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A New Book Aims to Help People Address Inequality in Their Communities
Real Estate
It’s the latest release from Richard Rothstein, author of “The Color of Law.”
Mili Mansaray
Jun 29, 2023
In "Dot's Home," Players Explore Housing Inequalities and Homeownership
Life
The award-winning game guides players through the realities of housing discrimination, racism, and generational trauma.
Noella Williams
Mar 12, 2023
The Mission to Make the Suburbs More Inclusive — And How You Can Help
Life
The suburbs weren't built for everyone, but these community organizers are working to change that.
Natalia Aldana
Jul 26, 2022
4 Podcasts That Will Help You Understand Housing Inequality in the U.S.
Real Estate
Here's what to listen to.
Mili Mansaray
Jul 2, 2022
The Reason LGBTQ+ Buyers Are Still Facing Discrimination in the Housing Market
Real Estate
According to a new report from the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance, “significant discrimination remains.”
Emma Banks
Jun 18, 2022
This New Initiative Is Aiming to Create 3 Million New Black Homeowners
Real Estate
It's called 3by30.
Mili Mansaray
Jan 29, 2022
Asian Americans Are Denied for Mortgages More Often Than White Applicants
Real Estate
Despite having higher credit scores.
Ray Levy-Uyeda
Nov 30, 2021
This Is How the Language in Real Estate Listings Is Becoming More Inclusive
Real Estate
You'll see the term "master bedroom" less and less.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Nov 17, 2021
There’s a New Movement to Redress Racial Segregation in the U.S.
Real Estate
It's being spearheaded by Richard Rothstein, author of "The Color of Law."
Mili Mansaray
Jun 23, 2021
A New Program Aims to Increase the Number of Black Real Estate Agents in the U.S
Real Estate
It comes from a partnership between NAREB and HomeLight.
Terri Williams
Feb 9, 2021
For Black Homeowners, Unfair Appraisals Are All Too Common
Real Estate
Here's what to know.
Megan Braden-Perry
Oct 28, 2020
RBG Helped Make Homeownership Possible for (Some) Women
Real Estate
But racial disparities are still rampant.
Karen Morales
Sep 29, 2020
What Does It Mean When a House Has a Racial Covenant?
Real Estate
These racist clauses in deeds were once common—and some still exist today.
Megan Johnson
Sep 25, 2020
What Is a NIMBY?
Real Estate
And what's so bad about "Not In My Backyard?"
Jon Gorey
Sep 11, 2020
How “White Flight” Segregated American Cities and Suburbs
Real Estate
This racist housing pattern isn't a thing of the past.
Jon Gorey
Aug 15, 2020
Here’s Why You Should Support That New Building Going Up in Your Neighborhood
Real Estate
Diverse housing options = diverse residents.
Jon Gorey
Jul 22, 2020
Predatory Lending Is an Exploitative and Discriminatory Mortgage Practice
Real Estate
Here's what to know about it.
Terri Williams
Jul 18, 2020
How One Neighborhood Endured a Century of Systemic Racism
Real Estate
The history of Atlanta's Sweet Auburn Historic District mirrors that of many Black communities across the country.
RK Jackson
Jun 25, 2020
5 Books and Films About Housing Discrimination You Should Put on Your List
Life
The ramifications of housing discrimination in mid-1900s continue to affect home-buying today.
Megan Braden-Perry
Jun 24, 2020
Here's Why We Still Feel the Effects of Red-Lining
Real Estate
This defunct government practice impacts everything from where you go to school to clean air.
Ray Levy-Uyeda
Jun 18, 2020
The Key to Buying a Home? Be a White College Graduate, According to This Data
Real Estate
A new study by Apartment List shows a stark and concerning racial divide in the homeownership rate.
Jon Gorey
Oct 16, 2017