Historic mansion on Milwaukee’s Lake Drive on the market for $1.15M: Open House
A 115-year-old mansion in one of Milwaukee's most sought-after neighborhoods is on the market for $1.15 million.
Known as the Jesse B. Whitnall House and as the Gary Okla House, the nine-room, neoclassical-style mansion at 2641 N. Lake Drive was designed by famed Milwaukee architect Charles D. Crane. The home was designated as a national historic home in 2000.
Spanning 6,564 square feet, the mansion features five bedrooms and four bathrooms, a three-season room, butler's pantry, wet bar and…
Patti Payne’s Cool Pads: $2.9M Fall City estate with famed treehouse
Not everyone can say that a part of their home has been on national TV. But entrepreneur techie James Walter can.
His grand 10-acre estate, which features an elegant 7,640-square foot manse and a luxurious treehouse chalet in a 300-year-old Douglas fir, is on the market. The treehouse, with its double-sided fireplace and room to sleep four people, has been featured on Animal Planet’s “Treehouse Masters” show.
The estate is listed for $2.85 million. Windermere Brokers Joseph Brazen, Randi…
Developer breaks ground on Lake Merritt apartments, its third Oakland housing project
The developer is planning for a more outdoorsy, tranquil vibe than other downtown apartments.
Opendoor gobbles up another $300 million to finance ‘rapid growth’
San Francisco-based Opendoor, which offers quick sales of homes for a fee, has raised $300 million in equity as it pursues several growth initiatives.
The fast-growing startup that operates in 23 markets — and is beefing up its presence in Scottsdale — is following a tried and true maxim for startups when it comes to fundraising: Get while the gettin’s good.
The company has now raised $1.3 billion in equity capital and $3 billion in debt financing. The company needs substantial capital…
Cherry Creek North CEO, who grew luxury district to new heights, steps down
Change in leadership comes at pivotal time for the district, which continues to experience unprecedented growth.
Now open: Austin office for Los Angeles design firm that helped Austin City Limits rock
For its second office nationwide, the prominent architecture and design firm Rios Clementi Hale Studios chose Austin.
5 good reads: Real estate lists, listings and happenings
With our new commercial real estate Lists publishing and our Capstone Real Estate Awards celebration coming up this week, the focal point of this week's “5 Good Reads” is a natural.
We’ll start with the annual Lists of the largest and most-active commercial real estate firms. These Lists are keepers because of the background they give on these major players and for what they say about the area’s real estate market.
We also have stories on two intriguing players entering the Kansas City…
Exclusive: Vegan chef Matthew Kenney to open two restaurants at 414 Light Street
Two vegan restaurants will open this summer in the 44-story 414 Light Street tower at the Inner Harbor.
Chef Matthew Kenney just signed a deal with Questar Properties to open Plant Food + Wine and Double Zero. Both plant-based restaurants are expansions of Kenney's businesses in New York and Venice, California and will total 4,500 square feet of space off Light Street with additional dining space outdoors.
Kenney is principal of Matthew Kenney Cuisine, an international culinary enterprise.
His…
1920s-inspired restaurant The Select to open next month in Sandy Springs
A 1920-inspired restaurant from the team behind Vinings' Paces & Vine is set to open next month in Sandy Springs.
The Select restaurant and bar will feature a mix of eclectic entrees and small plates inspired by American and European cuisine, alongside seasonal craft cocktails, local beer on draft and wine, located in the multi-use City Springs development. The city of Sandy Springs, Selig Enterprises and Carter announced the tenants for the City Springs mixed-use project last year.
The restaurant…
A former presidential candidate and George Costanza: Meet the stars of this year’s St. Louis Speakers Series
Maryville University is presenting its 22nd season of the St. Louis Speakers Series this year, kicking off Oct. 1 with former Secretary of State John Kerry.
Kerry served during President Barack Obama's second term and was the Democratic party's nominee for president in 2004.
“Maryville University is proud to welcome such a diverse and illustrious lineup for the 22nd season of the St. Louis Speaker Series,” Mark. Lombardi, president of Maryville, said in a statement. “We believe in the power of…