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Less Than Half of Black Households Were Homeowners in 2021

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From October 2020 to September 2021, just 9.1% Housing discrimination has hit Black buyers the hardest during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly as a foreclosure crisis disproportionately impacted communities of color. . Housing Policy + Finance. of total U.S. buyers were Black, and only 43.1% Read more. . Demographics.

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Eichler Homes: Trademark in Architecture, Neighborhood Integration

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Tue, 07/07/2020 - 09:56. Born to German Jewish immigrants, Eichler was sensitive to the common practices housing discrimination and believed if a buyer was qualified, there was no reason not to sell them a home. Eichler Homes: Trademark in Architecture, Neighborhood Integration. cbroderick.

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Biden's Promised Changes to the Housing Market

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Mon, 11/09/2020 - 09:28. Campaign promise: Address racial discrimination in housing. Housing Policy + Finance. Biden's Promised Changes to the Housing Market. cbroderick. If Biden does follow-up on these promises, Realtor.com says the changes could have “momentous” results. Read More. . Government + Policy.

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New Maryland Real Estate Laws from the 2020 Legislative Session

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Despite the Coronavirus pandemic concern shortened session, the legislature acted on 1,664 House bills and 12 resolutions and 1,081 Senate bills and 6 resolutions with 667 bills passing both chambers before they adjourned sine die on March 18, 2020. Historic Discrimination. House Bill 1077 (Ch. Ground Leases. House Bill 172 (Ch.

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