
Just Economy Conversations: New Frontiers in Financing Homes
May 6 , 2:00 pm EDT – 3:30 pm EDT
Innovation, technology, and shared equity are reshaping access to homeownership and creating new pathways for building wealth. With $44 trillion of U.S. wealth tied up in housing, a new generation of tools and approaches—spanning blockchain, shared equity models, and impact-driven capital—offer alternatives to traditional ownership structures. Our panelists are leading efforts to integrate policy, technology, and community-driven investment strategies that keep homes in the hands of families and neighbors, not corporations. We’ll highlight real solutions, from owner-occupied equity investments to public-private partnerships that are actively closing the racial wealth gap. Join us to learn how the next wave of housing finance can empower individuals, protect communities, and unlock sustainable wealth creation.
Key Topics: Responsible AI, fair lending, access to capital, fair housing, homebuying policies
Moderators:
- Stuart Yasgur, Principal, Economic Architecture Project
- Andre Perry, Senior Fellow, Brookings Metro
Panelists:
- Kyle Kamrooz, Founder, Bonus Homes
- Marcus Martin, CEO, Homium
- Vernon Jay, Founder and CEO, Equity Platforms