Maxine Waters Inspires at the Consolidated Board of Realtists' Annual H.O.M.E. Fair

(Special to The Dallas Examiner) – LOS ANGELES – Congresswoman Maxine Waters, representing CA-43 and serving as the Ranking Member of the Financial Services Committee, provided a keynote address at the Consolidated Board of Realtists’ Annual H.O.M.E. – Home Ownership Made Easy – Fair on June 21. This year's theme, “Reclaiming Black Wall Street,” emphasized the importance of homeownership and the creation of generational wealth. “I applaud the ongoing efforts of the Consolidated Board of Realtists in promoting economic empowerment for African Americans across Southern California by advocating for homeownership as a vital avenue to cultivate generational wealth,” declared Congresswoman Waters. The resource fair annually connects numerous individuals with valuable homeownership resources. Waters collaborates closely with the board to address their insights and challenges regarding the real estate market, offering essential resources to bolster their mission in fostering home ownership and related services. Workshops addressed key issues including homeownership, financial empowerment, home retention, business relief grants, and youth education. Founded in 1949 by a group of proactive African American real estate brokers, the organization sought to combat discrimination within the Los Angeles real estate landscape. Initially denied membership in local boards and access to marketing opportunities, these brokers united to...

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