In the 1980s, 80% of households in Seattle’s Central District were Black.
Today, that number has dropped to just 8%.

Generations of Black homeowners have been displaced due to rising property costs, gentrification, and systemic barriers. Without action, we risk losing the remaining legacy homes that hold both financial and cultural significance in our community.

Wealth By Race Of Household: Black Households – $24,520 | White Households- $250,400 per SRC

Homeownership Rates between Black and White Households: Black- 44% | White- 72.7% per NAR

Wealth By Race Of Household: Black Households – $24,520 | White Households- $250,400 per SRC

Homeownership Rates between Black and White Households: Black- 44% | White- 72.7% per NAR

Our Vision for the Future

At Resource Equity, we see a future where Black homeowners
don’t just survive—
they THRIVE.

Emotional & Behavioral Empowerment

Families feel secure, educated, and confident about their financial future.

Financial Stability

Homes remain assets, not liabilities.

Long-Term Legacy

Generational wealth is protected and passed down, ensuring the next generation benefits.

Emotional & Behavioral Empowerment

Families feel secure, educated, and confident about their financial future.

Financial Stability

Homes remain assets, not liabilities.

Long-Term Legacy

Generational wealth is protected and passed down, ensuring the next generation benefits.

How We Do It

Housing Navigation Support

Our Housing Navigation Program is designed to provide personalized, one-on-one guidance to legacy homeowners facing the complexities of homeownership. We pair families with dedicated housing navigators who assist with property assessments, financial education, legal support, and long-term asset management. Through this hands-on approach, we help families protect their homes, navigate difficult housing markets, and preserve their place in the community.

Community-Centric Homeowner Assistance

At REA, we are committed to addressing the specific needs of historically displaced Black communities in Seattle. We offer holistic, culturally informed programs that include mentoring, legal empowerment, and financial counseling. Our goal is to break down barriers, ensuring that homeowners in these communities have the tools and support they need to retain their properties and build generational wealth.

Partnerships for Legal Resources and Property Protection

At REA, we collaborate with trusted legal professionals as well as city and state officials to connect families with the resources they need to protect their homes and assets. Whether it’s setting up wills, establishing trusts, or navigating property rights, our referral network ensures homeowners have access to expert legal services. These partnerships help safeguard their financial future and preserve their homes for future generations, empowering families to build and maintain lasting legacies.

How We Do It

We equip Black homeowners with the tools and knowledge needed to sustain generational wealth. Through community campaigns, we advocate for policies that prevent displacement. Our mentorship and financial counseling provide one-on-one coaching to build financial security. We offer legal empowerment, helping families establish trusts and protect their property rights, and our housing navigation services guide homeowners through repairs, tax exemptions, and equity-building strategies, ensuring their homes remain assets for future generations.

Our Mission

We promote generational wealth by empowering community pillars through
relationship-based pedagogy, access to funding, and data-informed advocacy.

Our work ensures that the homes of today remain the foundations of tomorrow.

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Our Mission

We promote generational wealth by empowering community pillars through
relationship based pedagogy, access to funding, and data-informed advocacy.

Our work ensures that the homes of today remain the foundations of tomorrow.

GIVE NOW

Keeping Families in Their Homes

Two dedicated Seattle schoolteachers and their daughters faced a failing heating system and rising costs but were denied financial assistance by just a few dollars over the eligibility limit. With no immediate options for repair, they had to rely on temporary heating solutions, adding financial strain and uncertainty to their home.

At Resource Equity, we stepped in. We secured alternative funding, guided them through credit repair and financing, and helped them access energy-efficient solutions, ensuring their home remains safe, sustainable, and affordable.

Keeping Families in Their Homes

Two dedicated Seattle schoolteachers and their daughters faced a failing heating system and rising costs but were denied financial assistance by just a few dollars over the eligibility limit. With no immediate options for repair, they had to rely on temporary heating solutions, adding financial strain and uncertainty to their home.

At Resource Equity, we stepped in. We secured alternative funding, guided them through credit repair and financing, and helped them access energy-efficient solutions, ensuring their home remains safe, sustainable, and affordable.