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Hispanics most likely to get family help to buy a home: Redfin

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Redfin report found that 52 percent of Hispanic homeowners lived with family or friends without paying rent to save for housing costs. Continue reading →

Realtor.com launches microsite with fair housing resources

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Visitors to “Realtor.com for Everyone” are able to search for Realtors who have completed NAR’s At Home with Diversity certification. Continue reading →

Real (Estate) Talk: What one realty firm is doing to boost Black homeownership

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This year, the federal government has taken steps to recommit to fair housing, but what can be done locally? Here’s what this Wisconsin firm is doing to help would-be homebuyers overcome barriers to homeownership. Continue reading →

Woman files complaint alleging discrimination in home appraisals

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The valuations of an Indianapolis property owned by Carlette Duffy’s, a Black woman, more than doubled when she removed anything from her home identifying her race. Continue reading →

Lydia Pope talks fair housing and the fight for equality

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The president-elect of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers dives into the continued fight for fair housing and how the industry can help. Continue reading →

Nation’s first reparations program targets Black homeowners, buyers

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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. Continue reading →

How you can pave the path for increased Black homeownership

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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. Continue reading →

New program aims to help build wealth in communities of color

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Project REACh aims to address economic disparities that hinder wealth creation in underserved communities by supporting community banks. Continue reading →

It’s getting even harder for African American families to afford homes

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The typical African American family could afford just 25 percent of the homes for sale last year, down from 39 percent in 2012, according to a new Redfin study. Continue reading →