News across Marathon County
The signs offer quick cash for homes. But states want more oversight.
“We buy houses” signs promise fast cash and easy sales. As states tighten oversight, regulators and advocates are pushing for more transparency and consumer protections.
Wausau approves Solhaven complex. What we know about rent, units & more
Here’s what we know about the apartments, city incentives, environmental history of the site and when construction could begin. ?
Wausau held back $2.26 million from schools and county for housing. Two of four named projects got nothing.
Wausau diverted $3.87 million from a closing tax district for affordable housing, but two of four named projects received no funding and $1.32 million remains uncommitted.
Marathon County home sales, week of Sept. 21–26, 2026
Marathon County recorded 52 property transfers the week ending Sept. 26, 2026, led by a $795,000 home in the town of Norrie, as the county's September median sale price reached $265,000. Statewide, the picture is tougher: Wisconsin home sales fell 8.3% in August and affordability…
Kronenwetter board to weigh 60-plus-home subdivision, revisit twin-home rules
Kronenwetter trustees will consider a subdivision of more than 60 homes on private wells and septic systems and revisit a twin-home zoning change rejected last year
Wausau committee approves $1.9 million budget for Grand Avenue housing grant ahead of project completion
Wausau's Finance Committee approved setting aside up to $1.9 million for a developer grant at 700 Grand Ave., despite outstanding completion documents and questions about the final payment.
Marathon County approves Green Valley rezone over town’s objection, but town may still block the change
Marathon County supervisors approved a Town of Green Valley rezoning request over the town board’s unanimous opposition, though county officials say the town can still veto the change.