POLICY FOR THE PEOPLE ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT SUMMIT A PLACE TO PROSPER: EXPANDING BLACK HOMEOWNERSHIP AND HOUSING EQUITY - RESOURCE GUIDE
Forward Together: The Black Policy Playbook – Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies This report is a comprehensive framework for advancing policies that address critical issues affecting Black communities, including policy recommendations to increase Black homeownership. The State of Equitable Homeownership 2025 Report – National Fair Housing Alliance This report is a robust overview of the current landscape for Black homeowners, with both historical context and proposals to improve the Black homeownership rate. Snapshot of Race and Home Buying in America – National Association of Realtors This report provides a brief overview of the barriers to wealthbuilding and homeownership that Black Americans face. Your Home’s Value is Based on Racism – New York Times This op-ed outlines the correlation between housing values and the racial makeup of residential areas. Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Home Mortgage Interest Deduction – Tax Policy Center This report identifies inequitable federal tax policies that prevent Black and brown communities from earning tax benefits from homeownership. For Black Americans, Homeownership Can Mean Better Health – Harvard Public Health This publication outlines the connection between homeownership and overall wellness and identifies ways to increase Black homeownership and improve health outcomes in communities of color.