West Allis 'Halloween house' lifts spirits
Many residents in West Allis decorate for Halloween, but there’s a new neighbor that is giving the "Dead End" sign a whole new meaning.
'Life is too short': Mom moves family into an RV to help pay debt, travel full time
After two years of "barely scraping by," and living in debt, Karen Akpan and her husband Sylvester decided it was time to move their family into an RV to travel full time.
'The Conjuring' farmhouse in Rhode Island on the market
A supposedly haunted farmhouse in Rhode Island that inspired the horror movie "The Conjuring" is on the market. And the sales agent isn't hiding its terrifying reputation. In fact, the listing is all about the 3,100-square-foot home's creepy charm.
Eviction ban lifted, Milwaukee resources available
The U.S. Supreme Court blocked the Biden administration from enforcing an eviction ban. Resources are available for Milwaukee families who need help.
Most rental assistance has still not gone out, feds report
The latest data shows that the pace of distribution increased in July over June and that nearly a million households have been helped.
Free Milwaukee home renovations help in-need homeowners
Revitalize Milwaukee volunteers helped renovate 27 homes for people in need during this year's Block Build.
Generator, carbon monoxide safety reminders amid power outages
The New Berlin Fire Department on Thursday, Aug. 12 shared reminders regarding portable generator safety.
Wisconsin rental assistance available; eviction moratorium lapsed
While some may be challenged to find a way to make rent, there is help out there for Wisconsin renters. And while evictions are on hold yet again, it may not last.
CDC eviction moratorium left in place by Supreme Court
The court on Tuesday rejected a plea by landlords to end the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention moratorium on evicting millions of tenants who aren't paying rent during the coronavirus pandemic.
Nonprofits look to improve Wisconsin homeownership disparity
Wisconsin has one of the lowest Black homeownership rates in the country; just 26 percent of Black residents own their own homes, compared to the white homeownership rate of 72 percent.
Home inspections down, housing market hot
Prospective home buyers are sometimes offering tens of thousands of dollars over the listing price – and are still being rejected because they want a home inspection.
Milwaukee Couture high-rise construction starts
Construction officially started on the 44-story Couture apartment building in downtown Milwaukee on Tuesday, May 11.
Mr. Rogers' former home in Pittsburgh for sale at $850K
The five-bedroom, 3,700-square-foot home on Northumberland Street where Fred Rogers and his wife, Joanne, lived was listed last week.
Toilet paper could face a new shortage
Coronavirus created a shortage of bath tissue at the start of the pandemic as consumers resorted to panic buying and stockpiling.
Plumber provides tips to prevent frozen pipes
Frozen pipes are a common problem for local plumbers this time of year. Fixing that problem can be costly, but there are ways to prevent water in pipes from freezing as the cold continues.
NARI Milwaukee reveals May dates for Spring Home Improvement Show
NARI Milwaukee announced on Wednesday, Feb. 10 the 59th annual Spring Home Improvement Show is back at State Fair Park with new dates for 2021.
These are the 10 most affordable cities to buy a home
Cities were deemed affordable after looking at a combination of factors including the average listing price from 2020 and the median income of that city, as well as annual median real estate taxes, according to the report.
Realtors Home & Garden Show at State Fair Park canceled for 2021
The event was slated for March 26—April 3 at State Fair Park.
Chip and Joanna unveil preview for 'Fixer Upper: Welcome Home'
The streaming series will serve as the "return of the beloved Fixer Upper series," according to a press release.
We Energies offers holiday lights cost calculator
Have you ever found yourself putting up holiday lights and wondering: How much is this going to cost me? If you have, you're not alone.