Business March 27, 2024Black Americans Continue to Face Hurdles to Homeownership CFPB and National Association of Realtors cite drawbacks; White House plan proposes solutions for an estimated 3.5 million first-time buyers But fair housing for whom? While homeownership has been the primary means for most American families to build and pass on inter-generational wealth, Blacks rank last in their ability to achieve the wealth-building benefits of buying a home.