Prices may be dropping, but homes still have loads of equity

As prices began to fall, home equity held strong. Even the most distressed properties held positive equity in the third quarter of 2022, according to a new report from Attom. Continue reading

Going beyond Pride: Practical ways to be an ally all year long

When you think of celebrating Pride, is it only in the month of June? Nick Acosta shares his personal message about growing up, the importance of community, and speaking out about Pride issues in the real estate industry. Continue reading

6 steps to increase diversity in both your office and business plan

Studies show that the U.S. residential housing market is becoming more diverse. Diversity expert Julia Lashay Israel shares why it is important for team leaders to reevaluate their business models and practices right now. Continue reading

‘OK Boomer’: Older homebuyers make gains as millennials struggle

Baby boomers made gains over first-time homebuyers in the decade before the pandemic, growing to 24 percent of recent home purchases in 2019, according to a new analysis from Zillow. Continue reading

Underwater homeowners gain breathing room as prices climb

Fewer properties are considered seriously underwater now that rising home prices have put homeowners with mortgages in a better position. Continue reading

Building a business that prioritizes diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging

Study after study has confirmed that people who bring alternative perspectives, experiences, and skill sets to a business enable it to excel, identifying needs and solving issues that their peers didn’t notice or didn’t know how to address. Continue reading

Real (Estate) Talk: 7 essential steps in the anti-racist pro’s journey

Acknowledgment is a much-needed first step — but it’s only the beginning. For people of color to experience a greater sense of equity, inclusion and justice in diversity work, these steps are vital to a sense of community wholeness. Continue reading

Real (Estate) Talk: How one firm is making Dr. King’s dream a reality

Modern research confirms diversity promotes and correlates with business success rather than scarcity — and one real estate company is pushing to make this a reality through its mentorship program. Here’s how. Continue reading

CBC Mortgage Agency names its first-ever diversity, equity and inclusion officer

The company tapped current Director of Government Affairs Tai Christensen to lead the company’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts alongside of committee of 15 employees. Continue reading

Paving the way for a more equitable financial future for all.

Mission  Credit Karma was founded in 2007 with the mission of championing financial progress for all. To achieve this mission, we must proactively work to deconstruct the inequalities that exist within the financial services industry to pave the way for a better, more equitable financial future for all.   Credit Karma’s Commitment to diversity, equity and […]

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