The mid-20th century practice of private lenders offering a deed contract to credit-starved minorities has returned with the housing crash according the May 13, 2016 Washington Post article “Why a housing scheme founded in racism is making a resurgence today”, Deed contracts are different from mortgages. With a mortgage, the buyer takes ownership of the home, so the mortgage payments build up equity. (more…)
10/9/2024 Fair Housing Gala
Gala ticket deadline!
On October 9, 2024 at 6pm, Long Island Housing Services, Inc. will hold its 55th Fair Housing Anniversary Gala honoring Deputy Speaker Ramos and Enterprise Community Partners at Long Island Hilton’s Savoy Ballroom, 598 Broadhollow Rd, Melville, NY 11747.
Please come party with us to celebrate bending the arc of history toward justice for the last 55 years. DJ Steezo is back from when he helped us dance the night away two years ago. The Savoy Ballroom was built for clubbing. And, of course, Ian insisted we end the night with another ice cream bar.
Limited Sponsorships available now: https://lifairhousing.networkforgood.com/events/72665-long-island-housing-services-55th-anniversary-party
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