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Restricted to sales for owner-occupancy
These homes are exclusively opened to owner-occupants only for the first 30 days.
All offers received on bid properties after 10 AM on the bid due date will be rejected.
Click here to view successful bids from the November 18, 2024 bid due date: Successful Bids
Commission:If you are a licensed broker or salesperson, broker fees are the greater of $1,500.00 or a full 6% commission on residential property
Email offers to: [email protected]
Open to all bidders unless otherwise noted
Offers may be submitted at any time. Investor owners must possess or obtain Landlord Training Program certificate as a condition of closing.
Buyers or Entity Buyers can only have one property with open essential repairs at a time regardless of the essential repair deadline date.
Open to all bidders unless otherwise noted Offers may be submitted at any time. Investor owners must possess or obtain Landlord Training Program certificate as a condition of closing.
Commission:If you are a licensed broker or salesperson, broker commission fees are $2,000.00 with an equal split between the Listing Broker and the Buyer's Agent on residential property
In 2021, the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee allocated ARPA funding for the Homes MKE Program to renovate vacant houses in the City’s inventory of tax-foreclosed residential properties and return them to productive use.
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The Department of City Development (DCD) will review proposals for soon-to-be demolished properties in the City of Milwaukee. In collaboration with the Department of Neighborhood Services (DNS), we aim to give "new life" to these properties while offering additional housing options or commercial opportunities.
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PLEASE NOTE: Additional properties are listed on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). For information on those properties contact a Wisconsin Licensed Real Estate Agent. For additional Broker information click here.
1. Contact any Wisconsin Licensed Real Estate Agent to assist you in the purchase process.
2. All City real estate properties are available for viewing prior to submitting an Offer to Purchase.
3. PROPERTY ACCESS: Real Estate Agents can use City Keys to access the properties – No Appointment needed. Contact the City Real Estate Department if you do not have a set, have issues with the lockbox or padlock, or if the property is boarded.
4. Complete a thorough inspection of the property with your agent/broker to familiarize yourself with the features of the home and to determine the extent and cost of needed repairs. Seek qualified help if necessary.
5. Have your Real Estate Agent complete and submit a signed City of Milwaukee - Offer to Purchase on your behalf. For bulk buyers, separate offers must be submitted for each property.
6. Provide Proof of Funds with Offer.
Purchase Price + Essential Repair Funds (Found on the Scope of Work) = TOTAL Proof of Funds
7. Ready to make an offer? Select the type of buyer you are and start the process.
Owner Occupant Investor
Offers to Purchase will be rejected from any party (as an individual or as part of an entity) who:
If debt and credit problems are holding you back, contact one of the agencies listed below. The agencies below provide first time homebuyer workshops to educate consumers.
ACTS Housing English, Spanish, Hmong, Laotian 2414 W. Vliet Street Milwaukee, WI 53205 (414) 933-2215 [email protected]
Housing Resources, Inc. (HRI) English, Spanish 7830 W. Burleigh Street Milwaukee, WI 53222 (414) 461-6330 [email protected]
UCC - United Community Center English, Spanish 1028 S. 9th St. Milwaukee, WI 53204 (414) 384-3100 [email protected]