Ayanna Pressley: “Homes owned by black families are valued about 18% less...or…”

“And that same appraisal system is around today. Just look at the data. Last year, a report estimated that Boston's black homeowners lose up to $2.3 billion in wealth because Homes owned by black families are valued about 18% less...or roughly $125,000 [less than comparable white-owned homes]. less. They can literally be right next door to each other than comparable white owned homes, or roughly $125,000. But this isn't just in my district. It's happening all across the country.” (02:25–02:39)

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