Why this blog?…

When you work on the water, the information runs deeper. What’s public is only half the story. This blog bridges both worlds—the headlines and the quiet phone calls, the MLS stats and the moments when silence says more than a press release. On Geneva Lake, timing isn’t everything. It’s the only thing. And if you expect to stay a step ahead, this is where you’ll find your edge.

The Geneva Lakefront market isn’t just a string of listings and closings—it’s a living, breathing system shaped by pattern, elevation, walkability, water quality, and legacy. This isn’t Milwaukee, it’s not Chicago, and it’s certainly not Naples. This is a micro-market with macro-level consequences. From 2022 to 2024, Hans Melges represented over $130M in Geneva Lakefront sales—discreet, strategic moves that rarely made headlines, but always moved the market. Properties like W3818 Lackey Ln ($9.3M) and 1100 S Lakeshore Dr Unit B ($7.5M) didn’t just sell—they shifted the temperature of the shoreline.

What sets this space apart is what isn’t said in the public record. This isn’t just a recap of closings—it’s context. It’s what sold, why it sold and what that signals about what’s next. When a property trades hands in three days or never sees the open market at all, it’s not luck. It’s alignment. Relationships, timing, trust—and someone who is committed to the win.

Hans Melges is one of those names that stays in the room long after he leaves it. Because on Geneva Lake, the best opportunities don’t shout. They whisper.