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End of season discounts on Delavan Lake properties

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     As the end of the year quickly approaches, we often see some discounting on properties that the owners don't want to carry over the winter months.  This year is no exception with a couple of particular note.      The first, which I call, the Ice Fisherman's Retreat, is located at 2808 Mabie Street, just off of the South Shore.  Recently remodeled, this cozy two bedroom has all the essentials for an Ice Fishing base camp... Heat.       Well actually, it has more than just a new furnace.  The house is surrounded by a chain link fence for secure toy storage, a detached garage, for secure toy storage, and a long paved driveway, for secure toy storage. 2808 Mabie Street could be your Ice Fishing Base Camp      Priced at only $127,500 the property is in the Delmar Association that includes a boat launch that is perfect for launching your Ice Fishing Shanty in the winter and jet skis in the summer.      Inside is enough room for weary fishermen and women to unload their

New Local Store For Delavan Lake Apparel

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     Those wanting some Delavan Lake apparel and gift items can now find a selection at The Delavan Lake Store just off of Delavan Lake, Wisconsin.   This cozy shop combines a local ice cream, candy, cheese and coffee shop with a relaxing wine and cocktail lounge in the same building. The Lounge at The Delavan Lake Store 2001 North Shore Drive, Delavan Lake, WI     First opened in 2016, the store converted a shuttered restaurant into an ice cream shop and has expanded its offerings to include sweat shirts, t-shirts, hats and bags with Delavan Lake imprints and messages.  Also available are mugs, cups, shot glasses, and custom made gift baskets. Shop online at www.DelavanLakeStore.com      Offerings on the lounge side include locally produced wines from Staller Estate Winery and The Apple Barn.  Wisconsin brews are also available such as ones from: New Glarus Brewing Company, Milwaukee Brewing Company, Lake Geneva Brewing Company, Lakefront Brewery, and Gray Brewing Company i

Delavan Lake 3Q Home Sales Drain Inventory

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HOME SALES For the first nine months of the year, sales of lakefront properties reached 22 units compared to only seven in 2016.  Prices ranged from $307,700 for a foreclosed three-bedroom on Manor Lane to $1.9 million for a magnificent newer construction along South Shore Drive.  The lack of inventory hurt the lake access homes with 33 selling in the first nine months of this year compared to 43 in the same time frame last year.  Prices ranged from $69,000 for a two bedroom summer cottage to $657,500 for a tricked out two-story in Assembly Park with direct lake views. CONDO SALES Activity for condos was also strong with 19 sales through the third quarter of 2017 compared to 15 in 2016.  Prices for condo sales ranged from $44,000 for a one-bedroom condo hotel unit in the Delavan Lake Resort to $310,000 for a three-bedroom unit in Delavan Gardens on the north shore that included a boat slip and lake views. CURRENT MARKET HOMES There are 45 homes currently on the market