Honoring Black History month by closing the black homeownership gap
Unequitable access to housing In a study by the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, the racial homeownership gap is most striking for Black households. At 41.7 percent, Black households have the lowest homeownership rate nationally—30.0 percentage points lower than white households. Historically, Milwaukee’s Black neighborhoods have struggled to gain access to homeownership. […]
A Sense of Pride: The Journey to Housing Stability Through Homeownership
Demetrious’s beautiful home is situated in the heart of Beloit’ city center district, positioned north of downtown and just east of Rock River. Her neighborhood consists of single-family homes and smaller apartment buildings. Her home, a two-story cobalt-blue house with crisp white trim, stands proudly amid a spacious yard, complemented by a welcoming front porch. […]