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Author Archives: Zerline Hughes Spruill

Zerline Hughes Spruill curates Our House DC, The Washington Informer's monthly newsletter encouraging Black homeownership in Wards 7 and 8. A Ward 7 resident herself, Zerline's reporting and writing has been published in the Los Angeles Times, Ebony magazine, the Boston Globe, Dance magazine and HBCU Times. Her communications expertise helped fuel criminal legal system policy change while managing outreach and engagement for several national organizations in Washington, D.C. She is a proud Howard University alumna and loves to dance.

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Rasheedah Hasan, founder of Collective Impact Strategies, a legislative consulting firm based in Washington, D.C., says her journey toward homeownership has taken years of saving, participating in programs, and house hunting. (Ja’Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)
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American Dream or Pipe Dream: Harris-Walz Housing Plan

Avatar photo by Zerline Hughes Spruill September 11, 2024September 11, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris has unveiled a housing plan to end the housing supply shortage by building 3 million new housing units for new homeowners and renters, and providing first-time homeowner assistance and tax credits.

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The Washington Informer 2024 Home Ownership Special Issue

Avatar photo by Zerline Hughes Spruill June 13, 2024June 13, 2024
On Tuesday, June 4, Adrianne Todman, acting secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), held a press conference on the National Mall to preview HUD’s 2024 Innovative Housing Showcase and highlight the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to building new, innovative, and affordable homes for all. (Ja'Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)
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Manufactured Homes on the National Mall Entice Builders, Policymakers to Increase Affordable Housing Supply

Avatar photo by Zerline Hughes Spruill June 12, 2024June 12, 2024
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Know Your Rights as a Homebuyer and Homeowner

Avatar photo by Zerline Hughes Spruill June 12, 2024June 12, 2024
HUD acting Director Adrianne Todman this month announced new FHA funding to promote fair housing and root out discrimination. (Courtesy photo)
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Local, Federal Government Responds to Homeownership Gap with Policies, Programs, Products, Partnerships

Avatar photo by Zerline Hughes Spruill June 12, 2024June 12, 2024
Synta Keeling is able to supplement everyday expenses as an Airbnb host.
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Sharing Space: East of the River Resident Explains What to Expect Before Considering Airbnb Hosting

Avatar photo by Zerline Hughes Spruill June 12, 2024June 12, 2024
Milan Griffin and HomeFree-USA partner with Wells Fargo to increase diversity and inclusion for both homebuyers and mortgage industry employees. (Courtesy of HomeFree USA)
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How to Make Homebuying Easier and Less Expensive

Avatar photo by Zerline Hughes Spruill June 12, 2024June 13, 2024
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Mastering the Pursuit of Property, Pursuit of Happiness, ‘Moving on Up’

Avatar photo by Zerline Hughes Spruill June 12, 2024June 12, 2024
On Tuesday, June 4, Adrianne Todman, acting secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), held a press conference on the National Mall to preview HUD’s 2024 Innovative Housing Showcase and highlight the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to building new, innovative, and affordable homes for all. (Ja'Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)
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Manufactured Homes on the National Mall Entice Builders, Policymakers to Increase Affordable Housing Supply

Avatar photo by Zerline Hughes Spruill June 5, 2024June 12, 2024

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