Archives For: Milwaukee

Homes MKE: Milwaukee Initiative to Renovate City-owned Properties

The city of Milwaukee has formally kicked off the MKE Initiative, aimed at renovating 150 vacant, distressed homes owned by the city into affordable housing.

19 Apr 2023

How to Prevent Zombie Foreclosures and Improve Neighborhoods

The Judicial Edge published an article authored by Gregg Hagopain, assistant city attorney for the City of Milwaukee, WI. In it, Hagopain discusses how judicial supervision of mortgage foreclosure cases can help prevent zombie foreclosures.

18 Feb 2016

Arena Deal Gives City Tools on Foreclosed Homes, Unregistered Cars

A recent article released by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel discussed Senate Bill 209, a piece of legislation that includes a “provision that forces buyers of foreclosed properties from Milwaukee County sheriff’s sales to record their deeds.

22 Jul 2015

Milwaukee Council Approves Ordinance Identifying Homes Near Foreclosure

On June 23, the Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel published an article titled Aldermen pass measure targeting zombie houses.

17 Jul 2015

Milwaukee May Expedite Tax Foreclosures to Crack Down on Delinquent Landowners

On May 31, the Milwaukee – Wisconsin Journal Sentinel published an article discussing a proposed measure that would accelerate the city of Milwaulee’s ability to foreclose on vacant, tax-delinquent properties.

12 Jun 2015