Historic Fond du Lac building reopens with commercial, residential space

FOND DU LAC (WLUK) -- In Fond du Lac Friday, residents celebrated efforts to revitalize the downtown area. A ribbon-cutting ceremony highlighted years worth of work and improvements on the historic Rueping Lofts building, 183 S. Main St. The building has been redeveloped, now featuring seven loft-style apartments and commercial space.

Stacey Von Busch works to improve arts in the greater Green Bay area

Most people familiar with the local arts scene know Stacey Von Busch. Since moving to the Green Bay area in 2012, she has been an accomplished artist, one of the founders of the local nonprofit Sage and, for the past few years, executive director of the Pulaski Area Chamber of Commerce. Although her siblings chose conventional careers, she said she has always been somewhat unconventional. “In my family I am the jack of all trades,” Von Busch said. “I have been wandering throughout my life.” She spent the first 15 years of her life in Nebraska where she was raised in a family of farmers. Her grandmother influenced an early love of the arts. “She was always putting some sort of art supply in front of me like paints or a sewing machine,” she said. “I took to the sewing machine.” She was a creative person at heart. Yet, as her family moved to Iowa and she graduated from high school, Von Busch felt unsettled. She started college in Iowa, transferred to a school in Montana, and finally graduated from Concordia University with a degree in psychology and behavioral science. With that degree, she chose a traditional career and spent

Former Manitowoc mall site could see construction in August

MANITOWOC – The wait is almost over — construction of new homes at the former Mid-Cities Mall and Edgewater Plaza site could begin sometime in August, according to city officials. The Manitowoc Plan Commission approved the final plat for the Mariner Lux Subdivision earlier this month, with the full City Council expected to vote on the plan Monday, July 20. Latest on Mirro site: Mirro contamination lawsuit moves to US District Court The plat is a sort of blueprint showing how the property will be laid out, indicating where homes, apartments, commercial space and streets will go. Once the plat is approved and recorded, Green Bay-based developer Tycore Built will likely begin pulling home permits, according to city Community Development Director Adam Tegen. “My best guess is that would occur sometime in August,” Tegen said. “We expect permits to be pulled for the first round of apartments this month and again we expect construction to occur sometime in August.” Cheese store closes: Manitowoc Zutz Cheese House closes its doors after nearly 75 years A development years in the making at former Mid-Cities Mall Development of the former Mid-Cities Mall and Edgewater Plaza property, in a prime spot across from the

Making smart moves in real estate with Smart Real Estate Group

(WFRV)- It’s time to be smart about buying or selling a home. In this segment, Dylan Diersen and Aaron Sensenig, brokers and owners of Smart Real Estate Group, introduce their business concept and explain the services they offer for both homebuyers and sellers. They share what types of properties they work with, ranging from commercial, duplexes, lots, and even new construction. When working with Smart Real Estate Group when selling your home, Dylan and Aaron discuss their staging services offered, sharing what is included and why it is such an important service to offer. They provide an update on the current housing market, introduce their team, and explain what sets their team apart from the rest.

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Housing Demand Continues to Outpace Supply in Shawano as New Developments Move Forward

SHAWANO, WI – Like many communities across the country, the City of Shawano continues to face a growing demand for housing as city leaders work to add more homes, apartments, and condominiums for current and future residents. City Administrator Eddie Sheppard says the lack of available housing has become...

The Affordable Wisconsin Town Where Your Paycheck Goes Further

Stop me if you’ve heard this one: a town where you can actually afford to live AND do things besides work and sleep. Manitowoc sits on Lake Michigan’s shore, offering rental prices 47% below the national average while delivering the kind of lifestyle that makes you question why anyone pays more.

New plans for Thrivent development include 500 housing units, shopping area, fire station

APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Phase 1 of Thrivent Financial’s 580-acre development is just one step away from construction. On Wednesday, the city’s Community Development Committee unanimously recommended Common Council approve an agreement between the city and Thrivent containing details on the multi-phase project. Common Council is expected to vote next Wednesday, July 15.

Two Rivers Approves TIF Extension to Support Affordable Housing Development

The City of Two Rivers is taking another step toward expanding affordable housing. The City Council recently approved a one-year extension of TIF District 9, which was created in 2003 to support the development of the Eggers/VT Industries headquarters just north of the high school. This area has been very...

You Can Live Like A King For $1,500 A Month In This Wisconsin Gem

Royalty doesn’t require a crown or a castle, just a smart choice: Fond du Lac is the Wisconsin gem where your budget suddenly feels like a fortune instead of a limitation. This lakeside treasure at the southern end of Lake Winnebago is about to make you rethink everything about where you live and how much you’re spending to do it.

Two Housing Developments Set to Break Ground in Plymouth

Major housing developments in Plymouth are set to begin work soon. The City of Plymouth has announced that the Heritage Grove subdivision and another subdivision on Pleasant View Road will break ground this summer, bringing hundreds of homes to the City. Work on Pleasant View Road, being headed by the...

