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The city of Baltimore plans to record all its 13,000+ empty houses and townhouses on the blockchain.
And it all started with Ebony Thompson’s class project.
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Have you heard about PAVE? Most people haven’t. It stands for Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity.
When it comes to homeownership, fair appraisals are not just a matter of numbers—they’re a cornerstone of equity and financial prosperity. Enter PAVE. This initiative, championed by the White House, is more than just an acronym; it’s a pivotal step towards addressing long-standing biases in home valuations that disproportionately affect Black and Brown communities. While many are still unaware of PAVE, its impact could reshape the landscape of real estate fairness. Two years since its introduction by the Interagency Task Force, it’s crucial to examine the progress and understand why fair home appraisals are not just beneficial but essential for a more equitable society.
Why? We believe fair home appraisals can help promote good selling and buying experiences for more people. In short, PAVE is good for deed holders, good for title transactions, and helpful for ensuring fairness when deeds change hands.
Continue reading “Fair Appraisals Matter—To the White House, and to Us”