Milwaukee Post
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Home sales up in July Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington and Ozaukee counties all saw increases in the number of homes sold in July when com- pared with 2014. Washington County had the largest percentage increase at 34.2 percent, while Milwaukee had the most homes sold at 1,098. Source: Greater Milwaukee Association of Realtors By KATHERINE MICHALETS Conley News Service MILWAUKEE — It's been nothing but good news out of the real estate industry in recent months, and on Monday the Greater Milwaukee Association of Realtors announced that July was the sixth straight month of positive sales and the fifth month in a row of double-digit sale increases. In the metropolitan Milwaukee mar- ket, home sales increased 12.1 percent in July, compared with the same month in 2014. In July of this year, 2,199 homes were sold compared with 1,962 the same month in 2014. Leading the four-county metro area was Washington County with a 34.2 per- cent increase in home sales for July (236 homes sold), compared with July of 2014. Ozaukee County had an increase of 27.4 percent, (172 homes sold), Waukesha County sales grew by 15.1 percent (693 homes sold), and Milwaukee County saw an uptick of 5.2 percent (1,098 homes sold), when com- paring the same periods. MARK BELLING We Energies working against new state power plants Page 8 There's no 'us' in We when it comes to energy CHECK OUT THIS YEAR'S STATE FAIR – PAGE 10 STEVE 'THE HOMER' TRUE Insistence on Counsell sends message to GM Page 11 Attanasio appearing more meddler than Bob Harlan Home sales up for sixth straight month See HOMES SALES on Page 18 MILWAUKEE COUNTY'S WEEKLY NEWSPAPER AUGUST 14, 2015 Metro area up 12.1%, Milwaukee County sells most in July with 1,098 KEEP YOUR POST SUBSCRIPTION Local news at your fingertips Visit www.gmtoday.com Remember to sign up or renew your Milwaukee County Post subscription. See ad on Page 3 for details. Zimmermann's Service 360 E. Howard Ave. 414-744-9868 With coupon. Expires 8/28/15. BRAKES most cars $ 89 95 per axle. 9501 W. Loomis Rd., Franklin • 414-427-8499 Professionally Managed by Oakbrook Corporation Brenwood-park.com *Income Restrictions May Apply Brenwood Park Senior Apts Brenwood Park Senior Apts PET FRIENDLY Both Market Rate & Affordable Housing Units Are Available Elevator Card Night Wii Bowling Cable Ready Dart Baseball On-Site Bank Exercise Class Fitness Center Miniature Golf Billiards, Bingo Free Coffee Bar Extra Storage Units Onsite Management Free Shopping Shuttle Birthday of the Month Balcony, Deck or Patio FREE Underground Parking Washer & Dryer in Select Units FREE Friday Continental Breakfast 245569049 Make the Leap into Your New Home! Heat and hot water included! Call to schedule your appointment or personal tour today!