It’s no easier for Black Philadelphians to become homeowners now than it was 30 years ago [inquirer.com]
By Michaelle Bond, Photo: Jose F. Moreno, The Inquirer, December 13, 2021 Black Philadelphians will need both short-term support and long-term solutions to help them become homeowners in the aftermath of the pandemic and as racial homeownership gaps persist, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. Because of entrenched inequities in employment and income, owning a home is relatively more expensive for Black homeowners than for white homeowners, according to an October report...