The book examines the exploitation and systemic racism embedded in the U.S. housing market during the late 20th century, particularly focusing on the period after the passage of the Fair Housing Act of 1968. It reveals how real estate brokers, mortgage lenders, and the federal government profited from the promotion of homeownership among Black Americans, often through predatory practices that led to financial instability and reinforced racial segregation. The narrative underscores the persistent inequalities and the ways in which housing policies have failed to address the root causes of racial disparities in homeownership and wealth.
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