Milwaukee vacant house fires; addressing recent issue
It's no secret the City of Milwaukee has a back-log of vacant, abandoned buildings. But some say the vacant homes are more than just an eyesore. They say they are life-threatening.
It's no secret the City of Milwaukee has a back-log of vacant, abandoned buildings. But some say the vacant homes are more than just an eyesore. They say they are life-threatening.
Homes are overvalued in most of the US – and the problem is worse in these 5 states
An overwhelming majority of homes in the U.S. are overvalued as steep mortgage rates and an ongoing housing shortage push the price of real estate even higher.
An overwhelming majority of homes in the U.S. are overvalued as steep mortgage rates and an ongoing housing shortage push the price of real estate even higher.
Sade Robinson: Maxwell Anderson's home sold amid investigation
The home of a man accused of killing and dismembering 19-year-old Sade Robinson has been sold, but the new owner had no idea the property involved such a high-profile case.
The home of a man accused of killing and dismembering 19-year-old Sade Robinson has been sold, but the new owner had no idea the property involved such a high-profile case.
Housing prices in these states will become 'more affordable,’ Redfin CEO says
The Fed’s handling of rate cuts will play a key role in 2024 housing affordability, but according to one expert, certain U.S. states are already seeing "good" signs.
The Fed’s handling of rate cuts will play a key role in 2024 housing affordability, but according to one expert, certain U.S. states are already seeing "good" signs.
Milwaukee Habitat building season begins, Brewers players pitch in
Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity partnered with the Brewers Community Foundation for the start of its building season on Tuesday.
Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity partnered with the Brewers Community Foundation for the start of its building season on Tuesday.
Milwaukee housing; public housing building inspections begin
The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM) now has oversight from a different entity. It comes more than a year after a nonprofit started advocating for low-income renters.
The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM) now has oversight from a different entity. It comes more than a year after a nonprofit started advocating for low-income renters.
Habitat for Humanity Dream Builders Gala 2024
Melissa Songco, Habitat for Humanity of Waukesha County CEO joined FOX6 WakeUp in studio to talk about the important work the organization does for families, along with the upcoming Dream Builders Gala 2024.
Melissa Songco, Habitat for Humanity of Waukesha County CEO joined FOX6 WakeUp in studio to talk about the important work the organization does for families, along with the upcoming Dream Builders Gala 2024.
Milwaukee apartment elevator down for weeks, not the first time
One elevator for 230 units, the people living at the Locust Court Apartments say they are fed up after an elevator broke down.
One elevator for 230 units, the people living at the Locust Court Apartments say they are fed up after an elevator broke down.
West Allis property assessments rise; what to know about property taxes
Your new home assessment might have dropped your jaw. But after the sticker shock wears off, will your taxes go up?
Your new home assessment might have dropped your jaw. But after the sticker shock wears off, will your taxes go up?
New effort for affordable Milwaukee homes
In the Milwaukee's King Park neighborhood, there is an initiative that hopes to provide more affordable housing.
In the Milwaukee's King Park neighborhood, there is an initiative that hopes to provide more affordable housing.
Affordable homes in Milwaukee, Habitat effort underway in King Park
In Milwaukee's King Park neighborhood, a Habitat for Humanity initiative hopes to improve affordable housing access one home at a time.
In Milwaukee's King Park neighborhood, a Habitat for Humanity initiative hopes to improve affordable housing access one home at a time.
Average long-term US mortgage rate hovers near 7%
The average 30-year fixed loan was 7.08% this week, according to Bankrate’s latest survey of large lenders. Here’s what a monthly mortgage payment at the current rate would look like.
The average 30-year fixed loan was 7.08% this week, according to Bankrate’s latest survey of large lenders. Here’s what a monthly mortgage payment at the current rate would look like.
Sheboygan County addressing housing shortage; building new homes
Sheboygan County is trying to attract more people to move and work there, and they're building affordable new homes as an incentive.
Sheboygan County is trying to attract more people to move and work there, and they're building affordable new homes as an incentive.
Sheboygan County affordable homes program
Sheboygan County is helping people and families buy new homes in the county by building new developments and providing down payment assistance.
Sheboygan County is helping people and families buy new homes in the county by building new developments and providing down payment assistance.
Baltimore sells $1 houses in effort to combat vacant home crisis
Baltimore, Maryland, city officials approved a program that would sell city-owned vacant homes for next to nothing at $1 for some applicable residents.
Baltimore, Maryland, city officials approved a program that would sell city-owned vacant homes for next to nothing at $1 for some applicable residents.
Housing benefits could lure employees back to office, survey shows
Many companies are facing the ongoing dilemma of office versus remote work four years after the pandemic, with a new survey highlighting housing benefits as a potential solution.
Many companies are facing the ongoing dilemma of office versus remote work four years after the pandemic, with a new survey highlighting housing benefits as a potential solution.
Time to sell your home? Here are 3 questions to ask yourself
As someone deeply involved in the real estate industry for decades, I understand that selling your home isn't just a financial transaction; it's a significant life decision.
As someone deeply involved in the real estate industry for decades, I understand that selling your home isn't just a financial transaction; it's a significant life decision.
Home buyers need to make $47,000 more than in 2020 to afford a home
A new report from Zillow finds that some people are relying on financial gifts to help cover the cost of a down payment for a home or moving to low-cost cities to find affordable housing.
A new report from Zillow finds that some people are relying on financial gifts to help cover the cost of a down payment for a home or moving to low-cost cities to find affordable housing.
The two things Biden proposed to shake up the housing market
The president wants to make housing more affordable through a pair of tax credits. Here’s how it works.
The president wants to make housing more affordable through a pair of tax credits. Here’s how it works.
New real estate trend: Meet the 'forever renters'
Being a 'forever renter' is attractive to millennials and empty nesters, says the Post Brothers CEO.
Being a 'forever renter' is attractive to millennials and empty nesters, says the Post Brothers CEO.