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On a sunlit but cool day in Baltimore, David Anderson, in his pest-control work jacket and cap, and Devin Lee, in ski cap and blue fleece pullover, take a break to talk about life in their urban neighborhood.
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Homeowners’ lights burn bright in Baltimore

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Homeowners’ lights burn bright in Baltimore

With help from an award-winning nonprofit and a LIFT down payment grant, two homeowners turn a troubled past into a bright future in urban Baltimore.

Adrian Caratowsa smiles warmly as he stands in front of the entrance to Natalie Gubb Commons, an affordable housing complex located among high-rise towers and luxury condos in downtown San Francisco.
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Enjoying holidays, affordable homes amid the towers

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Enjoying holidays, affordable homes amid the towers

Residents of Natalie Gubb Commons have found community and affordability in San Francisco’s downtown district of high-rise towers and luxury condos.

Medal of Honor recipient Clint Romesha stands at attention, dressed in his official military jacket.
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Medal of Honor recipient finally comes home

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Medal of Honor recipient finally comes home

Years after returning from war, veteran Clint Romesha finally feels truly at home. He is the first Medal of Honor recipient to receive a mortgage-free home from Wells Fargo and Military Warriors Support Foundation.

Washington, D.C., police officer Romell Johnson stands, smiles, and celebrates with three of his sons, fiancée Monique Noel and two of her daughters, outside their new home in suburban Prince George’s County, Maryland.
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Addressing housing affordability in the nation’s capital

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Addressing housing affordability in the nation’s capital

As housing prices in Washington, D.C., have skyrocketed, many residents have turned to nearby suburbs to find affordable housing. NeighborhoodLIFT is helping boost their hopes of homeownership.

A bird's eye view of houses in a neighborhood.
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‘No state in the Union has enough affordable housing’

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‘No state in the Union has enough affordable housing’

Jon Campbell, EVP of Wells Fargo Corporate Philanthropy and Community Relations, and Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity CEO Chris Coleman discuss America’s housing affordability crisis.

A mother and her two young sons share a laugh as the boys sit at a table and eat cookies.
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Hope, adversity, and triumph lead to increased Hispanic homeownership

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Hope, adversity, and triumph lead to increased Hispanic homeownership

Hispanics have become a leading engine for the U.S. housing market in recent years, many of them overcoming adversity through determination and hope.

On a bright summer day, Alex Gordon and Alexa Doering wear sunglasses, hold hands, and smile as they sit together on the patio of a restaurant in their hometown.
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Millennial couple crosses finish line of homeownership

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Millennial couple crosses finish line of homeownership

Despite facing years of obstacles, more millennials are beginning to find a clearer path to buying a home.

A blue-grey painted house with flowering bushes and a white picket fence.
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Improving the path to homeownership for America’s diverse communities

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Improving the path to homeownership for America’s diverse communities

Since 1994, HomeFree-USA has worked to educate and empower African American and other diverse communities with the guidance they need to achieve and sustain homeownership.

Brick row houses with black fire escape.
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Housing affordability: An American crisis

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Housing affordability: An American crisis

The lack of affordable housing in the U.S. is putting millions of people at the edge of crisis. Too many Americans are spending more than 50% of their income to keep a roof over their heads, experts say, and the crisis is costing the U.S. economy billions each year.

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