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Climate Risks Threaten Trillions of Dollars in Real Estate
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Black Homeownership Faces Persistent Barriers, Despite Hard-Fought Gains
Homeownership remains one of the most significant drivers of wealth, yet Black families face disproportionate barriers to achieving this milestone.
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