Nation's first reparations program targets Black homeowners, buyers
The funds, for which Black residents of Evanston between 1919 and 1969 qualify, can be used for various housing costs, like a down payment, home improvements and late penalties
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 23
How you can pave the path for increased Black homeownership
Opinion
Real estate agents have to work together to eliminate disparities and barriers to homeownership. Here's how one Realtor remains dedicated in creating pathways toward fair and equitable housing opportunities for all
by Tracey Royal Mar 15
New program aims to help build wealth in communities of color
Project REACh aims to address economic disparities that hinder wealth creation in underserved communities by supporting community banks
by Christopher G. Cox Mar 11
Systemic change happens within: 4 ways to do your part
With a laser focus on equity — not just in property but in people — Realtors can support a multicultural and multigenerational real estate industry. Here's how
How the 'House Then The Car' is changing black homeownership
When he became president of NAREB a year ago, Donnell Williams found that Black millennials with incomes over $100K are not purchasing homes. Here's what he did to shift their perspective on homeownership
by Steve Cook Oct 29
The ugly history of race and U.S. real estate
Inclusion begins with ensuring that all would-be homebuyers, sellers and tenants are educated about Fair Housing and homeownership
by Lee Davenport Jul 15
Black, Hispanic homeowners slapped with higher property taxes: study
Based on panel and taxing entity data, researchers found Black and Hispanic homeowners pay up to 13% more in property taxes, according to a joint study by Indiana University and the University of California-Berkeley
by Marian McPherson Jul 6
The rate of Black homeownership has declined in cities since 2012
Minneapolis, Salt Lake City and Milwaukee have the lowest homeownership rate for Black families, according to a new Redfin study released Monday
by Patrick Kearns Jun 29
NAR releases 5-point plan to bolster homeownership amid pandemic
The National Association of Realtors' plan calls for expanding down payment assistance programs, improving FHA loans and alternative credit scoring models
by Marian McPherson Jun 18
Black real estate agents call on industry to help break racial injustice
Agents and brokers in New Jersey, Minnesota and Kentucky called on the real estate industry to break down racial and economic barriers that disproportionately affect the Black community
by Marian McPherson Jun 1
It's getting even harder for African American families to afford homes
The typical African American family could afford just 25% of the homes for sale last year, down from 39% in 2012, according to a new study from Redfin
by Patrick Kearns Oct 16
Real estate team to pay $46K for racial discrimination
Mississippi agents ignored inquiries from African Americans, steered white homebuyers, investigation finds
by Marian McPherson Sep 28
To bolster homeownership rates, make housing accessible to minorities
Study shows African American homeownership has decreased disproportionately since 1980
by Marian McPherson Aug 25
A black couple unpacking boxes in their new home
The company will put $60 billion in loan money where its mouth is
by Marian McPherson Mar 2
Zillow: Millennials and communities of color facing challenges
Research featuring Zestimates and TransUnion data indicates disproportionate hardship for some demographics
by Marian McPherson Jan 12