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Washington, DC, is the U.S. capital and the most powerful city in the World. D.C. is a compact city on the Potomac River, bordering the states of Maryland and Virginia. It is defined by imposing neoclassical monuments and buildings – including the iconic ones that house the federal government’s 3 branches: the Capitol, White House and Supreme Court.

Northern Virginia, locally referred to as NOVA or NoVA, comprises several counties and independent cities in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. It is a widespread region radiating westward and southward from Washington, D.C.

Baltimore is a major city in Maryland with a long history as an important seaport. Fort McHenry, birthplace of the U.S. national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” sits at the mouth of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.

Hampton Roads land area includes a collection of cities, counties, and towns on the Virginia Peninsula and in South Hampton Roads.

Greater Metropolitan Maryland is a diverse, economically thriving suburban region with a vast array of opportunities.

According to an NBC 12 news story in 2017, Richmond made list of top 25 best places to live in the U.S.  – Richmond is known for many things including: the amazing views of the city from the James River, the rich history, the local cuisine, and the growing job market.

Prince George’s County (often shortened to PG County) is a large and prosperous county bordering the eastern portion of Washington, D.C.

First, I would like to say welcome and to thank you for visiting NAREB Region IV website. I am personally humbled and grateful to serve as the Region IV Vice President for the 2021-2022 year. The region is comprised of Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia and affectionately known as “The DMV Region”. This region is extraordinary in many aspects: geographically, demographically,  financially and historically. Today, we have the tremendous opportunity to  positively impact thousands of lives through our quest to increase Black Wealth and Black Homeownership. 

Our primary focus is “Democracy in Housing” and by doing so, we advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion in home ownership. It is our goal to narrow the  wealth gap through homeownership. In order to accomplish this, we interface with  our legislators keeping them informed about homeownership disparities. We  actively lobby legislators to create policies to eliminate those disparities. We also interface with our communities across the country to educate them on the  importance of building Black Wealth. We work to provide the tools and information needed to help community members achieve homeownership. It is  through our staunch commitment to financial education that we help the underrepresented achieve the goal of homeownership. We believe it is paramount that we shift the mindset toward owning versus renting. 

We invite all to join us as we change to narrative by closing the wealth gap. Together it is possible. Starting today, it shall happen. 

In the REALTIST Spirit, 

Chandra Patterson  

NAREB Region IV Vice-President