Equity in property prosperity
Between 2016 and 2023, home values in majority-Black ZIP codes increased by an average of 84%,...
SXSW panelists examine causes, effects of the city’s lack of Black homeowners
A panel discussion at South by Southwest shed light on the challenges Black communities in Austin...
Black first-time home buyers see strongest rebound as national rates decline
While the share of first-time home buyers has declined nationwide, Black buyers have shown the strongest...
This house color is a sign that a neighborhood is gentrifying
A recent Washington Post article highlighted that neighborhoods experiencing gentrification nationwide are increasingly being repainted in...
Black Colorado homeowner joins DOJ’s race bias refinance suit
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against Rocket Mortgage LLC, Solidifi US...
Black families in this Minnesota suburb found homes, despite racism in real estate
According to historian Penny Petersen of Mapping Prejudice, Minnesota played a major role in this discriminatory...
State of Black homeownership: Women, millennials driving the charge
The 2024 State of Black Housing report highlights that women account for 38 percent of Black...
Number of Black homeowners in Rhode Island rises, but still trails national trend
Feb 14, 2025 Story by: Editor The number of Black homeowners in Rhode Island has seen...
New study reveals impact of heirs’ property policies on Black land and wealth erosion
Black Americans have faced enduring challenges in land and property ownership due to historical and systemic...
52% of Black Americans say homeownership is a mark of success, report finds
For many Black Americans, owning a home is a significant milestone in life. Yet, the dream...
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