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Mortgage rates are dropping: what it means for Chicago homeowners and homebuyers

Homeownership is more than just a lofty American dream—it’s how many can build generational wealth. For the Black community, 90% of wealth gains come from homeownership, meaning that owning a home continues to be a crucial method for Black households to build and accumulate wealth.