•Discrimination has been reduced
but has not ended.
•Federal studies indicate that about one
in five home sellers, realtors, or apartment managers will
discriminate against African Americans. The rate of discrimination
is slightly higher against Latinos, a little lower
against Asian Americans.
•Discrimination by lenders and mortgage
insurance brokers is also sometimes a factor,
potentially raising costs paid by homeowners of color.
Sources: U.S.
Housing and Urban Development 2000 study; Kate Davis, “Housing Segregation in
Seattle”