Recent findings from the 2024 State of Housing in Black America report have unveiled a disturbing reality: Black homeownership rates have plummeted to levels not
A proud Detroit native, Marja Farrow has a vision for her community. She is an experienced leader, administrator and skilled in community and economic development,
Krysta Pate is the founder and CEO of The Ownership Initiative, a mission-based advisory firm working to improve Detroiters’ access to homeownership. She says her biggest
Theodore Lipscomb Sr. spent 12 years as a Milwaukee County Supervisor, before becoming executive director of LISC Milwaukee. He came in the door with a
With a heart of service, Dominique Ellis is invested in serving the underinvested and building inclusive communities. As Senior Program Officer of the LISC Atlanta
Kandis Williams has more than 25 years of community and economic development experience, and most recently was the Vice President for Economic Opportunity with Cleveland
Since 2000, Jacqueline Burau has honed her professional skills and has worked her way through the ranks within the LISC organization. Since 2012, she has
The pursuit of financial stability and prosperity has been a long-standing goal within the Black community. One of the most powerful tools in achieving this
In Black communities across the United States, homeownership is often more than just a financial asset; it’s a symbol of perseverance, resilience, and hope. In
In Detroit, where over half of the population rents, rising rents, poor living conditions, and systemic barriers to affordable housing are pressing issues. These challenges
Darius Jones, founder and CEO of the National Black Empowerment Council, is partnering with Atlanta City Hall, Rocket Community Fund, and the Goodwill of North
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens joins Rocket Community Fund, National Black Empowerment Council, and Goodwill of North Georgia to launch the Homeownership Wealth Initiative. This pilot program
WASHINGTON, DC – The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) aggressively seeks to bolster Black homeownership with initiatives that can connect with the more
Black homebuyers are often quite anxious. The dream of homeownership drives many to take significant steps in their lives, but it can also be accompanied
For many in the Black community, the thought of becoming homebuyers can be both exciting and anxiety-inducing. The dream of Black homeownership is one that
Bank of America recently announced that they would offer a no-down-payment mortgage for Blacks and Hispanics who are first-time homebuyers. Announced as the Community Affordable
Robert Lockett is the National Team Lead of Housing Stability for Rocket Mortgage and was among three leaders who spoke on the panel for the
