Kamala Harris’s path to financial equity and homeownership

Kamala Harris’s path to financial equity and homeownership

While elections are still a couple of months away, some rhetoric regarding the housing market and affordability is starting to emerge. Democratic candidate Kamala Harris has provided first insights on portions of... Read more »
The Incredible Story of Homeownership, Resilience and Community That Was Almost Lost

The Incredible Story of Homeownership, Resilience and Community That Was Almost Lost

REALTOR® Emeritus Bill Flagg was among the organizers of the 100th anniversary celebration of Kramer Manor, a historically Black community of homeowners. Kramer Manor is a bucolic neighborhood of approximately 100 homes... Read more »
Divvy launches new product aimed at homeownership readiness

Divvy launches new product aimed at homeownership readiness

Proptech startup Divvy is starting 2024 with a new product launch. Known for its rent-to-buy product — which provides homebuyers with an all-cash offer and allows them to rent a property until... Read more »
Kamala Harris’s path to financial equity and homeownership

Minority homeownership gains ground, but disparities persist: NAR

The dream of homeownership is becoming more attainable for many Americans, with 10.5 million homeowners added between 2012 and 2022. Some racial minorities also witnessed a surge in their homeownership rates. According... Read more »
Lifestyle aspirations driving buyer interest in luxury homeownership: ILHM

Lifestyle aspirations driving buyer interest in luxury homeownership: ILHM

Experiences are at the core of what luxury homebuyers are looking for in new potential buys. Image credit: ILHM At a recent virtual event, the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing (ILHM) broke down a... Read more »
AI could improve racial equity in homeownership, but there’s work to be done

AI could improve racial equity in homeownership, but there’s work to be done

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to grow amid higher origination costs and greater competition, but without correcting the underlying causes of bias in data, AI models can embed racial... Read more »
Opinion: Local MLS broker marketplaces, rules equitably advance American homeownership

Opinion: Local MLS broker marketplaces, rules equitably advance American homeownership

As the trial of Burnett v. the National Association of Realtors (NAR), et al kicked off this week in a Kansas City, Missouri, federal courtroom, there is a lot at stake for consumers and... Read more »