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Madison housing report reveals racial disparities remain, survey shows childcare costs outpace inflation, a look at who's hiring
Good morning, Wisconsin. Here’s what you need to know today. The heat wave gets going, with dangerous heat index values in the 100s by the afternoon. Be sure to drink lots of water and find a way to cool off. The high heat may last most of the week.
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Madison Area Parade of Homes highlights technology amid affordability concerns
MADISON, Wis. — The newest homes were on display on Sunday for the final day of the Madison Area Parade of Homes, where developers are showcasing energy-efficient technology amid a growing housing affordability crisis.
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Report: New Madison homes cost nearly $85K more
The companies, people and issues shaping business in Madison and the Capital Region. In Madison, new construction homes cost $484,900 compared to $400,000 for the typical home, a difference of $84,900, according to a June 15 report from Clever Real Estate, a matching platform that connects home buyers and sellers with real estate agents.
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Janesville townhomes project eyed east of TJ Maxx
JANESVILLE– A developer is eyeing the area behind the strip mall off Janesville’s Deerfield Drive that houses TJ Maxx and Michael’s for a new, 208-unit townhome community. Eric Gumm, Chief Development Officer with Wangard Partners, an investment real estate company out of Milwaukee, said they seek to come to Janesville because it has a strong workforce, among other market upshots. The project is being called Solhaven Janesville. Gumm said Wangard is still very early in the process and haven’t formally applied with the city. So far, the developer has only met with surrounding neighbors to gauge interest. He said the developer favors the land, which is east of Deerfield Drive, in part because the city’s recent extension of Sandhill Drive, a road that bisects the land. It would include 32 studio apartments, 112 one-bedroom units, 48 two-bedroom units and 16 three-bedroom units in a complex that would have eight buildings. Some amenities proposes for Solhaven: a community clubhouse; a pet playground; a pool; attached garages; a pet wash station. Gumm said a townhome-style design offers a pedestrian feel, and it eliminates common corridors, which gives residents more privacy. The plans to include community opportunities like picnic tables, the clubhouse and
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Madison metro jobs decline from a year ago, housing permits are up
The companies, people and issues shaping business in Madison and the Capital Region. The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce released this month’s Metro Metrics, and the number of jobs in the Madison metro is down from a year ago. This mirrors a statewide trend, affecting manufacturing, trade, transportation and...
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7 major Madison development proposals for summer 2026
The Cap Times is an independent newsroom serving Madison and Wisconsin. Sign up for the Morning Update to receive news in your inbox each morning. Major public and private facilities projects, along with potential new multifamily housing developments, top the list of projects up for city approval in Madison in the summer months of 2026.
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Madison advances buying east side lots for potential housing, park
The Cap Times is an independent newsroom serving Madison and Wisconsin. Sign up for the Morning Update to receive news in your inbox each morning. Madison moved closer to buying a tranche of vacant east side lots for potential housing and park development last week as the city’s Plan Commission recommended approving $4 million in tax increment financing for the purchase of 17 lots near Pinney Library along Cottage Grove Road.
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Beaver Dam Council Signals Support For Stoney Ridge Housing Expansion
BEAVER DAM – A proposed expansion of the Stoney Ridge subdivision could bring 39 more single-family homes to Beaver Dam. During Monday’s Common Council meeting, Beaver Dam Area Development Corporation Executive Director Trent Campbell presented the concept as an extension of the city’s partnership with Newman Companies, the developer behind the existing Stoney Ridge project.
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Architectural firm Erdman acquired by private equity company Brightstar Capital
Madison, WI-based Erdman, an architecture and engineering firm specializing in senior living communities and properties in other industries, has been acquired by New York-based Brightstar Capital Partners, the middle-market private equity company announced Monday. Erdman has been in business since 1951, designing senior living communities, hospitals and medical office buildings....
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Wisconsin Housing Preservation Corp. adds workforce housing expert
The companies, people and issues shaping business in Madison and the Capital Region. Wisconsin Housing Preservation Corp., a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and expanding affordable housing throughout Wisconsin, announced Monday the appointment of Nicole Solheim as vice president of development. Solheim will lead development and acquisition initiatives that support WHPC’s...
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American mortgage rates decline slightly
The companies, people and issues shaping business in Madison and the Capital Region. This week, the average long-term U.S. mortgage rate dropped, according to the Associated Press, retreating with Treasury yields following the announcement of a deal to end the war with Iran. According to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac, the...
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Life Moves At A Gentler Pace In This Illinois Town Where Rent Still Stays Under $600 A Month
Tucked away in the rolling farmlands of northwestern Illinois, Freeport is the kind of town that reminds you life does not have to be rushed. As the county seat of Stephenson County, this city of nearly 24,000 people offers something rare in today’s world: affordable living without sacrificing community, history, or charm.
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Old Olympia Ski Hill Trade-Up: Oconomowoc Signs Off On 93 New Homes At Olde Highlander
Oconomowoc’s former Olympia golf course and ski hill are getting yet another batch of front doors and mailboxes. On Thursday, city leaders signed off on a fourth residential phase of the Olde Highlander neighborhood, clearing the way for roughly 93 new homes along the western edge of the Pabst Farms corridor. Neumann Developments, the master developer, has already been stitching together new streets, townhomes, condos and single-family lots as builders move parcels from grading to framing.
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Commercial Roofing Solutions to Protect Your Property This Season
FORT ATKINSON, WI - June 15, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - When business owners evaluate property upgrades, attention is often directed toward interiors or exterior appearance. However, roofing systems remain a critical component of building performance and protection. Through its commercial roofing services, Smith Roofing & Exteriors provides solutions intended to support structural integrity, efficiency, and seasonal resilience.
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Sunnyside group raising funds for land purchase
The Committee to protect Sunnyside Lot #3 was formed by a group of local Stoughton residents who formed a 501(c)3 nonprofit entity to sign legal documents. According to a news release from the group., the goal is to permanently protect approximately eight acres of land on Sunnyside Street. The Committee would purchase and donate the land to be held in perpetuity as prairie for all Dane County residents to enjoy.
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Habitat for Humanity receives five Beloit lots for affordable homes
BELOIT, Wis. — Habitat for Humanity has received a donation of five residential lots in the town of Beloit from the Hendricks family, a gift organizers say will help expand affordable homeownership opportunities in Rock County.
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Madison City Assessor Michelle Drea explains rise in property values
The Cap Times is an independent newsroom serving Madison and Wisconsin. Sign up for the Morning Update to receive news in your inbox each morning. It’s that time of the year when Madison property owners receive their annual assessments from the city, which estimates how much their homes are worth based on market sales and affects their property tax bills.