Appleton to vote whether to recommend agreement with Thrivent for 580-acre plan

APPLETON (WLUK) -- Appleton's Community Development Committee will vote Wednesday on whether to approve the city's agreement with Appleton-based Thrivent Financial on its proposed 580-acre development plan. If recommended by the committee, the agreement will just need Common Council approval. Common Council's next meeting is next Wednesday, July 15. What...

Oshkosh looks to outsource City Center management as tenants wait

OSHKOSH − City Center tenants are waiting to learn whether they will fit into the property’s future as Oshkosh moves toward a final closing on the 17-acre riverfront site. The uncertainty has some business owners weighing what comes next, including Planet Perk owner Ken Osmond, who said the lack of a definitive plan has him considering whether to shut down or relocate. City Center timeline: Timeline traces Oshkosh mall from Park Plaza to City Center At the same time, the city is looking to outsource future day-to-day operations of City Center, issuing a request for proposals for property management services ahead of the effective Sept. 30 closing date. The property manager could start Oct. 1, one day after the expected closing, even as tenants wait to learn whether redevelopment plans could affect their businesses. The city posted the RFP before Common Council approved two separate contracts for structural building analysis and environmental testing of the property totaling $189,150. Woodman's development: Oshkosh council approves Woodman's plan to redevelop Shops at Oshkosh Oshkosh City Center property manager could start Oct. 1 According to the city’s website, the contract award was scheduled for July 6, with the successful candidate expected to start Oct.

Two Rivers extends TIF district to support housing growth

Two Rivers approved a TIF district extension to fund a new residential neighborhood with up to 40 homes on the city's north side.

68-year-old engineering firm buys former U.S. Venture HQ | Exclusive

A 68-year-old Kaukauna engineering firm purchased the former U.S. Venture Inc. building in Kimberly to serve as a new headquarters amid strong growth. Baisch Engineering , via the company Baisch Properties LLC, on June 22 purchased the 13-acre campus and office building at 425 Better Way, in Kimberly, for more than $9.9 million, according to Outagamie County property records. Commercial property listings indicate the site was listed for $16 million. The 59,000-square-foot office building originally built for U.S. Venture will provide the engineering firm with more space for its growing workforce of 120 people. Baisch expects to move into its new space sometime in September. Up until now, the company has expanded its original offices at 809 Hyland Ave. when it needed more space, increasing the building to about 15,000 square feet. But Baisch President Todd Van Gompel said it could no longer expand the Hyland Avenue site and last year set out to find a new home. "We’re excited. We’ve been part of the Kaukauna community for 68 years. We’re excited to stay in the neighborhood. We're just excited about about the future and the things we can accomplish in the building," Van Gompel said. Here's what to know.

Division Road targeted for new housing projects in Sturgeon Bay

The Sturgeon Bay Common Council will consider several housing-related items during its meeting Tuesday, with much of the discussion centered on Division Road. After addressing the second reading of an ordinance affecting the city's historic preservation code and the purchase of a new vehicle, the council will turn its attention to two proposed developments.

More than real estate: Cindy Loritz Advantage Group’s commitment to Brown County

(WFRV)- No one knows the community like a local real estate expert. In this segment, Cindy Loritz of the Cindy Loritz Advantage Group provides a reminder about the services she offers and the members of her team. With part of the advantage being knowledgeable about the community, Cindy explains why that is important to the work she does and what she loves most about Brown County. Additionally, she talks about her recent client appreciation event at Bay Beach Amusement Park as well as other community events she is involved in, such as Christmas events for the kids, food drives and animal adoption drives, and why that work is important to what she does.

This Wisconsin Town Is A Hidden Gem For Anyone Looking To Save Big

Here’s a secret the rest of America hasn’t figured out yet: you don’t need to sacrifice quality of life to keep your bank account healthy. Manitowoc, Wisconsin, proves that living well and living affordably aren’t mutually exclusive concepts, despite what every coastal city would have you believe.

Oshkosh buys High Ave. properties for Grand Opera House expansion

OSHKOSH – The show must go on! The city has taken another step toward to the $16 million expansion of The Grand Opera House after finally buying a pair of neighboring properties at 114 and 118 High Ave. for just over $824,000 combined. Common Council unanimously approved both acquisitions during a special June 29 meeting, with Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow abstaining due to his role as director of development at The Grand Oshkosh. The vote brings a final resolution to years of discussion between the city and the owners of the vacant 118 High Ave. lot, which once was the site of Gunderson Cleaners. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has an ongoing environmental case for the property as the former site of a dry cleaner but the resolution states that the seller is “considered the responsible party by the DNR.” Oshkosh also obtained the site of Thompson Photo Imagery after agreeing to purchase the 114 High Ave. property for $200,000 and pay the owners $166,275 to relocate the business. “It’s a tidy sum of money but sometimes it’s just the way things work, and this is what has to happen for us to get the property to pull off