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St. Louis Realtors Association Publishes Report on Racial Disparities in Region’s Housing

St. Louis Realtors Association Publishes Report on Racial Disparities in Region’s Housing

by Phil Hall | Oct 9, 2025 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

A new report published by the St. Louis Realtors Association has defined the racial disparities that continue to impact the regional housing market. The report, titled “Reimagining St. Louis: A Data-Driven Plan for Fair Homeownership,” analyzed 75,000 home...
Report: California’s Housing Affordability Gap Remains Wide for Blacks and Hispanics

Report: California’s Housing Affordability Gap Remains Wide for Blacks and Hispanics

by Phil Hall | Apr 25, 2025 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The affordability gap for Black and Hispanic households seeking homeownership in California continues to remain behind other ethnic demographics, according to a new data report from the California Association of Realtors (CAR). During 2024, less than one-fifth (18%)...
Zillow: 62% of Black Buyers Purchased Their First Home in 2024

Zillow: 62% of Black Buyers Purchased Their First Home in 2024

by Phil Hall | Feb 20, 2025 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

A new data study from Zillow (NASDAQ: Z, ZG) found 62% of Black homebuyers purchased their first home in 2024, just slightly below the record 63% level in 2023. In comparison, overall, first-time buyers made up just 44% of the market, down from 50% in 2023. Zillow...
A Typical Black Household Can Only Afford Starter Homes in 10 Major Metros

A Typical Black Household Can Only Afford Starter Homes in 10 Major Metros

by Phil Hall | Jun 27, 2024 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

A typical Black household can only afford a starter home in 10 of the nation’s 50 most populous metros, according to a new report from Redfin (NASDAQ:RDFN). In comparison, the typical White household can afford a starter home in 32 of the 50 metros. For its report,...
Report: Nearly One-Quarter of Black Mortgage Applicants are Rejected

Report: Nearly One-Quarter of Black Mortgage Applicants are Rejected

by Phil Hall | May 29, 2024 | Mortgage Information, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The homeownership rate for Black households has grown faster than average since 2019, though it is still lower than its peak from 20 years ago. According to a new data report from Zillow (NASDAQ:Z, ZG), nearly 46% of Black households own their home, down from its...
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