The property holds 152,300 SF of total rentable space and was built in phases from 2009 through 2012. Located in the low-density suburban neighborhood Reston Heights, the community is highlighted by lush landscape features, nestled next to 335 acres of parkland at Door Creek Park and Blooming Grove Drumlins Natural Resource Area.

Glacier Valley is situated at American Parkway, Highway 30, and the I-94/90 corridor, making downtown Madison 10 minutes away. The Reston Heights neighborhood holds a Metro Market and a Piggly Wiggly, and several entertainment options are available at Lake Monona, Olbrich Park, and East Towne Mall within a few miles of the community.

Glacier Valley offers quality studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments with an average unit size of 964 SF. The community provides rare layouts with select units having walk-up entries, two stories, large patios/balconies, and vaulted ceilings. Each home features in-unit laundry, laminate wood flooring, a complete appliance package, and walk-in closets.

The stand-out community amenities include an outdoor swimming pool with a sundeck, grilling stations, and a resident clubhouse. Glacier Valley is also pet-friendly, controlled access, and has a 166-space underground parking garage.

This acquisition brings Weidner’s portfolio to 1,495 units in the greater Madison area. Weidner is the owner and manager of Glacier Valley at Reston Heights Apartments. The company is eager to expand in Madison and provide the community with high-end, quality rental homes.

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Royster Commons is a two-building, four-story, 86-unit property built in 2019 that sits atop the Madison Public Library and Options in Community Living. 515 @ Royster is a singular, 88-unit, three-story apartment building built in 2022.

The assets are on the same block with a combined surface-level parking lot. Due to the property's proximity, Weidner combined the assets into one community, offering 151,781 SF of rentable space, and renamed the assets Royster Commons Apartments.

Each building enjoys its own set of amenities, including extensive community patios with grills and lounge seating, luxury clubhouses, and gyms with modern equipment. The units feature gourmet kitchens, stainless steel appliances, and stone countertops. Select homes have large private balconies and/or 270-degree floor-to-ceiling windows.

Royster Commons offers upscale apartments in Madison’s vibrant Eastside neighborhood. The community is ideally located 15 minutes from downtown Madison to the west and large regional employers, including American Family Insurance, Baker Tilly, and UWHealth, to the north. Located along Cottage Grove Road, a primary east/west thoroughfare, the properties are minutes from I-90 to Chicago and I-94 to Milwaukee. Closer in, residents live within walking distance of lakefront Olbrich Park and Gardens, San Damiano Park, and Woodman’s grocery.

Weidner is the owner and manager of Royster Commons Apartments. The company is excited to enter the Madison, WI rental market and provide the community with high-end, quality rental homes.

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Winter is a beautiful season, but sometimes the cold air makes leaving the house seem undesirable. But such weather offers a great opportunity to spend time indoors with our friends, family, and loved ones. It can also lead to a super fun new hobby to keep you busy on those long winter nights!

Here are 5 fun winter activities for your whole family to enjoy:

Hot Chocolate Bar

What could be more fun on a wintry day or night than a hot cocoa bar?

Set out all the best toppings and garnishes, like marshmallows, whipped cream, sprinkles, candy canes, and cinnamon. If you’re having friends over, you might consider making a large batch of cocoa in a crock-pot or on the stove.

Really, you could do this with any of your favorite hot beverages. If you like coffee, you could set out fun syrups, coffee creamers, and a milk frother to get the foam just right. If you like apple cider, you can set out spices, herbs, sliced fruit, or any other garnishes to make your favorite drink even more special.

Learn to knit or crochet

Is it too cold to leave the house lately?

Next time you need a fun way to pass the time, try looking up knitting or crocheting tutorials for a great new hobby. This could also be a great way to spend time with your family or friends. You might just find yourself wanting to give out handmade gifts this holiday season!

Make sure to take a look around your home before running out to buy any supplies. You might have yarn (or other necessities) that you didn’t remember about. Taking the time for this extra step could save you some money!

Make some DIY home decor

Your cold, possibly snowy, day could be the perfect opportunity to make some homemade pieces of decor for your home. If you decide to try your hand at knitting or crocheting, you could make your own wall art, throw pillow covers, or blankets. You could also make an arrangement or potpourri with pine cones, branches of pine, and dried orange slices.

