I share the concern. Just like an appraisal with an implicit bias can lead to under evaluation, a home inspection with implicit bias can lead to under funding by FEMA.
Ritchie Torres: “I share the concern. Just like an appraisal with an implicit bias can lead to under evaluation, a home inspection with…”
On the recordOctober 26, 2021
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Torres emphasizes the impact of implicit bias on funding decisions by FEMA.
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