Another interesting article from our friends over at Keeping Current Matters. If you are sick of renting and making your landlord rich read this short article. I would be more than happy to help you fire your landlord and build your wealth through home ownership! As we celebrate Black History Month, we honor and recognize the past and present experiences of Black Americans. A significant part of this experience is investing in a home of their own. While equitable access to housing has come a long way, the path to
[homeownership](https://www.keepingcurrentmatters.com/2021/12/20/homebuyers-be-ready-to-act-this-winter/)
is still steeper for households of color. It’s an important experience to talk about, along with how working with the right real estate experts can make all the difference for diverse homebuyers. We know it’s a more challenging journey to achieve
[homeownership](https://www.keepingcurrentmatters.com/2022/02/08/dont-let-student-loans-delay-your-homeownership-dreams/)
for some because there’s still a measurable gap between the overall average U.S. homeownership rate and that of non-white groups. Today, the lowest
[homeownership rate](https://www.census.gov/housing/hvs/files/currenthvspress.pdf)
persists in the Black community (_see graph below_):  [](https://files.keepingcurrentmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/08103209/20220209-NM-Eng-1.png) Homeownership is an essential piece for building household
[wealth](https://www.keepingcurrentmatters.com/2021/12/21/the-average-homeowner-gained-56700-in-equity-over-the-past-year/)
that can be passed down to future generations. However, there are obstacles in the
[homebuying process](https://www.keepingcurrentmatters.com/2021/12/14/advice-for-first-generation-homebuyers/)
that can negatively impact certain racial and ethnic groups, including the Black community. This can delay or prevent many from achieving homeownership, challenging their ability to grow their net worth. A
[report](https://live-future-of-building-wealth.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Sec5-Ch39-Perry-Ratcliffe.pdf)
by Vanessa G. Perry of the
_George Washington University School of_
Business and Janneke Ratcliffe of the
_Urban Institute_
explains: > “. . . households of color have much lower homeownership rates than white households and consequently hold, at the median, just one-eighth the wealth of white households.” On top of that, when Black households do become homeowners, research shows they pay more for those homes overall than the average household. Raheem Hanifa, a Research Analyst for the
_Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University_,
[tells us](https://www.jchs.harvard.edu/blog/high-income-black-homeowners-receive-higher-interest-rates-low-income-white-homeowners): > “Black homeowners not only have primary mortgages with higher
[interest rates](https://www.keepingcurrentmatters.com/2022/01/19/with-mortgage-rates-climbing-nows-the-time-to-act/)
than white homeowners with similar incomes, they also have higher interest rates than white homeowners with substantially lower incomes, . . . Black homeowners have experienced systemic barriers to homeownership and wealth-building opportunities that have limited their ability to access credit, which is a key component in receiving low mortgage interest rates.” For Black
[homebuyers](https://www.keepingcurrentmatters.com/2022/01/12/two-ways-homebuyers-can-win-in-todays-market/),
the inequity that remains in housing can be a point of pain and frustration. That’s why it’s so important for members of diverse groups to have the right team of
[experts](https://www.keepingcurrentmatters.com/2021/06/14/the-right-expert-will-guide-you-through-this-unprecedented-market/)
on their sides throughout the homebuying process. These professionals aren’t only experienced advisors who understand the market and give the best advice. They’re also compassionate allies who will advocate for your best interests every step of the way. ### **Bottom Line** Opportunities in real estate improve every day, but there are still equity challenges that many face. Reach out to me, Chris Simpson 231-215-7229 to make sure you have an advocate on your side as you walk the path to homeownership. Chris Simpson
Nexes Realty Inc.
880 W. Broadway Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441 * * * ### Discover more from Muskegon Real Estate Agent, Chris Simpson,Homes For Sale, Muskegon Homes,Muskegon House For Sale, Muskegon Real Estate, West Michigan Real Estate Agent, Muskegon Realtor Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe ### Share this: - [X](https://chrissimpsonwestmichiganrealestate.com/2022/02/21/the-path-to-homeownership-can-be-steeper-for-some-americans/?share=twitter&nb=1)
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