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Developers


1) RFP                                          

Dozens of Milwaukee-based property developers responded to the Homes MKE Request For Proposals. Proposals were evaluated on a 115-point scale which included: 

  • Experience, capacity and potential – ability of entity to acquire, hold, develop, sell and/or own and manage
    scattered site, tax-foreclosed properties and the experience and qualifications of key team members
    responsible for the implementation of the activities (0-45 points)
  • Financial capacity – ability to obtain financing for development and leverage additional investment (0-30
    points)
  • Contractor capacity – ability of respondent to employ sufficient contractor capacity to achieve program
    constructions timelines and goals (0-15 points)
  • Unique Elements of Development Plan - beyond the renovation of properties, any proposed unique
    strategies or partnerships that will be employed to meet Program goals. (0-20 points)
  • Pricing of Rehab Components- price provided by developer for major rehabilitation components for property renovation (0-5 points)


2) Awarding Of Developer Agreements

Following ranking of proposals, the evaluation team invited the highest ranked firm/individual(s) to participate in the Homes MKE Program.

  • Development Teams:
    • Acts Community Development
    • Advance Investors
    • CME Development, LLC
    • Ezekiel Community Development
    • Financial Freedom
    • Maures Development Group
    • MLK EDC
    • One 5 Olive/Milwaukee Community Land Trust
    • Rico Love Foundation LLC/Mayfield Properties
    • Servant Manor
    • Strong Blocks
    • T.A.S. Solutions, LLC
    • Walnut Way Conservation Corp.
    • Walters Renovations, LLC


3) Right Now

May 27, 2026: Seventy-one houses have been fully renovated: Ten properties have occupants participating in a rent-to-own program. Fifty-five properties have been sold for homeownership. Three properties are for sale for homeownership. Three properties are under contract. Over twenty properties are under renovation.