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geneva homes for sale: Dear Listing Agent: Your Listing is in The Wrong Town - 02/21/12 07:27 AM
Dear Listing Agent: Hi there, I'm one of the 20,000 or so agents in the Chicagoland area. I list and sell homes in St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia and Wayne. I have a new buyer who might like your listing in Mill Creek, Geneva. 

So why I am writing to you today? My buyer sent me a list of homes to see this weekend, as well as a description of a yellow house in a particular neighborhood they saw when they were out driving around. It couldn't find it in the mls so I drove over there to solve this mystery. I found … (88 comments)

geneva homes for sale: 1010 S Batavia Ave Geneva, IL - 01/23/12 09:53 PM
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geneva homes for sale: Geneva IL “Walk to Train” Homes for Sale - 10/16/11 10:58 PM
Even people who don’t commute into Chicago every day like living in the Geneva IL area that locals call “walk to train”. In addition to the Metra train station, downtown Geneva has over 200 charming shops and restaurants.
Everyone loves Graham’s for homemade chocolates and ice cream. One of our favorite new places is The Latest Crave, a darling bakery shop that makes the most delicious gourmet cupcakes.
The historic Geneva downtown area offers tree-lined streets with vintage homes, ranging from quaint bungalows to ornate Victorians. Within a one mile walk of downtown Geneva are a variety of neighborhoods.
Traditional homes on larger properties surround the Geneva Golf … (3 comments)

geneva homes for sale: 301 Sandholm St, Geneva, IL Open House Sunday, September 18 2:00 - 4:00 - 09/15/11 01:22 AM
301 Sandholm St, Geneva, ILOpen House Sunday, September 18 2:00 - 4:00
301 Sandholm Street, GENEVA, IL 60134 (MLS # 07891885) (all data current as of 9/14/2011)
 
This is a terrific house and a great value in this market! Almost everything is new: roof, windows, carpet, hot water heater, light fixtures, carpet, paint! Lower level office area has a gorgeous built in cherry bookcase. Laundry room is clean and fresh with new laundry tub and flooring. The yard has mature trees and plenty of space for fun. Home pre-inspected and all work done. Convenient east side location. Just a short … (3 comments)

geneva homes for sale: Fisher Farms Geneva IL | Homes for Sale - 02/27/11 10:08 PM
Fisher Farms in Geneva IL is a lovely subdivision located about 45 miles west of Chicago. The traditionally styled homes feature siding, brick and stone exteriors and offer nice-sized yards. Residents of Fisher Farms enjoy the many spacious parks and can walk to the local elementary school. Walking and bike path criss-cross the community. Some of the great homes for sale in Fisher Farms today:
619 Shepherd Lane $344,000
This beautifully maintained 4 bedroom home offers so many upgrades. The beautiful kitchen features stainless steel appliances, 42" cabinets and corian counter tops. The layout is open and spacious with brand new … (1 comments)

geneva homes for sale: Geneva, Il Brush Pick Up: November, 2010 - 11/05/10 01:16 AM
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 … (0 comments)

geneva homes for sale: How's The Market in Geneva, IL: October 2010 - 10/19/10 01:54 AM
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 … (0 comments)

geneva homes for sale: Geneva Market Update: Kane County Outperforms Chicago Metro Area - 08/30/10 02:08 AM
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geneva homes for sale: Is Your Home Seductive? - Check Your Photos - 08/09/10 11:26 AM
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 … (59 comments)

geneva homes for sale: Geneva IL July 5 Market Data - 07/06/10 03:21 PM
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 … (2 comments)

geneva homes for sale: I got called out for improperly using "Realtor" - 06/21/10 11:06 AM
Jim Frimmer is a great writer who makes a significant contribution to improving the practice of real estate in his blog. His Featured Post took a couple of interesting paths and generated debate about the use of the word "Realtor"...I was one of those who wandered away onto another track. On reflection, I believe that when there are rules one should follow them...and Jim's post helps us to do just that.
The track I wandered off on....working on a post for another day.
I have disabled comments so that they stay on Jim's post where they belong.
 
Via Jim Frimmer, … (0 comments)

geneva homes for sale: Exploring Geneva, IL: Garfield Farm Museum - 05/31/10 02:45 PM
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 … (3 comments)

geneva homes for sale: Staging With Craig Schiller in Geneva, IL -- The Process of Engagement - 05/16/10 10:40 PM
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 … (4 comments)

geneva homes for sale: Fox Run in Geneva, IL - 04/24/10 12:27 AM
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geneva homes for sale: Geneva IL Townhome, End Unit, Great Price - 01/26/10 12:45 AM
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geneva homes for sale: Facebook and Websites and Blogging, Oh My! Facebook and Websites and Blogging, OH MY! - 01/21/10 08:19 AM
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 … (4 comments)

geneva homes for sale: How to File for $8,000 Tax Credit - 01/19/10 09:26 AM
From CNNMoney.com, we have just learned that the way the IRS is "handling" the tax credit is turning into yet another stumbling block to helping the real estate market recover. This seems to me to be so unfair! Anyone who qualified for the credit probably could really use that money, whether to repay mom and dad for the down payment loan or as cash to repair that fixer-upper they bought. I'm going to email the article and link this out to my clients IRS Form 5405.
Home Buyer Tax Credit: No e-file and four month delays

By CNNMoney.com Les Christie … (42 comments)