WRONG HOUSE

WRONG HOUSE

The Cost of Being Seen

How racism devalues Black interiors—and erodes generational wealth.

Wrong House's avatar
Wrong House
Nov 06, 2025
∙ Paid

By Jacquelyn Iyamah

In the world of real estate appraisals, the value of a home is supposed to be determined by elements such as comparable home sales, square footage, number of bedrooms, the condition of the home, the quality of finishes, and notable upgrades. But for many Black homeowners, there’s an unspoken metric at play: proximity to whiteness thro…

This post is for paid subscribers

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2026 Lila Allen · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture