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Gap in home appraisals costly for Black families
Source: Bankrate.com It is well-documented that homes in Black neighborhoods generally appraise for less value than similar properties in predominantly white areas. There’s no single explanation for this disparity, which is the result of hundreds of years of history and policy — as well as social biases — but it’s clear that the appraisal gap…
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Raiding Sadowski fund robs Florida’s future
By Elliott Johnson | The Palm Beach Post | March 31, 2021 Florida’s population continues to grow. According to a recent report by the Demographic Estimating Conference, Florida will be home to more than 300,000 additional residents per year, every year, for the next five years. The Florida Chamber of Commerce calculates that we could…
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Palm Beach County home prices hit record high. How high, you ask? Prepare yourself.
If you want to buy a home in Palm Beach County, be prepared to shell out some serious cash. Home prices hit record highs in February, according to a report issued Monday by the Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors. The median price in February for a single family residence in Palm Beach County was $450,000,…
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Wellington’s COVID-19 Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance Program application portal Open
Rental and Utility Assistance Rental and Utility Assistance Information The online application portal is now open. This Temporary Rental and Utility program funded by the Community Development Block (CDBG) and CDBG’s Cares Act provides assistance to low and moderate-income Village of Wellington residents. The program’s purpose is to assist residents with a one-time rental and…
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Palm Beach County opens new round of COVID rent assistance. Here’s how to apply
By Hannah Morse | Palm Beach Post Millions of dollars in new federal aid will be available to Palm Beach County renters who were affected by the coronavirus pandemic. County commissioners signed off on a plan Tuesday for the county’s community services department to dispense $45.2 million for rent and utility assistance. The county received the dollars as…
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Palm Beach County Affordable Housing Needs Assessment
The 2020 Palm Beach County Affordable Housing Needs Assessment provides a current market perspective on the key demand and supply factors impacting the production and availability of affordable housing in the County and major municipalities. The report provides a clear understanding of the scope and scale of Palm Beach County’s affordable housing issues and includes…
