Milwaukee housing authority names interim secretary-executive director
The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee Board of Commissioners has appointed Kenneth Barbeau as Interim Secretary-Executive Director.
Wisconsin DOJ, Berrada Properties agree to $1.7M+ resolution
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul on Wednesday announced a more than $1.7 million agreement between the state DOJ and Berrada Properties.
Feds' scathing Milwaukee housing authority report; critics respond
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) wrote a scathing letter to Milwaukee's housing authority.
Milwaukee housing authority; feds issue scathing report
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development wrote a scathing letter to Milwaukee's housing authority, saying the organization requires changes.
Willie Hines retiring, Milwaukee housing authority residents hopeful
For more than a year, tenants and activists demanded new leadership at the embattled Milwaukee housing authority. Willie Hines will soon retire.
Homeless veterans, Milwaukee 'Freezing for a Reason' raises awareness
The Wisconsin branch of the American Legion is "Freezing for a Reason" this weekend to raise awareness for veterans who are experiencing homelessness.
Milwaukee housing authority leader Willie Hines retiring
Willie Hines, the Milwaukee housing authority's secretary-executive director who has been under fire over public housing living conditions, announced on Friday that he will retire – effective Jan. 1, 2025.
South Milwaukee affordable housing; $3M investment targets families, vets
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley announced a $3 million investment in affordable housing units as part of the redevelopment of the former site of Bucyrus-Erie in South Milwaukee.
Milwaukee winter warming plan
The Milwaukee Coalition on Housing and Homelessness unveiled its 'Winter Warming Plan' to support the homeless community amid the upcoming cold weather season.
Milwaukee youth shelter could close due to federal funding loss
Walker's Point Youth & Family Center on Milwaukee's south side could close at the end of the year due to a sudden loss of federal funds.
Section 8: Milwaukee housing authority board vote finalizes contract
The Milwaukee housing authority board on Wednesday voted to finalize a contract with an out-of-state vendor to operate its Section 8 voucher program.
CEO makes bold prediction on housing market as trend signals positive outlook
Inter Ikea CEO Jon Abrahamsson Ring believes that the housing market will likely rebound before the end of this year amid rising mortgage rates.
Tiny space described as 'Harry Potter cubby' listed for rent in San Jose
A San Jose man is renting out a small space under a set of stairs, for "very cheap" with the promise to perform light chores. He said the space is big enough to fit a cot sits under a set of stairs.
Mortgage rates go up again this week – what’s the forecast for November?
Mortgage rates could change in November, but experts are split on by how much, according to a recent report.
HACM board commissioner position approved
The Steering and Rules Committee of the Milwaukee Common Council approved Karen Gotzler's nomination as a board commissioner for the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM).
Holt Avenue park-and-ride lot closed indefinitely Monday
The first of two Milwaukee County park-and-ride lots will be shut down starting Monday, Oct. 21 due to safety and security issues.
Here are the cities with the highest mortgage delinquency rates
Skyrocketing housing costs in the U.S. are making it difficult for some homeowners in certain areas to consistently cover their monthly mortgage payments, according to a recent report.
Milwaukee County park-and-ride lots closing; community response
Milwaukee neighbors and county workers shared more about the conditions at local park-and-ride lots that are set to shut down next week.
Nearly a third of voters say housing affordability may affect their presidential pick, survey finds
A recent survey shows that some voters may feel inclined to select the next president based on who they believe is best equipped to improve the nation’s housing issue.
Milwaukee housing authority negotiations
The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee board held a special meeting on Friday. A Florida-based company could soon take over HACM's Section 8 voucher program, and residents and Common Ground protested, saying they have been ignored throughout the process.