To bolster homeownership rates, make housing accessible to minorities

Despite a healthy jobs market and historically low interest rates, overall U.S. homeownership rates have remained at a 50-year low. As a result, real estate institutions have begun working with their local, state and federal government to craft programs that facilitate the homeownership process. But as a recent study by Apartment List reveals, minorities — especially black Americans — need extra support to reach their goals …

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