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Historical Barriers and Structural Inequalities Still Account for Black-White Homeownership Gap

Washington, DC – The National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Inc.(NAREB) issued the 2020 edition of its State of Housing in Black America (SHIBA) report with a stark warning: Without major changes in public policy, restructured mortgage lending criteria, increased down payment assistance, and an extended forbearance period needed by homeowners experiencing severe financial burdens […]

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Statement by President Donnell Williams on Upward Trend of Black Homeownership Rate

Washington, DC- The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) is guardedly optimistic regarding the current upward trend of the Black homeownership rate of 44% as stated by the U.S. Census Bureau in its 4th quarter 2019 report. The reported rate represents a second in a row increase up from the 3rd quarter rate of […]

Students Complete HBCU Green Fund’s Fellowship Primed for Growing Opportunities in Clean Energy