. 01/07/2010

Gorgeous Geneva townhome for sale.  Remodeled to perfection.   202 Campbell CtGeneva, IL 60134SEE ME NOW Home Virtual Tour Photo Gallery Property Map Financing Request Showing Contact MeTom PaulingOffice:630-377-1855Mobile:630-728-9298Website:Visit WebsitePrice:$559,000Bedrooms:3Bathrooms:2.2Square Foot:2,832County:KaneProperty Type:Condo or TownhouseYear Built:1994MLS Number:07315533click for more information and picturesProperty DescriptionExquisite brick townhome in the heart of downtown Geneva.Elegantly remodeled with hardwood flooring,lighting,paint,custom window treatments,wainscoting,carpet,crown molding,baths  kitchen.The gourmet kitchen includes all Viking SS appliances & wine cooler,custom cabinetry & silestone countertops.Baths include 35" cabinetry,updated fixtures,stone cou... 01/04/2010

Historic Geneva IL home for sale. Walk to the train, restaurants, Fox River or the bike trails   136 S. Fifth St Geneva, IL 60134 In town Geneva Home Virtual Tour Photo Gallery Property Map Financing Request Showing Contact Me Tom Pauling Office:630-377-1855 Mobile:630-728-9298 Website:Visit Website Price : $659,900 Bedrooms : 5 Bathrooms : 3.1 Square Foot : 3,028 Community : in town Geneva County : Kane Property Type : Detached Year Built : 1844 MLS Number : 07391729 click for more information and pictures Property Description A LANDMARK IN GENEVA'S HISTORIC DISTRICT-THE CHARLES B. WELLS 5 BDRM,3.1 BATH TREASURE IS NOW FOR SALE-ENTER THE LG FOYER(GALLERY) THE PAST SPEAKS- THE LR WITH ITS CURVED DOORWAYS AND FIREPLACE ARE UNIQUE IN TODAYS WORLD. VIEW CHARMING IN TOWN GENEVA FROM THE UPP... 01/04/2010

These are the Geneva, IL subdivisions with listings as of 11-02-2009.  Number of listings, lowest priced and the highest priced.  You may go to this site and sign up for a search of Geneva or any other area town.... http://stcharlesilhomesforsale.com/ Allendale..............4..$269,000....$479,000               Mill Creek...............67..$244,900....$1,199,000 Averills Arbor........2..$348,000....$359,900 TH           Mill Creek................8..$239,000....$375,000 TH Blackberry............2..$344,900....$347,000                Pepper Valley..........6..$229,900....$379,900 Brentwood Place....2..$359,800....$550,000                Pepper Valley..........2..$173,500....$199,900 TH Chesapeake Commons..7..$179,900....$209,900 TH   Prairie Ridge...........4..$384,900....$414,589 Crossin... 11/02/2009

Year to date stats for Mill Creek subdivision of Geneva, IL are quite good compared to other area subdivisions. # of sold single family properties for 2008....76 ------ low of $265,000 & high of $900,000 # of sold single family properties for 2009....70 ------ low of 240,000 & high of $1,345,000   There are presently 51 active listings on the market. $200,000 to $300,000..........7 $301,000 to $400,000..........20 $401,000 to $500,000..........13 $501,000 to $600,000..........5 $601,000 to $700,000..........1 $701,000 to $800,000..........2 $801,000 to $900,000..........1 $901,000 to $1,000,000........1 $1,000,000+........................1           10/26/2009

IAR chooses Molly Sabatino to serve on 4 committees Written By: Judy Knaak, Baird & Warner Marketing Molly Sabatino Molly Sabatino, Broker, GRI, with the Baird & Warner Fox Valley office, has expanded her commitment to improving the experience and quality of service of her fellow professionals. The Illinois Association of Realtors (IAR) has selected Sabatino to serve on four of its committees through September of 2010."I am honored to be appointed to these working groups for the next year. I am up to the challenge each group presents to offer the best practices, education and fundraising efforts for IAR members," said Sabatino.Sabatino will serve on the business issues/license law working group, which studies current real estate business practices and the application of these practices ... 09/18/2009

