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Local Internet Links for Help Facing Foreclosure in Milwaukee

Dennis Herman: Real Estate Agent in Menomonee Falls, WI

Milwaukee Foreclosure Help

The most important factor is, getting in touch with the right sources and beginning the process as soon as possible. The longer you wait the less time you will have to seek alternative solutions.

Following is a list of sites aimed at helping home owners facing the possibility of foreclosure.

Local Milwaukee Information.

City of Milwaukee web site.

Http://www.ci.mil.wi.us/


Marquette University Law School Milwaukee Foreclosure Mediation Program.

Http://law.marquette.edu/foreclosure/



UW-Extension Foreclosure Prevention Programming

Http://www.uwex.edu/ces/quad/projects/foreclosures.cfm



For Foreclosure Counseling Assistance:

* Milwaukee-Housing Resources, Inc. 414-461-6330
* Racine-Housing Resources, Inc. 262-636-8271
* HBC Services, Inc. 414-727-5700
* Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing STOPP (Strategies to Overcome Predatory Practices) HOTLINE 414-278-9190
* Acorn Housing 1-866-444-6893
* National HOPE NOW HOTLINE 1-888-995-4673
* For additional local HUD approved housing counseling agencies, call 1-800-569-4287 or visit the HUD website, www.hud.gov/foreclosure/



Websites for more information on foreclosure prevention and resources:

Avoiding Foreclosure
www.hud.gov/foreclosure/

HopeNow
www.hopenow.com

Home Ownership Preservation Foundation
www.995hope.org
www.foreclosureHelpandHope.org

National Foundation for Credit Counseling
www.housinghelpnow.org

Neighborworks Center for Foreclosure Solutions
www.nw.org

Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
Www.wisconsinforeclosureresource.com

Candy Cane Lane...A Heartwarming Milwaukee Area Tradition

Sally & David Hanson  WI Realtors  Res.\Comm\Short Sale\CDPE\ABR\e-Pro: Real Estate Agent in Brookfield, WI

Candy Cane Lane is an area of over 300 homes in West Allis from just north of Oklahoma Avenue between 92nd and 96th streets that welcome Christmas sight seers from throughout the area. candy cane laneThe event is a "can you top this" with one neighbor out doing the other with lights everywhere...animated characters..snow people...Santa..the elves...brightly displayed throughout the area....and visitors are invited to drive through every night from 6-10 p.m. during the week and 5-10 p.m. on Saturday and Sundays from December 6th to December 28th. It's free entertainment...it's holday cheer.....if you would like...you may be a part of the cheer that helps children with cancer. Throughout the area, there are places where you can contribute to the MACC Fund.MACC for those who don't know stands for Milwaukee Athletes Against Childhood Cancer.

The people in Milwaukee....and those who spend hours decorating and dollars adding to their utility bills...and the expense of the decorations to make the season brighter for seriously ill children.

West Allis Real Estate Market Activity October 2009

11-11-09
Keith Manson
Keith Manson: Real Estate Agent in Muskego, WI

There was 76 properties that sold in october 2009 with an average sales price of $130,281 with an average list to sales price of 90.38%. The average time on the market was 124 days.

The sales activity in october increased 20.6% compared to the results to 2008 results. The newly added listing activity also increase by 27.8% during October.

There is currently 510 properties listed with an average list price of $172,906 and an average 189 days on the market.

South Milwaukee Real Estate Market Activity update for October 2009

11-11-09
Keith Manson
Keith Manson: Real Estate Agent in Muskego, WI

There was 27 properties sold in October 2009 with and average sales price of $157,688 with a list to sales ratio of 90.39%. In addition there was 30 listings that expired in October.

During October 2009 there was a increase in sales of 68% or 11 units when compared to 2008 activity. In addition the listing additions increased 6.7%.

There is currenlty 188 active listings with an average listing price of $160,159 and have been on the market an average of 325 days.

Oak Creak Real Estate Market Activity update for October 2009

11-11-09
Keith Manson
Keith Manson: Real Estate Agent in Muskego, WI

There was 25 sold properties in October 2009 with an average sold price of $189,501 with a list to sales ratio of 93.20%. In addition, there was 50 expired listings in October.

In October 2009 there was 10.7% fewer sales when compared to 2008 sales activity. This is one of the few areas that I reviewed that reflected a decrease in sales activity in October 2009. However, there was a reduction of newly added listings of 22%. The good news is that the new listings declined however not sure why the sales activity declined when compared to the rest of the market.

There are currently 266 properties on the market with an average list price of $241,775 and have been on the market an average of 260 days.