When it comes to Milwaukee's housing market and accommodation of business, two new reports are pointing to the development of disappointing trends.

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A provision in the state budget signed by Gov. Scott Walker repeals a program meant to ensure the stability of housing stock and will encourage "slumlords" to keep properties in poor condition, Milwaukee officials say.

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Sales of existing homes in the Milwaukee area slipped just over 2 percent in August, continuing a slower year for the metro housing market.

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Every Monday, foreclosed homes go up on the auction block, and every Monday, the banks that hold those mortgages are the only ones showing interest.

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A report says sales of existing homes in the Milwaukee metro area jumped almost 33 percent in October from a year ago.

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The number of foreclosed properties sold is declining nationally and in Wisconsin, showing signs that the housing market is stabilizing.

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The city couldn’t take action until water was flowing from the first floor of the abandoned Milwaukee mansion Dec. 12.

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A $9.3 million Milwaukee loan will help the Moderne high-rise grow at the corner of Old World Third Street and Juneau Avenue.

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Sean Ryan sean.ryan@dailyreporter.com Milwaukee wants to team up with the real estate industry to redevelop foreclosed homes, but the partnership could fail before it starts if banks do not give up the property. Local banks are easy to deal with, ...

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