black homeownership

Black Home Mortgage Borrowers Sue Navy Federal Credit Union For Discrimination

An analysis found a nearly 30 percent loan approval gap between white and Black applicants.
12/19/2023

Are Tiny Homes The Key To Homeownership?

Founder and CEO Booker T. Washington of Techie Homes gives us the lowdown.
12/01/2023

Black Detroiters Driving Increase In Mortgage Applications In The City, Though Black Flight Continues

New mortgage applications signify a turnaround, the city has still lost significant Black population and must work to grow it back, a report says.
06/22/2023

Kamala Harris Announces New Rules To Eliminate Racial Bias In Home Appraisals

Data previously released by the administration provided solid evidence of system racism.
06/02/2023

Study: Black-Owned Homes Appreciated Faster Than Other Races During Pandemic

The racial home value gap is shrinking but remains wide.
03/01/2023

BET Debuts ‘INDEX’ Video Series

Watch the premiere episode discussing Black homeownership.
02/16/2023

Bank of America Starts No-Down-Payment Home Loans In Black, Latino Communities To Close Homeownership Gap

The mortgage industry has a long history of racial discrimination, including subprime lending and redlining, but the financial institution wants to correct that.
09/01/2022
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Mind Your Money: This New Homeowner Gets Expert Advice On Affording Home Renovations

This mom of two is living her best life after her lender paid off her mortgage.
05/04/2022

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser Unveils $10 Million Plan To Increase Black Homeownership

The plan seeks to ‘put homeownership within reach for Black Washingtonians,’ while reducing racial disparities.
04/01/2022
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Mind Your Money: How An Art Therapist Made Her Land Buying Dream A Reality On $68k

This 28-year-old now wants to build a home on the property she has purchased.
02/23/2022
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Mind Your Money: How This Mixologist Is Making Her Home Buying Dreams A Reality On A $75k Salary

Manhattan’s “Cocktail Snob” is ready to shake up her finances for a better future.
02/15/2022