As Southern Dallas continues to evolve, one nonprofit believes the best way to preserve the community is by helping residents become homeowners. Southern Dallas Progress CDC is combining financial education, trusted lending partnerships and historic neighborhood revitalization to ensure local families don’t just witness change—they help lead it.
Tag: Homeownership
Posted inReal Estate
Southern Dallas Progress CDC aims to turn renters into homeowners at upcoming Homeownership Fair
By Patrick WashingtonThe Dallas Weekly For many Dallas residents, the dream of homeownership feels increasingly out of reach. Rising home prices, misconceptions about the mortgage process and uncertainty over financing […]
Posted inBusiness
The 25 best cities for Black women to flourish financially
By Erin C. Perkins Where can Black women feel supported and flourish financially? When posed that question, Dr. Lori Martin, a professor of African and African American studies and sociology […]
Posted inFinance, Word In Black
Is Moving to the South Really Better for Black Folks?
By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black There is no place like home. And that might be why Black Americans are moving back to the South. During the […]
Posted inBusiness, Finance, Homepage, Word In Black
Smoke and Mirrors: Rise in Black Net Worth Is Not What It Seems
By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black Black net worths are on the rise — for now. A recent report from the Federal Reserve found that in the […]
Posted inLifestyle, Local
Cities with the most expensive homes in the Dallas metro area
The Dallas metro area is home to some of the most expensive cities in the country, with home values reaching record heights and high mortgage rates, but affordability remains a concern for buyers.
Posted inFinance
Your Mortgage Company Is a Great First Resource if You Are Having Difficulty With PaymentsÂ
The Financial Journey is a unique series focused on financial education and opportunities. These stories have been created through a strategic partnership between Wells Fargo and Word In Black. Are […]
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How to Prepare to Buy a HomeÂ
A Q&A with Stanley White, Community Home Lending Advisor at Chase Homeownership has long been a symbol of the American dream. Our homes often represent far more than just shelter […]
Posted inThis Week
National Community Reinvestment Coalition Files Complaints Against Appraisers Who Discriminated Against Black Homeowners in Recent Investigation
By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA Federal housing officials should sanction two appraisal firms in Baltimore over their discriminatory treatment of Black homeowners who participated in a recent […]
Virtual Financial Literacy Week
Monday – Friday, April 4 – 8, 2022. Topics: Building Foundations; Family/Youth Financial Fitness; Planning for the Future; Credit & Debt; Homeownership. Multiple sessions daily – 13 total. Keynote Speaker: […]
