BIAS IN HOME APPRAISALS PLAYS KEY ROLE IN RACIAL WEALTH GAP
Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council Conducts Outreach to Raise Community Awareness and Urge Home Buyers to Report Discrimination
Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Discriminatory practices in the appraisal industry are a driving force in the significant racial disparities that exist in home values in communities across the country, including the greater Milwaukee area. In recognition of the need to educate housing consumers about their right to a fair appraisal, Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council (MMFHC) has been conducting education and outreach activities across the greater Milwaukee area. To help raise awareness of this inequity and encourage home buyers to report instances of appraisal discrimination, MMFHC created and disseminated an educational brochure (see attachment) and video and conducted presentations to community-based organizations including home buyer counseling agencies. MMFHC Appraisal Brochure