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A home is so much more than a building; it’ s where we relax, unwind, socialize, and play out our lives. Promising to provide comfortable, effortless, and convenient living, Cornerstone Development of S. E. WI.( Cornerstone) is Southeast Wisconsin’ s leading developer and builder of ranch-style condominium communities and singlefamily homes. From creative floorplans to great amenities, Cornerstone’ s communities offer the perfect balance of comfort and convenience and are designed to promote a meaningful and relaxing lifestyle.
We catch up with John Wahlen, Founder, Owner, and Chairman of Cornerstone to explore the company’ s operations and plans for 2026.“ I might be biased, but Milwaukee is the hottest market in the US right now; the coasts are popular, but here the lifestyle is more relaxed, and there are some incredible properties and communities being built,” John opens.“ As people continue to discover Milwaukee as a great place to live, business is booming, and we feel very blessed that 2025 has been our best year yet.
“ Ninety-nine percent of our buyers are not young families, but rather empty nesters; they’ re looking to downsize, simplify their lifestyle, and have the reassurance of buying a new property. We specialize in building ranch-style, single-level homes within neighborhood settings with shared amenities like a clubhouse, pool, pickleball courts, bocce courts and walking paths. Many of these communities also include exterior services such as lawn cutting, gardening and snow removal, meaning homeowners don’ t need to worry about this maintenance and can spend their free time enjoying their life with family and friends.” important that we create beautiful homes, these communities offer more than a home, instead providing a lifestyle proposition that is attractive to our main audience,” John confirms.“ We consider the homeowners’ lifestyle throughout the entire process, starting with design. Our homes typically include large statement kitchens with feature-piece islands, as this is great not only for meal preparation but also for entertaining guests. We like to
More than a home
For Cornerstone, creating a welcoming community space is equally important as building exceptional homes.“ While it’ s
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