Chase Home Lending increases homebuyer grant to $7,500

Chase has increased its grant to $7,500 in 8,500 of the 15,000 communities in its minority homebuyer program. The bank also removed the income requirement for its 3 percent down DreaMaker mortgage. Continue reading

5 reasons minority, LGBTQ+ buyers should invest in real estate now

Don’t let fear keep LGBTQ+ and minority clients from realizing the benefits of homeownership. Zak Shellhammer offers ideas for becoming an advocate and adviser for all of your buyers. Continue reading

How pocket listings cast aside minority homebuyers

Five housing experts explain how pocket listings play into de facto segregation and create roadblocks for minority homebuyers and sellers. This is the second story in a five-part series. Continue reading

Citi pledges to serve more minority homebuyers

The lender is expanding access to HomeRun and Lender Paid Assistance mortgage programs, two loan products that can be important tools for minority borrowers in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. Continue reading

There’s a solution for high home prices — but most don’t want it

A new Redfin study reveals that 53% of buyers and sellers oppose high-density housing despite the fact it would significantly improve affordability. Continue reading