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Breakwater 233: Redefining Downtown Living in Racine
Breakwater 233, Hovde Properties’ newest luxury development, is more than an apartment building—it’s a community-forward project designed to connect Racine’s historic downtown with the beauty of Lake Michigan. Luxury Meets Purpose on the Lakefront Nestled where Racine’s vibrant downtown meets the shoreline, Breakwater 233 offers residents a refined lifestyle Read More »

Partners Announce the Start of Breakwater 233 with Groundbreaking Ceremony
Hovde Properties along with partners from the City of Racine, Johnson Financial Group, C.G. Schmidt Construction, and Kahler Slater Architects gathered on Friday to host a ceremonial groundbreaking for Breakwater 233. Breakwater 233 is a $40+ million redevelopment of Racine’s 233 Lake Avenue and will introduce over 200 market-rate apartments Read More »

City of Racine Approves Additional Funding for Harbor-Front Development
The City Council has unanimously agreed to increase the developer’s incentive for the long-discussed apartment buildings on Lake Avenue in Racine. The agreement provides an additional $3.5 million for constructing a 202-unit, market-rate apartment building at 233 Lake Ave. Downtown Racine’s First New Construction Project in Over 20 Years The Read More »

Community Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Now Located in Brix Apartment Lofts
Community Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery has opened its new location in Brix Apartment Lofts on the first floor located at 408 W. Florida St., Suite 105. Surgeon Ruba Khader and her team provide treatments such as dental implants, bone grafting, tooth extractions, orthognathic surgery, and other procedures. Community Oral & Read More »

Hovde Properties Plans $40 Million Downtown Racine Project with Hotel & Apartments
Hovde Properties plans a more than $40 million apartment and hotel development on Racine’s waterfront on land where city officials in 2017 had envisioned a conference center. The project at 233 Lake Ave. would have two market-rate apartment buildings standing up to five stories tall, and a hotel with about Read More »