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Black mortgage applicants still face discrimination, study finds

Aspiring Black homeowners still face more obstacles than other demographics in their pursuit of homeownership, a new report from the…

1 year ago

NY lawmakers want more transparency from co-ops

Lawmakers in New York are trying to push through a bill that would force co-op boards to explain why they…

2 years ago

New York can now revoke licenses from real estate pros that discriminate

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Monday signed into law new legislation that makes it possible for the state to…

3 years ago

Study shows black homeowners pay higher property taxes

A new analysis from economists Troup Howard of the University of Utah and Carlos Avenancio-Leon of Indiana University has found…

3 years ago

LGBT buyers can't afford homes in areas with protection from discrimination

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender home-buyers and renters must pay a premium to live in states, cities and counties that…

3 years ago

Digital mortgage applications result in less discrimination, study finds

Digital mortgage applications are having the positive effect of reducing discrimination of black and Latino home buyers, a new study…

4 years ago

HUD's proposed rule change could limit housing discrimination lawsuits

The Department of Housing and Urban Development is proposing a change to its fair housing rules, but critics say the…

4 years ago

Activists push to end housing discrimination against ex-cons

A number of U.S. cities are taking action to prevent landlords from denying applications from previously convicted criminals. For example,…

4 years ago