After a low appraisal, Black Seattle family ‘whitewashes’ home, gets higher price

SEATTLE — In Seattle and around the country, the color of someone's skin can impact the value of their home. 

In the Clark home, kitchen conversations sizzle in life lessons.

“Generational wealth is money, houses, or things you pass down,” said Jaxton Clark, 10, while helping his father prepare breakfast in their Columbia City home.

It’s been four years since the Clarks bought their house.

“The homes are selling for over a million dollars here,” said Joe Clark. “We bought...