Home Buying Resources

Home buying resources to aid you in their journey towards homeownership.


Credit & Financial Literacy

Financial literacy is essential for making informed credit decisions, helping individuals manage debts effectively and build a strong credit history.

Professional Directory

The Professional Directory for Home Buying Resources provides a comprehensive list of experts like real estate agents, mortgage brokers, and legal advisors to help simplify the home buying process.

ABOUT

Kevan & Ayesha Shelton Founders of Black Men Buy Houses

Kevan and Ayesha Shelton are a dynamic couple in the real estate industry, co-founding the award-winning homebuilder Park Street Homes and hosting the popular podcast “Marriage and Real Estate.” Ayesha, a licensed realtor and former early childhood educator, has sold over $50 million in real estate and is the leader of the Ayesha Shelton Team. Kevan is a construction expert with a successful track record in managing and completing projects totaling over $160 million.

HISTORY OF BMBH

ABOUT BMBH

In 2023, Kevan and Ayesha Shelton founded Black Men Buy Houses, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at reversing the trends of homeownership disparity within the Black community. This event, designed to empower through education on homeownership, financial literacy, and wealth building, quickly evolved into a nationwide movement, garnering significant attention and partnerships, including a tour with The National Association of Real Estate Brokers. Celebrated nationally in publications like Black Enterprise and Essence Magazine, Black Men Buy Houses has become a beacon of hope and transformation, embodying the Sheltons’ commitment to fostering economic empowerment and community solidarity.

OUR MISSION

Black Men Buy Houses is dedicated to dismantling the systemic barriers to homeownership that disproportionately affect Black men, by empowering them with the knowledge, resources, and support needed to navigate the real estate market. Our mission is to elevate the rate of homeownership within the Black community, fostering financial literacy, wealth creation, and the stabilization of family structures through equity and property ownership. We believe that by addressing the root causes of the homeownership disparity, we can spark significant change, enabling Black men and their families to build generational wealth and achieve economic empowerment.

OUR IMPACT

Since its inception, Black Men Buy Houses has sparked a transformative shift in the landscape of Black homeownership. By directly addressing the challenges and hurdles faced by Black men in the real estate market, our initiative has not only increased homeownership rates among Black men in the local Houston market but has also played a pivotal role in beginning the conversation about bridging the wealth gap within the Black community. Through education, resource provision, and community building, we have empowered individuals to take control of their financial futures, laying a solid foundation for generational wealth and contributing to the economic resilience of Black families. Our impact extends beyond individual success stories, as we strive to create systemic change that will benefit future generations and strengthen the fabric of our communities.

AS SEEN IN

Black Enterprise
ABC News
Essence Magazine
MSN News
Yahoo Finance

RECENTLY IN THE NEWS

This Couple Is Helping Black Men Purchase Homes

Kevan & Ayesha Shelton launched the “Black Men Buy Houses” initiative to address the disparities in purchasing Black Men often encounter. 

Workshop planned to provide Black men with knowledge, resources to become homeowners

An educational class, Black Men Buy Houses Workshop, for managing credit to become a homeowner is happening Saturday at the Power Center.

Kevan & Ayesha Shelton Brings The First-Ever Black Men Buy Houses Workshop To The Community Collective In Houston

When life tries to hand you lemons, call the Shelton’s, a powerful pair who dedicates their life to creating smoother paths for African Americans to become homeowners. 

GET YOUR BLACK MEN  BUY HOUSES SHIRTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS & PHOTO GALLERY

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Black Men Buy Houses Digital Workshop Presented by Citizens Trust Bank

No Money, No Problem: Own Your Home with $0 Down

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Oct

A transformative event dedicated to educating and empowering black men on the power of homeownership. This impactful workshop brings together 200+ men in one room for a day filled with valuable insights, practical tools, and firsthand experiences.

HOME BUYING RESOURCES

National Foundation for Credit Counseling

HAUL Housing and Social Services assists clients in the First Time Homebuyer and Housing Program for over a one-year period one year. Pre-purchase homebuyers are scheduled for an intensive six-hour group education and scheduled for a minimum of two hours of optional one-on-one counseling. Clients are tracked through closing or to a resolution of the housing process. The curriculum utilized is Keys to Homeownership – 2nd Edition, National Foundation for Credit Counseling.

City of Houston Housing and Community Development Dept.

Looking to purchase a home? The City of Houston administers multiple programs that can help you achieve the dream of homeownership, with various amounts of assistance and eligibility requirements.

Houston Land Trust

Houston Community Land Trust’s programs offer you options for finding an eligible home of your choice. Find the that is right for you.

SPONSORS & PARTNERS

IMPACT REPORT 

The initiative “Black Men Buy Houses” enhances the homeownership rates among Black men. By focusing on data-driven insights, the initiative provides a comprehensive analysis of trends, barriers, and successes related to Black men purchasing homes. 

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