This is another activity that you’ll want to prepare for ahead of time. Check your home (and backyard!) for any supplies you might already have before making a trip to the store.

Cook and bake your favorite seasonal treats

A great way to pass the time and warm your home when it’s too cold to go outside is to cook in your oven!

Plan out some favorite winter and holiday treats and meals to make on your next day in. You can spend the day in your warm kitchen while your home is filled with the smells of all your favorite foods.

Get outside

If you don’t want to spend time indoors anymore, get outside and enjoy the crisp air!

You can bundle up in your warmest hat and coat, maybe pack a thermos of hot coffee or tea, and take a walk along your favorite path. If it is snowy where you live, try out some of the classic snow activities like sledding, building a snowman, or starting a snowball fight. You can also spend your time outside gathering some fun winter foliage to use for crafts or gift wrapping accessories!

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Do you love the winter weather, or are you a bigger fan of warm weather?

If you are ready for a new address in a warmer climate, check out Motif Apartment Homes in Phoenix, AZ. Motif is an incredible, active community in a vibrant neighborhood. Our amenities are as luxurious as they are convenient, and our modern floor plans are exactly what you have been looking for. Our friendly leasing team would love to offer you a tour or provide more information about our community; contact us today to schedule a tour of your future home!

If you’d prefer a home that includes snowy days and scenic winter nights, you would LOVE Latitude Apartment Homes. Located in East Side Milwaukee near the Milwaukee Art Museum, Lake Michigan, and the Milwaukee Riverwalk, Latitude is a wonderful Wisconsin community full of friendly faces and fun resident activities. Fall in love with our incredible amenities that offer convenience and luxury to your everyday life. Our friendly leasing team would love to offer you a tour or provide more information about our community; contact us today to schedule a tour of your future home!

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Weidner Apartment Homes, a multifamily real estate investment and property management company, recently announced a $1,050,000 donation to the Stout University Foundation. This gift funds ongoing support for the University of Wisconsin-Stout Real Estate Property Management Program and $500,000 for scholarships benefiting incoming REPM Program students. This donation will be divided into 20 $5,000 scholarships granted over the next five years to new or transfer students declaring the REPM major. This value covers approximately one-third of the annual tuition at UW-Stout.

Weidner’s partnership with UW-Stout began in 2012 when the organization donated $1 million to create the Weidner Center for Residential Property Management in Heritage Hall. The company’s next donation came in 2015 when they donated $500,000 for additional program support. This recent gift brings Weidner’s total contributions to UW-Stout’s Residential Property Management Program to over $2.5 million.

"Our long-term investment into the real estate property management undergrad program at UW-Stout reflects my confidence in the curriculum that is being taught to students; the fact that the educators in the program have prior industry experience and can help to personalize the education with real-world examples; and that we’ve seen strong results in terms of the students that have been recruited to our team.” Dean Weidner, Weidner Apartment Homes’ Founder and Chairman, said, “I look forward to our continued partnership with the university and this program for many years to come."

With 60 students enrolled in the program and 27 pursuing a Residential Property Management minor, UW-Stout’s program is already believed to be the largest of its kind in the U.S. In UW-Stout’s new report, recent graduates from the program reported 100% employment within six months of earning their degree. In the past decade, Weidner has hired 84 UW-Stout graduates and 161 UW-Stout student interns.

"There continues to be strong demand in the residential property management sector for workers to lead the day-to-day operations of the nation’s numerous multifamily housing communities,” Dean Weidner said. “To meet that demand, employers like Weidner Apartment Homes have looked toward career pathway programs that focus on applied learning, such as the one at UW-Stout, to identify, support and target students who are looking to grow their skills and move directly into the workforce post-graduation,” Dean Weidner added.

Chancellor Katherine Frank thanked Dean Weidner for his generosity and ongoing support of UW-Stout. “Mr. Weidner’s incredible gift to support teaching and learning at UW-Stout has already and will continue to impact students’ learning and career trajectory far into the future. He recognizes the value of our distinct approach to education at UW-Stout and how this approach produces future leaders in the workplace who positively impact their communities,” Frank said.

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On Tuesday, February 28, 2023, Weidner Apartment Homes, a real estate investment and property management company, acquired The Oaks of Shorewood Apartments in Shorewood, WI. Weidner is the community’s sole owner and property manager and is recognized industry-wide as an efficient provider of quality rental homes and a creative new housing developer. The Oaks of Shorewood is Weidner’s first community in Shorewood, their 16^th property in WI, and their first 55+, Active Adult multifamily community. 

