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.
Milwaukee housing development puts focus on residents' success
Doing more than just handing over keys, a new housing development is being built in Milwaukee -- one that plans to help its residents.
Federal eviction moratorium extended through end of January
The federal eviction moratorium does not exempt tenants from their obligations to pay rent and follow the terms of their lease.