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...]
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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...]
The Ins and Outs of Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity’s Homeownership Program
By PrincessSafiya Byers Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen … [Read more...]
Owning a Home: Guidance from Your Local Home Lending Advisor
By Courtney Johnson & Kimberly McCloud JPMorgan Chase Are you considering buying your first home, but unsure where to start? Purchasing a home is one of the biggest financial decisions a … [Read more...]
Ascension Wisconsin Announces Investment in Sherman Park to Increase Homeownership
Ascension Wisconsin is investing $250,000 in the Sherman Park neighborhood to support, sustain and increase homeownership as well as other initiatives to improve housing access for families in the … [Read more...]
Looking to Buy a Home? Here Are Some Resources and Advice.
By PrincessSafiya Byers Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city … [Read more...]
Homeownership Gap for People of Color in Wisconsin is Wide; Communities, Nonprofits Try to Close It
By Gaby Vinick and Alexa Chatham (Wisconsin Watch) Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories … [Read more...]
City of Milwaukee Announces Down Payment Program to Help First-Time Homeowners
By Hayley Crandall Mayor Tom Barrett and community partners gathered Tuesday, June 15 to announce the launch of the new Milwaukee Home Down Payment Program, a city-wide initiative, which awards … [Read more...]