By PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service During June, many agencies and community groups celebrate National Homeownership Month as an opportunity to educate the public. With that in mind, here are some resources for homeowners — and for those interested in buying a home. Homebuying webinars just a click away BMO Harris Bank is hosting a […]
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Homeownership gap for people of color in Wisconsin is wide; communities, nonprofits try to close it
By Gaby Vinick and Alexa Chatham, Wisconsin Watch To Greg Lewis, the home was beautiful. Cozy and inviting, it was a two-bedroom house in Milwaukee with a finished basement, two and a half car garage, an attached apartment and a yard. He had his eyes set on it for 42 days, only to learn that […]
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City of Racine approves homeowner assistance programs
Some Racine homeowners, property investors, and people looking to buy a home may be able to take advantage of a forgivable loan program. The City of Racine Common Council has approved three new programs in the Tax Incremental District (TID) No. 22 for current and new homeowners. The programs help remediate building and health code […]
