The Green Bay National Wildlife Refuge is growing significantly with the addition of acreage on two islands in northwestern Lake Michigan.
Read More »DNR board delays decision on land sale to Walker donor (UPDATE)
Facing a cascade of criticism, the Department of Natural Resources' board decided Wednesday to put off considering whether to sell a chunk of lakefront property to one of Gov. Scott Walker's key donors.
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Read More »Milwaukee County sells Park East land to Bucks developer
The same day that Milwaukee County officials announced a deal to sell land near the new Bucks arena site for $1, the team president said he is open to having the project built under agreement that would direct the work to union companies.
Read More »Survey: Farmland values dip in 2nd quarter of 2015
A survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago says the value of Wisconsin farmland in its district fell about 2 percent from April through June.
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Read More »Mediocre Milwaukee: Underwhelming success for city’s housing, business friendliness
When it comes to Milwaukee's housing market and accommodation of business, two new reports are pointing to the development of disappointing trends.
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Read More »Packers unveil development plans for area near Lambeau Field (UPDATE)
The Packers unveiled plans Thursday for a new business district west of Lambeau Field, a development that will feature a four-star hotel, brewery and restaurant, and a 10-acre public plaza.
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Read More »State’s home construction sees best start in 8 years
Economic experts credit the state's unemployment rate and pent up demand for Wisconsin's strong showing in residential real estate, which is on pace for its best year in a decade, according to state and national reports.
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Read More »State’s hot housing market continues to grow
The Wisconsin housing market showed continued strength in July with both existing home sales and median prices higher than the levels in July 2014, according to the most recent analysis of residential housing conducted by the Wisconsin Realtors Association.
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Read More »Why Americans are waiting longer than ever to buy first homes
Short of cash and unsettled in their careers, young Americans are waiting longer than ever to buy their first homes.
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Read More »Property values across state increase for second year
The Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance says property values statewide have risen for a second year.
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