Homeownership, a cornerstone of the American dream, is one of the most powerful ways that families build and pass on wealth. Yet it remains painfully out of reach for many Black and Brown families in Massachusetts and across the country. Our current affordable housing crisis has been exacerbated by historic inflation and rising interest rates that disproportionately impact families led by Black and Hispanic/Latino women.
According to data compiled by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities,…
