Homeownership is
Possible.
Whether it’s your credit, your savings, or just not knowing where to start — Acts Housing has helped thousands of families achieve their goal of homeownership and become homeowners. We can help you, too.
NOW SERVING MILWAUKEE AND ROCK COUNTIES
Homeownership is
Possible.
Whether it’s your credit, your savings, or just not knowing where to start — Acts Housing has helped thousands of families achieve their goal of homeownership and become homeowners. We can help you, too.
Too many families want to own a home but hit the same walls: a credit score that needs work, not enough saved for a down payment, a mortgage process that feels like it’s in another language. You may be the first in your family to try this. That’s a big deal – and it makes the journey harder.
We get it, that’s why we work specifically with people facing these barriers.
One Family at a Time
Hear from families who’ve done it.
Your dream of homeownership is possible.
“Never give up on your dream. There are always ways and people to get you where you need to be.”
Phoebe, Milwaukee homeowner since 2020
Read Phoebe’s Full Story
Here's what it actually looks like to work with Acts Housing:
Meet the families who did it.
Every Acts homeowner had a moment when they weren’t sure they could. Then they showed up, did the work, and got the keys.
Your One-Stop Shop For Homeownership
We support every step of the journey from financial education and coaching, to lending, to finding the right home for your family.
Acts Homes
What We Do:
We buy homes, then fix them up to sell as affordable move-in-ready or fixer-upper options for families that have completed a Homebuyer Education course.
“Am I Ready for Acts Housing?”
You're Likely a Good Fit If:
- You’re renting in Milwaukee or Rock County
- You earn low-to-moderate income
- You face credit, savings, or language barriers
- You want to own, not rent
This Requires Your Commitment:
- Show up for coaching meetings
- Follow through on action steps
- Be patient with your timeline
- Take ownership of your journey
Not sure you're ready? That's okay. You won't do any of it alone.
Now Serving Families in Milwaukee and Rock County
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If you want to own a home
We work with families with low-to-moderate income who are ready to put in the effort. Whether you’re dealing with credit challenges, limited savings, or just don’t know where to start — start here.
Our Virtual Orientation is free and online.
If you want to sell your home
Acts Homes purchases owner-occupied properties directly, which gives sellers a fair offer, a smooth process, and the knowledge that the home is going to a family who worked hard to earn it. Our real estate team also helps connect sellers with buyers through the open market.
If you want to contribute in Milwaukee and Rock Counties
Homeownership is one of the most proven paths to long-term financial stability for families and for neighborhoods.
When you support Acts Housing, you’re helping reclaim distressed properties, put kids in stable housing, and build generational wealth in communities that have historically been locked out of it. Every dollar goes further here.
If you are an Acts Alum
You did the work. You got the keys. Now you’re part of a community of thousands of homeowners across Milwaukee and Rock Counties who proved it was possible.
Stay connected, access ongoing resources, and share your story to inspire the next family.
You've already taken the hardest step: imagining it's possible.
The rest is a process. And we know this process. Join the thousands of families across Milwaukee and Rock Counties who found their way to homeownership.