From Dream to Keys: Becoming a Homeowner

From Dream to Keys: Becoming a Homeowner

The dream of owning a home is deeply rooted in the American culture, symbolizing financial success, stability, and a place to call one’s own. For many, owning a home represents a significant milestone, offering a sense of pride and accomplishment. However, turning that dream into reality requires careful planning, understanding of the housing market, and […]

The American dream while Black: Locked in a vicious cycle

Homeownership is supposed to be the gateway to the American dream. Black Americans have been denied access.

The American dream while Black: Locked in a vicious cycle

By Nigel Chiwaya and Janell Ross (Aug. 3, 2020) Ebony Jones thought she was one of the lucky ones. Jones, a Black woman in her 30s, inherited a home her grandfather, a World War II veteran, had bought nearly seven decades earlier with the help of his GI Bill benefits.  But when Jones and her […]