Sophisticated Settings — Lifestyle — September 23, 2022
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Seven tips for selling your property
By Kara Thompson, Special to the AFRO, kthompson@afro.com Selling your home can be something that takes a lot of time, energy and effort, especially if you’re a first time seller. […] The post Seven tips for selling your property appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Ten practical tips for aspiring first time home buyers
By Kara Thompson, Special to the AFRO, kthompson@afro.com Purchasing your first home is a daunting task, but it’s also one of the best long-term investments you can make. The Mortgage […] The post Ten practical tips for aspiring first time home buyers appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Google searches for ‘sell my house’ hit highest point in history of U.S. internet
By AFRO Staff Americans are trying to sell their homes more than ever, according to Google search results recently released by the company. Google revealed that searches for “sell my […] The post Google searches for ‘sell my house’ hit highest point in history of U.S. internet appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
John Hopkins researchers test the failing facilities of Baltimore City Public School
By Joshua M. Sharfstein, MD According to the introduction in the report, roughly two years ago a group of JHU experts in the fields of “public health, education, and medicine” […] The post John Hopkins researchers test the failing facilities of Baltimore City Public School appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Biden has power to impose rent control, say housing advocates
By Meir Rinde, Shelterforce Progressive advocacy groups are calling on the Biden administration to impose rent control on tens of millions of homes in response to soaring rent increases. With […] The post Biden has power to impose rent control, say housing advocates appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Black DMV homeowners ban together to build equity
By Aja Beckham, Word In Black Ownership Matters, a collective of Black homeowners, established a tradition to gather for an annual photoshoot on June 18 in front of Fredrick Douglass’s […] The post Black DMV homeowners ban together to build equity appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Skewed figure: how biased appraisals are underestimating the value of Black homes
Baltimore couple’s home rises nearly $300,000 in value after White colleague stands in for appraisal By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business WriterReport for America Corps Membermsayles@afro.com and Kara Thompson, Special to […] The post Skewed figure: how biased appraisals are underestimating the value of Black homes appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Real estate expert opinion: what to know before you buy a home
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com When it comes to building generational wealth and closing the racial wealth divide, homeownership has become a key […] The post Real estate expert opinion: what to know before you buy a home appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
It’s not easy getting a home loan – racial bias makes it nearly impossible for many Blacks
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent, @StacyBrownMedia In data released earlier this year from the Federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, major disparities exist in home loan approval rates […] The post It’s not easy getting a home loan – racial bias makes it nearly impossible for many Blacks appeared first on AFRO American