City pressures owners of foreclosed homes

Published: January 26, 2010
Tags: Clark, Dahlberg, Davis, demolition, foreclosure, Fraley, Greater New Birth Church, law, Milwaukee, renovation, Southeastern Wisconsin Common Ground, US Bank, vacant property
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By Sean Ryan A Milwaukee law forcing property owners to renovate or demolish foreclosed homes is putting muscle behind a growing disgust with vacant properties. The law dovetails with such local groups as Southeastern Wisconsin Common Ground, which is an organization of religious congregations and social groups mounting a public campaign arguing lenders that foreclose [...]