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1. www.clevelandfed.org › publications › economicEvaluating Homeownership as the Solution to Wealth Inequality

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   Dec 20, 2021 · Homeownership presents an opportunity to accumulate wealth, making it an appealing vehicle for reducing wealth inequality. We find that the opportunity for leveraged returns can lead to wealth gains among lower-income households but note that homeownership for low-income homeowners carries risks that are higher for them than for high-income ...

2. www.tandfonline.com › doi › fullHousing and economic inequality in the long run: The retreat ...

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   Jan 27, 2022 · In this vision for ‘post-homeownership’, the equity ebbing out of households’ wealth portfolios is reshaping the landscape of inequality in ways reminiscent of Piketty’s (2020) nineteenth century ‘proprietory ownership’ societies, wherein most households rented their homes and owned (nearly) nothing else.

3. www.brookings.edu › articles › homeownership-racialHomeownership, racial segregation, and policy solutions to ...

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   Sep 1, 2021 · Homeownership rates are important to examine because owning a home is an essential step in building wealth. [15] Among Black homeowners, housing comprises about 37% of total wealth, compared to ...

4. inequality.org › research › promise-and-pitfalls-inHomeownership’s Promise and Pitfalls in Transferring Wealth ...

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   4 days ago · Unfortunately, our latest research reveals that without a bold new policy vision, the impending Great Wealth Transfer will exacerbate existing racial and economic inequality because of our country’s long history of unequal access to housing and homeownership. Left unaddressed, this inequity threatens not only marginalized communities but also the stability of the broader economy as our ...

5. haslam.utk.edu › news › how-does-home-ownershipHow Does Home Ownership Affect Racial Wealth Disparities?

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   Aug 2, 2022 · Racial Wealth Disparity Among Low-Income Homeowners. Measuring wealth in terms of cash value of financial assets (as reported from HUD) plus home equity, the study found that low-income households transitioning to homeownership experience significant wealth gains compared to renting. However, while white households accumulated $6,100 relative ...

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6. www.brookings.edu › articles › rethinkingRethinking homeownership incentives to improve household ...

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   Dec 9, 2020 · Jenny Schuetz discusses how a more balanced set of housing policies could both increase financial security (particularly for low- and moderate-income households) and shrink the racial wealth gap.

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   Does homeownership reduce wealth inequality?

   • While homeownership may have a range of benefits, strategies to reduce wealth inequality by boosting homeownership come with considerable challenges and risks, particularly for low-income households, and policymakers should plan for these challenges and risks.

   Evaluating Homeownership as the Solution to Wealth Inequality

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   Should homeownership be a measure to combat wealth inequality?

   • Given this unequal balance of benefit and risk, we advise caution in regard to promoting homeownership as a measure to combat wealth inequality.

   Evaluating Homeownership as the Solution to Wealth Inequality

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   What causes lower black homeownership and The racial wealth gap?

   • Lower Black homeownership and the racial wealth gap are byproducts of systemic racism, including the legacies of slavery, Jim Crow segregation, redlining, and other anti-Black policies that targeted Black people and predominately Black neighborhoods.

   Homeownership, racial segregation, and policy solutions to racial

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   Is home equity a strategy for middle-income households to build wealth?

   • Since the mid-20th century, the U.S. has primarily relied on homeownership as a strategy for middle-income households to build wealth. For households in the three middle-income quintiles, home equity is the largest single financial asset, representing between 50% and 70% of net wealth (Figure 1).

   Rethinking homeownership incentives to improve household financial

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   How does home equity affect wealth?

   • Such a high concentration in a single asset means that a homeowner’s wealth will be determined primarily by their home value. In other words, changes in home value will drive changes in wealth. Additionally, home equity is much more illiquid than a portfolio of stocks and bonds.

   Evaluating Homeownership as the Solution to Wealth Inequality

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   Is homeownership a good investment?

   • As we have seen, the benefits of homeownership are not restricted to consumption. As an investment, homeownership offers a potential capital gain and tax-preferenced imputed income in the form of OER. In addition, when purchased with a fixed-rate mortgage, a home is a hedge against unexpected rent increases.

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8. www.urban.org › research › publicationClosing the Gaps: Building Black Wealth through Homeownership

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   Nov 23, 2020 · Homeownership is the primary contributor to wealth building for Black households and continues to hold promise for building multigenerational wealth and housing stability for households of color. However, wealth is not accruing equitably to Black homeowners due to a long history of structural barriers and added costs. Households with little to no wealth are far more vulnerable during economic ...