Dr. Courtney Rose Johnson
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Empowering the Future: NAREB Presents Los Angeles Community Wealth Building Day on Saturday, July 26
In a continued mission to close the racial wealth gap and advance Black homeownership, the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) is bringing its transformative Community Wealth Building Day to Los Angeles on Saturday, July 26, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Hosted in partnership with Bishop Craig Worsham and the People’s Independent Church of God in Christ, the event will take place at 5856 West Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90043, and is free and open to the public.
The Drive for Black Homeownership
My grandparents, despite many barriers, worked, saved, and eventually bought a house. My grandfather was forced to drop out of school in the fifth grade to work and help care for his younger siblings. But their determination to own a home, a dream shared by many in their generation, was unwavering. Families worked, prayed, and, like my grandparents, many others managed to turn their dreams into reality and own a home.
Miami Gardens Hosts 108th NAREB Building Black Wealth Tour: A Transformative Initiative for Economic Empowerment
Miami Gardens became the epicenter of financial empowerment on February 22, as more than 200 attendees gathered at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church for the 108th stop on the National Association of Real Estate Brokers’ (NAREB) Building Black Wealth Tour. This pivotal event, in collaboration with influential partners such as the African American Mayors Association, Inc., the Divine 9, and the National Bar Association, provided crucial education, hands-on workshops, and one-on-one counseling to equip Black Americans with the tools needed to secure homeownership and long-term wealth.
NAREB Announces 2024 Black Wealth Summit at Clark Atlanta University: A Bold Step Toward Closing the Homeownership Gap
A Key Event Empowering Black Homeownership and Wealth Building in America
The fight for economic empowerment and wealth equity is about to reach new heights. The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) has announced its highly anticipated 2024 Black Wealth Summit, set to take place at the historic Clark Atlanta University on November 15, 2024. This year’s summit is expected to attract thought leaders, real estate professionals, policymakers, and community activists—all united with one goal: to elevate Black homeownership and financial stability in America.
NAREB Honors Black Excellence in Real Estate: $4.7 Billion in Transactions Celebrated Nationwide
The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) continues its mission to uplift Black communities through real estate, with the organization set to honor some of the most outstanding Black professionals in the industry. As part of its upcoming **Building Black Wealth Tour**, NAREB will salute the winners of its prestigious Top 100 Blacks in Real Estate Awards—a group of professionals who collectively executed a staggering $4.7 billion in real estate transactions in 2023.
New Agent Compensation Rules: A Looming Threat to Black Real Estate Professionals and Homeownership
In an era where the fight for equity in homeownership continues, a new threat looms large over Black real estate professionals and aspiring Black homeowners. Dr. Courtney Johnson Rose, President of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), has sounded the alarm on upcoming changes in agent compensation formulas that could undermine the progress made in bridging the racial homeownership gap.