Sho-Deen, Inc. began building Geneva East in 1982 in answer to the demand for affordable housing. The quality constructed homes are single family homes with detached garage. The garage is located on an alley. The subdivision entrance, off East Side Drive, is the 13.7 acre Moore Park. Moore Park has a playground, soccer field, and Geneva’s only water spraygound. Children living here will attend Harrison Street Elementary School. Feel free to contact us if you have any detailed questions about the Geneva East homes or any of the surrounding Geneva neighborhoods. We would love to be your Geneva East listing agent. Click here to sell your home in Geneva East. Search all Geneva East homes for sale. Search all Geneva homes for sale. 09/06/2009

The Sterling Manor subdivision consists of approximately 225 custom-built single-family homes and 100 townhomes which were built by Town & Country Homes.  There are still a few vacant lots available for building a custom home. The Sterling Manor Park located at the north end of the subdivision has two tennis courts, basketball hoops, a baseball field, playground and covered pavilion. There is a walking trail around the park. There is a paved pedestrian/bike trail from the park all the way to Kaneville Road which borders the south side of the subdivision. Geneva’s two Middle Schools, Geneva Middle School South and Geneva Middle School North as well as Peck Farm Park are located just across the street from the trail’s end. The Park and its walking path get much use by both children and ad... 09/06/2009

The Sterling Manor subdivision consists of approximately 225 custom-built single-family homes and 100 townhomes which were built by Town & Country Homes.  There are still a few vacant lots available for building a custom home. The Sterling Manor Park located at the north end of the subdivision has two tennis courts, basketball hoops, a baseball field, playground and covered pavilion. There is a walking trail around the park. There is a paved pedestrian/bike trail from the park all the way to Kaneville Road which borders the south side of the subdivision. Geneva’s two Middle Schools, Geneva Middle School South and Geneva Middle School North as well as Peck Farm Park are located just across the street from the trail’s end. The Park and its walking path get much use by both children and ad... 09/06/2009

Randall Square is a subdivision of approximately 200 homes built by Westway Construction.  The subdivision was begun in 1987.  Randall Square consists of mostly 2-story colonial style homes with a few ranch style homes.  They range from 1725 square feet to 2800 square feet with 2-car garages.  There are sidewalks on all streets and you often see children and adults out walking or riding bicycles. The children in Randall Square attend Heartland Elementary School, located in the neighboring Heartland subdivision.  Located just west of Randall Road and a little north of Fabyan Parkway the subdivision has its own 6.3 acre park with ball fields and playground. Adjacent to the park and the subdivision are Geneva’s two Middle Schools, Geneva Middle School South and Geneva Middle School North. ... 09/06/2009

Randall Square is a subdivision of approximately 200 homes built by Westway Construction.  The subdivision was begun in 1987.  Randall Square consists of mostly 2-story colonial style homes with a few ranch style homes.  They range from 1725 square feet to 2800 square feet with 2-car garages.  There are sidewalks on all streets and you often see children and adults out walking or riding bicycles. The children in Randall Square attend Heartland Elementary School, located in the neighboring Heartland subdivision.  Located just west of Randall Road and a little north of Fabyan Parkway the subdivision has its own 6.3 acre park with ball fields and playground. Adjacent to the park and the subdivision are Geneva’s two Middle Schools, Geneva Middle School South and Geneva Middle School North. ... 09/06/2009

Kenston built by Sho-Deen, Inc. They back up to the Geneva Golf Club with its beautiful greens and are just outside the historic district of downtown Geneva. The children living here will attend the new Williamsburg Elementary School which opens Fall 2009. Feel free to contact us if you have any detailed questions about the Kenston homes or any of the surrounding Geneva neighborhoods. We would love to be your Kenston listing agent. Click here to sell your home in Kenston. Search all Kenston homes for sale. Search all Geneva homes for sale. 08/26/2009