- Inclusive Lending
- April 1, 2026
What Is Fair Housing?
April is Fair Housing Month. This marks the anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, a federal law that helps ensure equal access to housing opportunities.
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- Inclusive Lending
- January 19, 2026
How Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Legacy Continues to Impact Housing: Fair Housing Protections by State
For Martin Luther King, Jr., fair and stable housing was a key tenet of the civil rights movement. Today, fair housing protections operate at the federal, state, and local levels. Here's what you need to know.
- Inclusive Lending
- June 19, 2025
Breaking Barriers: How Single Black Women Are Redefining Homeownership
In a housing market where high prices and mortgage rates are sidelining many aspiring homeowners, one group of buyers is forging ahead: single, Black women.
- Inclusive Lending
- April 9, 2025
Know Your Fair Housing Rights—And What to Do If You Think They’ve Been Violated
If you suspect you may have been a victim of housing discrimination, it’s important to know what the Fair Housing Act covers and doesn’t cover.
- Inclusive Lending
- February 20, 2025
Hidden in Plain Sight: The Lingering Shadow of Racial Covenants on American Homeownership
Racial covenants may be unenforceable, but their impact still lingers—shaping homeownership rates, wealth gaps, and community landscapes across the U.S.
- Inclusive Lending
- February 3, 2025
Barriers to Homeownership: Why Black Homeownership Rates Remain Low
Less than half of Black Americans are homeowners. These are some of the barriers they face.
- Inclusive Lending
- January 20, 2025
The Long Road to Fair Housing: How Civil Rights Leaders Paved the Way
The Fair Housing Act made it illegal refuse to rent, sell, or finance home purchases based on someone’s race, color, national origin, and religion.
- Housing News
- November 15, 2024
The Homeownership Gap is Growing for Black Millennials
Faced with a challenging housing market, fewer Black millennials are purchasing homes.
- Housing News
- July 24, 2024
Top 10 Cities Black Families are Looking for Affordable Starter Homes
Homeownership is key for building generational stability, yet for many Black families, it may feel increasingly out of reach. Here are 10 cities that offer better opportunities for Black people.
- Inclusive Lending
- June 19, 2024
Juneteenth: Honoring the Legacy of Freedom for All
Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, marks a pivotal moment in American history. On this day in 1865, news of the Emancipation Proclamation finally reached Texas, two years after it was signed.
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