Some Black homeowners do pay higher interest rates on mortgages than non-white Hispanics, but a new report issued by the Atlanta Fed shows the reason isn’t the rule-of-thumb principle that had associated the cause with racial bias by lenders.
Tag: homeownership
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Atlanta’s home prices are soaring. Can a new model keep some affordable forever?
As Atlanta loses affordable homes every year, land trusts could help—if they can scale.
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OWN DeKalb launches new affordable homeownership program
A property management company creates a first-time homeownership program in DeKalb County.
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What You Need to Know About Millennials and Homeownership
There’s a huge opportunity for real estate professionals to appeal to millennials who are considering homeownership if they have a broad understanding of the market.
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Fall Still Good Time to Buy But Don’t Expect Lower Prices
Fall is still a good time to buy a home but pattern for home prices is different in 2013.
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The New York Times Agrees: Now Is the Time to Buy
Mortgage rates are expected to rise slightly over the year and home prices are expected to rise rapidly. Many homebuyers may be wondering, “Is now the time to pull the trigger?”
