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Nicholas & Associates to Build 263-Unit Luxury Apartment Community in Madison, Wisconsin

by Kristin Harlow

MADISON, WIS. — Moyer Properties has selected Nicholas & Associates, the construction management and general contracting arm of the Nicholas Family of Cos., to build Aster Flats, a 263-unit luxury apartment community in Madison. The three-building property will be situated on 4.9 acres. Nicholas & Associates will break ground Aug. 18, with construction taking place in phases. Completion is slated for February 2028. Designed by HKM Architects + Planners Inc., Aster Flats will offer studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units ranging in size from 588 to 1,395 square feet. Amenities will include a clubhouse with a community lounge, entertainment kitchen and fitness and yoga center, a luxury pet spa, indoor bike room and an outdoor heated pool with a grilling terrace and courtyard area. Each of the three buildings will have one or two levels of heated indoor parking.

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Hanley Investment Group Arranges Sale of Three O’Reilly Auto Parts Stores in Wisconsin

by Kristin Harlow

WISCONSIN — Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors has arranged the off-market sale of three single-tenant retail properties occupied by O’Reilly Auto Parts in Wisconsin. Eric Wohl and CJ Kiehler of Hanley, in association with ParaSell Inc., represented the seller, a Montana-based development company. The three buildings each total around 7,000 square feet and are located in Oshkosh, Pulaski and Middleton within the Fox Valley and greater Madison trade areas. As of March 31, O’Reilly Auto Parts operated 6,644 stores across 48 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Mexico and Canada.

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Priority Capital Advisory Secures $11.5M Loan for Recapitalization of Wisconsin Multifamily Property

by Kristin Harlow

MADISON, WIS. — Priority Capital Advisory has secured an $11.5 million senior loan on behalf of REALM and OTR Real Estate for the recapitalization of Vivo Madison, a 153-unit multifamily property located at 517 Grand Canyon Drive in Madison. The joint venture acquired the property, which was a Radisson hotel at the time of acquisition, in April 2023 and converted the hotel into a multifamily asset. The main scope of work included adding kitchenettes in all units and building out common area amenities. The property received its multifamily Certificate of Occupancy in January 2026 and is currently 56 percent leased, with full occupancy anticipated by the end of this year. Vivo Madison features 147 studios and six one-bedroom units. Amenities include a clubhouse, indoor pool, fitness center, game room, coworking space, laundry facilities and outdoor lounge areas. The two-story asset is situated on 4.5 acres adjacent to University Research Park, a 1.8 million-square-foot life sciences and technology corporate campus. It is also a 10-minute drive from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is within walking distance of West Towne Mall.

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SRS Real Estate Brokers $39.1M Sale of Office Property Leased to University of Wisconsin Health

by Kristin Harlow

MIDDLETON, WIS. — SRS Real Estate Partners has brokered the $39.1 million sale of a four-story, 197,860-square-foot office property in Middleton. A tenant since 2008, University of Wisconsin Health Administrative Services occupies the entire property and recently signed a new 20-year lease. John Redfield and John Battle of Lee & Associates represented the seller, a California-based private owner. The buyer was ASG Equities.

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Marcus & Millichap Arranges $5.3M Sale of Retail Property in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

by Kristin Harlow

SUN PRAIRIE, WIS. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $5.3 million sale of a net-leased childcare facility occupied by Willowbrae Academy in Sun Prairie. The newly built property totals 11,790 square feet. There are more than 14 years remaining on the lease. Dominic Sulo and Todd Lindblom of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a Chicago-based developer. Sulo and Sam Malato procured the locally based 1031 exchange buyer.

