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The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel recently released a second installment of their "Wires and Fires" investigation. They hired a veteran electrician, Bruce Janczak, to inspect rental properties in the 53206 zip code. What the electrician found and what the reporters saw was troubling.
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The pandemic has only exacerbated the need for more affordable housing in the Milwaukee area. A need that's been evident long before the shutdown. Brian Sonderman, executive director of Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity, is advocating that the city invest $120 million of funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to increase access to affordable housing and home ownership.
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For the sixth month in a row the Metropolitan Milwaukee real estate market outperformed the pandemic fueled market of 2020, according to a recent Greater Milwaukee Association of Realtors (GMAR) report. If trends continue, it looks like 2022 will continue to be a seller’s market.
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Milwaukee's Historic Concordia Neighborhood has a rich history dating back to the 1850s. Old-world craftsmanship is found in midsize homes and large mansions alike, with architectural styles ranging from Cream City brick, gothic, Victorian, and Mission Style homes.
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Investigation Finds Electrical Fires Hit The City's Black Renters HardestThe Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's recent investigation uncovered that Black renters are disproportionately impacted by electrical fires in the city. Their reporting also found these electrical fires happen five times more frequently in the city’s 53206 zip code.
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Johanna Jimenez from Take Root Milwaukee talks about the experiences of nonnative English speaking, first-time homebuyers, and how the organization is hoping to bridge the gap in homeownership for people of color in Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Tom Daykin discusses new affordable housing developments in Milwaukee, and the hurdles to getting these projects done.
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This week, the Biden administration extended a ban on evictions for another 60 days. It applies to people in counties experiencing substantial or high levels of COVID-19 spread, including Milwaukee County.
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Milwaukee-based housing organization Community Advocates' Shawanna Lindenberg discusses the impact of the July 31 end of the eviction moratorium, what this means for Milwaukee renters and the resources that are available.
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The first event is going to be held on June 25 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and will feature educator and author Andre Perry, Ph.D.