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Knowledge is power, yet very few people have ever been taught about the homebuying process. Navigating the intricacies of the housing market can be a challenge, particularly for first-time buyers. …
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"Homeownership means new memories and a sense of pride that I worked so hard to get to this point. And a foundation for your children - they follow what they see. They saw I did it as a single mom of …
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Lisa Brooks had long harbored the dream of owning a home. “My credit just wasn't good enough” she admits. Despite years of diligent research into homeownership, credit challenges had continually …
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For years, the American dream of homeownership was elusive for many women. Legal and social barriers prevented them from owning property, making financial decisions, and building wealth without a male …
Xavier Shands has been the go-to guy for all of Gorman and Company’s maintenance needs on rental properties for over 6 years. Picture this: a man who has dedicated his career to tending to other …
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Unequitable access to housing In a study by the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, the racial homeownership gap is most striking for Black households. At 41.7 percent, Black …
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We are pledged to the letter and spirit of the U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.
