Black and Latino homeowners in Philly face discrimination when appraisers assess their properties

By: Gregory Squires, George Washington University and Ira Goldstein, University of Pennsylvania, The Conversation

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Published: November 13, 2025

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Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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By Gregory Squires, George Washington University and Ira Goldstein, University of Pennsylvania

For most families, owning a home is the primary way to accumulate wealth and transfer that wealth to future generations.

But in Philadelphia and other U.S. cities, studies have shown that if you live in a Black or Hispanic neighborhood, your home is more likely to be appraised below its market value when compared to homes in non-Hispanic white neighborhoods. …

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