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On September 16th, 2025, Continental Properties proudly hosted its 6th annual Continental Cares Charitable Golf Outing at Ironwood Golf Course in Sussex, Wisconsin. The event welcomed team members, partners, friends, and family for a day of golfing, charitable giving, and meaningful connections. Since 2018, Continental Cares has been the driving force behind the company’s charitable efforts. The committee’s thoughtful approach to selecting charitable partners that reflect Continental’s values has been key to the continued success of both the golf outing and the broader giving campaign. This year’s outing raised an impressive $155,000, a testament to the dedication of all who participated. These funds will directly support Continental’s charitable partners: Ronald McDonald House, Revitalize Milwaukee, and K9s for Warriors.

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Inside Continental’s 2025 BUILD Internship Program: Real Projects, Real Impact, Bright Futures! This summer, Continental welcomed five ambitious interns into our BUILD Internship Program - each bringing new perspectives and leaving a lasting impact! From land planning to marketing and human resources, they dove into immersive projects, collaborated with cross-functional teams, and explored how their passions align with our mission to build thriving communities. Read on to learn more about their experience!

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In Continental’s newest Leadership Lens series, Jay Lybik, Senior Director of Market Research, provides a detailed look at the national trends shaping the multifamily sector in 2025. The article explores historic levels of demand, a meaningful shift in vacancy, and the broader economic conditions influencing rent growth. It also examines how elevated deliveries in recent years continue to weigh on pricing power and why performance remains highly varied across regions. With nearly 30 years of experience in commercial real estate research, Jay brings a multifaceted perspective shaped by roles across the ownership, brokerage, and analytics sides of the industry. His perspective offers valuable insight into how multifamily fundamentals are evolving in 2025. Read the full article at the link below!

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Continental Properties has been recognized with a 2025 Top Workplaces Industry Award in Real Estate by Energage, a leading HR technology and research firm. This marks the company’s first time earning the industry-specific honor and places Continental among just 23 real estate organizations nationwide in the 500–999 employee category recognized for exceptional workplace culture. The Top Workplaces Industry Awards celebrate companies across 11 sectors that prioritize their people and foster culture-driven excellence. Winners are selected based entirely on confidential employee feedback gathered through Energage’s research-backed engagement survey. The survey measures the drivers of an engaged workplace, including leadership, communication, alignment, and purpose. “Being recognized as a Top Workplace in the Real Estate sector is especially meaningful because it’s rooted in the voices of our people,” said Nathan Ridgeway, Portfolio Vice President at Continental Properties. “At Continental, we don’t just develop exceptional communities, we cultivate an exceptional team culture. Our success starts with engaged, empowered team members who care deeply about delivering value to our residents and each other.”

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Continental Properties, in partnership with Three Leaf Partners, is pleased to announce the grand opening of Westrock Residences, a new residential community featuring 267 Class A townhomes and apartment homes located at 700 W Capitol Drive in Hartland, Wisconsin. Now leasing, the community offers a variety of rental options, including one-, two-, and three-bedroom stacked flat apartments, as well as two- and three-bedroom, two-story townhome-style residences, all featuring private entrances and attached or detached garage options. Westrock Residences combines functionality with elevated design, offering open layouts, modern finishes, hardwood-style flooring, and generous natural light. Additional features include stainless steel appliances, walk-in showers, kitchen islands with stone countertops, in-home washers and dryers, and walk-in closets. The community features a full range of lifestyle-enhancing amenities, including a resort-style swimming pool, a large resident clubhouse, a 24-hour fitness center, a golf simulator, an on-site dog run, a playground area, and more than two miles of scenic walking paths. Residents also benefit from professional on-site management and 24-hour emergency maintenance.

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Continental Properties is pleased to announce the groundbreaking of Springs at DeForest, a premium garden-style residential community featuring 320 apartment homes in DeForest, Wisconsin. Strategically located northeast of Tierney Crossing and Dalmore Road, Springs at DeForest will offer a variety of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom homes with private ground-level entrances and attached garage options. “Springs at DeForest brings a thoughtfully designed living experience to one of Wisconsin’s fastest-growing counties,” said Heather Riggs, Senior Vice President of Multifamily Operations at Continental Properties. “With high-quality amenities, open green spaces, and a strong focus on resident service, this community is built to offer ease and a genuine sense of belonging.” Residents will benefit from convenient access to I-39/90, offering seamless commutes throughout Madison and to regional job centers in Milwaukee, Janesville, and Wisconsin Dells. The area is home to major employers such as Kwik Trip, Amazon, and UW Health, with more than 250,000 jobs within commuting distance.

