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Racial bias often creeps into home appraisals. Here's what's happening to change that

Originally published on March 13, 2023, by Jennifer Ludden for NPR.

Years of homeowner horror stories and a growing body of research has cast a harsh light on how frequently racial bias can skew home appraisals. It's an industry that's dominated by white men whose methods for valuing homes haven't changed much in decades.

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Appraisal Institute Releases Podcast on the Appraiser Diversity Initiative

Originally aired on November 4, 2022, by Warren Boizot, SRA, AI-RRS, and Tonia Vailas, MAI, AI-GRS for the Appraisal Institute's Face Value.

The Appraisal Institute on Nov. 4 released its latest episode of the Face Value podcast, “Appraiser Diversity Initiative: Helping Aspiring Appraisers Find a Path to Success.” Host Tonia Vailas, MAI, AI-GRS, chats with Bill Garber, director of government and external relations for AI, and two AI professionals about the Appraiser Diversity Initiative, their personal experiences with the program, and how to get involved.

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Women, Millennials Driving Black Homeownership: Realtor.com

Originally published on February 9, 2022, Jiayi Xu for Realtor.com.

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Black homebuyers:

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