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Bridging the Gap of Home Ownership in the DC Metropolitan Area

By Braxton Babb, NewsVision Reporter

A 2021 study showed there are 9.2 million more homeowners than the decade prior. However, these home ownership rates are significantly divided by race. Black prospective homeowners are more likely to be first time buyers who are faced with various obstacles leading to a widened homeownership gap. NewsVision reporter Braxton Babb has advice on what prospective homebuyers can do to help bridge the gap.