GROWTH and City of Birmingham Building New Homes in Birmingham
The City of Birmingham and GROWTH by NCRC signed a $25 million development deal that will begin with building affordable new homes in Birmingham, AL.
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NCRC Founder John Taylor To Retire August 1
John Taylor, founder of NCRC, will retire August 1 and remain a consultant for three years. The nonprofit organization will continue to be led by Jesse Van Tol.
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Appraisal Discrimination: Today’s Redlining
Appraisal Discrimination: Appraisers’ opinions of value are often what stands between the accumulation of equity and the destruction of it for Black Americans
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New Homes In Parma Heights
Cleveland Custom Homes and GROWTH by NCRC Commit to Twelve New Builds in Parma Heights. New Homes in Parma Heights from the $240s.
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New York Times: Black Homeowners Face Discrimination in Appraisals
Companies that value homes for sale or refinancing are bound by law not to discriminate. Black homeowners say discrimination in appraisals happens anyway.
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How Has the Spike in Lumber Prices Increased Home Costs?
As of late April, lumber prices were up 67% from the beginning of the year and a massive 340% higher than one year ago.
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The State of Affordable Homeownership Is Female
Twenty percent of homes sold were to single women. The state of affordable homeownership is female! Yet, women still face home buying challenges.
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Biggest impediment to mortgage growth? Shortage of new homes.
The shortage of new homes and affordable construction starter homes is not only a problem for would-be homeowners but mortgage lenders face a looming strain.
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Earth Day: Ten Ways to a Green Home
How do we link homeownership with saving the planet? We’ve created a list of ten ways to a green home. These tips help Mother Earth and lower ownership costs.
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What is Fair Housing? Five Things You Should Know
What is fair housing? The Fair Housing Act seeks to end housing discrimination. Fair housing “is the right to choose housing free from unlawful discrimination.”
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