City Real Estate E-newsletter - October 2018 

Fall is upon us here in the City. Take in the beautiful colors of this season and get out and play! Take a hike at Havenwoods State Forest, enjoy a bike ride on the Hank Aaron State Trail, head to the Urban Ecology Center, take the whole family out Trick or Treating on Sunday, October 28th and hop on The Hop starting Friday, November 2nd! Enjoy the many activities happening all around our neighborhoods because as the leaves continue to drop we get closer to winter. Now is the perfect time start winterizing your home and implementing some energy-saving improvements. Making small changes like replacing older toilets, sealing air leaks, replacing old windows or adding insulation can add up to big savings. You might be able to qualify for free help for winterization services from SDC, contact them for more information. 

The City of Milwaukee and our partners have many unique opportunities and resources available to homeowners and homebuyers. Whether you’re looking for a fixer-upper, a move-in ready home, a vacant lot to build on, or are just looking to improve your current home, we can help! Visit our website to learn more about getting started. 

Until then, continue reading more below about properties for sale, neighborhood events, updates, helpful resources, and homeownership opportunities! 

Homeownership Opportunities

View homes for sale under Current Listing or Extended Listing. Homes listed under Current Listing are for owner-occupancy only, homes listed under Extended Listing are available to owner-occupants and investors who want to earn rental income. Homes are also listed with external agents. Work with your realtor to find your new home in the city.

Owner-occupant buyers may qualify for:

• $500 Roots Landscaping Program Incentive

• Homebuyer Assistance Program - $20,000 forgivable loan for rehab

• Me² Milwaukee Energy Efficiency offers assistance with Focus on Energy rebates and low-interest loans up to $15,000 through Summit Credit Union for energy upgrades 

Featured Home

3119-21 West Walnut Street
4 BR / 2 BA • 2,144 sq. ft.

Check out this duplex home located in the Walnut Hill neighborhood. This spacious home comes with beautiful built it cabinets and a porch perfect for relaxing. 

Asking Price: $14,690
Scope of Work: $23,655
May be eligible for up to $20,000 forgivable loan with homeownership.

Helpful Resources

Housing Help Tool

If you're looking for a one stop shop for housing resources the Housing Help web tool is it! The Housing Help tool connects your with information and resources from various City departments and non-profit organizations. You can filter it if you're a homeowner, homebuyer or investor/non-profit organization. 
Explore this tool to find resources you can use!

The Hop 

The Hop, Milwaukee's new streetcar will begin service to the public on Friday, November 2nd! Take part in the grand opening celebration at noon in Cathedral Square Park. The Hop service will be free for the first year. Visit their website to learn about #HopSmart tips!

Fall Leaf Collection

Milwaukee residents may rake their leaves into the curb lanes from October 1st to November 15th for pick-up by the Department of Public Works (DPW). Leaves and brush, along with other yard waste, are banned from landfills and must not be placed in garbage or recycling carts. 

Milwaukee Open Data Portal

The City of Milwaukee has a new Open Data Portal! Open Data is the idea that government data should be made available to use, reuse and redistribute in an easy to use format and without barriers. We currently have 68 data-sets available to explore! This portal will prove to be a tremendous resource to anyone curious about city data. 

FREE Water Filter 

Do you need a drinking water filter? If your home has a lead service line you can get a discounted water filter at Aquasana.com. You may be able to qualify for a free water filter if you live in the City of Milwaukee and cannot afford a filter. Visit the health department's website for more info or call 414-286-3521. 

 City Programs - Learning Opportunities

Community Events

Our City always has fun and informational events happening! Take part in all the spooktacular events, to see a full list of events from the City visit our Community Events Calendar.

Trick or Treat Street

Layton Boulevard West Neighbors is hosting their annual Trick of Treat Street on Saturday, October 20th from 12 - 2pm. Ghouls and boys take over National Avenue between 32nd & 39th St for one scary afternoon of Trick-or-Treating. This event includes a costume contest, bouncy house and other family friendly activities. Open and FREE to the public! Visit their website for more info.

Near West Side Partners Fall Festival of Fun 
Join the Near West Side Partners for their Fall Festival of Fun starting on October 25th for a Haunted Halls: Hospital Edition, movie night of Coco, and Trunk or Treat! Click the flyer above for more information.

The Hop Grand Hop-ening! 

Join in on The Hop's grand opening on Friday, November 2nd! The celebration will begin at noon in Cathedral Square Park. Make sure to hop on The Hop, service is free for the first year! 

Noche de Altares 

Join the students of Escuela Verde for their Noche de Altares, a day of the dead celebration and tradition on Friday, November 2nd from 6-9pm at 3628 W. Pierce St. There will be free food, storytelling, altars, live music, face painting + more!

MPD District 5 & Safe & Sound Open House 

On Saturday, November 10th join MPD District 5 and Safe & Sound from 5:30 - 8pm at 2920 N Vel R Phillips Ave to receive a free flu shot, get connected to community resources, enjoy kids' activities and receive donated winter items. 

Housing Resource Fair

All neighbors are invited to Ald. Coggs & Stampers Housing Resource Fair on Saturday, November 17th from 10am - 2pm at North Division High School located at 1011 W Center Street. Learn about how to purchase a home from the City, resources to fix your home, and more!

Breakfast with Santa
Join UMOS for a FREE breakfast with Santa on December 8th from 8 - 11:30am at South Division High School. Children and their parents enjoy a pancake breakfast, visit Santa Claus, and receive a holiday gift. For more information call 414-389-6002. 

Santa Rampage

The Wisconsin Bike Fed is hosting their annual Santa Rampage on Saturday, December 1st. Over 2,000 Santa's will take over the City on their bikes while stopping a several local businesses. To learn more and take part in this event visit the WI Bike Fed website.  

Commercial Property Opportunities

5008-16 West Center Street 
Asking Price: $50,000

Check out this large mixed use building with some beautiful Mediterranean revival architectural accents. This property is located in the St Joseph Neighborhood and a part of BID #39.  

Proposals considered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Find out more information at;
milwaukee.gov/CommercialProperty

Vacant Lot Opportunities

Lots of Opportunities for Vacant Lots

• The City of Milwaukee has vacant lots available for sale! Wondering what you can do with a vacant lot? Check out our Vacant Lot Handbook for more information! To get a better picture of where there are vacant lots available for sale from the City of Milwaukee use our Map Milwaukee tool. Click "Property Information" and use the map tool to find those vacant lots. 

DCD/ Neighborhood News & Updates

• JPMorgan Chase awards $3.5 million to spur economic growth in Milwaukee
• Voces de la Frontera hopes to purchase former Forest Home Library
• City Presents Environmental Infrastructure Plan to Create Sustainable Greenspaces 
• Komatsu to build $285 million HQ complex at Solvay Coke site
• 37th Street School Project Extended
• More than 100 new affordable apartments add to Harambee development 
• Rev-Up MKE aims to revitalize Near West Side through entrepreneurship
• Milwaukee's Proposed Complete Streets Practice Already Paying Dividends 

   

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Community Outreach Liaison Gisela Ortega at gorteg@milwaukee.gov

City Real Estate, 809 N. Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202 - (414) 286-5730