BLACK-OWNED BUSINESS GUIDE (CT)
  • Home
  • About
    • FAQ
    • In The News
    • Volunteer Team
    • Contact
    • Thank You
  • Browse Directory
    • Directory by City/Town
    • Directory by Category
  • Blog
    • Blog Archive
  • List a Business
  • Resources
  • Events
  • Home
  • About
    • FAQ
    • In The News
    • Volunteer Team
    • Contact
    • Thank You
  • Browse Directory
    • Directory by City/Town
    • Directory by Category
  • Blog
    • Blog Archive
  • List a Business
  • Resources
  • Events
Search by typing & pressing enter

YOUR CART

9/23/2021 8 Comments

Kim Vendryes-Martin, Licensed Realtor: Get IN with KIM

Picture
By Alexandra Frisbie
“If you want change, make the change. Put yourself in the game.”

Like many other institutions in America, the real estate system is built on and steeped in white supremacy and racism. Home ownership builds generational wealth and equity, which in turn can pay for things like student loans and other educational and lifetime investments. There is a big disparity between the size and location of real estate available to white people and Black people, which perpetuates a vicious cycle in which it is extremely difficult for Black people to build generational wealth.    

Kim Vendryes learned this from the time she was a child, when her mother used to drive around Greenwich, Westport and Black Rock, Connecticut to expose her to other nice neighborhoods and let her know that anything was attainable. As Kim recalls, her mother used to buy houses in Bridgeport for two or three thousand dollars and work on them to sell at a profit. This sparked her interest in real estate at a young age.  

Kim became interested in investments and wanted to be her own broker. She originally shied away from real estate because she didn’t like sales. Instead, Kim worked for a large healthcare organization, doing nothing related to real estate, but her interest and passion for real estate never waned. In 2018, Kim “woke up”, in her own words, and decided to register for classes to obtain her real estate license. She took the required sales classes and passed the state test on her first try. 
Picture
Kim has been in business now for just about three years. Her business is almost 100% referral based. She views real estate ownership as more than a transaction; it is a life experience that should be equally available to everyone. Her strength is helping people who may be afraid of commitment to real estate to understand that it can facilitate them to get what they want. Kim has primarily mentored first-time home buyers and says it is incredibly gratifying to see them learn firsthand that home ownership is achievable.  

One experience Kim shared was of a long time friend of hers who was raised by her grandparents and never knew her own mother. She never thought she could be a homeowner. Then, one day, her uncle was selling his house. Her friend was interested, but needed help through the process. She was very nervous, but Kim walked her through it and when she bought the house, it changed her confidence--not only about homeownership but also in so many other aspects of her life.
Picture
Picture
Kim has conducted several workshops over the past few years to assist with minority homeownership.  She is planning to launch a “Main Street Initiative” to teach prospective homeowners about credit and wealth, provide educational empowerment and possibly partner with mortgage companies to provide a product to assist with down payments and closing costs.
​

Kim wants people to know she is very approachable and happy to answer any questions about homeownership. She can be contacted at (203) 816-1764 or on Facebook. When you call her, mention you read about Kim Vendryes on ShopBlackCT.com!

BROWSE THE SHOPBLACKCT DIRECTORY:

BROWSE BY CITY/TOWN
BROWSE BY CATEGORY

Picture

AUTHOR

Alexandra Frisbie was born and raised in southern New Jersey. She attended Rutgers University in New Brunswick NJ, from which she graduated with an engineering degree (B.S., Ceramic and Materials Science) in 1994.  She received a Juris Doctor degree in 1997 from the University of Dayton Law School in Ohio, where she participated in the Program in Law and Technology. 
 
She began her career as an intellectual property attorney with a large general practice firm in Columbus, Ohio, then joined an IP boutique firm in New York City, where she moved in May of 2001.  In 2005, she became in-house intellectual property counsel for the Consumer Products division of MeadWestvaco Corporation. In 2007, she relocated to Farmington, CT and joined United Technologies Corporation as an intellectual property attorney, first with Otis Elevator Company (from 2007-2010), then with Carrier Corporation (2011-2016).
 
Today, she is a Product Safety Manager at Carrier Corporation, which separated from United Technologies Corporation in April 2020 and is now an independent publicly-traded company.
 
Alexandra lives in West Hartford, CT with her twin daughters.  ​
Picture

PHOTOGRAPHER

Larianne Tide is the owner of Photography By LarJ, which has been in business for over 10 years. Tide and her husband, Roody, have traveled all over the Tri-State area photographing hundreds of weddings and events, and thousands of portraits. She has two young boys, Jaden and Jonathan, who keep her motivated and driven to be the absolute best that she can be. Their new studio, Tide & True Studios in Norwalk, has become her and her husband's second home, and they are proud to be able to provide quality portraits that will last a lifetime.

