The homestead credit, a crucial source of property tax relief, has withered due to inflation and legislative inaction.
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Posted inHousing, Resources
How to avoid fires and stay safe this winter
When it comes to fire safety, one can never be too prepared. Here are some tips that can help save your life.
Posted inCommunity, NNS Spotlight
‘Quiet power’: How Oby Nwabuzor centers public health in her real estate development firm
Oby Nwabuzor, a Milwaukee native, works at the intersection of public health, real estate development and systems innovation.
Posted inHousing
Elizabeth Brown’s long journey to homeownership
After years of housing struggles, the Milwaukee resident worked with multiple agencies to finally buy a home.
Posted inCommunity, Housing
Thousands of Milwaukee residents still feel effects of storm wreckage
As of the morning of Aug. 18, over 16,500 flood-related service requests had been made to IMPACT 211.
Posted inCommunity, News
SDC is back in business but full recovery remains uncertain
The Social Development Commission relaunched some of its programs on Monday, with its main office at 1730 W. North Ave. now open to the public during business hours.
Posted inCommunity, Housing, Washington Park
A new name but same mission for Washington Park social service agency
United Methodist Children’s Services of Wisconsin has announced its new name, Rooted & Rising – Washington Park
Posted inCommunity, Housing, Layton Boulevard West
VIA launches effort to build affordable starter homes in Milwaukee
VIA Community Development Corporation plans to build 1,100 square-foot starter homes valued at about $110,000.
Posted inCommunity
5 things to know and do the weekend of June 24
Attend a housing resource fair in Sherman Park; check out Bike and Play Fest; support Homer Blow’s annual community birthday party; clean up in Walker’s Point; and enter the Rev-Up MKE business competition.
Posted inCommunity, Housing
Wisconsin eviction process: What happens to a tenant’s property?
When people are evicted, they often lose their belongings as well as their homes. Here’s what you need to know.