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Legit landlords do exist. And Ihsan Atta is trying to prove it.

May 17, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers Leave a Comment

Ihsan Atta, aware of a bevy of negative news about landlords emanating from coverage of the city’s housing crisis – including a spate of evictions – wants people to know that there are good landlords out there.

Filed Under: Housing, Neighborhoods Tagged With: Dorrian Malone, housing, Ihsan Atta, Landlord Tenants, Mattie Mallott, Rent

A legacy of past choices: Milwaukee’s housing crisis explained

May 12, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers 7 Comments

Despite efforts from more than 70 organizations, Milwaukee is still struggling with affordable housing. Here’s why.

Filed Under: Community, Housing, Neighborhoods Tagged With: Anne Bonds, Bethany Sanchez, Community Advocated, deb heffner, Gwen Moore, housing, Joe Peterangelo, Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council, Mike Bare, Public Policy Institute, Rental Housing Resource Center, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Wisconsin Policy Forum

‘An opportunity to give back’: Willie Hines Jr. plunges into new role as leader of Housing Authority

April 14, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers Leave a Comment

Willie Hines Jr. once lived in public housing. Now he’s the first African American person to lead the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Housing, Neighborhoods, News

Congressional committee hears about Milwaukee’s housing inequities — and how to fix them

April 14, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers Leave a Comment

U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore and members of the Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth held a hearing at the Milwaukee Public Library to discuss inequities in housing.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Housing, Neighborhoods, News

After a record-breaking year, Acts Housing expands efforts to turn tenants into homeowners

April 7, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers 1 Comment

Acts Housing broke its own record in 2021, helping 305 families purchase homes. Now the nonprofit wants to do even more and is expanding its team.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Housing, Neighborhoods, News

Milwaukee prepares for aftershocks caused by January’s deluge of evictions

March 10, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers 5 Comments

In January Berrada Properties Management Inc. filed around 1,000 evictions. The Community and Economic Development Committee met Wednesday to discuss how to address the issue.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Housing, Neighborhoods, News

The ins and outs of Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity’s homeownership program

March 3, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers 1 Comment

Participation in Habitat for Humanity’s homebuilding program changed Wendy Winston’s life forever. Here is how it can help you.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Housing, Neighborhoods, News

Need home repairs? Here is how you find help

March 2, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers 8 Comments

Despite Milwaukee’s long list of loans and grants available, homeowners struggle to get help with critical repairs. Here’s what you need to know.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Housing, Neighborhoods, News Tagged With: Noticias414

NNS Spotlight: Hope House is expanding its tools to combat homelessness

February 23, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers Leave a Comment

The organization, located at 209 W. Orchard St., houses a walk-in clinic, a youth center for children and a GED program available to both residents and people in the surrounding area.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Housing, Neighborhoods, News Tagged With: Noticias414

Market-rate project seeks to lure residents to Walnut Circle and Josey Heights neighborhoods

January 26, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers 4 Comments

The city’s New Home Initiative offers qualified residents the chance to build on the vacant lots at North 20th and West Walnut streets and on North 12th and West Lloyd streets.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Housing, Neighborhoods, News Tagged With: Noticias414

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