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Southeastern Wisconsin Industrial Market Finds its Footing in 2026

by Kristin Harlow

By Jim Larkin, Kyle Fink and Dylan Brown, Colliers After several years of outsized growth, southeastern Wisconsin’s industrial market entered a more balanced phase to begin 2026. While headline metrics such as vacancy and absorption have shifted from their pandemic-era peaks, the underlying fundamentals remain intact. Based on what we are experiencing across active deals and client conversations, this is less of a slowdown and more of a recalibration, one that ultimately supports long-term stability across the region. After many years on an unprecedented pace, the market is settling down into a more disciplined environment where decisions are more thoughtful, and fundamentals are driving activity again. From our perspective, that’s a positive shift that positions southeastern Wisconsin for long-term stability. Year-end 2025 data points to a market that is adjusting, not retreating. Vacancy rates increased modestly, rising to approximately 7.8 percent across southeastern Wisconsin. At first glance, that shift may appear significant given how tight conditions had become. This shift is largely driven by new big box supply entering the market rather than weakening demand. With more than 3 million square feet delivered in 2025 — most started during peak market conditions — an increase in vacancy is a natural …

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CBRE Brokers $7.1M Sale of Bayside Townhomes in Kenosha, Wisconsin

by Kristin Harlow

KENOSHA, WIS. — CBRE has brokered the $7.1 million sale of Bayside Townhomes, a 32-unit multifamily community in Kenosha. CBRE’s Matson Holbrook, Gretchen Richards and Sean Beuche represented the seller, Bayside Townhomes LLC. Campbell Creek Communities LLC was the buyer. Bayside Townhomes is located at 1523 Sheridan Road, proximate to Carthage College and the Lake Michigan waterfront. The property, which features three-bedroom floor plans averaging 1,500 square feet, was fully occupied at the time of sale.

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Suburban Momentum Reshapes Milwaukee’s Retail Landscape

by Kristin Harlow

By Brian Vanevenhoven and Joseph Ziolkowski, Newmark The metro Milwaukee retail market remains strong, supported by historically low vacancy rates. Elevated construction costs — and the resulting pressure on rents — continue to limit new construction, keeping inventory low and occupancy high. The western suburbs have the lowest vacancies in the region and are seeing robust demand for available space. While the urban core continues to face challenges, the Historic Third Ward remains a bright spot, benefiting from favorable demographics and a cultivated consumer base driving strong retail sales.   Recent data underscores this trend. While Milwaukee County saw modest population growth in 2025, surrounding suburban counties are expanding at a faster pace, according to CoStar Group. Waukesha County alone has added more than 10,000 residents since 2020, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This outward migration — driven by affordability, schools and lifestyle preferences — is creating new pockets of retail demand across the metro area. Drivers of growth Several factors are fueling suburban retail expansion. The continued strength of experiential retail, particularly in the fitness and wellness sector, is the most notable driver. Concepts such as Crunch Fitness and Planet Fitness have been among the most active tenants, …

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Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 160-Unit Multifamily Property in Kenosha, Wisconsin

by Kristin Harlow

KENOSHA, WIS. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of Orchard Courts Apartments, a 160-unit multifamily property in Kenosha. The community is situated on 32 acres, approximately 20 of which are available for potential future development. Positioned adjacent to the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, the property offers a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom units totaling 91,144 rentable square feet. Built in 1965 and 1967, the asset has received more than $1.1 million in capital improvements completed over the past 24 months, including upgrades to boilers, windows, sliding glass doors and roofs. Jake Lenti, Ryan Engle and Andrean Angelov of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller and procured the buyer, both of which were private investors.

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Associated Bank Provides $8.8M Construction Loan for Build-to-Rent Community Near Milwaukee

by Kristin Harlow

GRAFTON, WIS. — Associated Bank has provided an $8.8 million construction loan for The Carillon at Grafton, a build-to-rent community in Grafton, about 22 miles north of downtown Milwaukee. Cirrus Property Group was the borrower. The project site is a 5.2-acre vacant lot at the intersection of Hunters and Mountain lanes, just west of Port Washington Road. The development will consist of 34 units across 10 buildings with 28 two-bedroom units and six three-bedroom residences. All homes will feature open floor plans, first-floor primary suites and a private fenced-in backyard with a one- or two-car attached garage. Construction is underway, and the first units are slated for occupancy in early 2027. Danielle Maletzke of Associated Bank managed the loan arrangements and closing.

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