Active Adult describes lifestyle-focused housing for residents aged 55+ rather than traditional senior housing built to suit aging needs. These communities offer a middle ground between conventional multifamily, which lacks the extra amenities and activities, and Independent Living, which provides services and catering. Mature residents seek The Oaks at Shorewood to downsize and experience supreme retirement living while maintaining North Shore community ties.

The Oaks of Shorewood is a single four-story building built in 2018. On 3.45 acres, the community holds 101 homes, a mix of 136 garage and surface-level parking spaces, and 105 secure storage lockers. Residents can live in one of the 13 offered pet-friendly floor plans of one and two-bedroom homes ranging from 718 to 1,750 square feet.

Every floor plan is an empty-nester’s dream apartment that eliminates the stress of maintaining a home without skimping on luxuries. Residents enjoy living in an open-concept layout with a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, a large island, stainless steel GE appliances, and 42’ maple countertops. Accessibility was at the forefront when constructing the homes, and every unit has a washer and dryer, walk-in closets, spacious bathrooms with double vanities, and LVP flooring.    

The Oaks of Shorewood boasts 7,000+ square feet of indoor amenities and two outdoor courtyards that cater to the Active Adult demographic. Residents live with elevated touches, including a guest suite, a climate-controlled wine storage room, an outdoor patio with summer kitchens, and a club room with an entertainer’s kitchen and bar. Additional activity-focused amenities include a fitness center, a yoga studio, a golf/sports simulator with Kegerator, a lap pool, a whirlpool, a pickleball court, an off-leash dog run, a resident garden, and direct access to Oak Leaf Trail.  

The Oaks at Shorewood is located along the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan, ten minutes outside of downtown Milwaukee. Shorewood is ranked as the 5^th best place to live in WI, the most densely populated village in WI, and is known as Milwaukee’s most urban suburb. The city is highlighted by 13 acres of parkland, including Hubbard Park & Beer Garden, Estabrook Park, and Atwater Park. The modernized Bayshore also boasts 60+ retailers and restaurants.

The Oaks of Shorewood Apartments is a valuable asset to Weidner’s growing Milwaukee metroplex portfolio. The community is an exciting new endeavor to provide a quality, well-managed multifamily product for Shorewood, WI, residents.

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Located just a few miles northwest of Milwaukee, WI, Germantown is a cozy suburb with a population of about 20,000 people. The community is situated near plenty of employment and educational opportunities. It is close to big city amenities like arts, entertainment, dining, and shopping while holding on to its own unique identity. Here are six great reasons to live in Germantown, WI.

1. Employment. More than a dozen Fortune 500 companies are headquartered in the surrounding areas of Germantown, WI. Well-known businesses such as Harley-Davidson, Kohl’s Department Stores, and Northwestern Mutual are located in the area, providing fulfilling careers in many markets and industries.

2. Education. Roughly 20 different colleges are located in and around the Milwaukee area, providing plenty of opportunities to further one’s education. Students can be found at the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee, Marquette University, the Milwaukee School of Engineering, as well as smaller specialty schools such as the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design and Columbia College of Nursing. Germantown is a great place to start and grow in your career.

3. Food. There are several culinary and dining options throughout the Milwaukee area with famous food tours downtown, including fish fry, pizza, and tacos and tequila tours. However, Germantown itself offers some dining gems, including Von Rothenburg Bier Stube, an authentic style German bier stube and garten. During warmer weather, the Bier Garten features live music during the weekends and a wonderful Wisconsin ambiance. Check out the Bier Stube year-round with its liters of beer, giant pretzels, and authentic cuisine.

4. Quirky Museums. Although downtown Milwaukee features big-city arts and science museums, you’ll be in the vicinity of some quirky fun sites when you live in Germantown. Visit the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum in town, which houses the world’s largest bobblehead collection. Learn about the history of bobbleheads as well as how to make your own!

5. Historic Sites. Once upon a time, Wisconsin was part of the wild west. Museums such as Old World Wisconsin celebrate the area’s past and the region’s first settlers. Be sure to also check out Old Falls Village, which features historic homes, a railroad depot, and a schoolhouse from the late 1800s.

