Central New Jersey Realtists Focus on Growing Black Wealth Through Homeownership

TRENTON, N.J. - April 8, 2019 - PRLog -- Central New Jersey Realtists
Focus on Growing Black Wealth Through Homeownership

Central Jersey Board of Realtist a local chapter of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) plans commemoration of 51st Anniversary of Fair Housing Act during Annual Realtist Week event series

Trenton, NJ – April 7 - 13, 2019 – The Central Jersey Board of Realtist the local chapter of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), the country's oldest, minority real estate trade association is planning a week-long series of events, April 7-13, 2019 in observance of the trade association's dedication to increasing Black wealth through homeownership and this year, commemorating the landmark passage of the Fair Housing Act 51 years ago.

Realtist Week activities in Trenton are grounded in NAREB's intent to increase the economic futures of Black Americans, by Building Black Wealth through Homeownership. The week-long series of events are designed to reach Mercer County's Black residents where they, live, work, socialize and worship.  In addition, Realtists expect to meet with policymakers and elected officials to ensure that affordable and sustainable homeownership is supported legislatively, through regulatory or other city planning means.

"Our goal is to provide potential homeowners, distressed homeowners and investors by providing them with relevant information and resources that will allow them to realize their goal of homeownership and wealth." said Shelly Bryant, President, Central Jersey NAREB. Homeownership for Black Americans has been on a steady decline since 2004 when it reached its peak of nearly 50%.  As of the second quarter ending 2018 as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau, the Black homeownership rate hovered nationally at 41.6% compared to the non-Hispanic White homeownership rate of just above 72.7%.

"Realtist Week events and activities raise awareness that Black homeownership not only strengthens the economic fabric of our city, but also increases the desirability of Mercer County's many neighborhoods," said Shelly Bryant, President. It is appropriate that NAREB's Realtist Week takes place during National Fair Housing Month which commemorates the passage of the Fair Housing Act of 1968; federal legislation making it illegal to discriminate in housing based upon race, color, sex, national origin, religion, familial status, or disability.

Central Jersey Board of Realtist has scheduled a series of activities to heighten the community's and policymakers' awareness about the importance of affordable homeownership as the best and most effective wealth building tool. Events and activities include:

REALTIST WEEK ACTIVITIES FOR CENTRAL JERSEY NAREB

Sunday, April 7, 2019 at 9:00 AM

REALTIST DAY OF WORSHIP & PRAYER

Change Church

1005 Whitehead Road, Ewing, NJ 08638

Monday, April 8, 2019 from 5 – 7pm

Political Advocacy Fair Housing Act Day

City of Trenton, City Hall Atrium

319 East State Street, Trenton, NJ 08604

Wednesday, April 10, 2019 from 9am – 12pm

COMMUNITY OUTREACH DAY

Marketplace in Camden,
549 State Street, Camden, NJ 08012

Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 10am – 3pm

Central Jersey NAREB COMMUNITY WEALTH BUILDING DAY

Mercer County Community College, James Kearny Campus

102 N. Broad Street, Trenton, NJ

Workshop Topics:

-The ABCs of Home Buying

-Credit Education

-Distressed Home Owners Information

-Budgeting & Saving

-Grants and Down Payment Assistance Programs

Formed in 1947, NAREB's founding motto of Democracy in Housing continues to serve as its purpose and focus. NAREB's 2 Million New Black Homeowners in 5 Years (2Mn5) program was initiated to reverse the wealth drain among Black Americans.  While the country continues to experience economic recovery that same recovery has bypassed most Black Americans. NAREB's approach to increasing Black Wealth incorporates financial education, homeownership preparation and counseling, outreach to the faith-based community along with expanding Black consumers knowledge base about the importance of advocating for public policies that support and increase affordable and sustainable homeownership.

Central Jersey Board of Realtist joins NAREB chapters nationwide participating in Realtist Week. For more detailed information about the association and Realtist Week,

contact:          Kristina Lowe, Membership, Marketing, Public Relations Chair

732-334-8875, email: klowebusiness@gmail.com

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About NAREB

The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) was formed in 1947 to secure the right to equal housing opportunities for all regardless of race, creed, or color.  NAREB has 90 chapters located nationwide and publishes annually The State of Housing in Black America (SHIBA) Report. Visit www.nareb.com for more information.

About Central Jersey Board of Realtist a local chapter of NAREB

The Central Jersey NAREB local chapter was established in February, 2015 with Shelly Bryant, President, 1901 N. Olden Avenue Extension, Ewing Township, NJ 08618, 609-685-4569. visit www.centraljerseynareb.com  for more information.