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Black Americans Face an Unequal Housing Market—and Coronavirus Could Make It Worse

Published on June 3, 2020 by James

Black Americans are twice as likely to die from COVID-19 in America. And the pandemic may also cost many of them their homes.

A recent report from the Urban Institute, which analyzed U.S. Census Bureau survey data, found that nearly one in four black and Latino renters didn’t pay or deferred their rent in May, compared with just 14% of white renters. And the problem may soon get worse: Nearly half of black and Latino rents expressed concern about being able to pay their rent in June.

People of color, compared with white Americans, are disproportionately more likely to hold a low-wage job or a job that cannot be performed remotely.

“Black and Latino people have been hardest hit by stay-at-home orders and other public-health measures put in place to slow the spread of COVID-19 because of a legacy of occupational segregation,” Urban Institute vice president of housing finance

Hot Property: Unit in Hollywood’s historic El Cabrillo complex lists for sale

Published on June 3, 2020June 3, 2020 by James

A townhome at the El Cabrillo complex, a historic courtyard development in Hollywood, has come on the market for $899,998.

El Cabrillo is one of eight courtyard developments designed in the 1920s by Arthur and Nina Zwebell. The romantic building was commissioned by Cecil B. DeMille to house local and out-of-area actors and writers. In the late 2000s, the structure was renovated and restored by architect Xorin Balbes.

Unlike their other courtyard developments, the Zwebells used concrete blocks to create the building’s adobe-like exterior, according to the book “Courtyard Housing in Los Angeles.” Each residence was designed with two-story living rooms, mezzanines and lunette-style windows, and each opens to a central courtyard with gardens and a striking Moorish fountain.

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The courtyard.

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The courtyard.

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The living room.

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Colorful tile risers

Rockies Star Daniel Murphy Selling Awesome Alexandria Home for $1.6M

Published on June 3, 2020June 3, 2020 by James

Former Washington Nationals infielder Daniel Murphy has put his Alexandria, VA, home on the market for $1.6 million.

In late 2013, an older home on the oversized lot was purchased for $435,000. It was razed in favor of this modern twist on a Craftsman-style home completed in 2016.

The spec build went on the market for $1.5 million in February 2016, and was snapped up by the slugging infielder within a week at that price.

Located in the quiet neighborhood of Wellington Estates, Murphy’s Virginia home features five bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and over 5,000 square feet of living space.

From the front of the home, curb appeal is readily apparent, thanks to the remarkable wraparound porch. As you enter the dwelling, the wide-open spaces and custom detailing will catch your eye.

Highlights include crown moldings, wainscoting, spacious hardwood hallways, and newel stair posts.

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