Owning a home is the American Dream. In fact, most renters in a recent survey indicated that they’d like to buy a home. But the combination of tightened mortgage requirements after the 2008 housing crisis and the slow post-recession recovery of employment and income for many Americans has meant that many people may not qualify […]

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity currently has a Tax Foreclosure Prevention Grant available to homeowners in the Harambee, Midtown, Washington Park, Metcalf Park, and Amani communities. This is a one time grant to help you with your delinquent 2017 or 2018 property taxes with a $1,500 maximum payout amount. An application must be filled out along […]

  Saving for a down payment to buy a house can seem overwhelming unless you break it down into small, actionable moves. It will likely take a while to accomplish, but you might be able to save enough to afford a home sooner than you expected. First-time home buyers are often able to get into […]