Archives

September 2021
August 2021
June 2021
May 2021
April 2021
March 2021
February 2021
January 2021
November 2020
October 2020
September 2020
August 2020
July 2020
June 2020

Categories

All Accessories Alexandra Frisbie Alicia Brown Allison Reynolds Allyship Angel Thompson Anti-Racism Apparel Arianna Velez Art Assistance Aviation Avon Awareness Bakery Beauty Black History Black Owned Black-owned Black Owned Business Black-owned Business Black Owned Businesses Black-owned Businesses Books Bookstore Boutique Brenda De Los Santos Cakes Camila Vallejo Candy Cassandra McKenna Catering CBD Classes Cleaning Clothing Community Connecticut Consultants Contest Corey Lynn Tucker Corporate Responsibility Cosmetics Crafts CTSBDC Damon Carter David Milton Disability Diversity Dr. Cicero East Hartford Education Encouragement Experience Farmington Female Owned Business Female-owned Business Finance Finances Financial Fine Art Fitness Food Foodies Food Truck Gary Pope Giveaway Giving Back Hair Hartford Health Homecare Inclusion IT Jaclyn Wilson Jewelry Kerry Kincy Kristen McNevins Lajeune Hollis Lajuene Hollis Larianne Tide Literacy Mahalia Anderson Maintenance Meghan Olson Mental Health Meriden Middletown Money Natasha Samuels New Britain Newington New London Norwich Online Op Ed Op-ed Patrina Dixon Pets Plainville Race Racism Real Estate Resource Restaurants Retail Rode Bataille Sarah Thompson Seafood Self-care Seshu Badnirath Shariffah Mason Shopping Simsbury Skin Care Small Business Social Responsibility Sweet Treats Technology Terrence Irving Therapy Torrington Training Vernon Wellness West Hartford Winsted Women Women Owned Business Women-owned Business Young Yvette Young

8 Comments
Mesa Surveyors Group link
7/13/2022 08:32:43 am

Nice! I'll let my friends and colleagues know.

Reply
Sell My House Fast Austin link
2/2/2023 07:04:32 am

Impressive! Thanks for sharing this.

Reply
Ridgewood NJ Realtor link
5/24/2023 08:25:53 am

Kim Vendryes-Martin, Licensed Realtor: Get In with Kim, is an exceptional real estate professional dedicated to promoting equal access to homeownership and breaking down barriers for marginalized communities. Kim's deep understanding of the racial disparities within the real estate system is evident in her commitment to empowering her clients. Her passion for real estate and investment shines through her work, and her ability to mentor first-time home buyers is truly remarkable. By organizing workshops and planning initiatives to educate and support minority homeownership, Kim goes above and beyond to make a positive impact. Her efforts are not only commendable but also inspiring.

Reply
https://www.rockymountainoils.com/collections/cleaning-essential-oils link
10/25/2023 09:53:20 pm

It's truly eye-opening to see how deeply ingrained issues of systemic racism and white supremacy are within the real estate system in America. Homeownership has long been considered a pathway to building generational wealth and financial stability, allowing families to invest in education and other lifetime opportunities. However, the glaring disparities in both the size and location of real estate available to white individuals compared to Black individuals perpetuate a troubling cycle of inequality.

Cleaning essential oils, such as lemon and tea tree oil, are natural and effective alternatives to chemical cleaners, offering a refreshing and eco-friendly way to maintain a clean and healthy living space. These oils not only leave a pleasant scent but also possess antibacterial properties that help sanitize surfaces.

Reply
Turkey Property Apartments link
11/26/2023 07:21:56 am

The interest of domestic and foreign investors is very high in the area referred to as the hotels region. Residential, Land and commercial real estate are all attracting interest and showing promise for the future. Dec. As a location, it is located Decoupled between Lara beaches and the airport. It's constantly evolving. The fact that the zoning problem of the plots in the Kemerağzı region has also been solved has increased the attractiveness of the region.

https://turkishclassified.com/free-ads/side/301238
https://turkishclassified.com/free-ads/kas/308948
https://turkishclassified.com/free-ads/kemer/308220
https://turkishclassified.com/free-ads/belek/321580
https://turkishclassified.com/free-ads/mahmutlar/304964
https://residencepermitturkey.com/

Reply
https://www.wpgio.com/current-rewards-app-review/ link
12/20/2023 04:21:46 am

It's truly inspiring to read about Kim Vendryes-Martin's journey into the world of real estate. Her determination to make a change and break the cycle of racial disparities in homeownership is commendable.

The "Current Rewards" app offers users a unique and rewarding experience by allowing them to earn points for simply listening to music and engaging with various content. With a user-friendly interface and a wide selection of music genres and podcasts to choose from, it provides an enjoyable way to pass the time while accumulating points for gift cards and other rewards. Whether you're a music enthusiast or just looking to make the most of your downtime, the "Current Rewards" app is definitely worth a try.

Reply
Cracking or crumbling mortar link
2/3/2024 05:53:06 am

Kim Vendryes' journey into real estate is inspiring, highlighting the systemic challenges faced by Black individuals in building generational wealth.

Reply
Pond Plants For Sale link
11/9/2024 02:01:31 pm

Kim Vendryes-Martin, Licensed Realtor: Get IN with KIM provides us with the best ideas we need to learn. You are good to give us this guide, and it brings the right solutions to us. Thanks for a great read.

Reply



Leave a Reply.

    RSS Feed


    ABOUT  -  CONTACT  -  DIRECTORY BY CATEGORY  -  ​DIRECTORY BY TOWN  -  SUBMIT A BUSINESS