Homeownership

In Honor of Women’s History Month, a Look at Successes and Challenges for Women in Homeownership

We’re seeing more and more women becoming homeowners, with single women making a notable impact in the housing market. www.nar.realtor – Research

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Streamlining the Homeownership Experience

For Larry Flick V, CEO of Devon, Pennsylvania-based Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS®, a pairing nearly two decades ago between his company and HSA Home Warranty can best be described as something akin to love at first sight. “We recognized the importance of home warranties to our clients, so we incorporated warranty products… […]

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Opinion: U.S. Economy Will Benefit When the Racial Homeownership Gap Is Finally Closed

Racial disparity in homeownership has significant implications, given that homeownership is crucial to building wealth and financial security. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing

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Administration Announces Updates for Access to Homeownership

The White House released a series of announcements aimed at expanding access to homeownership and helping homeowners struggling financially to remain in their homes.  www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing

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Millions Priced Out of Homeownership This Year, Researchers Find

Cost burdens and affordability have become two of the most acute, most urgent issues to emerge from the last three turbulent years in the housing sector, according to Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS), which released its “State of the Nation’s Housing” annual report this week, estimating that over 2 million renter households have… […]

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Latinos Emerging as Fast-Growing Segment of American Homeownership

“El Chapulin Colorado” was one of the most popular Spanish-language TV series in the 1970s. The protagonist is a superhero “red grasshopper” who, despite often insurmountable obstacles, becomes our champion. Similar to the hardworking and industrious Chapulin, Latinos are the emerging champions of homeownership over the past decade. According to the National Association of Hispanic… […]

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At What Price? Overcoming Barriers to Homeownership

NAR commemorates the 55th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act featuring NAR’s 2023 Fair Housing Champions along with expert speakers addressing ongoing barriers to homeownership. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing

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NAR Policy Forum: Financing the Future of Homeownership

The forum brought together hundreds of policy makers and industry professionals to examine ways in which housing finance reform can protect U.S. consumers and ensure broader access. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing

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What Will It Take to Close the Racial Homeownership Gap?

Learn about new research on racial homeownership gaps, hear a discussion of policy proposals to close the gap with a panel of experts, and meet the inaugural winners of NAR’s Fair Housing Champion Award. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing

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