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The Struggles of Being a Black Realtor – Part 2

We wrote about the struggles of being a black real estate agent 3 years ago. The New York Times recently wrote a piece “Selling Houses While Black” that highlighted some of the same issues. The piece interviewed several black realtors, some of whom are in our network, who detailed stories of some of the challenges […]

Gentrification’s a Good Thing, Right? Finding a Balance Between Change and Preservation

Gentrification is a process that occurs when a neighborhood undergoes a shift in demographics, often resulting in an influx of wealthier residents, rising housing costs, and the development of new businesses and amenities. This process can have both positive and negative impacts on a community, and it has a particularly complicated history within the African […]

Black Owned Mortgage Lenders & Loan Officers by State

Increasing Home Ownership in the Black Community Realtors helps you find a home, but lenders💰 help you pay for it! The first step in the home buying process is to apply for a home loan. You may want to compare and contrast 2-3 lenders to see who is the best fit. The lender should be […]

November 15, 2021
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How To Really Support Black Owned Businesses

MONEY – Economic Opportunity, Financial Inclusion, Access to Capital. Call it what you want but it’s all pretty much the same thing – it comes down to dollars. Put your money where your mouth is. If you truly have a strong conviction for something, then this shouldn’t be a problem. Not charity, not donations. That […]

Why You Should Buy Your First Home in the ‘Hood

9 times out of 10 you should buy your first home, aka your starter home, in the ‘hood. Or to put it softer, an up and coming neighborhood. We’ve seen this movie before in every major city across the country. NY, DC, Chicago, LA etc…Harlem is not the same Harlem. DC isn’t Chocolate City anymore. […]