6. Local Farms. Germantown is not to be left behind in the age of farm-to-table and supporting the local agricultural community. One famous fruit farm in the area dates back to 1839, when the founding family arrived from the German province of Pomerania. Although the roots of the Barthel Farm was in dairy production, the family had an innate interest in orchards and tree grafting. By the mid-1950s, the family expanded its fruit production and sold off the dairy component. This made the family farm become a staple of fresh food production in the area, and their delicious produce is a must-try!

Whether you’re moving into the Germantown area from across town or from across the country, be sure to check out River’s Cove Apartment Homes. Located near Menomonee River and next to Blackstone Golf Course, River’s Cove is the premier place for apartment home living in Germantown. Our gorgeous apartment community offers sprawling floor plans of spacious two and three-bedroom homes. Our pet-friendly community offers a walk-in closet, a patio or balcony, central A/C and heating in every home, and much more! We invite you to see River’s Cove for yourself and schedule a virtual or in-person tour with one of our knowledgeable team members. We can’t wait to welcome you into your new home in Germantown, WI!

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Weidner took a unique approach with their acquisition of Vim + Vigor by combining the property with their other community, Frederick Lofts Apartment Homes, located on Juneau Avenue in downtown Milwaukee. The three buildings are renamed Vim + Vigor Lofts and operate out of one leasing office. Vim + Vigor Lofts’ structure provides a unique and customizable apartment experience with its different living options offered in one cohesive community. Residents can choose their building based on the floor plans and amenities that best suit their needs while having the benefit of living in a well-managed Weidner community.

Vim + Vigor Lofts offers 33 different floor plans of micro, studio, one, two, and three bedroom homes ranging in sizes between 376 to 1,340 square feet to accommodate multiple living situations. Depending on the building, residents can enjoy living with high-end features, including wood-style flooring, an in-unit washer and dryer, 9-foot-tall ceilings, granite countertops, private patios or balconies, extra closets, ceiling fans, and a complete stainless-steel appliance package. Residents can also choose between two types of finishes to match their style preferences.

Vim + Vigor Lofts expands resident’s living areas with a full list of desirable amenities. The three building’s combined shared spaces include a homebrew studio, a state-of-the-art fitness center, an outdoor courtyard, a grilling station, a yoga studio, a business center, a theater, a rooftop patio with firepits, a media room, and a clubhouse with a gourmet chicken. The community offers additional conveniences like a complimentary coffee station, on-site dry cleaning/laundry services, rentable guestrooms, secure package receiving lockers, maid and house-sitting services, underground parking garages, and 24-hour emergency maintenance. Vim + Vigor Lofts is also controlled access, pet-friendly, and a smoke-free community.

Located in the Brewery District in downtown Milwaukee, Vim + Vigor Lofts gives residents direct access to the area’s best shopping, dining, entertainment, schools, and employers. The UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena and the Fiserv Forum, home of the Milwaukee Bucks and the Marquette Golden Eagles, are minutes from the community. Other attractions like King Park, the Milwaukee River, the Menomonee River, and the Milwaukee Public Museum are within walking distance. Vim + Vigor Lofts offers easy access to I-43, I-94, Highway 145, and a dozen bus stops on Milwaukee County Transit System, providing working professionals and students a short commute.

Vigor Lofts was purchased and will be managed by Weidner Apartment Homes. Weidner is recognized industry-wide as an efficient provider of quality rental homes and a creative developer of new housing.

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Although the idea of living downtown has taken a bit of a hit during the pandemic, many long-standing advantages of an apartment located in the city center still exist, especially if you’re looking to relocate to downtown Milwaukee, WI. According to the Downtown Milwaukee 2019 Perceptions Report, conducted by Milwaukee Downtown and Community Perceptions, downtown Milwaukee scored above a four on a five-point scale when evaluated for things like safety, improvement, visual appeal, and workforce.

1. Business and Career Opportunities

Living in a downtown apartment provides a myriad of business and professional opportunities. Although much of the world’s workforce has transitioned to remote, there’s nothing quite like an in-person interview for a new job, an in-office presentation to pitch a new idea, or having an old-fashioned lunch with a co-worker or potential business partner down the street.

Our technology-saturated world has created a renewed desire for real relationships, actual in-person conversations, and a slight return to the way “things used to be.” Living in a downtown apartment helps you foster those desires more conveniently.

