It seems hard for me to believe that it has been almost three weeks since I posted a blog. I keep on thinking of things to write about, on our recovery from arson journey, but let the work of the journey take up my time and don't write them. The course of the journey, our … Continue reading Through The Legal Labyrinth
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Class Claims: Real Estate Racism
Chapter 12 of Class Matters is about racism in real estate, and how class is used to reinforce race. She discusses her experiences trying to buy property in California, Florida and New York. NYC, one of the most ethnically diverse city in the world, and yet is still so ethnically and racially segregated. And class … Continue reading Class Claims: Real Estate Racism
Real Estate — Market Forces or Government Manipulation
I was griping a bit today to a coworker that rides the same bus to the same office building downtown. My story. Bought a house 10 years ago for $116K with a city down-payment grant. Put new siding and windows on it -- $20K. got it assessed at around $125K when we considered putting in … Continue reading Real Estate — Market Forces or Government Manipulation
At The Rainbow 