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Passing Wealth, Widening Gaps: The Role of Homeownership in the Great Wealth Transfer
Research by the Urban Institute shows that the impending $84 trillion wealth transfer by baby boomers could deepen racial wealth gaps, as homeownership—a primary driver of generational wealth—remains less accessible to Black and Hispanic families. The study highlights how disparities in home equity and inheritance perpetuate unequal opportunities for wealth building and homeownership across racial groups.
Clearing the Path for Condos: How California’s Construction Defect Laws Are Blocking Homeownership
California’s affordable homeownership crisis is exacerbated by outdated construction defect laws that discourage condo development. Research from UC Berkeley's Terner Center for Housing Innovation highlights how these laws hinder the creation of for-sale multifamily housing, limiting options for first-time buyers and middle-income families.
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