T
he most popular real estate stories on Urban Milwaukee this year didn't necessarily focus on high-profile developments like The Couture tower or 333 Water apartment tower. Instead, readers were drawn to articles that explored the complexities and nuances of Milwaukee's landscape.

    From tracking landlords to demolition of historic landmarks, these stories helped readers visualize and understand the city they live in. Here are the top 10 real estate stories of the year:

    10. Construction began on a new apartment complex at 4450 S. 27th St.

    9. The Satin Doll's Lounge was slated for demolition.

    8. A proposal to save the historic Wildenberg Hotel by turning it into a restaurant gained attention.

    7. Milwaukee County announced plans to build 24 single-family homes in Oak Creek.

    6. Harley-Davidson unveiled its new $20 million park, Davidson Park.

    5. Conceptual plans were revealed for replacing I-794 with a boulevard through downtown.

    4. The Hilton Milwaukee hotel would undergo a major renovation, losing 175 rooms and receiving a $40 million makeover.

    3. An online tool was launched to track properties owned by large landlords in Milwaukee.

    2. A new development claimed the title of tallest building in Wisconsin.

    1. Readers got an inside look at the vandalized interior of Northridge Mall before its demolition.