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HUD Secretary Fudge Reiterates Commitment to End Appraisal Bias and Create Housing Opportunities in Marginalized Communities

ABOVE: WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 04: Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge speaks during the Freedman’s Bank Forum in the Cash Room at the Treasury Department on October 04, 2022 in Washington, DC. According to the department, the forum is focused on “efforts to increase economic opportunity and growth for communities of color and […]
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ABOVE: WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 04: Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge speaks during the Freedman’s Bank Forum in the Cash Room at the Treasury Department on October 04, 2022 in Washington, DC. According to the department, the forum is focused on “efforts to increase economic opportunity and growth for communities of color and address the persistent drivers of the racial wealth divide.” (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

NAREB’s 75th National Convention Galvanized by Secretary’s Firey Speech

In Houston, during the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) 75th National Convention, the organization agreed to work with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to address appraisal bias and discrimination through education, outreach, and other activities.

“HUD and NAREB will work together to fight appraisal bias in the Black community,” said Secretary Marcia L. Fudge in a dynamic and inspirational address that ignited passion and commitment among attendees at NAREB’s annual convention.

“I live in a Black neighborhood by choice; my home is bigger, my lot is bigger, yet my home is valued less than the White neighborhood down the block; this must change,” Fudge said passionately, drawing from her experiences.

Secretary Fudge added that the commitment to tackling appraisal bias reflects the administration’s dedication to promoting fairness in housing valuations and bringing equity to all communities.

“I am proud that NAREB will be participating in this unprecedented collaboration that will be critical to increasing Black wealth and increasing homeownership for Black families,” said Lydia Pope, the outgoing NAREB president, who has been a strong advocate for legislative and regulatory changes that can create more homeownership opportunities for Blacks.

Specifically, the agreement with HUD cites several collaborative actions in the fiscal year 2024, which begins October 1, 2023:

Online training opportunities for housing counselors to understand racial appraisal bias in home property valuation. The training sessions will include strategy discussions to combat appraisal bias, best practices for housing counselors to help clients impacted, and available resources to support housing counselors and their clients.
Roundtable discussions at regional HUD Office of Housing Counseling (OHC) meetings around the country to help stakeholders and homeowners better understand appraisal bias in specific geographic areas; build public-private partnerships to combat appraisal bias; and share best practices for housing counselors to help impacted families.
NAREB, and other industry stakeholders, will assist OHC in developing and distributing educational materials to combat appraisal bias.
The National Fair Housing Training Academy will partner with NAREB to train its Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) and Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP) participants on appraisal-related matters.

Secretary Fudge’s presence was particularly significant as she shares hometown roots with NAREB President Pope, both hailing from Cleveland, OH.

During her speech, Secretary Fudge expressed admiration for Pope, describing her as “not only a phenomenal leader but her homegirl.” This heartfelt connection exemplifies the strong ties that unite professionals in their pursuit of advancing equity in the real estate industry.

Secretary Fudge fired up the audience with her powerful commitment to addressing racial disparities in housing for marginalized communities.

“There’s a new sheriff in town, and her administration is committed to ensuring they make a difference in the lives of Black and Brown people. “Further, she stated, “I am doing MY JOB!” leaving no doubt about her dedication to the mission.

Addressing credit challenges faced by Black borrowers, Secretary Fudge declared, “Some Black borrowers lack credit, but now when obtaining an FHA loan, rental history can be used as a credit history.” This policy change aims to expand access to credit and homeownership opportunities for individuals with limited credit history.

Secretary Fudge highlighted the significance of homeownership in building wealth: “We cannot deal with inflation until we deal with the housing crisis. Most of us build wealth through homeownership.” This statement underscores the Biden administration’s focus on addressing the housing crisis to tackle broader economic challenges.

She noted that policymakers have advised young people that they don’t need to own a home. Secretary Fudge questioned, “Who told them that foolishness?” She implored the Black real estate agents and brokers, “We need to help get them in homes, so we need your advocacy.”

In closing, Secretary Fudge left the audience with a powerful call to action, “Stay Encouraged, Stay Vigilant, WE NEED YOU. Thank You!” Her words were a rallying cry for real estate professionals to unite and drive positive change in the industry.

“Secretary Fudge’s address impacted the NAREB convention attendees, motivating them to embrace the challenges ahead and work together toward creating a more equitable and inclusive housing landscape,” said Pope.

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NFL: Week Two Recap | Jalen Hurts did not fold; Caleb Williams exits game with injury

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts found Darius Cooper with nine seconds left for the game winning touchdown as his team beat the Tennessee Titans 24-20 in Nashville. Hurts finished the day 26/37 for 264 yards. He threw for two touchdowns and two interceptions. Prior to the final drive, the Eagles ran 25 plays for 45 […]
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Prior to the final drive, the Eagles ran 25 plays for 45 yards. During the final drive Hurts went 6-8 with 61 passing yards and the touchdown. Titans defensive tackle — and team captain — Jeffery Simmons said this week that the way to defend Jalen Hurts is to make him “play quarterback.”

Hurts said to Simmons after today’s game: “You started that sh**. I had to finish it.”

Running back Saquon Barkley suffered a stinger in the first half but he ultimately finished the game. He had four carries and nine yards and one catch for eleven yards. He will get an MRI for his injury, but admitted to Cameron Wolfe of the NFL Network he was fine.

Caleb Williams leaves game against Vikings with apparent lower-body injury

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was helped off the field with a right leg injury with 7:42 remaining in the fourth quarter. Williams was down, writhing in pain after scrambling to his left. After departing the injury tent, Williams raised his right fist, acknowledging the crowd while expressing his frustration. Testing will commence on Monday to find out more details about his injury.

“We’ll know tomorrow,” Johnson admitted regarding Williams’ injury. “He’s in good spirits. He’s a team player.”

Williams finished the day with 138 passing yards and one interception.

“I’m actually happy it’s nothing with the knee — that was my first inclination,” Johnson said. “But, a hamstring could be pretty damaging as well. So, we’ll see. We’ll see how bad it is tomorrow and we’ll go from there.”

Bryce Young once again dominated the Falcons

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is 5-1 against the Atlanta Falcons and is undefeated at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Today, Young threw for 287 yards and three touchdowns as he led the Panthers to a 34-3 dismembering of the Atlanta Falcons. Georgia Tech alumnus Darren Waller caught two touchdowns and linebacker Devin Lloyd returned one of his two interceptions for a touchdown.

Cooper Rush started his second straight game for the Falcons and it did not go well. The partisan crowd voiced their displeasure after Rush completed 10/17 passes for 86 yards and two interceptions. Jack Strand entered the game for Rush prompting cheers from the Falcons fans. The rookie threw a pick-six on his first career pass attempt. Strand was the first QB to accomplish that feat since Sam Darnold in 2018 and is the first Falcons player to do that since Brett Favre in 1991. Strand finished the day with 59 passing yards and 16 rushing yards.

According to reports, quarterback Michael Penix, Jr. is expected to make his season debut this Thursday at the Green Bay Packers. His return should help the Falcons. They are the first team since the 2008 Rams to not run any plays in the red zone after the first two games to open a season.

The bright spots for the Falcons today were the Spelman College Jaguarettes performing with the Falcons cheerleaders and Florida A&M’s marching band, The Marching 100, also performed during halftime!

Jayden Daniels gets carted off after apparent arm injury

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He was later ruled out.

Daniels suffered a dislocated elbow to the same arm during week nine of last season against the Washington Commanders, which led to him being shut down for the remainder of the season.

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