Thread by @mahahome

1/ MAHA incoming executive director Symone Crawford issued the following statement today after President Biden and Congressional leaders released the framework for the #BuildBackBetterAct

2/ the agreement includes significant funding for affordable housing, including a first-generation down payment assistance program inspired by MAHA’s STASH matched savings program for first-gen homebuyers. #mapoli #bospoli #FirstGenHome

“3 years ago when we designed the nation’s 1st program for buyers without a family history of homeownership, we never dreamed the concept of targeting #FirstGenHome buyers would go from an idea to the verge of reality in the halls of DC in such a short time. #fromDorchestertoDC

4/What we’ve been doing to close the racial homeownership gap is not nearly enough and down payment assistance in the hands of first-gen buyers – those without the Bank of Mom and Dad – will be a gamechanger for hundreds of thousands of homebuyers throughout the country #mapoli

5/ In Massachusetts we have one of the worst racial homeownership gaps in the country and we desperately need multiple strategies to assist families of color in building intergenerational wealth.

6/ #HousingisInfrastructure and we thank @RepPressley and @SenWarren and @SenMarkey for their outspoken advocacy on racial equity and insisting that the Build Back Better Act include strong housing funding including supporting #FirstGenHome buyers.

7/ We also recognize and thank @RepMaxineWaters @SenSherrodBrown @SenatorWarnock for their outstanding leadership in drafting and filing the #DownpaymentTowardEquity Act

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