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Black Americans still face massive housing barriers

Housing Wire

The difference in appraisals has led to a $156 billion cumulative loss in value nationwide for majority-Black neighborhoods, the study claimed. “Black people who succeed in buying a home have to be Superman or Superwoman,” said Bryan Greene, vice president of policy advocacy for the National Association of Realtors.

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Opinion: More can be done to shorten the average time to close

Housing Wire

Yes, the process of orchestrating the collaboration of lenders, appraisers , home inspectors, one or two real estate agents, a title insurance company, and possibly others is complex. Real estate will look different in 2030, perhaps even in 2024. But there’s also room for improvement. It doesn’t lend itself to a 24-hour cycle.

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Opinion: More should be done to shorten the average time to close

Housing Wire

The process of orchestrating the collaboration of lenders, appraisers, home inspectors, one or two real estate agents, a title insurance company and possibly others is complex. Real estate will look different in 2030, perhaps even in 2024. But there’s also room for improvement. It doesn’t lend itself to a 24-hour cycle.

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