Tag Archives: Homeownership
Administration Approves $1.5 Billion in Aid for Homeowners
Fund encourages states to develop less stringent solutions to prevent foreclosure
The U.S. Treasury announced Thursday that it has approved $1.5 billion in Hardest Hit Fund…
By Joyce Jones
You Better Shop Around
Four steps to getting the best deal on a home loan
Some 92% of homebuyers finance their purchase with a mortgage, according to the National Association…
By Tara-Nicholle Nelson
Your House is a Home—Not an ATM
Although property can serve as a valuable wealth-building too, it also serves a practical purpose�it's where you live
The nation may be in recovery mode but millions are still stuck in a financial…
By Earl "Butch" Graves Jr.
African American Wealth Gap Quadruples
High-income blacks have less wealth than middle-class whites
The wealth gap between white and African-American families has increased more than four times between…
By Deborah Creighton Skinner
Rewriting the Financial Playbook
Pro athlete turned corporate executive Malcolm Johnson is on his game in helping his family prosper
Malcolm Johnson has had a good handle on his money since retiring seven years ago…
By Carolyn M. Brown
Overview: The White House’s Financial Reform Plan
Enforcing common-sense rules for consumers, investors
The White House issued a fact sheet on how the president’s financial reform plan will…
By BlackEnterprise.com
Don’t Walk Away
Weigh the pros and cons before you walk away from your home
Until recently, owning a home was the wealth-building move. These days, many homeowners are contending…
By Tara-Nicholle Nelson
The Homebuyer’s Toolkit: Do it Yourself!
Today's lesson: Patching a hole in your drywall
From time to time, you may have to make interior improvements to your home such…
By LaToya M. Smith
Staying on Track
Dasha Lundy seeks to establish a strong financial foundation-with or without a mate
Like mother, like daughter. And that’s just fine by Dasha Lundy. Her mother taught her…
By Sheryl Nance-Nash
The Homebuyer’s Toolkit: Choosing the Right Neighborhood
When purchasing a home, it�s all about location, location, location
Found the perfect house? Make sure the environment is equally ideal. There’s nothing to be…