2. Environmentally Friendly Lifestyle

Living downtown often includes living an environmentally friendly lifestyle where you can conveniently take public transportation to navigate the city with ease. Milwaukee residents can also take advantage of the many bike trails and walking paths to get around the gorgeous natural city attractions.

The Milwaukee RiverWalk is a convenient three-mile path that takes you through the downtown area. It’s great exercise, and many services and organizations are accessible by the RiverWalk. Jump on The Hop, the city’s downtown streetcar, takes you two miles around the city center’s popular neighborhoods. Both bike share and rideshare programs are available, and getting in and out of downtown is made easy with Milwaukee’s train service and public buses equipped with bike racks. For a unique and convenient transportation experience, hop on The Lake Express Ferry that will take you and your vehicle to Michigan without traveling through Chicago.

3. Endless City Activities

According to the same Downtown Milwaukee 2019 Perceptions Report mentioned earlier, area residents have plenty of opportunities to socialize and engage with fellow neighbors about the downtown area’s many entertainment options and special city events. It’s easy to understand why. Enjoy everything from the Milwaukee Public Market, the world-famous Milwaukee Art Museum, and the Milwaukee Public Zoo – all just a short distance from your downtown apartment.

When it’s time for the annual Summerfest, which has been held since 1968, or any number of sporting events, shows, performances, or exhibits available every week, you’ll be conveniently nearby to enjoy it all.

On a day-to-day basis, living downtown means easy and frequent access to your favorite fast-food chains, local hole-in-the-wall bistros, and some of the finest dining in Wisconsin. If you’re looking to update your wardrobe, you’ll be near premier shopping like the Grand Avenue Mall as well as the area’s many unique local boutiques.

What Apartments are Available in Downtown Milwaukee?

Stitchweld Apartment Homes is located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, offering multiple sizes of homes, from cozy studios to spacious one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments. Take advantage of our wonderful location and our many popular amenities, such as an on-site fitness center, a clubhouse and gourmet kitchen, an outdoor lounge, and a business center. Make an appointment to come and see Stitchweld for yourself, or schedule a virtual tour! We’d love to show you your new home in downtown Milwaukee, WI.

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Your perfect apartment is just a click away

Before you book a tour, take advantage of the inside information you can get online to find out all you can about an apartment community you’re considering. It’s a great way to check out available floor plans, click through photos of the apartment and property, and to look at the list of amenities to see what ‘s important to you for everyday living. 
 

Book your tour and start the conversation

After you’ve narrowed down your search, it’s time to schedule a tour either online or by calling the number on the website. When you call, you can speak to the leasing specialist to ensure the accuracy of the online info about availability, price, the application process, security deposit, pet policy, etc. This may also be a good time to ask if there are any discounts or move-in offers available.
 

Questions to ask during your apartment tour

1. Which lease durations are available? Options normally include terms shorter than 12 months, but these usually cost more. To save money each month, consider leasing for a year or longer.
2. How are residents charged for utilities? Some places bill separately for each utility, others may include some in the rent.
3. If it’s a pet-friendly apartment community, what are the associated deposits or fees? Also ask if there’s a dog park nearby… it’s best to ask so you can budget accordingly.
4. Is there 24-hour emergency maintenance available? Just in case.
5. Where can I work out? Ideally, the apartment community you choose will offer a free onsite private fitness center for residents, so you can save on those monthly gym fees.
6. What are some of the community perks? Look for a clubhouse, a courtyard, and/or meeting space for residents to use.
7. How will I do my laundry? The best option is having your own in-unit laundry room with a washer and dryer. The next best thing would be an on-site laundry facility.
8. Where do I receive mail? Also ask about their policy regarding mailing and receiving large packages.
9. Where will I park? Ideally, you’ll have the option of covered parking, or you may get lucky and find an apartment that comes with an attached garage which will take care of that need for extra storage as well.
10. What’s the overall condition of the apartment and property? While inside, pay attention to the flooring, countertops, appliances. Outside, notice the landscaping and overall maintenance. Then look beyond the property to see if you’re surrounded by beauty that you can enjoy every day.

 
If you’re considering leasing an apartment in Milwaukee, contact us today at the Arbor Ridge Apartment Homes to book a tour and find your perfect next home.

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