Habitat plans Waukesha neighborhood build, biggest project ever

Habitat for Humanity of Waukesha County hopes to break ground soon on its biggest project ever – a whole new neighborhood.

New Milwaukee community center, renovations underway

The state is making a $5 million investment to help create a new community center dubbed "Concordia 27" near 27th and Wells.

Milwaukee property assessments spike, tax concerns; what owners can do

New Milwaukee property assessments just went out, and the much higher values are leading FOX6 viewers to say they're concerned their taxes will go up.

Greater Milwaukee housing market; realtors on what to know

The Greater Milwaukee housing market saw record sales in 2021. With demand outweighing supply, realtors say there are ways to get ahead of the competition.

Evictions backlog, Milwaukee families waiting months for help

Milwaukee continues to sort through a backlog of evictions. Community Advocates has helped distribute assistance to more than 10,000 households.

Eviction surge: Berrada Properties files 850 in 2 weeks

Berrada Properties has filed 850 eviction claims in the past two weeks alone, straining the Milwaukee County court system.

Waukesha condo evacuation: Displaced resident resource event held

The Red Cross assembled a dozen different agencies under one roof Thursday to help Waukesha condo owners forced to evacuate their homes.

Waukesha condo evacuation: Residents allowed to grab essentials

Residents of the evacuated Waukesha condominium building were allowed back in Saturday to grab essential belongings that had been left behind.

Waukesha condo evacuation: Residents displaced, seek answers

Displaced residents of the Horizon West Condominium Homes in Waukesha are staying at a hotel, looking for answers after being evacuated Thursday.

Waukesha condo evacuation: Building temporarily braced, 65 displaced

A Waukesha condominium building that had reported structural issues in June 2020 has been fully evacuated due to the threat of a building collapse.

Milwaukee, Habitat partner for Harambee neighborhood development

The Milwaukee Common Council approved a resolution to sell 41 vacant lots in the Harambee neighborhood to Habitat for Humanity for $1 each.

Wisconsin landlord-tenant law violated, AG Kaul says

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announced the filing of a civil law enforcement action against Youssef (Joe) Berrada and his property management company, Berrada Properties Management, Inc.

US seeks to prevent public housing evictions with new HUD rule

Public housing tenants cannot be evicted for nonpayment without 30 days' notice and information about federal emergency rental assistance under a new HUD rule.

Milwaukee housing discrimination grants awarded, nearly $1M

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced grants awarded to the Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council.

Number of tenants behind on rent doubled during COVID-19 pandemic

The number of indebted renters has fallen in recent months but still remains high compared to pre-pandemic levels as states work to ease the financial burden.

Mayor announces $30M for Milwaukee housing initiatives
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Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced a plan to support various housing initiatives across the city totaling more than $30 million. One homeowner has already benefited from one of these programs and said all homeowners should pay attention.

Milwaukee forgivable grant program available to residents

City of Milwaukee residents are now able to apply for forgivable grants when purchasing a home within city limits.

Milwaukee rat problem: Westlawn Gardens residents want city action

Milwaukee Westlawn Gardens residents say they have seen dozens of rats. The Housing Authority of the City Milwaukee said it has a process in place.