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Continental Properties is pleased to announce the grand opening of Authentix Bettendorf, a garden-style residential community located at 7118 International Drive within the Forest Grove Landing master-planned community. The community offers 288 thoughtfully designed apartment homes, including studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans, all available for immediate move-in. Authentix Bettendorf offers open-concept layouts, modern finishes, abundant natural light, and attentive onsite customer service and maintenance teams. Amenities include a resort-style pool, a community clubhouse with a coffee bar, an outdoor grill area, a 24-hour fitness center, and a leash-free dog park with a pet spa. All Authentix Apartments are pet-friendly with no weight limit. “We are excited to officially welcome residents to Authentix Bettendorf,” said Rhonda Calhoun, Multisite Community Manager. “From the design of our apartment homes to the lifestyle-driven amenities, we’ve built this community to enrich the resident experience and create a welcoming environment that people are proud to call home.”

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Outlook on 2025 Rental Housing: Insights from Jim Schloemer, CEO of Continental Properties and Chairman of NMHC Our insights into current and expected market conditions give us great confidence in the outlook for rental housing over the next several years. These insights are gained through participation in trade organizations and interactions with fellow industry participants. This ongoing exchange of information keeps us abreast of market conditions and relevant government policy issues, helping us spot trends early. While near-term performance will be challenging in 2025, as it was in 2024, I would like to summarize the factors that form the foundation of our mid- to long-term outlook and describe the causes of recent underperformance in the apartment market. In 2024, an estimated 650,000 apartment homes completed construction and were ready for occupancy in the U.S. – a number that hasn’t been reached since the mid-1970s. At the same time, apartment absorption (net new renter households) was well above historic levels, which kept apartment occupancy from falling significantly during this period of heightened supply. Read on to learn more at the link below!

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Continental Properties is excited to announce its recognition on the Journal Sentinel's list of 2025 Top Workplaces in Southeastern Wisconsin for the 13th consecutive year. This year, Continental has also been honored with two Culture Excellence awards, including Purpose & Values and Innovation. The Journal Sentinel's Top Workplaces program is an annual initiative aimed at recognizing and celebrating stand-out workplaces in Southeastern Wisconsin. Companies are assessed based on employee feedback captured by the Energage Workplace Survey. This program serves as a platform for acknowledging companies that prioritize employee satisfaction, growth opportunities, and overall workplace well-being, showcasing exemplary models of corporate culture and leadership within the community. “As we celebrate our 13th year on the Top Workplaces list, it’s clear that our culture continues to be a driving force behind Continental’s success,” said Paul Seifert, Executive Vice President of Operations & Chief Legal Officer at Continental Properties. “The employee experience is one of our three core pillars of infinite sustainability - alongside customer experience and profitability. These pillars are interconnected, and together they drive our long-term growth and success.”

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Continental Properties has been ranked the ninth largest apartment developer in the country on the National Multifamily Housing Council’s (NMHC) 2025 Top 25 Developers list. This list is part of the NMHC 50, the organization’s authoritative annual rankings of the nation’s top apartment owners, managers, developers, builders, and syndicators. In 2024, Continental broke ground on 3,517 homes across 13 apartment communities nationwide, marking its second-highest annual groundbreaking total to date. This milestone reflects the company’s financial strength, diversified market strategy, and talented team that drives successful development despite external headwinds. This recognition is a testament to the outstanding work of our entire team,” said Paul Vastag, Vice President of Business Intelligence at Continental Properties. “Their dedication, expertise, and strategic mindset propelled us to this industry-leading accomplishment. Achieving groundbreaking success in 2024 — despite challenging market conditions — is something every team member can take pride in. This momentum positions us for even greater achievements ahead.” Continental’s disciplined investment strategies and ability to execute successfully in a volatile environment continue to set the company apart. Kim Grimm, Continental's Chief Development & Construction Officer and Chair of NMHC’s Workforce Housing Committee highlighted Continental’s competitive edge in today’s development landscape.