Closing the homeownership gap.I was elated to see the recent change in the first principle [to use homeownership to build wealth] of the Declaration of Financial Empowerment (DOFE DOFE Department of Energy ). As a licensed realtor, I [know that] the disparity in homeownership between African Americans African American Multiculture A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. See Race. and our Caucasian counterparts is staggering. Real estate is not only my profession, but also a personal passion of mine, particularly in the African American community. So expect to hear from me frequently! The first bit of "two cents" I want to contribute to the Black Wealth Initiative is to highlight a program called the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA NACA National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics NACA Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia-Pacific NACA National Action Committee on AIDS (Nigeria) NACA National Advisory Council on Aging NACA National Association of Consumer Advocates , www.naca.com). NACA is a community advocacy group changing the face of homeownership for many individuals who would otherwise be prey to predatory lending practices. There are several NACA offices throughout the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . NACA truly is America's best homeownership program and can serve as a catalyst for many people to fulfill the first DOFE principle. Bretta L. Grant The Heritage Group North Charleston, South Carolina North Charleston is a suburban city in the metropolitan area of Charleston, South Carolina. As of 2005 estimates, the city had a total population of 86,313. This ranks as 3rd in city limit populations within the state, after Columbia and Charleston. As defined by the U.S. sgrant@prucar.com |
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