Greater Milwaukee housing market; realtors on what to know
The Greater Milwaukee housing market saw record sales in 2021. With demand outweighing supply, realtors say there are ways to get ahead of the competition.
Evictions backlog, Milwaukee families waiting months for help
Milwaukee continues to sort through a backlog of evictions. Community Advocates has helped distribute assistance to more than 10,000 households.
Eviction surge: Berrada Properties files 850 in 2 weeks
Berrada Properties has filed 850 eviction claims in the past two weeks alone, straining the Milwaukee County court system.
Lawsuit settled after Oklahoma woman, daughter allegedly denied housing due to race
The U.S. Department of Justice said a Black mother and daughter were denied housing in Lone Wolf, Oklahoma, due to their race.
Waukesha condo evacuation: Displaced resident resource event held
The Red Cross assembled a dozen different agencies under one roof Thursday to help Waukesha condo owners forced to evacuate their homes.
Waukesha condo evacuation: Residents allowed to grab essentials
Residents of the evacuated Waukesha condominium building were allowed back in Saturday to grab essential belongings that had been left behind.
Waukesha condo evacuation: Residents displaced, seek answers
Displaced residents of the Horizon West Condominium Homes in Waukesha are staying at a hotel, looking for answers after being evacuated Thursday.
Waukesha condo evacuation: Building temporarily braced, 65 displaced
A Waukesha condominium building that had reported structural issues in June 2020 has been fully evacuated due to the threat of a building collapse.
Milwaukee, Habitat partner for Harambee neighborhood development
The Milwaukee Common Council approved a resolution to sell 41 vacant lots in the Harambee neighborhood to Habitat for Humanity for $1 each.
Wisconsin landlord-tenant law violated, AG Kaul says
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announced the filing of a civil law enforcement action against Youssef (Joe) Berrada and his property management company, Berrada Properties Management, Inc.
US seeks to prevent public housing evictions with new HUD rule
Public housing tenants cannot be evicted for nonpayment without 30 days' notice and information about federal emergency rental assistance under a new HUD rule.
Milwaukee housing discrimination grants awarded, nearly $1M
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced grants awarded to the Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council.
White House outlines plan to build, restore more than 2M affordable homes
White House officials are outlining plans to build and restore more than 2 million homes.
Number of tenants behind on rent doubled during COVID-19 pandemic
The number of indebted renters has fallen in recent months but still remains high compared to pre-pandemic levels as states work to ease the financial burden.
Mayor announces $30M for Milwaukee housing initiatives
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced a plan to support various housing initiatives across the city totaling more than $30 million. One homeowner has already benefited from one of these programs and said all homeowners should pay attention.
Milwaukee forgivable grant program available to residents
City of Milwaukee residents are now able to apply for forgivable grants when purchasing a home within city limits.
Milwaukee rat problem: Westlawn Gardens residents want city action
Milwaukee Westlawn Gardens residents say they have seen dozens of rats. The Housing Authority of the City Milwaukee said it has a process in place.
Milwaukee VA housing, Civil War buildings restored
The Milwaukee Soldiers Home was established after the Civil War, making it one of Wisconsin's most historic sites. After a decade of rehabilitation, it will again house dozens of the nation's heroes.
Milwaukee community housing tax trouble; residence may shutter
A Milwaukee housing advocate is hoping to straighten out a situation with the city. A property purchased to house those in-need turned out to have $56,000 in unpaid taxes and multiple code violations.
Sales of new US homes fell 5.9% in April in wake of soaring house prices in March
Sales of new homes fell a bigger-than-expected 5.9% in April, a drop that analysts blamed in part on soaring home prices.