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Realtist Week 2026: Greater Dayton Realtist Association Builds Community and Wealth in the Miami Valley
The Greater Dayton Realtist Association celebrated Realtist Week 2026 with a week of worship, wellness, community service, fair housing education, networking, and wealth-building events across the Miami Valley.

Greater Dayton Realtist Association
May 223 min read


New Credit Score Changes Could Open More Doors to Homeownership
Fannie Mae’s latest credit scoring updates could help more renters and responsible borrowers qualify for mortgages by recognizing modern financial behavior beyond traditional credit models.

Daniel "DJ" Sessions
May 83 min read


Realtist Community Day Collaboration: Building More Than Just Gardens in Dayton
Greater Dayton Realtist Association (GDRA) "Realtist Week," showcased a powerful collaboration between real estate professionals, educators, and the next generation of builders.

Greater Dayton Realtist Association
May 12 min read


Community Conversations – Part VII Scaling Wisely and Staying Grounded: Where We Go from Here
Learn how to scale neighborhood revitalization without losing focus, discipline, or community control in Dayton and beyond.

Daniel "DJ" Sessions
Apr 173 min read


Community Conversations – Part VI Capital Stacking Made Simple: Funding the Block Without Losing the Block
Learn how to fund neighborhood development projects using smart capital stacking strategies without losing ownership.

Daniel "DJ" Sessions
Apr 103 min read


Community Conversations – Part V The Coalition Blueprint
A practical blueprint for organizing community coalitions to drive neighborhood revitalization and development.

Daniel "DJ" Sessions
Apr 33 min read


Community Conversations – Part IV Turning Policy into Progress
Learn how local businesses, churches, and residents can turn housing policy into real community progress.

Daniel "DJ" Sessions
Mar 274 min read


Community Conversations – Part III - Rebuilding Ohio
Breaking down new federal housing legislation and what it means for Dayton, Ohio residents and neighborhoods.

Daniel "DJ" Sessions
Mar 203 min read


Community Conversations – Part II: From Conversation to Action.
Practical steps everyday residents can take to strengthen their block, build wealth, and drive community development.

Daniel "DJ" Sessions
Mar 134 min read


County Corp Celebrates Completion of Four New Homes with Open House and Ribbon Cutting in West Dayton
County Corp and the City of Dayton celebrate four newly built homes in West Dayton’s Wolf Creek neighborhood, expanding homeownership opportunities through ARPA-funded revitalization efforts.

Greater Dayton Realtist Association
Mar 62 min read


Community Conversations: Rethinking Affordability, Revitalizing Neighborhoods & Rebuilding the Future — Block by Block
Mortgage professional Daniel Sessions explores collaborative homeownership models, long-term lending solutions, and strategies to rebuild neighborhoods and expand access to generational wealth.

Daniel "DJ" Sessions
Feb 273 min read


GDRA Hosts Real Estate Educational & Networking Meeting Focused on Financial Literacy and Family Property Protection
Join GDRA’s January 2026 Real Estate Educational & Networking Meeting in Dayton, OH. Learn how to protect family property, avoid probate, and build generational wealth.

Greater Dayton Realtist Association
Jan 202 min read


Introducing the LIFT Homebuyer Act of 2015
Introducing the LIFT Homebuyer Act of 2015 - There may soon be a new mortgage option for first-generation, first-time homebuyers.

Alfred Patterson
Dec 10, 20253 min read


Mortgage Market Update: Rates Ease Slightly, Buyers Regain Momentum
Dayton Ohio Mortgage Market Update

Chanel Marie Little
Dec 10, 20252 min read


Zoning & Housing Solutions: Dayton Panel Urges Flexibility, Faster Permitting and Stronger Community Partnerships
A Dayton housing forum brings together planners, builders, and community leaders to discuss zoning reform, faster permitting, modular construction, funding tools, and strategies to prevent displacement. Learn how Dayton is preparing for a major zoning code overhaul.

Greater Dayton Realtist Association
Nov 14, 20253 min read


Dayton NAACP Honors Cora H. Diggs with 2025 Community Service Award
The Dayton NAACP has recognized educator, real estate leader, and longtime community advocate Cora H. Diggs with the 2025 Community Service Award. Read her inspiring story of leadership, service, and impact across Dayton.

Greater Dayton Realtist Association
Nov 14, 20252 min read


50-Year Mortgage Option - Is it Right for You?
50-year mortgages may soon become a mainstream option, promising lower monthly payments for buyers facing affordability challenges. But do they truly help—or simply cost borrowers more in the long run? Here’s what homebuyers need to know before considering a 50-year term.

Alfred Patterson
Nov 10, 20252 min read


When Washington Shuts Down, Dayton Feels It
When the federal government shuts down, the ripple effects reach every corner of Dayton — slowing home loans, freezing paychecks, and deepening wealth gaps. Daniel Sessions of SLG | Sessions Lending Group breaks down what it means for local families and Black homeownership.

Daniel "DJ" Sessions
Oct 31, 20252 min read


How Investor Groups Are Reshaping Dayton’s Housing Market, and Why It Matters.
Investor groups are buying up single-family homes in Dayton, reducing inventory and driving up rents, especially affecting Black families and first-time buyers.

Greater Dayton Realtist Association
Sep 19, 20252 min read


New Law Protects Black Homebuyers from Predatory Credit Practices
The Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act bans “trigger leads” and protects buyers from unwanted mortgage offers—especially in Black communities.

Daniel "DJ" Sessions
Sep 13, 20252 min read

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