Milwaukee—Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce announced on February 21st its commitment to deposit $1 million in Columbia Savings & Loan Association—Wisconsin’s only Black-owned bank. The $1 … [Read more...]
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Investing in Housing is Investing in Health
By David Crowley Milwaukee County Executive Housing insecurity is serious for families in Milwaukee County. As someone with first-hand experience with housing insecurity, I can testify to the … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Become a Homeowner in 2023
Homeownership is the largest financial undertaking for most Americans and a key to building generational wealth. It can provide a base of security, as building home equity provides you with more … [Read more...]
Here’s why Milwaukee’s Black Homeownership Rates are low (Plus Resources you can use)
By PrincessSafiya Byers This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit … [Read more...]
Alliance of Milwaukee Non-Profit and Civic Organizations Announces $7.5 Million Grant from Wells Fargo Foundation to Boost Homeownership for Families of Color in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE– On Wednesday, Sept. 14, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson and County Executive David Crowley joined 19 public, non-profit and civic organizations, led by the Community Development Alliance … [Read more...]
Taking Steps Toward Homeownership
FINANCIAL LITERACY Buying a home may not be as out of reach as you think…even in this market Buying a home is one of the most important purchases you will make in your lifetime, and the … [Read more...]
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Record Inflation Shrinks Housing Affordability, Worsens Racial Wealth Gaps
Homeownership, historically a reliable building block to family wealth, is more of a challenge today for first-time homebuyers. As of 2022’s first quarter, the median price of an existing single- … [Read more...]
June is National Homeownership Month
By Karen Stokes June is National Homeownership Month celebrating the value that homeownership brings to families, communities and neighborhoods in the United States. During the month, … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Makes Progress With 10,000 Homes Initiative. But Housing Leaders Say More Can Be Done.
By PrincessSafiya Byers This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit … [Read more...]
Three Key Steps For First-Time Home Buyers
For those considering home ownership for the first time, it may seem as if there’s a long list of details to tackle once the search begins. However, before potential buyers even start looking at … [Read more...]
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